uluwatu temple
LOCATION :
Pecatu Village, Sub district of South Kuta, and Badung
Regency
- 25
Km southerly part of Denpasar town
- It
is situated on the coral reef sordid to sea about 80 meters above the sea
level
POINT OF INTEREST :
Sad Kahyangan Temple in Bali (six big groups
of Bali Temples)
DESCRIPTION :
Uluwatu Temple is a Hindu temple set on
the cliff bank in south part of Bali Peninsula. . 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.
HISTORY :
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:
- 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 .
- 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.
TEMPLE POSITION & FUNCTION :
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.
PUBLIC FACILITIES :
- Parking Area
- Police Station
- Food Stall
- Villa
- Money Changer
- Souvenir Shops
- Public Telephone
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Drinks Stall
- Balinese Kecak Performance
- Local Security
- Public Toilet
TAMAN AYUN TEMPLE
LOCATION :
Mengwi Village, Mengwi Sub District, Badung
Regency
- 18 Km north side of Denpasar Town
- It is strategically located beside of
major roadway between Denpasar to Singaraja
POINT OF INTEREST :
Royal Temple of Mengwi Empire
DESCRIPTION :
Taman Ayun Temple is set on the land which
is surrounded by the big fish pond and look like a drift on the water. It owns
the beautiful temple building with multistoried roof and Balinese Architecture.
The wide beautiful landscape garden in front courtyard to welcome all visitors
who come and visit this temple. It is a beautiful place to visit on your
vacation in Bali.
HISTORY :
Pursuant to Papyrus Chronicle of the Mengwi
(Lontar Babad Mengwi), the temple which is now referred by Taman Ayun Temple
that it had been newly sanctified in the year 1634 M and it is named with Taman
Ahyun Temple. The word of Ahyun is coming from from the root word Hyun meaning
a temple is founded in the park (pool with the beautiful garden) which can
fulfill the desire. The word Ahyun is then changed into Ayun word. Taman Ayun
Temple is one of Hindu Temples in Bali become tourist destination which has
been visited by many tourists from local and foreign. This temple is usually
visited by tourist once having a set tour to Tanah Lot Temple due to this
temple is the same route of the Tanah Lot Temple Tour.
TEMPLE POSITION & FUNCTION :
The function of Taman Ayun Temple is a
place to pray the god in their manifestation. It is according to the content of
Babad Mengwi and the existence of temple building structure, especially the
temple that is located in third area (Jeroan). According to Astadewata, the
special God is worshiped in Taman Ayun Temple is the God in manifestation as a
Wisnu God which his palace located in top of Mangu mount. In papyrus of Usana
Bali mentioning that one of Dewa Catur Lokapalas carry through its worship is
Meru Pucak Pangelengan that is a temple building with 9 multistoried roofs.
Pitara God is a holy soul deity of ancestor who is also referred as the other
names of Hyang Pitara or Dewa Hyang. Pitara God is obliged to be worshiped by
clan heir (Prati Sentana) in the form of temple ceremony which the same meaning
as by the ceremony to the god. The worshiping existence to Pitara God in Taman
Ayun Temple can be searched and proved by pursuant to the existence of temple
building which lay in by consecution in east which is called Paibon that is
representing Special Temple. Taman Ayun Temple in capacities or its status as
special altar for the King family of Mengwi Palace or as a Merajan Agung from
Mengwi King Families specially for the founder of Mengwi Empire that is I Gusti
Agung Putu.
ENTRANCE TICKET INFORMATION :
IDR
15.000/person
PUBLIC FACILITIES :
·
Parking
Area
·
Police
Station
·
Food
Stall
·
Souvenir
Shops
·
Public
Telephone
·
Drinks
Sell
·
Money
Changer
Trunyan, Most Unique Ancient Village in
Bali
So
far, the uniqueness containing in the village name of Trunyan has been well
know up to foreign countries. Trunyan Village denoting an ancient village
located right on the shores of Lake Batur, Kintamani ,retains a variety of
uniqueness. One of them is in the treatment applied to the bodies. At this
location , the corpse is not buried but laid down on the ground of local
cemetery.
To
know better about the unique tradition and culture of the Trunyan community,
here are the brief reports of quick trip to Trunyan Village, Kintamani. To
achieve the Trunyan Village, we should first pas through the Penelokan tourist
object. From Penelokan , we can witness tha amazing splendor of Lake Batur and
Mount Batur.
