Showing posts with label bali. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bali. Show all posts

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

how to Get to Bali

How to Get to Bali ? How to Reach Bali ?
That was frequently ask question (FAQ) the most foreign visitors asked. Bali is easy to reach, there's many airlines from around the world offers direct flights to Bali, especially countries in Asia and Pacific such as :
Bangkok (BKK), Brunei (Bandar Sri Begawan, BWN), Darwin (DRW), Dili (DIL), Doha (DOH), Hong Kong (HKG), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Melbourne (MEL), Osaka (KIX), Perth (PER), Seoul (ICN), Singapore (SIN), Taipei Taiwan (TPE), Tokyo Narita (NRT).
If you are not living on the above cities, then just find the flight to above cities and then fly to Bali.
If you are living in Amsterdam, you get KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Jakarta (CGK) then connect to Denpasar by Garuda Indonesia. OR You can get Cathay Pacific (CX) flight to Hong Kong, or Singapore Airlines (SQ) to Singapore (SIN), or Thai Airways (TG) to Bangkok, or Malaysia Airlines to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), then connect to Denpasar, Bali (DPS).
If you are living in North America, you can get flight from Los Angles to Singapore (by Singapore Airlines) or to Hongkong (by Cathay Pacific) then get connection flight to Bali with the same airlines. OR ou get flight from New York to Singapore (by Singapore Airlines) or to Hongkong (by Cathay Pacific) then get connection flight to Bali with the same airlines. Another option: You may also get flight from New York to Nagoya – Japan (By Japan Airlines or Northwest) then connect to Bali.Prety simple huh ?

Passports and Visas
Visitors from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Western Europe don't need a visa to enter Indonesia.
All you need is just a ticket and your passport with validity at least  for the next six months at the time of your arrival, you'll be issued with a tourist card which is valid for a 60-day stay. Keep the card with your passport because you'll have to bring it back when you leave Indonesia. You'll get fined if you overstayed, your validity is only for 60-days. It is not possible to get an extension on a tourist visa, unless there is a medical emergency or you have to answer legal charges. There are visas, particularly a business visitor's visa, which may be valid for a longer period. You can find Immigration office at Denpasar.

Note : Indonesia's goverment will charge death penalty for those convicted as a Drugs Trafficker !!
The maximum amount of cash money that allowed for you to brought to Indonesia is as much as $10.000 or
Rp. 100,000,000. It's safe for you to brought a credit card or travel cheque.

Sanur - Sunrise Paradise

romantic sunrise in Sanur Bali
Sunrise in Sanur
Sanur is another magnificent place in Bali, only about 6 km from Denpasar this place is easily to reach.
Sanur beach well known for it's beautiful "Sunrise" which is opposite of Kuta that known for it "Sunset". In general terms, Sanur is more expensive destination than Kuta but cheaper than Seminyak. This place more recommended for middle-aged or older families.
Sanur originates from to words "Saha" and "Nuhur" which literally means a passion to visit a certain place , it was on a beach of Sanur the Netherlad troops set the first foot on Bali in 1906 to attack Balinese People this war known as Badung Puputan, a heroic event that always be remembered among all Balinese until today's generation.
Surrounded with pure sandy beaches, it was an upscale quality and quite relaxed place to visit if you were in Bali.
map of sanur it helps when you lost in sanur
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How to Get There :


By Car,
Sanur is 20 minutes away from Ngurah Rai International Airport, there's many pre-paid coupon taxi cost for Rp. 90,000 from Airport to Sanur. But I recommend you to walk about 200 meters leave the airport and take a metered taxi from there, it cost more cheaper than a pre-paid taxi inside the air port.
If you drive a car by yourself, just find a Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai there's many signposted that will guide you into the heart of Sanur. Takes for about 20 minutes driving from Kuta or Legian, 25 minutes from Seminyak or Ubud, and about 15 minutes from Denpasar.

By Bus,
a bus company Perama offers daily direct transfer to Sanur and any other tourist destinations in Bali such as Kuta, Candidasa, Lovina, Padang Bai, and Ubud.

By Boat,
boats from Nusa Lembongan arrive at the beach at the end of jalan Hangtuah.
Perama also has a boat service to Nusa Lembongan , leaving at 10.30am . This has to be pre-booked the day before. Prices are slightly higher than the public boats. Charter boats are also available for steep prices, feel free to negotiate.

