Kentel Gumi Temple

 

Kentel Gumi Temple

Kentel Gumi Temple in Tusan Banjarangkan, Klungkung, is one Kahyangan Jagat Bali temple. Kentel Gumi Temple has the same status as Batur temples and temple Besakih.

Existence Kentel Gumi existing temple about 450 years. The existence of the temple is flanked by two temples, namely; temple Maospait in the south and in the north Masceti temple. Pura Kentel Gumi originally built Mpu Kuturan. Long pole rectangular stone (stone Madeg) implanted, which is now known as Ratu Pancer Jagat. Furthermore palinggih Catur Muka built as a symbol of Brahma, the manifestation Ida Sang Hyang Widhi as the creator of the universe (Ngareka Bhuwana) with a degree Sang Hyang Reka Bhuwana. Then Sri Krishna Kepakisan dynasty founded eleven storey palinggih Meru as sthana Sang Hyang Reka Bhuwana.

Kentel Gumi Temple, Besakih temple, and the temple Batur, known as Triguna temple or temple Kahyangan Tiga Jagat Bali. Pura Besakih is the universe Bali temple palace, temple Batur, as Jagat Bali village temple, and the temple Kentel Gumi is Puseh Jagat Bali. "It means temple Kentel Gumi had the same position with the temple and the temple Besakih Batur."

This temple consists of 24 indigenous villages in Banjarangkan. Adat leaders in the traditional village Tusan that coordinate. The ceremony takes place every Umanis Galungan and ngusabha the fifth full moon.

Art Centre

Werdhi Budaya Park (art center) on the road Nusa Indah Denpasar, Bali. Werdhi Budaya Park is one of the largest and most complex of cultural performances in Bali, where the Bali arts festival annually held in this place and lasted for a month starting on the first Saturday night in June. Werdhi Budaya Park was designed by Balinese architecture called Ida Bagus Tugur. Based on the architecture of the temple and the royal palace in Bali.

Taman Budaya areas are divided into 4 groups:

Sacred complex include; temple Taman Beji, Selonding bale, bale Pepaosan, etc...

Quiet complex includes a library Widya Kusuma

Semi-public building complex includes mahudara exhibitions, craft building, sculpture studio, guesthouse art and wantilan

Bustling complex includes; open stage (Ardha Chandra) and a covered stage Ksirarnawa (both were in the south of the river).

Bali Museum

Bali Museum

 Bali museum attraction is one of the ancient buildings are still intact until now. It is in the center of Denpasar city, exactly in the east field puputan badung, adjacent to the Agung Jagat Nathan temple. Shape of the building extends from north to south is divided into two parts. The northern part is a complex of ancient buildings that were planned and built in 1910.

Bali museum is a museum which stores legacy of past human and ethnography. Collection consists of ethnographic objects such as tools and equipment life, arts, religious, and other manuscripts that reflect the life and development of Balinese culture.

bali museum collections that have been recorded and entered registers as many as 10 506 pieces, including manuscripts and copies of manuscripts. All types of collections obtained through the purchase of the people in the community, art shops and deposit gifts. Some groups are being inventoried collection stupa with components such as collection of hundreds pieces, 8.5 kg of kepeng money, ceramics (Europe, china) and porcelain from Japan, China and Siam.

Building on the concept of the museum Bali tri mandala, which is contemptible mandala (the outside), middle mandala (the center), and the main mandala (the main part).

In the main mandala, there is a building consisting of three buildings, namely:

• Tabanan buildings, pavilions typical architecture tabanan district, tucked antiquities, such as objects of art, accessories, housewares, appliances ceremony, and an assortment of traditional weapons.
• Building Buleleng, north Bali style architecture building tools stored household items, craft tools, agricultural tools and fishing, entertainment tools, primitive sculptures made from clay, stone, and more.
• Karangasem building, east Bali style architecture buildings tucked prehistoric objects, objects of archaeological, ethnographic, art as well as some modern paintings.