Sometimes,
we some across a tourist boat serving the crossing from Kedisan Village to
Trunyan Village. Meanwhile, from Denpasar you will take a distance af about 60
km and from the capital of Bangli is only 23 km. Besides, the remnants of the
frozen and black lava almost evenly spreading across the region become an
attraction for every single visitor.
To
complement the existing tourism facilities in Batur area, at Kedisan has been
built at boat dock specifically serving the crossing traffic leading to Trunyan
. A motor boat is usually able to accommodate maximally seven tourists.
Meanwhile, Trunyan Village is situated on the Edge of Lake Batur surrounded by
green cliffs and hills.
It
is said , there is a Taru Menyan tree growing in the area and smelling
like very fragrant incense. According to local belief, this causes the bodies
not to smell, although it is only laid down on the bed of the cemetery. Three
types of grave in Trunyan , the body is not burnt but only placed on the ground
of cemetery. Curiously though the bodies have turned to leave a skull they
absolutely exude no odor .Even, those skulls become the fascination of Trunyan
as an ancient village.
The
community is considered as the village of Bali Aga or the natives of Bali.
According to the Chief of Trunyan Village, the village had three type of grave
where, according to village tradition of Trunyan, they were classified by the
age of the dead people, the wholeness of the main body and the way of burying.
Cemetery was considered the most holy and best. The bodies buried were only the
intact body whose death process was considered natural or not due to suicide
and accidents.
Mean
while, the second cemetery was specially intended for young people like babies
and adult who where not married yet. “However, it should remain to comply with
the condition where the corpse is still intact and has no defects,” he
explained. Furthermore, the third cemetery was called Setra Bantas. It was
specifically earmarked for the disabled and the bodies dying of either
unnatural causes such as accidents and suicide.
Seven Sacred Grave’s Holes
Out
of the three types of cemetery, the most interesting and visited by many
tourists is the main cemetery or Setra Wayah. This cemetery is situated about
400 meters north of the village and bordered by projection of foot of the hill.
In buying the corpse, part of the chest upwards is not buried and left open .
The body is only bordered by plaited bamboo fence forming a cone used to fence
off the corpse.
It
was described, there were 7 graves and if all graves has been full and there
were more new bodies, people would bury the corpse, while the old corpse would
be taken out from the pit and the new bodies would occupy the pit .The old body
would be just placed on the edge of the pit. So, do not be surprised if the
human skulls scattered at the Setra Wayah that may not be buried or removed.
Furthermore,
Sutapa said that another uniqueness of Trunyan Village was the ancient’s
relics. The Trunyan inscription dated Caka Year 813 (891 AD) mentioned the
existence of a temple called Pancering Jagat. The temple retained a holy seven
tiered building called Meru shrine. In the Meru was stored a megalithic statue
with the height of approximately 4 meters and it was truly sanctified by the
society of Trunyan. The statue it self is known as the Lord Da Tonta (Ida
Pancering Jagat).
Such
seven tiered Meru shrine is regarded AS the symbol of man. Meanwhile, the
symbol of woman lies on the shrine of Ida Ratu Ayu Dalem Pingitan in the form
of three-tiered Meru equipped with the immeasurable symbol. According to local
belief of Trunyan and Balinese community, the Purusha-Prakirti (cosmic
male-famale) is a symbol of fertility. Trunyan also has another uniqueness
namely , Barong Brutuk Dance, believed to represent the ratu Pancering Jagat.
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.
This village can be reached through roads connecting district of Bangli with
Kintamani. From Bangli town to the north up to Kubu village about 5 kilometers,
then have turn left, one will arrive at Penglipuran and will be received with
warm welcome by the villagers.
What to See at Penglipuran Village
Penglipuran
Village, Place of interest in BaliThe 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.
Descriptions :
The monkeys within the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal are commonly called
long-tailed macaques. Their scientific name is Macaque fascicular. Macaques are
found throughout Southeast Asia and many species of macaques live successfully
in areas that are heavily utilized by humans. On Bali, there are Balinese
long-tailed macaque troops (populations) that live in areas where they have
little to no contact with humans and troops that come into contact with humans
on a regular basis. However, despite the fact that many species of macaques
thrive in areas that are heavily utilized by human, there is evidence that the
viability of Balinese long-tailed macaques (the ability of macaques to continue
to thrive) may be dependent upon the conservation of Bali’s forested areas.