Attractive Places :
Le Mayeur Museum, Jl. Hangtuah (go to the end of jl. hangtuah and turn right at the beach). Tel +62 361 286201. Open from Sunday - Friday  7.30AM-3.30PM. This is the must visit place in Sanur, the Le Mayeur Museum is dedicated for Belgian impressionist Adrian Jean Le Mayeur works, He arrive in Bali at the first time in 1932 and soon impressed him self with the culture and the people of the island. Le Mayeur married with local Balinese Legong dancer, and died in 1958. Entrance fee to the museum Rp. 5000.

Pura Blanjong (Blanjong Temple), Located South of Sanur on Jalan Danau Poso, Blanjong.

Serangan Island Turtle Conservation Centre (Turtle Island), about 3 km south of Sanur Tel
+62 813 3841 2716. Open daily from 9AM-5PM.

Mangrove Information Centre (MIC),
Suwung Kauh, (). Open from Monday - Saturday 8AM-4PM. Entrance Fee Rp. 50,000.

Do
Ride a Bike, Sanur had 5 km bike path
from the Jalan Mertasari area in south Sanur, north to the main beach at Jalan Hangtuah along the beach front, it very nice to rent a bike at this path especially in the morning you'll get a beautiful scenic bike ride.


Useful Numbers
  • Taxis
    • Taksi Praja : 289191, 289090
    • Taksi Bali : 701111
  • Medical
    • AEA International (Medical Evac) Jl. Hayam Wuruk 40, Denpasar. Tel : 228996
    • Medical Centre Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X Denpasar. Tel : 761263
    • Rumah Sakit Dharma Husada (Hospital) Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.50, Denpasar. Tel : 227560
    • Kuta Clinic : Jl. Raya Kuta No.100X, Kuta. Tel : 753268
    • Nusa Dua Clinic : Jl. Pramata No. 81A, Nusa Dua. Tel : 771324
    • Rumah Sakit Umum Sanglah (Hospital) : Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar. Tel : 227911
  • Emergency Numbers
    • Ambulance : 118
    • Fire : 113
    • Police : 110
    • Search & Rescue : 51111
    • Red Cross : 26465
  • Operator Assisted Calls
    • Within Indonesia : 100
    • International : 101
  • Directory Information
    • Bali : 108
    • Indonesia : 106
  • Credit Card Enquiries
    • American Express :
      • Galleria Nusa Dua Shopping Center. Tel : 773334
      • Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur. Tel : 288511 ext. 111
    • Mastercard :
      • Bank Central Asia, Jl. Cokroaminoto, Denpasar. Tel : 222652
    • Visa Card :
      • Bank Duta, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 165, Denpasar. Tel : 226578

HOTELS

Bali Hyatt
Jl. Danau Tamblingan Semawang
Tel (0361)281234



Griya Santrian

Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47 Sindhu
Tel (0361)288181

http://www.santrian.com

TAMUKAMI HOTEL BALI

Jalan Danau Tamblingan 64X, Sanur - Bali (0361) 282510
http://www.tamukamibali.com

Inna Grand Bali Beach

Near Jl. Hang Tuah North Sanur
(0361)288511 


La Taverna
Jl. Danau Tamblingan
(0361)288497

http://www.latavernahotel.com

Hotel Sanur Beach

Jl. Danau Tamblingan Semawang
(0361)288011


Segara Village (Desa Segara)

Jl. Segara Ayu Sindhu
(0361)288407

http://www.segaravillage.com

Tandjung Sari

Jl. Danau Tamblingan 41 Sindhu
(0361)288441

http://www.tandjungsari.com

Diwangkara

Jl.Hang Tuah Sanur Beach, Bali


Gazebo

Jl. Danau Tamblingan no. 35, Sanur Bali
(0361) 286927




Mentari
Hangtuah Street Iii/3 Sanur Bali


Respati Bali

Jl. Danau Tamblingan 33 Sindhu
(0361)288427



Rita

Jl. Danau Tamblingan 152 Batujimber
(0361)282630



Hotel Segara Agung

Jl. Duyung 43 Semawang
(0361)288446

http://www.segaraagung.com

Swastika

Jl. Danau Tamblingan128 Batujimber
(0361)288693
http://www.swastika-bungalows.com

