Taman Ayun Temple

Pura Taman Ayun has never forgotten by any sightseeing itinerary with the destination of west and north Bali. The temple is also used as a special place of events such as incentive program with Bali cultural night. With the temple architecture as background it is a real Balinese royal feast.

The establishment of Pura Taman Ayun is related to the development of Mengwi kingdom in 17th century. A manuscript describing the birth of Mengwi kingdom called " Babad Mengwi " gives a description that the founder of the kingdom I Gusti Ngurah Putu after succeeded in extending his emporium he built Ulun Danu temple on the bank of lake Beratan, than moved his palace from Balahayu to Mengwi and built Taman Ayun temple. The date of construction is expressed on a carved door with chronogram reads " Sad Bhuta Yaksa Dewa " means 1634 AD.

Temple Structure
As the common layout of temple in Bali, the area of 250 x 100 square meters is divided into 4 courtyards. On west side is the natural pool by constructing dam across the small river on the southern end of the temple area. The temple has been renovated in 1949 on the gates, split gates, walls and meeting hall, and pavilion called " Bale Bengong" In 1972 all black fiber roofs were renewed, the last in 1976 was built the pavilion tower called " Bale Kulkul " and the roof of meeting hall was changed.

On the east side of the main complex there is a meru dedicated to the god of fertility, which is closely related with rice and irrigation, called : shrine of Ulun Suwi " At one side of the east part is a shrine of the spirit warrior Pasek Buduk from Buduk village, a place around 10 kms from this temple site. The reason of the king building a worship to a spirit of Pasek Buduk, due to unending war between Mengwi and Buduk village area. Pasek was the resistant and strong defender and head of the village. Inspired by the bigger necessity to consolidate the kingdom Pasek wanted to subdue to the king by disclosing his physical weakness, and asked the king to build for his spirit a shrine in the temple, and appoint from 4 casts as the adoption of king children. The king agreed and adopted 40 children who then called the clan of " Pasek Batu Bata". It is mentioned that from the clan of Pasek Buduk and those adopted children had grown a strong garrison to support the glory of Mengwi kingdom. Mengwi is the second kingdom of Bali to control Blambangan regency ( now Banyuwangi in East Java ).

Total number of shrines and pavilions in the complex are 50 units. This shrines are not all dedicated to god or holy spirits but some are as ritual facilities, public hall, and decorations.

For Taman Ayun temple, the responsible principal is Mengwi palace assisted by the society in the area of current Mengwi Kecamatan administrative government. During the main ceremony people from outside Kecamatan Mengwi are usually coming for praying, especially those areas before under Mengwi kingdom.

Mengwi kingdom also built Puncak Mangu temple, a big temple behind the mount Mangu across the ridge of south lake Beratan, and Batukaru and Tanah Lot temple were supposed to have been built by Mengwi kingdom.

Bedugul

Before you get to Lovina, you will pass Bedugul.
Did you know that tourism in the District Baturiti, Tabanan regency has a lot of interesting things that you deserve to enjoy. Not just the cool mountain air, Bedugul also has three wonderful lakes beautiful. There is Lake Beratan, Tamblingan, and Buyan. Eve is cool and calm atmosphere that makes people linger at home in Bedugul. The roads to Bali without visited Bedugul, seems less complete ...

Not surprisingly, this region has long been known as a resort. In colonial times, many Dutch people who build a rest house there with views over the lake. Now, many local communities were built resting places there. There used alone, some are leased.

Compared to other tourist areas in Bali, Bedugul is different. Eve is cool and calm atmosphere that makes people linger at home there. Typically, tourists who come and stay in Bedugul is the tourists 'classy'. They lived here long enough to enjoy the serenity. You who like to enjoy and observe the plants, Bedugul Botanical Gardens, not to be missed.

In addition to collecting various plant conservation, botanical garden is also covered in thousands of species of orchids. In fact, you who want to adrenaline, is also facility here, the Treetop adventure tourist. And for matters stomach, please taste satai and rabbit stew. Nestled at an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level, Bedugul berhawa cool.

Tourists can also enjoy the beauty of the lake as much as boating or fishing around the lake. If reluctant boating or fishing, you can linger at a restaurant on the lake, taking off her look far into the middle of the lake. Corn on the cob, hawkers sold, could be a loyal friend. Corn steaming hot that you can buy with 'small money' USD $ 700 per seed.

