The tropical island of Bali is a true paradise on earth
Temples of the Paradise Island
Various rumors circulate about the number of sacred sites on Bali. According to some data, there are more than 10,000 temples and religious structures here. But there are the most striking and famous ones that most often attract visitors.
Pura Tanah Lot is the most famous temple on the island. If its name is translated from Indonesian, it means "land in the sea." The temple is located on a rock near the island; it is possible to reach it during low tide via an isthmus. The path to the temple opens for a few hours; the rest of the time the rock is surrounded by the ocean. Therefore, before visiting this attraction, it is worth checking the times of low and high tides.
The name of another temple, Pura Besakih, translates as "mother of temples." This is the main holy place on the island of Bali, located on one of the slopes of Mount Agung. It is not a single structure but a complex of 23 buildings situated at an altitude of one kilometer above sea level. In the afternoon, clouds gather over the temple and visibility decreases.
If you want to see the most interesting and mysterious natural views with ancient structures, you should visit the temple in the first half of the day. However, if you use the services of the company Gidnabali.ru, which organizes tours to this wonderful island and conducts excursions with a Russian-speaking guide, then you don't need to worry – tours with GidNaBali are planned down to the minute, and you will have time to visit the most interesting attractions of the island.
Volcanoes That Spark Interest
Gunung Agung translates as "Great Mountain." And indeed it is majestic, being the highest point on the island (about 3 km above sea level) and revered by locals as sacred.
Batur, or its second name Kintamani, is a volcano with a double crater, in one of which a lake appeared over time. This is another shrine on Bali. Legend has it that the mountain goddess of lakes lives in it, so swimming in the reservoir is prohibited, but fishing is allowed. Some tourists, in order to meet the sunrise at Batur, climb to the top of the mountain at night, admiring the mesmerizing landscapes.
Traditional Rice Terraces
In the interior of the island, in the village of Tegallalang, there is an undoubted attraction – rice plantations where locals work as before, using only manual labor. This part of the unforgettable landscape of the island will leave no one indifferent, especially since there are many open cafes nearby from where you can observe the wonderful scenery.
Forest of Curious Monkeys
A small reserve to the south, near the village of Ubud, is known for its inhabitants – monkeys. On a forest area of almost 6 hectares live monkeys of various sizes who are interested in any visitor. The monkeys are curious, so when visiting the reserve, you should carefully watch your belongings.
The absence of heat and the abundance of greenery are good for walking in the park, especially since there is another temple here – Bukit Sari, whose architecture is expressed in bas-reliefs and ancient statues.