Within
long-tailed macaque societies, females are typically born into and remain with
a single troop for life. In contrast, adult and sub-adult males may migrate
between troops (young adult males typically leave their natal troop between the
ages of 4 to 8 years. In order for a migrating adult or sub-adult males to be
accepted into a new troop, migrating males must align themselves with a troop’s
females and be accepted by those females. Therefore, long-tailed macaque
societies or troops are made up of “Matrilines” (“Matri” is a root word that
means “mother”). Currently, there are approximately 222 (20 adult males, 79
adult females, and 123 young) Balinese long-tailed macaques that inhabit the
Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal. However, these long-tailed macaques do not
belong to the same troop. In fact, within the Sacred Monkey Forest, there are 3
distinct troops.
Tourists
tend to have a difficult time identifying the Sacred Monkey Forest’s
long-tailed macaque troops. One reason for this is that the areas(s) that each
of the troops primarily occupies, within the boundaries of the Sacred Monkey
Forest, changes over time. Changes in the range of each troop, is dependent in
part upon variations that occur in the number of individuals within each troop
and changes that occur in each of the troops’ composition (the age and sex of
individuals within a troop). Finally, tourists have a difficult time
identifying each of the Sacred Monkey Forest’s long-tailed macaque troops,
because there can be extensive overlap between the ranges of all the Sacred
Monkey Forest’s troops. This overlap in ranges occasionally causes inter-troop
conflicts to break out (conflicts break out between 2 or all 3 of the Sacred
Monkey Forest’s macaque troops). As a result of these conflicts, it is not
uncommon for troops to engage in violent physical clashes. Although it is rare
for individual macaques to sustain life-threatening wounds, as a result of
taking part in an inter-troop clash, it is not uncommon for macaques to sustain
wounds that leave permanent scars. Throughout Bali, Balinese long-tailed
macaques tend to stay within forested areas.
However,
Balinese long tailed macaques, including those within the Sacred Monkey Forest
of Padangtegal, occasionally wander into rice fields or even village areas that
are adjacent to forest. Outside of forested areas, monkeys can become pests and
the Balinese tend to apply whatever means necessary to protect their crops and
other property. The Sacred Monkey Forest’s long-tailed macaques are the subject
of an ongoing research project that is being conducted by the Balinese Macaque
Project. The Balinese Macaque Project involves researchers from the United
States, Guam, and the University of Udayana (Bali, Indonesia). To date, the
Balinese Macaque Project has conducted research to determine the mating
strategies, migration and range patterns, dominance relationships, and habitat
use of Balinese long-tailed macaques. The Balinese Macaque Project hopes that
such research will facilitate the development of conservation strategies for
Balinese long-tailed macaques and sites like the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal
TheForest
The presence of sacred forest is a demonstration of the harmonious coexistence
of humans and nature. In Bali, sanctuaries such as Monkey Forest are usually in
sacred village areas, often surrounded by temples. These” cultural” sanctuaries
are not only an important part of Balinese heritage, but also an important part
of everyday live. Temple festivals are regularly held for the villagers and the
gods in such areas. A Balinese temple is more than just a collection of pagodas
and pavilions. The area enclosed by temple wall and the forest area surrounding
it is sacred. These temples and the forest are essential for renewing contact
with the spiritual world. The activities associated with these areas are
essential in maintaining harmony between humans, nature, and the cosmos. Not
only are ancestral spirits and gods given offerings and prayers but also the
spirits of trees and statues in the Monkey Forest are given offerings and
prayers by the Pemangku and local villagers
TheTemple.
The Hindu Temple exists in the middle of forest. There are three Holy Temples
in this monkey forest and those are existing surround the forest and it is
estimated built in the middle of 14 century, in the early governance of Gelgel
dynasty. Dalem Agung Temple is located in northwest from the forest represent
the existence of most important temples. Beside of two others, that are
Permandian Temple, in Westside from this forest and Prajapati Temple which is
located in south-east side where the place of Dewa Siwa (Siwa God), one of the
Khayangan Temple in Padang Tegal Village.
Facilities
A very wide parking lot, souvenir and snack kiosks are also available to
fulfill visitor’s need.
