Bali is not Always Beach and Sunset, They Have National Park, Too
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The area of Taman Nasional Bali Barat (West Bali National Park) situated at the Edge of north Bali Island is the stretch of green ground along the 150 km road that link Gilimanuk and Denpasar or Gilimanuk and Singaraja. It is located between district of Gerokgak in Buleleng regency and district of Melaya in Jembrana regency. It is reachable from Gilimanuk as the main entrance to West Bali, and from Denpasar. This 77,000-hectare park was established in 1941.
Lush forests still grow on Bali's southern and western slopes. West Bali National Park (covers 50,000 hectare on the western tip of the island. It also includes another 7,000 hectares of coral reef and coastal water. Considering in the small size of the island as a whole, the National Park is a major commitment towards attempting to preserve the wildlife found on Bali. The forest in this area has been determined as " Nature Park" - later on known as Taman Perlindungan Alam Bali - based on the decision of " Raja-Raja di Bali" (Kings in Bali) dated 13th August 1917 noE-1/4/5. This regulation is intended to preserve the flora and fauna in this area.
The region is watered by clear streams and traversed by footpaths, which offer often steep but relatively easy walking. Explore the forested hills, scrub acacia near the coast, and the unspoiled reefs and dense mangrove swamps along Teluk Terima and the bays to the East.
The diverse fauna exist here, including Jalak Putih Bali/Bali starling (Leuoeopsarrhotschildi) and Bull (Bos javanicus), Antelop (Muntiacus Muntjak), deer (Cervus timorensis), monkey (Presbytis cristata, Macaca sp.), Scaly anteater ( Manis javanica), boar (Sus scrofa), hedgehog (Hystrix javanica), Sturnus melanotenus, Sturnus contra, Acridotenis fuscus, Picoides mucet, Orialus chinensis, Haliastur sp., Galus sp.
Since Bali is such a densely populated, intensively cultivated island, very little wild forest is left. Such primary monsoon forests as remain (about 50,000 hectares) are found along the watershed at the western end of island, on the slopes of the mountains Sangiang, Merbuk, Musi, and Patas, an area not nearly as rugged as the higher mountains of eastern Bali.
More like a forest than a jungle, the park offers exceptional walking and first class panoramas. The types of the land are forest, savannah, mangrove, coast, beach, and conservation forest. The plantation that formed the pure forest are sawo kecik (Manilkara kooki) and palm (Borrassus flellifer).
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Taman Nasional Bali Barat (West Bali National Park)
Jembrana Regency Northwest Bali 82217
Lush forests still grow on Bali's southern and western slopes. West Bali National Park (covers 50,000 hectare on the western tip of the island. It also includes another 7,000 hectares of coral reef and coastal water. Considering in the small size of the island as a whole, the National Park is a major commitment towards attempting to preserve the wildlife found on Bali. The forest in this area has been determined as " Nature Park" - later on known as Taman Perlindungan Alam Bali - based on the decision of " Raja-Raja di Bali" (Kings in Bali) dated 13th August 1917 noE-1/4/5. This regulation is intended to preserve the flora and fauna in this area.
The region is watered by clear streams and traversed by footpaths, which offer often steep but relatively easy walking. Explore the forested hills, scrub acacia near the coast, and the unspoiled reefs and dense mangrove swamps along Teluk Terima and the bays to the East.
The diverse fauna exist here, including Jalak Putih Bali/Bali starling (Leuoeopsarrhotschildi) and Bull (Bos javanicus), Antelop (Muntiacus Muntjak), deer (Cervus timorensis), monkey (Presbytis cristata, Macaca sp.), Scaly anteater ( Manis javanica), boar (Sus scrofa), hedgehog (Hystrix javanica), Sturnus melanotenus, Sturnus contra, Acridotenis fuscus, Picoides mucet, Orialus chinensis, Haliastur sp., Galus sp.
Since Bali is such a densely populated, intensively cultivated island, very little wild forest is left. Such primary monsoon forests as remain (about 50,000 hectares) are found along the watershed at the western end of island, on the slopes of the mountains Sangiang, Merbuk, Musi, and Patas, an area not nearly as rugged as the higher mountains of eastern Bali.
