happy silent day caka 1935

This holiday is the Balinese's New Year called caka New Year, the day of total silence throughout the island. No activity is done, no traffic at all on the roads, no fire may be lit and no amusement held for the day long. Great purification and sacrificial rites were held the day before so as to exorcise evil spirits from every corner of the compound.

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Bali Elephant Safari riding

Get the amazing experience in Bali Tours and explore the beautiful nature in Bali by riding elephant. Join with Bali elephant safari riding adventure. This adventure is one of  popular adventures in Bali because in this adventure you can ride elephants while enjoy the beauty of nature, besides that you can know more about elephants and see the elephant attraction.

    Bali Elephant Safari Park – Taro Village

    bali elephant safari

    The Elephant Safari Park offers a new concept in Eco tourism. Here you can enjoy the exciting adventure of Elephant Trekking while you are also helping to save the endangered Indonesian elephant (one of world’s rarest elephants). Acclaimed as the World’s Best Elephant Park, a comprehensive Museum, with a large collection of elephant memorabilia and the only Mammoth Skeleton in South East Asia.  A visit to the Elephant Safari Park is a must for any visitor to Bali.  Get up close and personal with these incredible animals in a beautiful tropical park setting.  Elephants can be seen immersing themselves in the park lake, in between riding, painting or other activities.  Hand feed them, touch them, take photos with them, then learn more about the elephants ancestry and diversity at the Park’s historical and graphic displays.
    Elephant Safari Ride and Park Tours

    The experience of sitting high a top an elephant in a teak wood chair, through the cool jungle of Taro, is an experience you’ll never forget. The tour includes air-conditioned hotel transfer, park admission, safari ride, buffet lunch and insurance all in one complete package. Don’t miss this great value tour.
    Elephant Safari Ride Tours you can :

    - Ride elephants through the cool forest of Taro
    - Touch and hand feed Elephants
    - Watch Elephants playful bathing rituals
    - Have photos taken with elephants
    - Witness live educational shows and Elephant Painting
    - Enjoy & learn amazing facts from our information center, museum and from park staff
    - Participate in Children mini rides
    Elephant Safari Ride Tours include :

    - Air-conditioned hotel transfer
    - Park admission
    - Insurance
    - Buffet lunch
    - Softdrinks
    Elephant Safari Ride Tours Price :

    Adult :  US $ 80 / Pax
    Child : US $ 60 / Pax
    Family Packages : US $ 225 / 2 Adult + 3 Children

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Penjor on Galungan Day

Galungan, a Christmas for Balinese will soon come. And if you happen to visit Bali on Galungan day you will be hailed by thousands of Penjor along the roadside all over of Bali.

What is Penjor? Penjor is made from a long bamboo pole about eight meter high with curved end, and decorated with palm leaves, rice paddies, corn on the cob, coconut, cakes, a piece of white or yellow cloth, etc. It is the symbol of Mount Agung and also as gratitude for the agricultural produce. The arched top of the bamboo pole represents Mount Agung, the body of the pole is a river that flows from the mountains to the sea, and along its route are the products of the harvest, tied to the pole.

Each part and ornament of Penjor is not merely an ornament but it has a deep religious meaning. For instance bamboo pole is a symbol of strong determination to serve God. The four essential ornaments of Penjor which are Tamyang, Bakang-bakang, Sampyan, and Lamak are symbol of Catur Weda (four divisions of Hindu Holy Scripture which are Atarwa Weda, Sama Weda, Yayur Weda and Rg Weda). Ubag-abig a square ornament made of palm and cocunut leaves represents the power of virtue. Palm leaves, rice paddies, corn on the cob, coconut, cakes, and a piece of white or yellow cloth are the symbol of prosperity and gratitude to Ida Sanghyang Widhi (God Almighty).

Balinese believed that the best way to express gratitude to the God is making an offering which is comprise of all God’s grace (crops, clothes, etc). This also serves as a sign for reminding the human that everything we enjoy in this world is from the God. Sanggah cucuk, A triangle shaped temporary shrine is attached at the foot of the penjor. This shrine serves as a place for placing additional offering which is offered on Galungan day.

Penjor is stuck along side of the road, precisely on the left side of house compound entrance. The penjor is not just stuck on the ground, installation of penjor requires an offering comprise of Kwangen (simple arrangement of flowers on banana leaf) and 11 pieces of Pis Bolong (traditional Balinese coin) place in the hole where penjor is going to be stuck. Penjor is installed on Penampahan Galungan (a day before Galungan).

After 42 days penjor is removed with special offering. All penjor’s ornaments are burnt and the ashes penjor’s ornaments are put into a yellow coconut and buried in house compound. Other alternative is the ashes of penjor’s ornaments are put into the hole where penjor had been stuck with an offering of special porridge made of rice flour, milk, honey and 3 padang lepas leaves.

