TAMBLINGAN LAKE

Tamblingan Lake is a lake located in the plateau area with green hill surrounded. It is situated adjunction to Buyan Lake with cool weather surrounds it. It owns the fascination where the nature authenticity is felt and the inexistence of boat use motorize here. These beautiful lakes can be seen from the top hill right from Asah Gobleg Countryside, Sukasada District and Singaraja regency, north part of Bali . This lake is encircled by hill and covered by fresh cold atmosphere will fascinate all visitors who pay a visit to this place. This lake is ideal for Jungle Trekking Adventure because it was very amazing with the rain forest including flora and fauna observation. Beside of that, many local visitors are doing camping program or outdoor team building while enjoy the beautiful nature. Here we also can see the local residents use the small traditional boat which is called Perahu to cross it or doing fishing. 



The fascination of Tamblingan Lake 
The existence of monkey which is not far from these two lakes are precisely located in road side of the main road from Denpasar to Singaraja. In progressively, the amounts are more and more dwelling this area and it was one of fascination for tourist who visit it. It is located in Sukasada sub district, 21 Km south side of Singaraja town. It is situated in the high enough about 1000 meters above sea level so that the atmosphere is rather cold and chilled at night time.


Location 
In order to reach Buyan or Tamblingan Lake , it can pass through Munduk countryside, Gobleg countryside and penetrate in Lovina area. Along the way to this lake, we will enjoy the magnificent view of Tamblingan Lake in particular from the top side. From Munduk countryside, this lake can be reached through the road which is made by local society. Tamblingan Lake is strategically located in the tourist destinations area like Bedugul and Beratan Lake ..

 Conditions 
The broadness of Tamblingan lake is 1,9 Km with the maximum deepness is 90 m and its volume 0,027 km3. The public facilities available in this area are the parking area, boat rental for fishing or simply visited and lodging. The hotels are spreading around the village which are the most own the magnificent view to the lake. Despitefully in some places alongside of the lake there are places for seating for simply drinking coffee, eat the cake or look into the beautiful view of lake. Every day these lakes are many visited by the tourist from local and foreign countries. 

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ULUWATU TEMPLE

Uluwatu Temple is a Hindu temple set on the cliff bank in south part of Bali Peninsula. It is one of Sad Kahyangan Temple in Bali (six big groups of Bali Temples), located in Pecatu Village, Sub district of South Kuta, and Badung Regency or about 25 Km southerly part of Denpasar town. It is situated on the coral reef sordid to sea about 80 meters above the sea level. It is featured by a small dry forest which is mostly called by Alas Kekeran (interdict forest) which is belong to the temple and dwelt by a lot of monkeys and other animal. Name of Uluwatu was come from the word Ulu meaning the head and Watu meaning stone. Therefore Uluwatu Temple mean the temple built in tip of coral reef. 

Uluwatu Temple in Story 
In the right and left of temple building or Pelinggih Ida Bagus Ratu Jurit located in complex of Uluwatu Temple, there are two stone mangers that look like a boat. When both of it are united, hence it's look similar to sarcophagus, the famous stone from megalithic era culture. There is archaeology omission coming from 16 centuries in firm of arch or winged entrance gate. Winged entrance gate is one of the scarce archaeology omissions. Winged entrance gate that is existing in Uluwatu Temple (a period of its making) can be compared with the same one located in mosque complex in Sendangduwur Village, Lamongan, East Java. The period of its making is relevant with the year Candrasengkala found at this inscription. Candrasengkala founded in the mosque is written by the wording Gunaning Salira Tirta Hayu meaning year 1483 Saka or 1561 Masehi. 
If the sarcophagus that existing in Dalem Jurit complex area represents the artifact, hence Uluwatu Temple represents the place sanctified since era of megalithic culture (About 500 S.M). In papyrus of Usana Bali mentioned that Mpu Kuturan (The Hindu Priest who spread out the Hinduism in Bali) had built a lot of temple in this island and one of them Uluwatu Temple. In papyrus of Dwijendra Tatwa has been elaborated that Mpu Kuturan had visited this temple twice those are:

1. The first visit when he conducts the Tirtha Yatra (the journey to visit the holy places). His heart had jolted and heard a soul whisper that place good for worshiping God when arrive in Uluwatu. On that time, he chose this place as a place for Ngeluwur (re of soul /dead leave without body to return to the origin/moksa). Pursuant to the consideration then he set mind to build the Parhayangan or extend the building of Uluwatu Temple which there have previously. When Mpu Kuturan extend the building of Uluwatu Temple, he build hostel as residence and then the ex- the hostel building is used by the local people as a shrine named the Gong Hill Temple (Pura Bukit Gong). The building of Parhyangan in Uluwatu Temple is done by Mpu Kuturan in the early 16 century after he lifted to become the Purohita (priest of king adviser) from king of Dalem Waturenggong commander in the year 1460-1552 . 
2. Mpu Kuturan on his second visit has reached the nature Moksa. OnTuesday of Kliwon Medangsya (Balinese Calendar), it was witnessed by a fisherman, his name Ki Pasek Nambangan, he looked the flash with very bright light step into the space called Ngeluwur. 