Accommodation
& Restaurant around Monkey Forest Ubud
Ubud is one of tourist places in Bali provides many hotels from luxury until
the low budget. Also available restaurants, serve from Indonesian to Western
cuisines.
Located :
It lies at Bedulu Village, Blahbatuh District, Gianyar
Regency, surrounded by rice
fields and beautiful banks of Petanu River, and right on the tourism route Denpasar.
Descriptions :
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) located two kilometers east of Ubud, this complex overlooks the Petanu
River and consists of a SiSwati rock-cut cave, a bathing place, a monks’ chamber,
a number of Buddhists rock cut Stupa and statues , and several foundations.
Dating from the 11th century, the temple features statue of Ganesh , Hariti and
a sacred bathing pool.The actual site of Goa Gajah (Elephant cave) is down a
flight of steps south of the car park. There were never any elephant on Bali,
the cave probably takes its name from the nearby Petanu River which at one time
was known as Elephant River or perhaps because the face over the cave entrance
might resemble an elephant. In the courtyard at Goa Gajah Temple can be found
an ancient source of holy water, 12 by 23 meters in size, divided into 3
compartments.
The
name Goa Gajah ( English = Elephant Cave ) was probably derived from a name
mentioned in a scripture called Negara Kertagama written during the reign of
His Majesty King Hayam Wuruk of Majapahit kingdom. In this scripture is
mentioned that the king had a hermitage on the slope of a mountain called “Lwa
Gajah”. Other assumption come from the shape of the cave which entrance is decorated
with carving to look like monster, and from a distance look like elephant head.
Another said that the name is come after a Ganesha wooden statue which is put
in the cave. Ganesha is a mythological son of Shiva, with human body and
elephant head. First excavation was conducted in 1950 based on the surface
findings and the scriptures. Before it was excavated the area was totally
buried and no indication of the bathing place and the cave. The excavation by
National Archaeological Service was successful and could disclose a monumental
heritage.It seems that Goa Gajah is a hermitage place for the Buddhist priest
or what is later known as Shiva-Buddha Syncretism, since there is remains of
Buddhism and Shivaism such as Lingga-Yoni symbol, and the Hariti Fertile
Mother.
It
was also probable that the oldest Buddhism remains is here, as a Buddhist
statue just 25 meters north of the cave was found bearing the same style with
those found in Borobudur. On the wall of the cave was written Sanskrit word
with a type of old writing called ” Kadiri Quadrate ” mentioning ” Sahivansa “.
It is not known what is the meaning exactly. The writing style was developed
during the flourish of Singhasari Kingdom in East Java around 13th century. Now
the problem still could not be solved is the presence of bathing place with
sculpture water fountain. The architecture of this bathing place showing the
same style and architecture as those bathing place in East Java called ”
Belahan “. While this bathing place has already been disclosed that it was
built by King Erlangga of Mataram kingdom in the 10th century. It was probable
that the site of Goa Gajah has been continuing from 9th century until much
later time of 13th century of Majapahit Kingdom.
One
important information from the bathing place in East Java is on it’s wall is
written ” Udayana Gempeng ” which means Udayana is dying of love ” While the
figure Udayana is known as one of the famous king in Bali during 11th century.
Historian supposed that the king was falling in love with one of the princess
of East Java which was in fact the Princess Mahendradatta that he married and
ruling Bali together. The princess was died earlier and was said to have been
rested at Burwan. Another fact that is very important for Balinese since the marriage
of above couple is that, all ancient Balinese language was changed into old
Javanese Language, the introduction of Hindu-Javanese Calendar which is consist
of 7 days a month, and 210 days a year. It is strongly believed that since this
time the most important Holiday of Balinese was started such as Galungan and
Kuningan holiday.
TAMAN UJUNG WATER PALACE
LOCATION
:
Taman Soekasada Ujung lies at Tumbu village, Karangasem
district.
·
It is approximately 85 km from
Airport Denpasar
·
5 km from Amlapura.
DESCRIPTION :
Ujung Water Palace,
which by the local people is called as Taman
Soekasada Ujung, was built in 1919. However, the launching of this
complex of water palace was performed in 1912. The water palace was constructed
by the late King of Karangasem,
I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, that reigned in Karangasem between 1909 and 1945.