Not expensive area
Bedugul is not an expensive tourist area. Prices of food and lodging rates are relatively inexpensive. Lodging rate for the price of Rp 40.000, - to Rp 50,000, -. However, if you want a more prestigious inn, you can choose a villa with two bedrooms, living room, family room, and kitchen with a tariff of Rp 300 thousand per malamhmm .. ok

For food, do not worry about draining your pocket. Compared Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur, and Denpasar, Bedugul food prices are relatively cheap. Only with Rp 6000, you can menikmti mix one serving of rice and a glass of sweet tea. While in Denpasar, the same foods you have redeemed at a price of Rp 8,000, and even could reach USD 20 thousand if you buy it in Nusa Dua.

For food, special food tasting sempatkan Bedugul satai the rabbit. The price is quite cheap, only Rp 6,000 for a single serving or ten sticks. "We do not differentiate prices. While foreign tourists spending their money, the local fixed price, "said Sutisna, satai proprietor rabbits in Bedugul Market.

You who want to dine with the other menus are also available. There were mixed rice, fried chicken, or satai / curry goat. What about food Kehalalan it? Of course, you have to ask. But do not be too worried, because the food trade in Bedugul that the average Muslim, very concerned about this.

Bedugul best tourist areas, tourists should be able to absorb the maximum. But the fact is, foreign tourists who come here no more than 20 percent of the total number of tourists coming to Bali. It was only a small portion of the night. "We provide lodging and leased to tourists, but until now has not much use," said Wenni S Lestari, PR officer Eka Karya Botanical Garden Bedugul.

Meanwhile domestic tourists, generally do not have complete information about this tourist area. As a result, they prefer to live in than Bedugul Denpasar. In fact, if you see mileage only 45 km from Denpasar, Bedugul should be their alternative to stay. Not to mention, if given the accommodation rates and food prices are much cheaper.

Very beneficial
Travel tour to Bedugul is actually very profitable. This is because the travel agency usually places tour to Bedugul in one package with visits to other tourist attractions such as Sangeh Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun Temple, and Pura Tanah Lot. If visiting Bedugul morning until noon, then afternoon used to enjoy the panoramic sunset at Tanah Lot.

While the morning before going to Bedugul, stop at Sangeh. Besides near Kuta and Tanah Lot, Bedugul is also close to Git-git waterfall Buleleng and tourist areas in North Bali Lovina. Satisfied enjoying Bedugul, it was time to buy souvenirs to take home. Sure, you can get a variety of souvenirs in Bedugul. However, if you choose to purchase a souvenir to Market Sukawati, Gianyar regency, mileage is not too long.

Especially now Bali's provincial government to build roads connecting alternative Bedugul Bali with the eastern region, such as Kintamani, Ubud and Sukawati. This would facilitate the tourists who have little time to go-home-Sukawati Bedugul.

(source: from various sources)

Map of Bali - Lovina

Lovina a tourist area located in north Bali. approximately 110 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport. On the way to lovina, you will find many other tourist attractions such as Bedugul. If you are headed through the town lovina Singaraja, you'll find attractions that Gitgit natural fascination with mountain waterfall. But if you through Munduk village you will find natural attractions and the village atmosphere in Munduk.

Lovina beach is located about 9 km west of Singaraja, this is one tourist attraction in North Bali. Tourists both foreign and locally many who visit there, other than to see the unspoiled beaches, also to see the dolphins which are common in this beach. By hiring a local fishing boat, we can approach the dolphins. Various accommodations ranging from Suites to Cottages are available with very affordable prices.Lovina is located in west of Singaraja Regency. Is a string of coastal villages, which have become a popular beach resort collectivity. Lovina is the most popular place on the northern of Bali. A catch all name for the resort area that encompasses a group of villages along the coast : Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan, Kalibukbuk and Temukus. Lovina has the region largest section of hotel and restaurant and it’s only upscale facilities – thus make great traveling to the other coastal areas and even the inland regions, especially if you prefer luxury accommodation. Kalibukbuk is where you’ll find the area best beach, Lovina Beach, which is also the departure point for a small armada of outrigger canoes that head out every day at down in search of dolphin. There also are shop, bar and other tourist facilities, but the place is not totally dominated by tourist development. Visitor are hassled by people trying to sell dolphin trips, snorkeling, sarongs and so on. Lovina is a convenient base for trips around the north coast, a good place to meet other travelers and there’s a bit of nightlife here. The sunset here are every bit as spectacular at those at Kuta, and as sky redden the light of the fishing bouts appear as bright dots a cross the horizon. Earlier in the afternoon, at fishing village like Anturan Village, you can see the outriggers being prepared for the night fishing, its quite a process bringing out all the kerosene lamps and rigging them up around bout.