Open: Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 to 15:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 12:30

Brahmavihara Arama

Brahmavihara Arama

Brahmavihara-Arama, better known by the name of Buddha banjar monastery which is the biggest Buddha monastery in Bali. It is in a hilly area in the village tegeha banjar, banjar district, 22 km west Singaraja and 11 km from the tourist area of Lovina. With a quiet and calm atmosphere. We can look directly to the beach lovina, atmosphere of this makes the monastery Buddha this become strong appeal for tourists, both foreign tourists and domestic. Outline the monastery complex consists of 5 important, namely:

Uposatha Gara

Located on the west summit, a comfortable and quiet room. On the walls were carved panels birth of the Buddha, and in the middle there is a statue of the Buddha in a state of achieving nirvana. This room functions for the inauguration of the Bhiku samanera (candidates Bhiku), an early stage for the next training session.

Dharmasala

Sort of lecture halls located on the east. In this place the Bhiku conduct worship services, giving sermons, and this place is also used as a place to do all spiritual activity.

Stupa

A building that resembles a giant bell located in the Northwest corner, which all sides are made of concrete with a very impressive relief.

Tree Body

In the southwest corner of the building there is a large tree called the tree body, which is around the tree decorated with reliefs. This place is a symbol of the victory of the Buddha at the time he reached the Buddha sammia (the eternal perfection).

Kuti

Kuti is the residence of the Bhiku and students who are studying and this place is also sometimes used as a practice site of the Bhiku.

In the monastery complex there are some Buddha statues that adorn every corner of the garden or room. There are two very interesting Buddha statue is a statue of the Buddha statue parinirwana and are achieving the Sama or moksha in Hindu religious terms.

Bedugul is a tourist area which is located at an altitude of approximately 1240 m above sea level. Bedugul including Baturiti districts, Tabanan district. In bedugul there are two very famous tourist sites are the Bedugul botanical gardens and lakes Beratan.

Bedugul botanical garden

Bedugul Botanical Garden 

Bedugul botanical garden is a very pleasant tourist sites, this area is very cool with temperatures at night an average of 18 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius during the day. Bedugul botanical garden has many protected species of plants which are mostly native to Indonesia, even some plants from other countries in trying to preserve here. Because this area is very broad and allows for Fun Game then this location is often used as a recreation area and a family outing of existing companies in Bali.

Beratan Lake

Lake Beratan

Bedugul botanical garden to the north there is a lake called Lake Beratan. The second largest lake on the island of Bali, in the lake area beratan there is a temple in the middle of the lake, if the lake water tides, the temple will be submerged by water, but only a few walls standing. Around the temple there is a place of recreation and various types of wildlife attractions managed by the residents there, we should take a picture with a python, parrots, monkeys and many other species of wildlife. Our existing lakefront boat rental place that can be used to surround this lake. For those of you who want to experience a traditional boat ride, you can find it here, directly with fishermen who will take you around the lake with a much cheaper price.

Narmada Baliraja Park

Similarly Narmada Baliraja park which is a royal heritage park Tamanbali. In the garden there are ponds and places of worship in the form of temple building named kawitan Maha Gotro Tirta Harum Narmada Baliraja Park with an area of about 50 acres that is surrounded by paddy fields. Subak organization built temples called subak temple. Located to the west of the temple kawitan Maha Gotro Tirta Harum Tamanbali.

Gold bale building renovations have been carried out in 1986 by the citizens Tamanbali. The relic certainly has its own charm as well as the potential to be developed as a tourist attraction, especially fishing tours, cycling and nature. Anyway every visitor who comes to the site will be pampered with a variety of existing facilities.

The village is considering the path that connects the tourism attractions Gianyar district with attractions Bangli regency. This village has been electrified as well as clean water.

The park is located in the village Tamanbali, Bangli district, which includes Bangli regency. To achieve this village from city of Bangli to direction of the south with a distance of 5 km and 35 km from city Denpasar.

Mangening Temple

Review of the island of Bali, we would imagine in our minds about the beautiful beaches, charming scenery and the many unique temple all of which has its own history. Mangening Temple included in one of the above temple is located in the village saraseda, tampaksiring, gianyar district.