Implicit at papyrus Padma Bhuwana that Uluwatu Temple draw in the direction that is located in Southwest functioning to worship the Rudra God, one of the god in nine god (Dewata Nawa Sanga). Rudra God is the Deity Siwa as Pemralina or return to provenance. In this papyrus also mention that Uluwatu Temple is the Kahyangan World worshiped by entire Hindu people. Since this area is opened for public, it is visited by many people from all over the world because it has beautiful panorama with spectacular sunset and stunning view of Indian Ocean and deep the cliff bank. It is the perfect to visit in Bali.
How to Visit Uluwatu Temple? 
It is very easy to locate the Uluwatu Temple where you can reach it by any kind of vehicles. There is a good road passing Jimbaran countryside and go the one way to this temple. Uluwatu is one of the most beautiful Hindu Temple and famous in Bali Island. You can do simple to join the Uluwatu Temple Tour with Nathan Tour and Travel to discover the whole story of this site and you also have a change to have Uluwatu Tour Package as your preferable choice on your vacation in Bali. 

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PENGLIPURAN VILLAGE

Penglipuran Village is a traditional countryside owning unique characteristic life, socializing and culture. It is located in Kubu Village , Bangli Sub district and Bangli Regency. The natural nature and environments of countryside is designating the pittance touch of modernization influence. This countryside is supported by cool atmosphere because it is located on the height land about 700 m above sea level and according to history of all old doyens that this countryside is taken away from the word Pengeling Pura what its meaning remember to ancestor, but there is also telling that the word of Penglipur mean the entertainer. It is said that at former empire era, all king often use this area as a place to amuse themselves, because its nature is beautiful and can give the peacefulness and inspiration at the time of experiencing a problem. 


What to See at Penglipuran Village 
The houses exist in this countryside from north to the south is look very beautiful in particular the Balinese traditional entrance gate which are made similar each other. When we step down to this village, we will meet the Balinese houses are oriented northeastwards to Mount Agung which is located in north-east of Bali Island . The structure of house building between one house and others are equal in particular to condition, form, size and function from the building except building of family bed room is freeform. The family temple building is places the same direction to the Agung Mount, kitchen is located in upstate from the lawn and the building of Bale Sakaenem is the six beamed building which its function for ceremony place. The place for look after the livestock and the place to plant assorted vegetable are referred as non irrigated dry field which is called Teba. Its Construction material is made from wood except family residence. It is predominated by substance from bamboo because around this countryside is bamboo producer. 


Social Life System
The countryside is lead by a leader which is Bendesa or Kelian or Penyarikan or Patengan and he/she is assisted by Sinoman. The social system is recognized by the 12 group terms that are number 1 until 12 as member of Pemerincik that is commissioned member converse the problem or plan and its result is submitted to the member. They are very trusting of 12 groups and have represented the tradition in heritage away back. The Consanguinity System in this countryside is Patrilinial system that is according to father lineage. This countryside religion leader is called as Jero Bayan which is consisted of 3 Jero Bayans that is a Jero Bayan Mucuk and 2 people of Jero Bayan Nyoman. The specific cultural potential like pattern of building architecture remains to be traditional, the beautiful nature and environment with cool atmosphere, hence this countryside is the ideal place to visit during your vacation in Bali

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KINTAMANI

Kintamani is the most favorite tourist destinations in Bali with the active volcano of mount Batur and beautiful lake. Kintamani is surrounded by the captivating nature and there are six ancient villages around cauldron of Batur Lake which is often conceived by Bali Age Village. The local people from these Bali Age villages own the unique cultures, houses and life style. Kintamani Area is consisted of some Villages those are Kedisan Village , Buahan, Abang, Trunyan, Songan, South Batur, Middle Batur, North Batur, Sukawana and Kintamani Village . The total of resident in these area are about 15 thousand who are mostly working as farmer, merchant, or work at industrial tourism. 



Kintamani Volcano and Batur Lake 
Mount Batur is located at Kintamani and it has erupted about 24 times since year 1800 and still active up to now. Since the mount erupting, it has impacted to the local society life around this mount, like removing altar (Temple), improve or repairing the village and re-arrange the tradition. Lake Batur is the biggest lake in Bali and functioning as irrigation source to all farmers around it and it is also for all Bali society generally. Kintamani area has been founded some lodging, hotels and restaurants which are located in Kintamani and Penelokan Village. It is a famous tourist place because Kintamani area owns the beautiful panorama and it is encircled by the cold atmosphere. 
Kintamani is a Place to Visit in Bali 
Kintamani is beautifully seen at the day time around 10:00 am until 15:00 pm especially having fine weather where entire Kintamani area will be able to be seen clearly. Generally, all tourists who pay a visit to this place will arrive in the day time where they can enjoy the panorama or enjoy the lunch in the local restaurant with lake view. Mostly restaurants at Kintamani generally own very beautiful view where tourist merging into their lunch in this restaurant and meanwhile enjoy the panorama. 
Location 
Kintamani is located in Kintamani sub district, Bangli Regency and about 50 km from Denpasar Town or about 2 hours by car. All roads are generally in good condition to access to this place. The fog will descend and blanket entire area of Kintamani with cold temperature in particular at late afternoon until the whole of night. The most amazing panorama at Kintamani can be seen in the morning time, when the sunrise emerges on the surface of earth precisely on the mount Batur . 

