Bali
There are over 17,000 islands in Indonesia and among them, Bali sparkles brilliantly as the most visited travel destination. The idyllic beaches surrounded by God’s natural beauty, tasty local cuisine, awesome hospitality by the warm local people here make the tropical island worth a visit. Islands’ rich natural beauty attracts travelers of all ages. You will find tourists swelled up in love when visiting Bali because of the natural glory around.
Why This Destination
Bali is among the best vacation destinations in the world. The endless seashores are presumably the clearest motivation to visit this tropical heaven in the Indonesian archipelago. Lovely turquoise waters encompass the pristine white beaches along the island. It may very well be quite difficult to drag yourself away. However, Bali's magnificence goes deeper than its fascinating appearance. Bali will greet you with the inebriating scent of incense and clove oil that hangs thick in the tropical air. With a beautiful architecture to boast of and lush green landscapes, this heavenly place is mainly visited by people to relax in the lap of nature.
How to Reach
By Air: The city is served by NgurahRai International Airport, also known as the Denpasar International Airport. It is the second busiest and the best air terminal in Indonesia. Numerous international aircraft serve this airport and hence, there is no dearth of flights to and from here.
By Sea: Huge numbers of the luxury ships crossing through South-East Asia have a stop at Bali. In the event that you wish to venture out to Bali through the ocean, opt-out for a departure from Singapore, Sumatra or Java. From all these spots, you can book your direct cruise to Bali.
By Road: You can't make a trip to Bali by road. You have to land in one of the urban areas closer to Bali and opt for a ship ride that runs between the towns. The most well-known ship ride is the one from Jakarta to Bali which is a 23 hour-long journey but, definitely worth the time.
Via train: If you wish to take a train, you can take one to Banyuwangi and then change to a ship that can take you to Bali. From Badung, Jakarta, and Yogyakarta, there are trains to Surabaya's Gubeng Station. From this station, you can take an air-conditioned train to Banyuwangi.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bali is between April and October which is the island's dry season. Bali encounters just two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season.
Places to Visit
Given below are some of the must-visit places in Bali.
1. Pura Tanah Lot: Around 20 kilometers northwest of Kuta, Pura Tanah Lot is one of Bali's most notable temples. It. For the Balinese individuals, it is one of the most consecrated among all the island's temples. Sunset and sunrise here is not a miss.
2. Mount Batur: Visitors regularly trek along the 1,700-meter summit of Mount Batur in the predawn twilight to watch the sun ascend over the lavish mosaic of fog covered mountains and the caldera underneath. This dynamic spring of gushing lava lies in Kintamani District in Bali, about an hour's drive from Ubud.
3. Uluwatu Temple: Near to one of Bali's best surf spots, Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) is one of the island's most well-known temples, because of its wonderful clifftop setting. Like Pura Tanah Lot, dusk is the best time to visit, when the sky and ocean sparkle in the late evening light. Archeological surveys reveal the place to be of megalithic inception, dating from around the tenth century.
4. Ubud Monkey Forest: Just 10 minutes' walk from south of the town center in Ubud, the Monkey Forest, otherwise called the Sacred Monkey Forest temple, is one of the top attractions for nature lovers visiting Bali. Besides the entertaining macaques, the harmonious relationship between nature lovers and animals here is a thing to be seen. The evocative lush green, dense jungle setting adds an ethereal feel to the place.
Food and Culture
Nasi Goreng and Babu Samsung are a few of the famous dishes which serve as the perfect example of Balinese cuisine. Due to cultural diversity, there is much diversity in the food too here. Vegetarian cuisine here is as tasty and varied as the non-vegetarian cuisine. The culture of Bali is a mix of Buddhist and Hindu culture. Dance, sculpture, and drama are what make the culture here. Hindu religious traditions dominate here. Spirituality adds a layer of exquisiteness to Bali culture.
Travel Tips
Here are a couple of tips that will make your Bali vacation special.
1. Take care of the temple etiquettes in Bali. People here don’t like their religion to be disrespected.
2. When it comes to dressing sense, dress modestly especially when visiting the temples here.
3. Smoking is not allowed in public areas.
4. Get the local currency with you or exchange it at trusted banks.
5. Blue taxis are the most honest ones here. So, just prefer either local public transport or these taxis.
From homemade traditional souvenirs to high-end designer clothing, the shopping scene in Bali extends from traditional markets to stylish boutiques. Remember to bring an extra suitcase, or be willing to pick one up along the way! B for Bali and B for beauty definitely go hand in hand here.