Mangening temples are in a quiet environment and the air cool. Where the temple is included in one of the cultural heritage which was inaugurated by the Bali provincial government under Law No.05/1985. If you visit this temple, then you will be down the first few stairs to arrive in the courtyard of the temple, here visitors will find pools of clear water where the water comes from a spring coming out from between the roots of trees and cliffs. While to arrive at the main temple, you have to climb some stairs anymore because it lies on the court. Inside the temple there is a three-tiered meru, which used to be where the discovery of lingga-yoni statue. While the concept of the temple Mangenig based on the concept that is used by most of the temples in Bali, which is the concept of "Tri Mandala" (Nista Mandala, Madya Mandala, and Utama Mandala). In the nista mandala there is a garden with five fountains.

At the madya mandala there are some buildings such as: bale gong, bale kulkul, bale pegambahan and bale pegat. While in the main part of the utama mandala there are several shrines, including: three-tiered meru gedong, bale paselang, bale pecanangan, bale saka ulu and bale penganteb.

There is no certainty about the history of this temple, but according to the results of the discovery of an inscription it was concluded that this temple has existed since the reign masula-masuli in Pejeng.

Livelihoods around the temple are mostly farming, however, there is also work as traders and employees.

With the inauguration of this temple as one of the cultural attractions, it is for the convenience of visitors who come provided facilities such as: food and drink stalls, temple guides and large enough parking space.

The time it takes if you want to visit the temple Mangenig is about 90 minutes with a distance of approximately 37 km from the city of Denpasar Bali.

Cool air and stunning natural scenery, it gives a different feel for anyone who comes to the temple Mangenig.

Kusamba Beach

Beach Kusamba greatly admired the tourists, because of the beauty and panorama is very interesting. This beach has a calm, safe and sandy white. This beach is also famous for its traditional fishermen.

The fisherman and salt farmers here still cling to the tradition of his ancestors, using the old methods taught for generations by their ancestors, in which case, how to catch fish in the sea and making salt. Travelers who come here to witness firsthand the fishermen catch fish in the sea and also get to see the process of making salt contained in the seaside.

Kusamba lined along the beach outrigger fishing boats and huts where salt production. In addition, the beach is also often used as a religious ceremony by the surrounding community.

Kusamba beach located in the village Kusamba, Dawan sub district, and Klungkung regency. Approximately 7 km to the east of the city Semarapura, Klungkung. The location is very easy to find and there are also lots of transportation ranging from a rental vehicle or public transportation is always ready to take you to this attraction.

Singsing waterfall

Attractions in Bali as if he would run out to tell. From the start of beaches, temples, caves, lakes, mountains and waterfalls. Well, this time we will discuss about the attractions that are not less admirable, the waterfall located in the village Singsing Cubeb, Banjar District, or about 2 kilometers from Lovina.

Charm

Singsing waterfall attraction adjacent to Lovina make much visited by domestic tourists and foreign tourists. And moments are usually the most eagerly awaited by enthusiasts 'tracking' when summer arrives where volume waterfall decline. To get to the falls Singsing can be achieved by using two-wheeled vehicles to the village Tigawarsa. Then from the village, already available directions that will guide the tourists who come to the first waterfall which is approximately 600 meters. While to reach the second waterfall, visitors must walk quite steep in areas, which are located just above the first waterfall.

Existing facilities

Although "only" waterfall tourist facilities are usually given spurious, not so with this Singsing waterfall. In the various facilities are built and supplied, such as parking areas, food stalls, etc... So do not be surprised if a lot of local and foreign tourists who took a visit to the waterfall because it presents Singsing calm, peaceful, and very suitable to refresh again after the fatigue of mind to face life issues, especially those from the city-big city.

So, for those who want to calm the mind after a prolonged struggle with employment problems, household, etc., where, waterfalls Singsing could be a promising alternative for the visit.

Dusun Kuning waterfall

Dusun Kuning waterfall located at an altitude of 25 meters above the river melangit flowing to the south. Named Dusun Kuning because the location of the waterfall is located in Dusun Kuning.

This waterfall is really still natural and not known to many people (except locals) because it is hidden. In addition to a beautiful waterfall, this resort is also supported by cool air and the surrounding scenery is still beautiful. Not far from the waterfall, there is a forest inhabited by hundreds of monkeys.

