4.27.2008

TANAH LOT TEMPLE

The Pura Tanah Lot in Bali is a popular tourist destination in the entire island. It is a beautiful temple located amidst the sea. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. It was said that each of the sea temples was to be within eyesight of the next so that they formed a chain along the south-western coast.

Tanah Lot, tanah means earth and lot means ocean, consists of a couple of shrines built on an outcropping of rock on the ocean. The temple symbolizes the balance between male and female; inner and outer world. One of Bali's cosmic temples"Sad Kahyangan" which was built the great saint of Bali Danghyang Nirartha, in 16th century.

Its popular because its sunset view, just like postcard. The surroundings of the temple are pretty beautiful and attractive as well. This temple is a grand tourist destination, so far as the sightseeing in Bali is concerned.

The transportation towards the temple is pretty advanced and well networked. The native Balinese people throng at the temple premise, in order to pay their homage to the Goddess. The main priest is there at the temple to introduce the Goddess to the international tourists. On the whole, it would be a grand experience for you to visit the temple and relish the pervading tranquility out there. In order to reach the temple, you need to go up by the rocky staircase. The entire scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and exciting as well. Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to 'guard' the temple and contribute to the temple's dangerous reputation.

Be it the native Balinese tourists or tourists from other countries of the world, everyone enjoy being at the peak of their enthusiasm. Thus, if you are in the Pura Tanah Lot in Bali, you would get the rare opportunity to meet new people and get introduced to new modes of culture. So, this fascinating spot called Pura Tanah Lot in Bali has enhanced the prospect of Bali tourism.

Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks.It is advisable to avoid the tourist crush here as it can be severe.

4.26.2008

Kuta Beach

Bali is an Island Where culture rhythms strike with its breathtaking beauty and tranquil surrounding cast its magical spell on travelers for centuries. The most famous resort overlooking to dazzling blue of Indonesian Ocean with its beautiful sunset. Only 3 miles from Ngurah Rai International Airport, 6 miles from Denpasar City.

Kuta in addition to being the Sunset Site Number One, with its daily spectacular sunsets, it is also the centre of night life activities in Southern Bali and a shopping mecca, with its lines of shops, boutiques, and galleries. Restaurants line up the streets as well as the Bachfront,Hotels, ranging from a small, inexpensive homestay to a luxurious resort, will ready accomodate you.

The beach of Kuta is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport’s runway, which gives you a breathtaking landing experience. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walk away north, waves will invite you to test your surfing. Kuta is very short drive away from the airport, and transportation is readily available to take you from and to Kuta to and from anywhere else in Bali.




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