As they say, "a trip to Bali is never enough." Wide, endless beaches, beautiful tropical scenery, fascinating culture, the people incredibly friendly and buy local crafts continue to repeat visitors to Bali to gain time to time.
But as I discovered in my recent travels, there is more to this tropical paradise than meets the eye.
1) Beach and Surf
Bali is known for its white sandy beaches and secluded coves, the most famous beaches of Nusa Dua, on long stretches of soft white sand, calm and comfort of the soles of the feet known. Many hotels have a private beach with beach club, or restaurant along. Kuta and Uluwatu are areas in the south of Bali for good waves, one of the most popular surfing destinations in Bali is known worldwide.
2) Padi fields
The beautiful green rice terraces are a must for visitors to the island of Bali to see. Many tourists automatically Ubud is about 45 minutes away from Bali on the head of a hotel and a villa overlooking the rice fields. The best scenery of rice fields Jatih Luwih Tegallalang and near Ubud.
3) Museums and galleries
Beautiful images can be found in Ubud, home to many known and new artists of Bali. The peace and tranquility of the environment should create a source of inspiration for the highly detailed pictures of these artists and their works exhibited in galleries and museums found in the town of Ubud. Some of the most famous galleries, the Agung Rai Museum of Art, Museum Neka, Antonio Blanco Renaissance Museum, Seniwati Komaneka Gallery and Art Gallery of Women, to name a few.
4) Dance and Music
The dance and music plays an important role in the life of a Balinese. Each ceremony and celebration is almost always accompanied by traditional dances and the soothing sound of the gamelan. Here you will find many places in and around Ubud, where you can dance. The dancers wear colorful costumes and sequins, the execution of works to perfection to make hand movements and facial expressions, stories Ramanaya. You can use the elegant Legong dance in Ubud Palace clock in the center of Ubud, or see the larger actions, such as Kecak Dance Guerrero and other parts of the city. Wayang kulit or shadow puppet performances are also a joint program of the night for tourists and local Balinese.
5) Yoga and Spa Treamtents
There are an increasing number of spa facilities and world-class spas in Bali, Ubud, particularly in the region. With natural herbs and local produce, an extensive selection of spa treatments to choose from and enjoy. Spa treatments are ideal to relax and what every man needs a break in this rapidly changing world of the family of stress at work and appreciate. A variety of Aryuvedic traditional massage, shiatsu and hot stones are on the menu for you to choose. The traditional treatments are common Lulur Boreh. Facials, foot massages, healthy meals and a private spa also some hotels and rooms available. comprehensive programs and Resorts offers yoga teacher, was executed for peace.
6) celebrations and ceremonies
Religion plays a central role in the life of every Balinese family. The island has hundreds of temples, each temple is the birthday of one known as Odal. pray this day the villagers at the temple and talk. It can be considered an event of community among citizens and promotes a good feeling among the villagers. The Balinese Hindu religion has a lot of everyday practice, how to please a placement offers, including panels of flowers called Sari Cananga in temples, shrines and places of symbolic and evil gods. Nyepi Day, End of the Balinese New Year is the day in thoughtful silence in prayer and meditation before. The day before Nyepi, however, many opportunities for tourists to attend the ceremonies and rituals, including Ogoh Ogoh colorful and noisy procession came a day before Nyepi Melasti day. This procession is a colorful fireworks of the creativity of the Balinese, where the giant papier-mache monster "of the city in noisy processions in all attempts to ward off evil presented.
Galungan is also an important celebration for the Balinese, which is marked at the end of 10 days from the date Kuningan. The festival is held every six months, giving you the chance to see it in two and a half years, when the first round. During this period, see the Barong Dance Parade through the village, one can see the shops and houses as an act of purification. Cremations are involved in another case, the village where the whole family and friends of those killed were in it. The body was removed from the home by the people moved to the place of cremation in a coffin and major burns.
7) water
Bali has some of the most colorful marine life and interesting as you will ever see. famous dive sites, is located in Amed and Tulamben Menjangan Iceland, where the shipwrecks in the northwest and east of Bali and Lembongan Iceland Pandang few. Nusa Dua and Sanur are ideal for diving, but there are many other areas.
8) Go to active volcanoes
Indonesia has hundreds of volcanoes and some of the famous Bali either. Kintamani city where the mountain is 2800m high of Bali, a popular tourist destination in Bali. The volcano has a large crater and it is possible that, during an excursion to Mount Batur sunrise, getting up early enough to go! Gunung Agung, the location of the largest temple in the highest and holiest of the holy mountain of Puri Bali Bali Besakih is 3142m high. Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple is where the main ceremonies will be held in Bali, and also worth a visit if you have the opportunity to take a trip to the east of Bali to participate especially in April, when the temple was is its birthday.
9) Land of Adventure
Given that, outside the southern tourist cities of Bali, an island still in its natural state compared to other destinations. You'll soon discover that there are many places that offer the ideal place for exciting adventures. Kuta and Nusa Dua Bali is not alone. Travel north and what is the real Bali has to offer - culture, spectacular scenery and experiences, the tourist town with modern shopping malls outside.
in rivers, mountains and forests are all places where you can enjoy Bali in front of the tourist beaten. Rafting on the Ayung or Telaga picturesque Rapids downstream cardiac arrest is one of the most popular activities for tourists in Bali. A bike ride through Kintamani Ubud rice fields and small towns with friendly people is another recreational activities for families and individuals. Bali is home to Taro Elephant Park, with accommodation, activities and fun for all age groups of elephants. You can ride an elephant in the forest, admire his intelligence and make you laugh when you visit Taro Elephant Safari Park Bali do. Quad-tour will take you through the jungle terrain and taking. Canyon, where a snake a tube floating in a river and along the coast through the jungle of a fun activity. A new attraction is the Bali Safari and Marine Park is a unique blend of conservation of nature and culture. You can see wildlife in their natural environment and learn the ancient Balinese culture of this tourist attraction.
10) Shop till you drop
Finally, as usual the first tourists to travel and do what is safe, Bali-Shop. You center of Kuta, Nusa Dua Galeria Mata Hari, Legian and Ubud market offering all sorts of deals to be found. The Balinese are contrary to its artistic and creative skills in arts and crafts and many prestigious on the island. Many small farmers are at Tegallalang and the environment. silversmiths specialized in Celuk people sell their creations in the eclectic shops in Ubud, but you can buy jewelry at prices a little better. Sukawati art market, where a large number of substances on clothing and Bali art and crafts, baskets used at good prices. Crafts and sculptures are natural products in Bali, such as coconut wood, bamboo and volcanic sandstone. Masks and puppets make interesting gifts. You'll also find many unique items such as decorative table runners, lampshades and wall decorations of your home a touch of Balinese style, if you do. The furniture may be available at attractive prices compared to buying from outside Bali.
So here is a list of things you can do in Bali. Relax, fit, fun, new experiences and unforgettable holiday. And if you are, you have to do more than 10 things. This list is not complete but more than enough for a 3 to 7 day trip to this wonderful and magical island of the Gods.