Located about 6 km to the south of the town of Bangli. To get there can be achieved with various types of transport. If from Dusun Kuning can be reached by walking as far as 500 meters away through a small road surrounded by clove plantation.

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From Denpasar, point the vehicle towards the town of Bangli, either through Sukawati, or perhaps through by pass Ida Bagus Mantra. When he arrived in the village TamanBali (approximately 3 km before the town of Bangli), we will see a fork. Take a right turn and follow the road until we came to a junction, near the drinking water plant "NON MIN.". Furthermore, from the T-junction, turn right until the end of the road near the house residents. Then we traveled by walking down a path approximately 300 meters to reach the waterfall Dusun Kuning.

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Kerta Gosa

As a former kingdom, Klungkung regency has many relics that would make cultural attractions. One is the Taman Gili Kerta Gosa, cultural heritage palace Semarapura. Kerta Gosa is a building that is part of the palace complex Semarapura which was founded in 1686 by the founders of the first kingdom of Klungkung; he is Ida I Dewa Agung Jambe.

Kerta Gosa consist of two bale buildings, namely bale Kerta Gosa and Bale Kambang. Bale Kambang called because the building is surrounded by a pond. Building and the pool is named Taman Gili. Uniqueness Kerta Gosa on this Bale Kambang building. On the surface of the bale ceiling is decorated with traditional painting styles Kamasan (a village in Klungkung) or puppet style that is very popular among the people of Bali. At first, the paintings that adorn the ceiling of the building are made of cloth. Since 1930 the material is replaceable and made in the plasterboard and then restored according to the original drawings and still intact until now.

Mas Village

Mas village has been famous since the past and present with a variety of artistic products, among others, the art of carving, sculpture and others. Mas village location is very strategic, because it is on the path of tourism, therefore the village mas is one of the famous tourist attraction in western gianyar.

Mas village is one of the arts and cultural attractions, making this one of the destinations for domestic and foreign guests. They usually just want to watch more closely the atmosphere and the locals of art there. If they find an interesting piece of art, they will buy it gladly.

A little story about the origin of the name of the village mas. In the reign of the kingdom of Majapahit, a Brahmin from Majapahit came to the island of Bali, he was known by the name or other name Ida Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh he is Danghyang Nirarta. During their stay in the village mas, he is very instructive and good knowledge in the field of religious, social, cultural arts and others to mas wilis. After mas wilis master all the lessons and knowledge are given, and then he was appointed and given the title of Prince Manik Mas by Ida Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh.

As a proof of devotion to Ida Pendanda Sakti Bawu Rauh. Prince Manik mas make pesraman or shrine to all the equipment. Similarly Ida Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh, to commemorate these events, he stuck the tree trunks tangi is growing up now. Its location is in the middle of the temple area of Taman Pule Mas. Since that time he gave the name of this village with the name of the village mas.

Sangeh village

Sangeh located 20 km to the north of Denpasar, the direction of the journey to the village of Pelaga. The attractiveness of this attraction is a temple located in the middle of the pala tree forest called Bukit Sari temple. Pala tree forest is a sacred areas and sacred by indigenous villagers Sangeh. In the middle of this forest there are approximately 500 monkeys are used as a benign tourist attraction in the village Sangeh.

Sangeh village located in the area are quite high from the sea level, so that the air here is very cool and fresh, you can take a walk to the middle of the woods down a path that has been laid out neatly, while enjoying the charm of the forest and unspoiled ape habitat. Various supporting tourism has been provided here include; restaurant and art shops that have been laid out neatly.

Sidan Village

Sidan village is a tourist attraction in the district gianyar, approximately 4 km from the city gianyar. Sidan formerly a royal village located in the hamlet pegesangan distance of approximately 1 km from the village sidan now. For some reason, then the kingdom is transferred to the north, but is now better known as sidan village. Sidan village does have a very beautiful panorama, because it is in the area of rolling hills and unspoiled. Besides the natural setting is beautiful, the village also has diverse sidan attractions, among others;

• Temple of Dalem Sidan

Pura Dalem sidan founded around the 17th century by the elders of the castle sidan I Dewa Gede Pindi (deceased), who subsequently rebuilt in 1948 by his son I Dewa Kompyang Pindi (deceased). Pura Dalem sidan not much different from other temples, but this temple has its own uniqueness, as well as its glory, is also decorated with relief’s and carvings diverse and loaded with distinctive Hindu religious philosophy.