Ujung Water Palace was majestically built to welcome and to
serve important guests and Kings from neighboring countries, besides for the
pleasure of the King and his royal family.
Taman Soekasada Ujung has been announced to be a cultural tourist object for it is noted as one of several cultural
heritages exist in Karangasem regency.
The complex of this water palace is the combination of
Balinese and European architectures.
There are 3 big and large ponds inside the area. In the middle of the main
pond, there is a building that connected to the edge of the pond by 2 bridges.
On the most tip of the highest level of this complex, we
will find a great statue of “warak” (rhinoceros). Beneath the warak there is a
Bull statue. From this high place we will see a marvellous view of sea, hills
with lush and green forest, the beauty of Mount Agung combined with the green terraced rice fields.
The greatness of Ujung Water Palace had been destructed by
the explotion of Mount Agung in 1963 which was made worst by the great shake
happened in 1979. However, the recovery effort had been performed to bring back
the glory of this complex of water palace by holding a reconstruction and
revitalisation project on it. Although it is not as great as it was, the amaze
of the past still can be seen here this moment.
PUBLIC FACILITIES :
·
Parking
Area
·
Food
Stall
·
Souvenir
Shops
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Public
Telephone
·
Drinks
Sell
LOCATION :
Gitgit Waterfall is one of the famous tourist destinations
in Bali which is located in Gitgit countryside, Sukasada sub district and about
10 Km from Singaraja Town or about 70 Km from Denpasar.
DESCRIPTION :
Gitgit
Waterfall is a beautiful tourist destination in north part of Bali.
Gitgit waterfall is located in the plateau area with the height about 35
meters and it is surrounded by tropical tree and emits the constantly natural
water debit during the year. Waterfall voice around the charming nature was
amazing and it was the separate attraction which can be enjoyed by each visitor
who comes to visit. There are some plantations protecting the rain forest
around the waterfall and in this place we often met the wild monkey to get the
water from this waterfall.
Tourist
Destination in North Part of Bali
It is set at height land about 300 meters
above sea level. Beside of Gitgit, there is another important spot point like
the monument for hero struggle of Singaraja resident who dead on the battle
against the Dutch colonialist. This monument is called Bhuwana Pangkung Bangka.
This Monument is extant monument and idol of people struggle action against the
Dutch colonization. This monument is located in Gitgit countryside and Sukasada
sub district and about 17 Km from Singaraja Town . It is situated on the hill
bank. The facilities are available at Gitgit Waterfall is consisted of the
parking area, restaurant and art shop. It is not far from the waterfall place,
there is a place for taking a rest while enjoy the beauty panorama of rice
terrace and Buleleng Beach. In order to visit the Gitgit waterfall, all
visitors will follow the walkway down until the spot point. This road is one of
the omissions in Dutch era where the local resident uses it to access other
regions. On 1975, this waterfall is opened as tourist
destinations in north part of Bali . Since it is
appointed as a tourist destination in Bali, many tourists from domestic and
foreign countries visits this waterfall and Bali
Singaraja Lovina Tour is one of the famous tours in Bali
visit this place.
PUBLIC FACILITIES :
- Parking
Area
- Public
Toilet
- Changing
Room
- Entrance
Fee – Charge
- Souvenir
Shops
- Drinks
Stall
- Food
Stall
Located :
It is located at Braban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan
Regency. It is about 13 km
from the closest city of Tabanan, about 30 km from the main city Denpasar. It
can be reached by motorcycle and road fairly good. From Denpasar you can go
from Denpasar’s Ubung terminal to tanah lot via Kediri and then from Kediri
turn left around 11 kilometers to the south.
Description :
The spectacular location of Tanah Lot is possibly the best known and most photographed
temple on Bali. The tourist crowed here are phenomenal, especially at sunset,
and the commercial hype is terrible. Tanah Lot sunset tours are heavily
promoted in all tourist areas. The Tanah Lot Temple perched on a little rocky
islet, look superb whether delicately lit by the dawn light or starkly outlined
at sunset. But can it ever live up to the hype! For the Balinese, Tanah Lot is
one of the important and venerated sea temples. Like Pura Uluwatu, at the southern end of the island.