Mercure Resort Sanur
Jl. Mertasari, Sanur, P.O. Box 3476, Denpasar 80034, Bali, Indonesia
Tel: (62) 361 288 833, Fax: (62) 361 287 303

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Ubud - Private Peace and Quite Escape

rice field view in ubud
rice field in ubud
If you need a peaceful and quite place to go, perhaps Ubud is a best place for it. Located in Gianyar district Bali province, Indonesia. About 35 km northeast from Ngurah Rai's International Airport.
Ubud seems look like a small town, but in fact it's consist of fourteen villages run each other by it's own banjar (village commitee). Ubud is a center of culture in Bali, enhanced with magnificent vistas surrounded with rice fields makes this place more cooler and attractive than any other place in Bali. The Neighbouring villages are well known as producer of unique bamboo crafts, furniture, wood and stone carving and many other artistic crafts.
With peaceful nature and friendly people, Ubud is become a place to break out of the tourist mode and change into the peaceful path of your journey in Bali. Although seems far away from crowd, but you can easily find plenty of Hotels, cottages, Villas,spa and traditional massages, restaurant and guesthouses are available for all foreign tourist in Ubud.

The most attractive things in ubud are Traditional Dance performances that held almost everynight, which are a part of Hindu - Balinese traditional culture and arrange by tourist in regular schedule. Here's nightly Ubud Traditional Dance Schedule :

Monday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Sadha Budaya (Recommended) Legong Rp.80,000 19:30
Sandi Swara Barong & Keris Rp.75,000 19:00
Krama Desa Adat Ubud kaja Kecak Ramayana Rp.65,000 19:30
Krama Desa Adat Junjungan Kecak and Fire Rp.65,000 19:00
Luh Luwih Gamelan (Female) Rp.75,000 19:30
Pondok Bamboo Wayang Kulit Rp.75,000 20:00


Tuesday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Semara Ratih (Recommended) Spirit of Bali Rp.75,000 19:30

Sandhi Swara
Kecak & Sanghyang Rp.75,000 19:30
Bina Remaja Dramatari Ramayana Rp.80,000 19:30
Wayang Kulit Kerta Wayang Kulit Rp.75,000 20:00
Genta Bhuana Sari Legong Rp.75,000 19:30
Sekaa Gong Karyasa Legong Rp.65,000 19:30
Chandrawati Gamelan (Female) + Dance (Kids) Rp.80,000 19:30
Nrita dewi Trance Culture Rp.75,000 19:30


Wednesday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Yamasari (Recommended) Tabuh Gamelan Rp.75,000 19:30
Oka Kartini Wayang Kulit Rp.50,000 20:00
Panca Arta Legong & Barong Rp.80,000 19:30
Trena Jenggala Kecak & Sanghyang Rp.75,000 19:00
Arma Group Topeng Jimat Rp.75,000 19:30
Yowana Swara Jegog Rp.75,000 19:00
Krama Desa Taman Raja Kecak ramayana Rp.75,000 19:30


Thursday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Krama Desa Adat Sambahan (Recommended) Kecak & Fire Rp.75,000 19:30
Panca Arta Gabor Rp.80,000 19:30
Semara Madya Kecak Rp.50,000 19:30
Anangga Sari Legong Rp.75,000 19:30
Sekaa Raja Peni Barong & Keris Rp.50,000 19:00
Cenik Wayah Spirit of Gamelan Rp.80,000 19:30
Sandhi Swara Kecak & Sanghyang Rp.75,000 19:30
Pondok Bamboo Wayang Kulit Rp.75,000 19:30


Tuesday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Semara Ratih (Recommended) Spirit of Bali Rp.75,000 19:30

Sandhi Swara
Kecak & Sanghyang Rp.75,000 19:30
Bina Remaja Dramatari Ramayana Rp.80,000 19:30
Wayang Kulit Kerta Wayang Kulit Rp.75,000 20:00
Genta Bhuana Sari Legong Rp.75,000 19:30
Sekaa Gong Karyasa Legong Rp.65,000 19:30
Chandrawati Gamelan (Female) + Dance (Kids) Rp.80,000 19:30
Nrita dewi Trance Culture Rp.75,000 19:30