More like a forest than a jungle, the park offers exceptional walking and first class panoramas. The types of the land are forest, savannah, mangrove, coast, beach, and conservation forest. The plantation that formed the pure forest are sawo kecik (Manilkara kooki) and palm (Borrassus flellifer).
Source:
Taman Nasional Bali Barat (West Bali National Park)
Jembrana Regency Northwest Bali 82217
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Water Sports in Tanjung Benoa, Bali
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
A daily tour is an effective way for you to discover various places in Bali. With a quick planned tour program, you are available to visit from 3 to 6 places in a day. Try to book several days program, and you'll get more chances to see more places with competitive prices. But, if you want to experience Bali on its beaches, then water sports in Tanjung Benoa can be a worthy chance to go. Parasailing, Banana Boats, Canoeing, Diving, Dkiing, and Flying Fish are among the famous experience featured in Tanjung Benoa.
Tanjung Benoa is located at the north of Nusa Dua. From Kuta, you can reach it by driving to Simpang Siur [Planet Hollywood Bali], take the right turn to Ngurah Rai airport and follow the path to the south to Nusa Dua.
According to the words [para + sail] Parasailing is a water attractions by using speed boats and a parachute. You'll be tighten with a couple of harnace from a speedboat on the other side. Imagine the adrenaline rush while you're being pulled at a 100 mph speed. Sure it would be different when you experienced it by yourself. Children are safe to experience this water sport, but it'd be better for you to accompany them since it supports tandem. Vector logo download.
Flying Fish is another kind of adrenaline sports. You'll have the chance to ride on a triple banana boats which pulled by a speedboat. At the 100 mph speed, the boat would fly up to 10 meters high. An instructor will take himself at the center of the boat to control the flying fish to 'fly' properly. Sometimes the wind pushes from the left and right side, thus the instructor will take control the balance of the flying fish to avoid the boat from rollover.
A Banana Boat is less tempting than the two previous, but also offer a cool experience. Unlike Parasailing and Flying Fish, you can ride this Banana Boat with other 5 mates. A speedboat is also contribute to this ride, where you'll be pulled over to the open sea and suddenly the speedboat will take a hard turn which will rollover the Banana Boat.
A water motorcycle which is famous all over the world: Jet Ski. David Hasselhoff used to ride them to save lives on Baywatch series. Try to experience it here.
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A Daily Tour Tips in Bali: Destinations
Thursday, November 29, 2007
After you notice how to plan your daily tour program, then you are about to plan destinations of your point of interests which will be described below.
Ubud - Tampaksiring - Kintamani [8 hours]
You'll be picked up at 8.30 am and leaving first for Batu Bulan to watch the Barong and Keris dance which will be followed by visit to art center and silver craft workshop in Celuk-Ubud. You'll continue the tour onto Gajah cave in Bedul, take a bunch of photograph in Kintamani, mount Batur, and lake Batur. On the way home, you shall visit the Tirta Empul shrine which located near the Tampaksiring castle.
Sangeh - Bedugul - Tanah Lot [8 hours]
Start the day at 9.00 am for Taman Ayun shrine in Mengwi and the Sangeh forest. Prepare fur nuts and bananas because you're going to meet the monkeys. Take a hike to Bedugul plateau up to Beratan Pura Ulun Danu lake. End the day with a beautiful sunset in tanah lot.
Kintamani - Besakih - Kerthagosa
Just like the first tour, you'll start it with a visit to art center and silver craft workshop in Celuk-Ubud. Find the nature of Bali in Gajah cave, and spend the lunch in Kintamani and lake Batur. Besakih temple will be visited on your way home, and visit the last site in Kerthagosa which is known as the ancient court center in Bali Kingdom.
Singaraja - Lovina Beach
Started on 9.00 am, you'll be driven to Taman Ayun temple wich was built in 1634 in Mengwi, followed by a visit to lake Beratan Bedugul and Gitgit waterfall. Directed north to Singaraja and Lovina beach.
Tohpati village - Besakih Temple - Klungkung
Picked up on 9.00 am, the culture village in Tohpati is a good start for the day to look the batik craft. Bukit Jati temple is the next destination and enjoy the panorama from the plateau of Panglipuran village. Spend the lunch on Bukit Jambul and continue the trip to Besakih temple. The last visit are the Kerthagosa court center.