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Ubud with love

Stress due to work piling up? Do not care to change their leave, dear, let's run away to Ubud!
Set amid the island of Bali, Ubud is one of the many attractions that give tourists an exotic own for the visiting.Culture combined with elements of art are felt when setting foot in the Ubud area and many are finally calling it as arts center in Bal

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Here also the center of Gianyar royal castle centered existence Ubud (Ubud castel a )silent witness to the long history of royal old trip in Bali. The area around the castle became a very interesting sights tourists especially close attention to the terraced rice fields are beautiful.
Various museum also stands upright on the ground Ubud several renowned museums including the Museum and Museum Rudana.Dua Blanco is fairly well known artist in Bali and their works are recognized world.but not thought of Ubud offers only culture alone, you know Ubud is also a center of restaurants with Ducks bengil typical menu and stores that sell various products abroad. Not to forget the many handicraft stores fit perfectly framed by the Bali-by when you return.
Popularity other Ubud is by becoming one of the location filming Eat, Pray, Love, starring Julia Robert's in depth actingnya Emvee feel very lucky to be covering some of the places that make the location of filming
UbudArtMarket
No doubt Giannyar region would not be complete without some well-known art market is one of Ubud art market. Located directly next to Ubud various types of art and hand made products sold there. for the price offered will not be much different from the art market sukawati. It's just that we should be more clever bid to get a satisfactory price heart during the filming of Eat, Pray, Love, Julia do a scene shop this market
VillagePenestanan
One village that is quite unique in Ubud because it is situated on the road is quite rugged. We can access the village from the Museum Antonio Blanco. then we will be treated with considerable road uphill and winding road. This area consists of homes Balinese architecture. Traditional impression was also felt by a variety of carvings that are carved on temple walls.
VillageBentuyung
Like Penestanan Village. Bentuyung village is also a traditional village background who is very attached. On the right side of the road to the village will be treated to views of rice fields natural. To reach the village we have to go through the narrow and winding roads. The distance we traveled about 3 kilometers from Ubud art market.should arrive in our village with traditional Balinese buildings. Almost all home-use angkul angkul (traditional house doors bali red) village atmosphere is quite quiet and very swing during the day. Elizabeth Gilbert this village who played Julia Robert's stay and live to get peace
MonkeyForest
this place is no less interesting as a forest lainya.monkey an icon of the tourist attractions in Ubud. Forests that are not too extensive conservation area is a monkey. Monkey here is quite tame and adorable. You will see the doings of the monkeys are well-known model-style tub. in addition to monkeys, you will be able to witness the extraordinary natural and beautiful. the atmosphere is very quiet and calm you can see the ripples of the river that flows by guiet. which there is a sacred river if you want to be granted your desire to live threw coins into the pool. during filming, Julia Roberts doing cycling scene this region
a little story about a beautiful and exotic region in Ubud will surely make you tempted to become, is still thoughttopostponeyourvacationthistime?

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Nungnung Waterfall

Nungnung Waterfall

exercise down many steep steps nungnung waterfall

The surrounding is truly a fabulous tropical rain forest and the mighty fall of the Ayung River makes everything is truly marvelous.Fantastic waterfall at the village of Nungnung, north of Petang, Badung. Even with such an exercise down many steep steps but it is worth to see it.Nungnung is the name of a small village, 40 kilometers north of Denpasar with a height of 900 meters above sea level. This tourism object is located in Badung District evening. It lies about - about five miles before the bridge Tukad Bangkung known as the tallest bridge in Asia with a specific height of the pillars reached 71.14 meters.cenery along the way is very green and refreshing. Also very cold air. and no place to rest can we visited.
after walking about 20 minutes, we will arrive at the waterfall which has a fairly heavy discharge of water.
discharge of heavy water and surrounded with bertebangan steam - water vapor that makes the atmosphere became so cool, refreshing and calming.hen we are close to the waterfall we could see the long bridge that connects Bali to Kintamani route, ie Tukad Bangkung Bridge.
This waterfall start promoted as tourist attractions since 1996. since this year, facilities condition Nungnung waterfall has undergone many changes, such as the existence of a range of facilities - other additional facilities to support this tourism object. because it is situated in rural areas, add to the beauty that makes this waterfall interesting to visit. once you visit here will be memorable and make memories that we want to always come to this place again.