The name of Tanah Lot Temple in tourism bibliography about Bali almost never
absent. The name Tanah Lot is probably from “Tanah Laut ” means land in the
sea. It is the fact that the strong sea abrasion has separated the temple area
with Bali mainland, so it looks that the temple nests on a small speck of rock
building up on the ocean. Despite the fact that strong hit of sea wave but the
site is still standing while the whole sides have disappeared by the raged
waves of hundreds of years. No historical record is found so far to construct
the history of the temple. Scripture of Dang Hyang Nirarta mentions that the
priest Dang Hyang Nirarta had visited the temple and asked the people around
the area to build shrine.
While
the priest also educates the fishermen there in making fish trap. The temple as
a whole is dedicated to the God of the sea. Fishermen pray to get fish and
prosperity. A story mentions that one of the shrine at Batukaru temple was
lost, and was found here standing at Tanah Lot temple complex. It was very
probable that the temple was built by Mengwi Kingdom as the sea temple. A
kingdom in Bali normally had 3 main temples, one located near the sea, one in
the city or near the palace, and one on the mountain or near the mountain. This
concept of 3 temples has also influenced the smaller unit of Balinese
settlement in the level called “Banjar“.
Every “Banjar”
in Bali has also 3 main temples dedicated to different way of worshipping the
gods and ancestor’s spirits. Now only 3 villages that responsible for the
temple those are all nearby villages of Beraban, Kelating, and Tibu Biyu, and
still as the temple for Mengwi Palace. The ceremony is performed every 6 month,
based on Hindu-Java calendar which is already printed out during November every
year. For tourists, it is not only the traditional magic of the temple is
interested, but the location in the natural setting, especially during the
sunset, the temple changes into silhouette against the sunsets above Indonesian
ocean .
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Jatiluwih,
one of the most picturesque areas lies about 20 kilometers north of Tabanan, in
Bali’s western region. Situated majestically in the hills 850 meters above sea
level, Jatiluwih means ”really beautiful”. An appropriate name indeed with
expansive views across terraced rice paddies, undulating hills and valleys.
Arrive at lunchtime and enjoy a meal in the restaurant while soaking up the
view, cool climate and fresh air. It is stretch from the foothill of the volcano
of Batukaru to the south coast. The name Jatiluwih originally mean “sangat
indah” in Indonesian or really marvelous. It is deserve the name as along the
way you will be amazed with the real part of Bali, the wonderful of true
Balinese ambience, paddies harvesting, the flock of the duck, water buffaloes,
farms houses, all that images to remember Bali in your heart. The rice terraces
are the most magnificent and striking features of the landscape. When you are
lucky to see the Balinese working on rice planting or harvesting, you will be
welcome to join the activities, just to taste a little bit their fascinating
life. Along the way, you can observe many tropical fruits and vegetations.
There is also a good restaurant for you, with off course the background of
Jatiluwih rice terrace and the sacred volcano Batukaru in a distance. Jatiluwih
is a favorite tourist destination in Bali, famous with the beautiful rice
terrace unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side. It is one
of places to visit in Bali with the beautiful view as according to its name
from Jati and luwih, where “Jati” mean really and “Luwih” meaning especial,
good, and beautiful or the equivalent.
The
local paddies are planted in this place look typically of the high relative size
plant if it is compared with other pre-eminent paddy planted by most farmers in
Bali. Despitefully, Jatiluwih also famous with its organic agriculture system
due to the location is located in the in the plateau of Watukaru Mount which is
suitable for the agriculture development. Jatiluwih is surrounded by cool
atmosphere because it is located in the height of 700 meters above the sea
level. Besides its nature potency, Jatiluwih is also saving the cultural
potency, especially history of the Petali Temple existence that is related to
the power of Ida Dalem Waturenggong King in Keraton Gelgel (1460 – 1552). The
distance from Denpasar to Jatiluwih is about 48 km and it is situated in
upstate of Tabanan town (28 Km). The road to this place has been progressively
improved so that motorcycle can enter from east side through Pacung Village and
go to Jatiluwih and also from the west side from Watukaru Temple pass to
Jatiluwih. Jatiluwih is visited by tourist from local and foreign a country who
wants to enjoy the cold atmosphere and beautiful panorama of rice terraces.
Jatiluwih as a nature tourist destination in Bali which has been recognized
since Dutch colonial build the Security Headquarter and until now the local
residents conceives with the Dutch Tangs. Indonesian government has assigned
the Jatiluwih to be a Tourist Destination Village because of this potency.