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A Daily Tour Tips in Bali: Overview
Bali provides various attractions whenever you put your both legs on this island. But have you planned your trip around Bali, yet? You would never want to lose any opportunities you could have during your extended time on holiday. Daily tour is one option for you to discover the island's point of interests. Here you could find some tips whenever you decide to use the daily tour service.
The daily tour service offers you with 9 hours of experience on visiting Bali's places of interest. A mini van would pick up at 8.30 am on your lodging and deliver you to 3 - 5 places which depends to the route program. You may have yourself with another tourist [shared tour] which are the minimum quota of the operator to operate. Or, if you just want to enjoy yourself with your spouse you can hire for a private tour program which would costs you more than the previous one.
Usually, the tour operator provides you with a lunch box or served you on restaurant during the tour. Also the English speaking guide to help understand the related site which you visit.
How do I book for a daily tour?
The information is as simple as you dial 911 [kidding..] by contacting the tourist informations which spreads along the Kuta beach street. Poppies Lane I & II, Legian street, or just ask to your lodging staff where do you stay. Internet provides you bulk of informations. There's nothing wrong for you to look it up there. The main thing that you should consider is the price offer from each tour operators. Is it competitive enough for you to gain?
Daily Tour's: Advantage & Disadvantage
+ If you're not a good driver, it's the best option.
+ In case of chances of taking wrong paths, a local driver would have most knowledge for the destination.
+ Just like friendster, you can meet another person from another country in your car.
- The time is limited on every site. Whenever you feel comfortable on one site, the driver might have asked you to get on the vehicle in order to visit the next destination.
- For the weather causes, some places might be canceled for visit by tour operator.
- Some sites might not accommodate your destinations.
The tips
There are some ways to make your daily tour program become memorable and enjoyable. Also, with competitive edge.
- Ask the details of a daily tour program. Which place will be visit, is there any performances will be held, Kecak, Ngaben, or Barong? Is that all suits your wants?
- Ask for the tariff, does it includes the meals and snacks. If there are several tour operators with same destination but has difference on price, it might have gone that the cheaper one doesn't include the added services such as lunch box and snacks during the trip. Better know the details of the service, than go with the less expensive and get back with dissatisfaction and bad mood.
- Compare for prices and services between similar tour operators. Take the best offer.
- Make sure the number of passengers on a shared tour program, also the condition of the vehicle, does it air conditioned? You'll never want to get yourself inside a tin can, will you?
- Ask the information from your hotel/lodging. They usually have special tour offer for their guests.
- Consider for several days book. There might be a price discount for the special bookings.
There are many tour operators which spreads around Bali, but I'll give you some of them. Worth to try.
Adventure Indonesia
Ruko Wana Segara No. 17 Kuta Bali
Phone 0361 766851, 7447814
Email : advindobali@cbn.net.id
http://www.baliindonesiatours.com/tour_daily.htm
Santa Bali Tours & Travel
Jl. Bay Pass I Gusti Ngurah Rai No. 70 D
Sanur - Denpasar - Bali - Indonesia
Tel: (62-361) 286 826 * Fax: (62-361) 286 825
Email: sedanartha@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
http://www.indo.com/travel_agents/santa/daily.html
Bali Travel Plan
Jl. Paku sari IV/7 Denpasar, Bali
Phone : 0361 8555588, 8506060
Email: info@balihotelplan.com
http://www.balihotelplan.com/balitours.html
Bali Bagus Tours
Jl. P Batanta Gg. V No. 1 Denpasar – Bali
Phone : 0361 7802419, 8422074, 0812 3982375
Email : balibagustur@yahoo.co.id
Trio Bali International Tour, Ltd.
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 9, P.O. Box 3131, Denpasar - Bali - Indonesia
Phone: (62-361) 226830 * Fax: (62-361) 234120
Email: triobali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id http://www.indo.com/travel_agents/trio_bali/daily.html
Kristal Holidays
Jln. Raya Sesetan No. 294 C Denpasar
Phone 0361 7400800, 7424900, 0812 3692775, Fax 0361 255520
Email : balibestdeal@yahoo.co.id
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Badung, Bali
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Jimbaran and Kedonganan
Jimbaran and Kedonganan are known for its fresh-caught fishes which are delivered onto marketplace. A beautiful scene arouses whenever the fishermen dock their ship on the shore. For those who like to do sunbathing and cruising with traditional boat, this place would fit their amusements. As the sun goes down on the west, a dinner would be a nice scene while watching lamplight emits from the hotels which situated on the cliffs at south of the shore. A beautiful vacation spot that not worth to omit. Sometimes, aeroplanes would fly across from/to the nearest Ngurah Rai airport.