• Temple of Bukit Camplung

Approximately 100 meters northeast of the temple towards the palace sidan there is a temple called the Bukit Camplung temple, which stands majestically on a cliff, cliffs are decorated with ancient script, which until now has not known the origin of the ancient script. In the north there is a ditch cliff tiny springs so sacred, because surrounding communities believed to cure skin diseases.

• Stage of Barong Sidan

To the west of the temple palace sidan precisely in the area of rice terraces are very beautiful, has built a stage to present a variety of art that comes from the district gianyar. For tourists who want to see the barong dance in the village sidan (Taru Pramana barong performances) can be ordered directly to the office of county tourism department gianyar.

Thus a small part of the explanation of nature sidan village, when you come to the island of Bali, it is a time to visit this tourist village and you will be satisfied with panorama beauty of pristine nature.

Amed Beach at Karangasem

Sunrise at Amed beach

Amed beach is a beach which is located in the eastern part of the island of Bali, precisely located in the district of Karangasem, Abang regency. Environmental conditions and dealing directly with the hilly coastal waters are very clear. Amed beach has stunning underwater charm.

Amed coast has marine life are still maintained continuity, has a variety of beautiful coral reefs. This beautiful corals save a million charm when we try to do the snorkeling at this beach. Diverse fish species will come out from the reef to show off their beauty. Did not have far to dive into the sea to enjoy it, because in the back of the hotel was already there snorkeling spots are very interesting.

You can rent snorkel equipment and fins are usually rented out by the hotel with the rates from 25 thousand for a full day. The choice of hotels in Amed was also varied ranging from 75 thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Amed beach has very beautiful scenery at sunset or sunrise. Especially when viewed from amed point is the highest point of one of the hills on the coast. Once you enjoy a beautiful sunrise in amed point, you try to the streets along this coast; the view of traditional fishing boats during the morning will give you a different experience from other beaches in Bali. Decorated with scenes of fishermen with boats colorful screen and the blue water amed coast.

Amed Beach

Community life here in general is fishermen. Unspoiled rural setting with a cultural tradition that has not been influenced by foreign culture, and the beauty of the sunrise in the morning, will add to the cozy atmosphere of your holiday.

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Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest

It seems not many people know that Bali has different tourist attractions, namely the Bamboo Grove. The other attraction than others and guaranteed to give you a different feel to you. For tourists who are tired of visiting the beaches, mountains, lakes and temples, there is no harm if you try to visit these attractions.

Ecological and Economic Value

Bamboo forests assessed the ecological and economic value is high. Role surrounding community that preserves and conservation of the natural bamboo forest. Every citizen to obey the rules so that the preservation and cultivation of bamboo forests is their responsibility because it is believed to belong to the ancestors and will give benefit to them.

Bamboo forest area of about 45 acres and serve as the main water catchment’s areas. Therefore, this bamboo forest is considered to have very high ecological value. Residents or anyone who visited the Bamboo Forest is forbidden to cut down bamboo trees required to conduct indiscriminate and selective logging on the days specified so as not to damage the bamboo trees.

The majority of Balinese Hindu society with the foundation of Tri Hita Karana, particularly in the context of field locations, assesses that the bamboo trees in the interests of kegamaan ceremonies can not be replaced. Therefore, every citizen is required to obey the rules so as not to perform logging arbitrary, as are the demands for preserving the bamboo forests.

Supporting the "Bali Clean and Green"

While the program of the Government of Bali, especially Bangli regency of Bali who wants to achieve a clean and green, this is clear evidence of existence and preservation of bamboo forest is very helpful in realizing these ideals. Role here in addition to the bamboo forest as water catchment’s areas, also have economic value, especially in support of various religious programs, as well as to preserve the art and culture of Bangli district. For example, bamboo is often used for the roof of the house or in shingle Penglipuran, where houses are then set as a tourist attraction, which would certainly result in the area of economic income.