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Nasi Campur Men Weti Sanur ( Balinese spicy food)

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Bali - Rice mixed characteristic is very legendary island of the gods. First, if stopped by the beach of Sanur must snack rice concoction Men Weti this. Side dish diverse, from jukut Urap, suwir chicken, tuna fish, crackers plus spicy chicken skin. Stings spicy rice increasingly feels good when bribed by hand. Hmm ... dangerously delicious!
While not as popular now Kuta beach, Sanur beach is an ideal location for enjoying the sunrise. The warmth of sunshine this morning is most fitting accompaniment to a refreshing and interesting breakfast spirit. Rice Coast rice concoction so popular nickname Men Weti located on Jl. Segara Ayu Sanur.
Men Weti simple stall almost never deserted by the queue of visitors. Their small size could not be a barrier for visitors stop by. Visitors are usually finished playing on the beach Segara with an empty stomach will surely be tempted by the shuffle of the basin and wide plates containing various side dishes.
If you're crowded, the queue can take up to 30 minutes. But the aroma and taste terrific side dishes typical of this Weti bu make people addicted and willing to queue like me. Side dishes are lined up are manifold. Betutu chicken, satay wrap, egg spicy tomato flavor, jukut Urap, seasoned fish, chili seasoning sweet leaf, fried peanuts, fried chicken skin and sambal matah.
Finally I received the order a plate of mixed rice. White rice surrounded by various side dishes. Like the chicken goby, the crispy chicken is tender and spicy fresh. Fried chicken is golden brown and fish evaporation of clouds, sea fish boiled and then fried again and then mixed with spicy seasoning. Pindang fish sauce is famous in Bali as one of the main ingredients pindang salad dressing.
Jukut The ointment is always a mandatory side dish. Tersiri of bean stew, spinach, bean sprouts mixed with grated coconut fuel. The aroma of fresh fragrance and a sprinkling of fried ground kacnag make delicious crunchy taste on the tongue!
Hard-boiled eggs covered with a red chili tomato sauce is also not kalh odor. Slightly sour and spicy taste. Subsidize rice is the most appropriate intervention is done by hand fingers. Mixing rice with lauknya feel more unified. In the mouth feels the sensation of spicy bite, savory, crunchy are really natural.
Spicy mixed rice was triggered by matah Balinese sambal. This condiment made from chopped chilli mixed with salt and then fried in virgin coconut oil until the chili a little wilted but still fresh when bitten. This sauce just before serving is mixed with savory and crunchy fried onions.
That characterizes this Weti bu rice is crispy skin chicken so tasty that one of the favorites of visitors. It was crunchy kriuk increase the sensation of delicious and lively on the tongue when chewed. Well, granules keringatpun began to fill the forehead. Sting of chili seasoning mix rice this feels good and steady on the tongue despite ending with a burning sensation in the moss.
Hmm ... am a warm feel more refreshed after a snack of rice Men Weti as breakfast. Pantaipun begun breeze was warm because the sun rises. Oh, yes make make up for this pleasure I just pay Rp. 15000.00. Of course I'll come back again!
Kampung Chicken Rice Mix Weti MenJl. Segara Sanur BeachDenpasar, BaliOpen Hours 6:00 to 14:00 pm

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Taman Sukasada Ujung Karangasem

Taman Sukasada Ujung Karangasem

Taman Sukasada or Sukasada Park is a beautiful park with big fish pond surrounds the old Karangasem Empire heritage building which is used by the Karangasem's King for day relaxation or meeting place in their era. It is located in Ujung Countryside about 5 Km from Amlapura town. This park is originally met one pool only which is very Ghostlike and very secret called by Di Dirah and this pool at the period of I Gusti Gede Putu King (1849-1893) governance with his brother of Gde Oka (1849-1890) that the around of this pool is functioned as place of exile for the man who alleged to run the black magic (leak). At the period of I Gusti Bagus Jelantik governance which start to lead the Karangasem Kingdom in the year 1909, this pool area is extended and developed by some pools and also luxury building Bale Gili with European style (modern style), later then it is given the name called Taman Sukasada/ Sukasada Park Ujung Karangasem, that is estimate made in the year of twentieth.
This park is strategically located in the coastal side, south part of Karangasem town and founding a lot of wellspring around the area. If seen from the history aspect, most of all omissions from Karangasem Empire both for Lombok Island and also exist in Bali, altogether area consisted by the pool and Gili building which is exist in the middle of pool like Mayura and Narmada Park which are existing in west part of Lombok Island. We can say that this Sukasada Park as a mascot of tourist destinations in east part of Bali because Sukasada Park has been recognized until foreign countries since twenty's year and more famous again in the year of thirtieth when all foreign tourist start to pay a visit to Bali. King of Karangasem I Gusti Bagus Jelantik who is known as Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem is a Statesman, Man of letters as well as an architect. He has created a lot of building not even in the form of park but he also done some building which are exist in Puri Agung Karangasem (Karangasem Palace) like gateway which is looking like pagoda.

Location

It is located in Ujung Countryside, south part of Karangasem regency or about 2, hours from Bali's International Airport. From Denpasar Town, we have to take the highway of Ida Bagus Matra's Street and go to the east part of Bali until arrive at Karangasem town. The journey will take about 2 hours and turn right to the south part of Karangasem town. Taman Sukasada is right located in the costal side with beautiful old building and the right place to visit during your vacation in Bali.

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