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BALI AGUNG TREKKING TOURS 1

Highlight : Rain Forest, Cooking with natural steam, cave temple, holly hotspring in the crater

Tours included : Breakfast, flash light, entrance fee, guide fee, 

Price : IDR. 1.200.000/person min. 2 people 

AGUNG TREKKING TOURS Via PASAR AGUNG

Leave from Kuta at 23.00 a.m. to Pasar Agung. It takes 1½ hours. Leave from Pasar Agung at 01.30 a.m. up to the top of Mt. Agung. It takes 3 ½ to 4 hours at a normal condition. We climb in the darkness to get to the top. There are 3 trek points go to the top.

Pasar Agung-Telaga Mas Temple

We walk past a tropical forest which takes 1½ hour. It is a pretty steep trail. You have to be ready with this hard start.

Telaga Mas Temple-Buffalo Stone

This trek is normally covered in 1 hours and still pass tropical plantation. Here, similar to the first trek, you will  walk pass a pretty steep trail with loose volcanic sand and stone. This is a more challenging trek .

Buffalo Stone-Summit

It takes about 1½ hour or less depending on your spirit and condition. It’s a great trip. You have to creep and use your two hands to help your moving. Don’t try to stand upright. You’ll walk along the stone and sediment of lava that become as hard as the stone itself.

When arriving on the summit overlooking to the east is a spectacular  view of the sunrise and Mt.  Rinjani. If we look on the west side there appears the view of Mt. Batu Karu, one of the holiest mountains in Bali Island. After making some  pictures of sunrise we go down to Buffalo Stone for Breakfast. Here, we enjoy an aerial view of the temple while enjoying breakfast with Our Staff.

What to Bring?

Changing clothes, trekking shoes, sun lotion,  sweater, rain coat, and hat. Click Here for Booking!

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BALI BATUR TREKKING TOURS 2

Batur Sunrise

Highlight : Rain Forest, Cooking with natural steam, cave temple, holly hotspring in the crater

Tours included : Breakfast, flash light, entrance fee, guide fee, 

Price : IDR 750.000/person min. 2 people for Medium Trek

BATUR TREKKING TOURS Via Pura Jati

Leave from Kuta at 01.00 am to Pura Jati (starting point). It takes about 2 hours. Leave Pura Jati at 03.00 am to climb to Batur II. From Pura Jati to Batur II takes 2 hours with relax walk. We climb in the darkness to reach the Batur II down at the view over the lake. See sunrise at 6 o’clock. The activities before sunrise is enjoy hot tea or coffee and toast for breakfast.

After sunrise  explore interesting object around Batur II : Big crater when erupt 1804, holly hot spring and bat cave temple, than continue trekking to Batur III. A long this trek we enjoy spectacular view in an easy trek about 30 minutes. In this place we find magic kitchens. From this place we can also see the small dering crater IV.

          From summit III continue to another trek down trough a rim where you can see a crater of 1963 eruption. The end of trek is sandy trill on which you get down in ski-like motion. And this is another experience that every trekker will not miss.

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Changing clothes, trekking shoes, sun lotion,  sweater, rain coat, and hat. Click Here for Booking !

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BALI BATUR TREKKING TOURS 1

Mt. Batur Sunrise

Highlight : Rain Forest, Cooking with natural steam, cave temple, holly hotspring in the crater

Tours included : Breakfast, flash light, entrance fee, guide fee, 

Price : IDR 750.000/person min. 2 people for Medium Trek

Price : IDR 900.000/person min. 2 people for Long Trek

BATUR TREKKING TOUR Via Pura Jati

          Leave from Kuta at 01.00 am to Pura Jati (starting point). It takes about 2.5 hours. Leave Pura Jati at 03.30 am to climb to the view point of Mt. Batur. From Pura Jati to the view point takes 1.5 hours at normal walking. We climb in the darkness to reach the top and look down at the view over the lake as the sun is rising behind Mt. Abang & Mt. Rinjani on Lombok Island.

Upon arriving on view point we prepare our breakfast. (optional : If we go to the summit. Here, we would like to show you how to cook bananas and eggs in natural steam coming out from the volcano) Afterwards, we enjoy our breakfast while seeing the sunrise. On the way back we visit a cave temple and a holly hot spring water close to the big crater and than  back to Pura Jati.

MEDIUM TREK

A medium-length trek involves trekking Batur I,  walking around the rim and then descending via another route.

LONG TREK

The long trek option (about 8 hours in total) involves trekking up to Batur I, walking around the rim to the western side, descending to the rim of crater II and then to the rim of crater III. From here, we descend   to Pura Jati.

What you Bring?

Changing clothes, trekking shoes, sun lotion,  sweater, rain coat, and hat. Click Here for Booking !

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