Friday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Tirta Sari (Recommended) Legog Rp.100,000 19:30
Sadha Budaya Barong Rp.85,000 20:00
Krama Desa Adat Ubud Kaja Kecak Ramayana & Sanghyang Rp.65,000 19:30
Padang Subadra Kecak & Fire Rp.75,000 19:00
Oka Kartini Wayang Kulit Rp.50,000 19:30
Suara Sakti Jegog Rp.80,000 19:00
Seka Dlod Barong & Keris Rp.75,000 19:30
Pondok Pekak Katak Rp.75,000 19:00
Kiduling Suwari Legog Rp.75,000 19:00


Saturday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Bina Remaja (Recommended) Legong Rp.80,000 19:30
Gunung Sari Legong & Barong Rp.75,000 19:00
Trena Jenggala Kecak & Sanghyang Rp.75,000 19:30
Semara Ratih The Beauty of Legong Rp.60,000 19:00
Chandra Wirabhuana Legong Rp.80,000 19:30
Krama Desa Adat Taman Kaja Kecak & Fire Rp.75,000 20:00


Monday
Dance (Group) Performer Dance Performance  Entrance Fee Schedule
Jaya Swara (Recommended) Legog Mahabarata Rp.80,000 19:30
Trena Jenggala Kecak & Sanghyang Rp.75,000 10:00
Oka Kartini Wayang Kulit Rp.50,000 20:00
Werda ARMA Legong Rp.75,000 19:30
Cahya Warsa Janger Rp.80,000 19:30
Suara Sakti Jegog Rp.80,000 19:00
Werda ARMA Fire Kecak & Sanghyang Rp.75,000 19:30
Pondok Pekak Legong Rp.75,000 19:30
Sekaa Gong Wanita Sekar Sari Gamelan (Female) Rp.75,000 19:30


How to Get There :
By Bemo, you can find bemos in Denpasar's Batubulan Terminal to ubud which cost about Rp. 10,000.
Bemo usually run in the early morning and you will not find any after 4 PM.

By Taxi,
from Kuta to Ubud metric taxi cost about Rp. 200,000. And from Denpasar usually cost about
Rp. 100,000.

By Bus, Perama offers four times a day for Rp. 50,000 daily direct transfer to Ubud, Ngurah Rai's International Airport, Kuta, Lovina, Sanur, Bedugul, candi dasa and Padang Bai.

To Go :
  • Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah), Located on Jalan Goa Gajah, daily from 8 AM - 6 PM. A ninth century historical site which is became UNESCO world Heritage, entrance fee Rp. 15,000.
  • Gunung Kawi, Tampaksiring, daily 7 AM - 5 PM.
  • Kehen Temple (Pura Kehen), Jalan Sriwijaya Bangli, daily from 8 AM - 5 PM. Entrance Fee Rp. 6000
  • Puri Saren Agung (Royal Palace), Jalan Raya Ubud, daily from 9 AM - 5 PM.
  • Tirta Empul, Tampak Siring, daily from 8 AM - 6 PM. Entrance Fee Rp. 6000
  • Agung Rai Museim of Art (ARMA), Jl Pengosekan, +62 361 975742 (mail : info@armamuseum.com). 9AM-5PM. 
  • Blanco Renaissance Museum, Jl Raya Campuhan,  +62 361 975502. 9AM-6PM daily.
  • Museum Puri Lukisan (Museum of Fine Arts), Jl Raya Ubud (on the main road just west of the market), (info@mpl-ubud.com). 8AM-4PM daily.
  • Bali Bird Park, Jl Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, +62 361 299352 (sales@bali-bird-park.com). 9:30AM-5:30PM daily.
    Adults US$21, children US$10.
  • Botanic Garden, Kutuh Kaja (on the road to Kutuh Kaja village which runs north from Jl Raya Ubud close to BCA Bank). 8AM-6PM daily. Entrance Fee Rp. 50,000
  • Monkey Forest, Jl Monkey Forest, Ubud, +62 361 971304 ().

Monday, 23 May 2011

Kuta - a Sunset Paradise

beautiful sunset in kuta, so charm and romantic
Sunset in Kuta
Located in Badung Distric 11 km South of Denpasar, central city of Bali province, Indonesia. This place is favorite destination for International tourist in Indonesia because of it's beautiful place and culture.
Kuta became famous tourist destination since the merchants from Denmark open trade representative office here in 19's century. Trading relationship between the trade representative with the local people are develop very rapidly.

