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Yoga adventure in Bali

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There is a book called "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" , mentioning that you must visit Bali before you leave this world. This is a Best-selling book written by Patricia Schultz. There must be something unique in this tropical paradise, so Patricia suggests you to visit Bali.   Bali has a lot of activities that will get you extra pleasant experience for a variety of adventures that you can do in this beautiful island. Nature in Bali gives you a place to surf, dive in some of the beach and in the depths of the amazing underwater Bali. Outdoor sports such as rafting, flying fish, parasailing and many other adventures you can enjoy.  Yoga in front of Pura Tanah Lot. Image:  Bambang W ( indonesia.travel)  You can also climb a mountain; ride a bike while enjoying the beauty of the terraced rice fields in the countryside. If you're looking for peace of mind, you can practice yoga in Ubud or other places in Bali. Yoga is also a unique adventure to discover chak

Pura Besakih, the Largest Hindu Temple in Bali

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If you go to Bali, don't forget to visit Pura Besakih , the largets Hindu temple complex in Bali, probably the biggest in the world.  Stair to the main temple. Image: balidwt.com   Bali is an island of the Gods . Bali also called the Island of Thousand Temples, as you will find a temple in every home, village and town. Every family has a small temple in their homes, as well as every village there must be a temple for the villagers. In Bali there are 6 main temples or called SAD heaven, spread in 6 directions of the wind. Among all the temples big and small, both belonging to the family and village, then there is a temple to all the people of Bali. Among the six main temples, Pura Besakih is the largest temple in Bali. Pura Besakih is also believed to be the center of all temples in Bali. Each important and big ritual or ceremony in a village or when there is a ceremony in a family, then the Hindus in Bali will beg  Tirta  or holy water in Pura Besakih. Tirta will be pa

Bukit Jambul

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Bukit Jambul is a place of interest in Karangasem Regency, east part of Bali. Bukit Jambul word is derived from Bukit mean hill and Jambul mean crest so Bukit Jambul is crest of a hill. It is strategically located beside of the main road from Denpasar to Besakih Temple and it is one of the tourist destinations that visited on Besakih Tour. It is situated in the plateau area which is blessed with the beautiful panorama of rice terrace and green coconuts three unfolding to the sea. In this site, we present a picture of Bukit Jambul in Karangasem Regency . This place of interest is located up on a hill and just like most of other places in Karangasem regency, its attraction is also on the harmony between mountain panorama, terraced paddy field, valley and sea view. From the highland, one can enjoy amazing panorama down there while along the sloping and bending road, terraced paddy field and clove trees adorn the road sides.

Kintamani

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Mt Batur and Lake Batur view (Image: balitoursclub.com) There is a beautiful area and has beautiful scenery  in Bali, Kintamani. If you are to Kintamani you will feel the atmosphere of a fresh hills with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius, much like air in Bedugul (another beautiful place in Bali).  The main attraction of the region is a view of Mount Kintamani and Lake Batur. Mount Batur is still an active volcano and the second highest after Mount Agung at Besakih. The best atmosphere is when enjoy lunch while enjoying the beauty of lake and mountain belching smoke friendly.