Traveled and Sensitive Environment

Bamboo Forest by visiting the tourists can see and enjoy the beauty of the various types of trees such as Bamboo Petung bamboo, Bamboo Gutters, also automatically be made aware of the importance of protecting and preserving nature so that no damage occurs. Bamboo trees are very interesting to see, especially when there are large wind shaking bamboo tree is to remove noise that is sometimes irregular.

Towards the Bamboo Grove

Bamboo Forest location is in Kubu Village, Bangli regency, or about 5 km from the town of Bangli. From the direction of Denpasar is about 50 km and can be reached with a time of 1 hour journey. This tour will travel to more quickly when using a private vehicle or rental than using public transport.

Labuan Sait Beach

Labuan Sait Beach

Labuan sait beach located in the village of Pecatu district south of Kuta Badung regency, to reach this location can be reached from two directions, from the north through the area outside the temple of Uluwatu and west will pass through the village of Pecatu head office. Mileage of Labuan sait beach is about 32 km to the city of Denpasar and 65 minutes when using a motor vehicle from Bali Ngurah Rai airport.

This beach has beautiful scenery and amazing, very suitable for recreation. The beach atmosphere to provide comfort and peace and away from the noise. Convenient place such as this can make the tourists feel at home and always wanted to visit.

Labuan sait beach under a rock hills, and the hills are a blend of atmosphere and oceans pristine and clean, the beach has white sand and clear sea water and clean air. To get to the Labuan Sait beach, first through a rock tunnel with a length of approximately 8 meters.

The beach is equipped with a tavern and restaurant facilities. Besides this place also provide rental place by the canoes of the fishermen. These boats are used by the tourists who come to see the beauty of unspoiled nature in the southern part of the peninsula hills.

Once a tourist attraction, the beach is a positive impact on the livelihoods of local people. If you want to feel the atmosphere of a quiet beach, Labuan Sait Beach is one of the options can be your destination to Bali.

Peliatan Village

Peliatan village arts activities

Peliatan village as a tourist attraction in the district of Gianyar area visited by many foreign tourists and domestic travelers while buying the crafts people and watching artistic performances. Beside it is located very close to Ubud, the village Peliatan has good potential in the field of art and culture is its artists.

In this village grow and develop rapidly a variety of art activities, good dance, and sculpture, carving and painting art. Peliatan village life art of percussion figures and well-known that a lot of experience at national and international level such as: Anak Agung Gede Mandra, I Wayan Gandra, I Wayan Gerindem and I Made Lebah, all joined in the group gong Peliatan gunung sari village. That many had a hand in influencing the tourists more excited to come to Bali.

Penatahan hot springs

The hot springs are located in the village Penatahan, Penebel District, approximately 13 km away from the city to the north tabanan one way to Batu Karu temple, 34 km from the city of Denpasar. Along the way to the location of the hot water Penatahan, we will be presented with beautiful natural scenery with unspoiled countryside atmosphere.

The hot springs are located on the banks of the river yeh ho. This Penatahan hot water in the know with the name yeh panes. Based on the results of laboratory studies of the health department, the hot water is very good for bathing because it contains sulfur and other minerals that are very good for curing skin diseases.

Taman Ujung Karangasem

Ujung Park Karangasem

Taman Ujung ( Ujung Park) was built in 1919 and inaugurated in 1921. This park was built by the king of Karangasem used as a resting place and a place to entertain important guests. Shape of the building is very grand, is a blend of European and Balinese architecture.

In the west of the pond, where there is a rather high circular building called "Bale Bengong", a place to enjoy the beauty of the park and its surroundings. But now its magnificent heritage has been destroyed by the earthquake that occurred in 1963 and 1979. Even destroyed, the impression of majestic buildings still visible. The park is located in the village of Ujung Tumbu, Karangasem district, is approximately 85 km from Denpasar or 5 Km south Amlapura

Taman ujung bridge

Garden areas in Taman Ujung

Taman ujung bridge

Pond in Taman Ujung Karangsem