Then in 1930's a couple from California are very impressed with the beauty of Kuta beach with it's white sandy, who was totally unspoiled by human intervention and still natural. Kuta Beach Hotel is the first hotel in this region, but unfortunately the hotel have to be closed when Japanese army invaded the island of Bali.
In 1960's when many Australian have to transit in Bali for a trip to Europe, Kuta started getting known again.
And as the time goes by, not only tourist from Australia come to visit this exotic place, but also tourist from around the world.

Sea, sand, surf, sun and shopping are embedded as Kuta identity, all along the road in Kuta, we will see many galleries and shops that carried the theme of it. Surf boards, sun glasses, beach pants, beach boy-style accessories, sun lotion and many more beach sport items are available in here. This place is truly paradise for anyone who love beach sports especially surfing, swimming, banana boat, speed boat and volley.

Almost street corner in Kuta we can easily find hotel, café, spa, restaurant, shopping center, local handycraft store, club and others amenity are available in this area.
Kuta beach is never sleep, make sure you don't miss to watch the sunset because it's the most beautiful attraction in Kuta. In the evening there are many clubs and discotics to entertain yourself.
map of kuta, if you lost in kuta it was so easy to find a way back
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Tips :
If you're looking for a cheap nice cottages with price under $40 USD /night, just looking for it along the area in small streets which is cannot access by car, avoid hotel or cottages located alongside of Kuta main road because the price it's more expensive than if you looking for a place inside the small streets.


How to get There :


By PlaneYou can fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport or also known as Denpasar International Airport (DPI). And direction to Kuta is south from the airport it's about 15 minutes away by taxi.
The prepaid fare to take taxi from the airport to Kuta is Rp. 50,000 (about $5), but you can save as much as $3 if you walk about 200 meters out the airport and take a metric taxi from there it cost about Rp. 20,000 ($2), or you can take bemo a local vehicle for about Rp. 5000 - Rp. 10,000 to Kuta.

By Car
Kuta is reached by the main Jalan Ngurah Rai bypass from points north (Denpasar, Sanur and Ubud), and south (Jimbaran, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. If you are coming in from Seminyak be sure to take the Jalan Sunset bypass and not the congested beach route along Jalan Raya Seminyak and Jalan Legian.

By Bus

Kuta is connected by bus routes from all area in Bali. It's easily to get there.

Saturday, 21 May 2011

Indonesia Vs Other Place in The World - page#2


#5. Baluran National Park, East Java Vs Wild Africa









Baluran national park is a forest preservation area with area extends about 25,000 Ha on the north coast of east java. This place usually called "The Africa of Java", because you can see panoramic of beautiful dryland savannah with various wild animals such as deers, monkeys, peacocks, bulls, wild chicken, wild boars and many more species as the protected animals of this area, just look similar like the scenery of Kilimanjaro savannah of Africa.

#6. Wasur National Park Vs Australia Wild Life






The Wasur National Park located in Merauke, is the largest wetland in Papua province of Indonesia and has been the least disturbed natural by human activity. The high value of its biodiversity has led to the park being dubbed the "Serengeti of Papua". The vast open wetland, in particular Rawa Biru Lake, attracts a very rich fauna.
The fauna species in this coservation park had much similarity as North Autralian fauna, such as Kangaroo, Agile wallaby, bandicoot, Cassowary, King Bird Peacock, and many more. Almost 70 percent of the area are consist of large savanna which are perfect habitat for many beautiful Papua native animals.

#7. Sand Dune Parangkusumo Vs The Sahara Desert

The sand dune of Parangkusumo is located in Yogyakarta. Sand dune Parangkusumo is an area consist of large amount of sands material along Parangtritis Beach, to the Opak river. That was unique phenomenon because it was the only desert we can find in south east asia region.

#8. Borneo Forest Vs Amazon









Borneo forest located in Borneo main land, this rain forest consist of various tropical fauna just like Amazon, such as giant size phyton snake, and Irrawaddy Dolphin which are the only endemic species of Amazon and Borneo.  
Wildlife and forests in the Borneo is not much different from the forest of Amazon. Damp, muddy, swampy and there are several small lakes which are rich in wetlands typical life. In Borneo, also found the same endemic plant species as in the Amazon. The rivers in Borneo also make both of this place very look similar each other.