Why a trip or a stay in Bali?
The first tourist destination of Indonesia remains an island quite different from the rest of the archipelago, if only because its population is Hindu, as evidenced by many temples and historical buildings.
Small by its size (5 600 km2) but big by its fame, “The island of the gods” as it is known, has developed a tourism, especially seaside, now widely recognized. Bali remains the main destination of many travelers in Indonesia with more than five million visitors each year from Australia, China and Japan for what is the top three countries.
Its paradisiacal beaches, its lakes and rivers, its landscapes of rice terraces, its forests, its mountains (the top of the island is at more than 3 000 meters) which leave only a small place to the coastal plains, and its volcanoes (of which several are active) attract quite a lot of people even if the island remains quite rainy during the year and a little bit crowded at certain times…
Where is Bali in Indonesia ?
Bali is a small island of just over 4 million inhabitants in southern Indonesia. It is located between the islands of Java and Lombok and is part of the small islands of the Sunda.
Where to go, what to do and visit on the island of Bali?
Amed
Amed is a small and quiet coastal area in East Bali, made up of several fishing villages with black sand beaches. The place, pleasant, is appreciated by divers.
Bedugul
Bedugul is a nice little highland area in central Bali, around the village of the same name, with lakes and rice fields. You can hike there and watch birds.
Besakih
At the foot of Mount Agung, this village surrounded by beautiful scenery is home to the main Hindu temple of Bali as well as several Balinese temples.
Goa Gajah
It is a cave-temple located not far from Ubud. After being a Buddhist sanctuary the place is now dedicated to Hinduism.
Kuta
South of Denpasar, here is the Mecca of surfers and young people with its beaches, its infrastructure and its animation planned 100% for Westerners. It is in the district of Kuta that are also located the stations of Legian and Seminyak quite similar and appreciated by tourists.
Lovina
It is a coastal area in the north of Bali formed by several small villages where you can surf, dive, watch dolphins or enjoy the black sand beaches. The place remains more quiet than Kuta and its surroundings.
Mengwi
Mengwi is a town north of Denpasar known for its temple complex.
Mount Agung
With 3 142 meters of altitude, Agung is the summit of Bali. It is possible to climb it, but it is not necessarily the easiest compared to the other peaks of the island. Moreover, it is a crater with some dormant volcanic activity.
Mount Batur
With the lake of the same name at its feet, this active volcano offers beautiful landscapes and trekking possibilities. Its summit is appreciated by walkers for its panorama.
Nusa Lembongan
This is a nice little island, rather quiet, with beautiful beaches, a few kilometers southeast of Bali. There are good surfing and diving spots.
Nusa Penida
It is the largest island in the southeast of Bali. There are beautiful wild landscapes (cliffs, caves, waterfalls, beaches…) and many birds. The island is also home to several Hindu temples. It is possible to go diving.
West Bali National Park
Located in the northwest of the island, this coastal park also known as Bali Barat offers a variety of landscapes where many birds nest. You can hike and dive here.
Semarapura
This ancient capital, of historical interest in Bali, has a beautiful palace, the “Klungkung Palace”, dating partly from the seventeenth century.
Temple of Tanah Lot
Perched on a rocky outcrop near the west coast, this sacred temple is popular with tourists especially at sunset. It has become the most famous site in Bali.
Uluwatu Temple
Located in the south of Bali, on the Bukit peninsula, it is one of the main Balinese temples of the island.
Tenganan
This village in the east, next to Candidasa, is home to the “Bali Aga” (traditional Balinese village) the most famous of the island.
Tirta Gangga
This small village in the east is home to an amazing “Water Palace”. One can also make some treks in the surroundings.
Ubud
In the center of Bali, among the forest and rice fields, this city is the cultural and artistic center of the island. Ubud also has several temples, palaces, museums and a monkey reserve.
Weather, what is the best time for a trip to Bali?
Like the rest of the archipelago, Bali has a tropical climate characterized by constant heat, with an average temperature between 25 and 30 ° C, and a rainy season from November to March followed by a dry season from late April to October. It is the latter that represents the best period and that we can prefer for a stay in Bali.
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Have a nice trip!
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