Uluwatu Temple Area
This place was built around the 11th century, by a Hindu priest Danghyang Nirarta who claimed the spot as a meditation place to reach the unity with God. Monkeys that settled around the temple by the local inhabitants, would be an interesting scene to discover. No need to worry: they're tame. 30 kilometers from Denpasar, Uluwatu situated at the south of Bali island which is cliffed and high-waved coast from the Indian ocean. Thus, this place is good for surfing exercise.
Nusa Dua
Around 10 km south of the airport lies the international tourist enclave of Nusa Dua (meaning "two islands"). This purpose-built area is well planned and the site of beautiful top class hotels, with private beaches geared to the well-heeled and international conferences. The enclave is safe and manicured, with international restaurants at international prices. Though a tad sterile for many, Nusa Dua has its adherents and is a perfect place for those unhappy with the hustle and bustle associated with other areas.
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Arranging and Financing a Mortgage in Bali
Monday, March 05, 2007
My friend George had just arrived from his vacation in Bali for a couple of months. Not a true vacation, actually, since he is a contributor journalist for the local traveling and pleasure magazine. He was assigned a task to write the latest story about that beautiful island after being ruined by two terrible blasts from terrorists. Twenty one pages of articles and photos made up his complete story about Bali through his sight and research.
During his stay, while doing his investigation, he also did a little research about financing a mortgage in Bali. Undeniable, the beauty and the mystical sense that he experienced, grew some kind of ‘homesick’ to the place. He felt that he started to have the sense of possession to the island, so planning for relocation real estate in Bali was something worthy.
But, something was not as easy as it thought. For foreigners, just like George, who often dream about owning their own home in Bali a quite difficult. There are possibilities but have your paper work in order would be a term of must. In Bali (which is in Indonesia) it’s almost impossible for foreigners to buy property and put their name on the title deed. It must be in the name of an Indonesian, rather than the person applying for the mortgage. The fact, that a foreigner cannot obtain a freehold title for land in Indonesia, the name of a local ‘nominee’ had to be on the title document.
The solution this problem is resolved by the ‘Right of Use’ certificate that allows foreigners to own land in Bali and elsewhere around Indonesia. The certificate is valid for 25 years and extendable up to 100 years. With this structure the foreigner’s name is on the title deed and is eligible for a mortgage. Expats should have no trouble in securing a mortgage in this manner.
George hasn’t applied for the ‘Right of Use’ certificate yet since he hasn’t enough resources to do that. He said, he might come back again for the next couple of years to arrange it. He knew that it wasn’t as easy as in the United States where you can easily find mls real estate, homes for rent, and foreclosures in any of your desired area.
During his stay, while doing his investigation, he also did a little research about financing a mortgage in Bali. Undeniable, the beauty and the mystical sense that he experienced, grew some kind of ‘homesick’ to the place. He felt that he started to have the sense of possession to the island, so planning for relocation real estate in Bali was something worthy.
But, something was not as easy as it thought. For foreigners, just like George, who often dream about owning their own home in Bali a quite difficult. There are possibilities but have your paper work in order would be a term of must. In Bali (which is in Indonesia) it’s almost impossible for foreigners to buy property and put their name on the title deed. It must be in the name of an Indonesian, rather than the person applying for the mortgage. The fact, that a foreigner cannot obtain a freehold title for land in Indonesia, the name of a local ‘nominee’ had to be on the title document.
The solution this problem is resolved by the ‘Right of Use’ certificate that allows foreigners to own land in Bali and elsewhere around Indonesia. The certificate is valid for 25 years and extendable up to 100 years. With this structure the foreigner’s name is on the title deed and is eligible for a mortgage. Expats should have no trouble in securing a mortgage in this manner.
George hasn’t applied for the ‘Right of Use’ certificate yet since he hasn’t enough resources to do that. He said, he might come back again for the next couple of years to arrange it. He knew that it wasn’t as easy as in the United States where you can easily find mls real estate, homes for rent, and foreclosures in any of your desired area.
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