Tell about Bali ?

If you have already visited Bali we are sure you have seen the famous Balinese dance. The dances and dramatic performances are an important part of Balinese religion and culture. These dances and performances are present in every ritual in Bali. They show the devotion of the locals to the gods.

There are noisy processions and scary stone carvings on walls to frighten them off. Don’t forget to honk your horn if you drive past a cemetery, as this will also scare the spirits away!

The prehistoric Bali Island is one of Indonesia’s provinces. Bali sits various central mountains including peaks that surpass the 3,000 meters above sea level. It is also called The Island of Peace, The Island of Love, and Morning of the World, The Island of Hinduism, and The Island of Gods.

Bali is a perfect destination for snorkelling and scuba diving. Especially Gili islands are popular for this activity. There is a very rich sea life. Did you know that the Indonesian waters are home to over 3,000 species of fish? That’s more than double the amount of species located in the Great Barrier Reef!

The late David Bowie requested in his will to have his ashes scattered in Bali in a Buddhist ritual. There were some press reports that his family had fulfilled these wishes in a closed ceremony, though these are unconfirmed.

The province of Bali also includes three offshore islands im the south. The largest of these is Nusa Penida, a very sparsely populated island with virtually no tourism and development. Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan each has a handful of beach resorts and are popular with tourists who often make 1 day trips here. Nusa Lembongan is also famous as one of the Bali’s best scuba diving and surf spots.

The singer had a long-standing love for Indonesia, and even released a song in 1984 with Iggy Pop (‘Tumble and Twirl’) mentioning their journeys across the country.

Not all popular tourist attractions are worth the crowds, but Tirta Empul water temple is a clear exception.

This is where locals – and some out-of-town pilgrims – come to undergo a lengthy purification ritual that involves bathing in fresh-water springs from a series of 30 water spouts.

The temple was founded in 962 AD and is dedicated to Vishnu – make sure you include in your Bali adventure.

If you’re somewhat of a carnivore, Bali’s famous suckling pig is considered a must-try local dish.

Roasted for hours over an open fire, the meat is flavored with basa gede, a spicy paste, rubbed with turmeric and basted with coconut water.

You can find it practically anywhere, though beware: the local mom-and-pop establishments and street vendors use plenty of chili.

Those iconic mountain rice terraces are more than just a photo opportunity.

They represent centuries of social and spiritual culture, having been developed in the 9th century as part of an irrigation system that syphons water from groundwater sources through water temples via a system of canals.

Self-sustaining and a virtually perfect model of eco-farming, subak is even recognized by UNESCO.

You don’t need to go to the Monkey Forest to have your phone stolen by a macaque – it could happen anywhere you see these cheeky critters.

Emboldened by travelers who feed them and take selfies with them, monkeys at any Bali tourist site may try to take your bag/hat/sunglasses/food.

Appreciate them from a distance, and remember that smiling at them with bared teeth is basically challenging one to fight you.

This picturesque bohemian town in central Bali is your wellness destination on the island.

Vegetarian, vegan and raw food cafes and restaurants abound, with an emphasis on locally grown organic fruits and veg.

You don’t have to be vegetarian to appreciate Ubud, however – the town is also great for the adventurous traveler and the outdoorsy family.

Fact: dolphins do not sleep in. If you want to see the famed dolphins of Lovina, you’ll be getting up before dawn, as most tours are timed to catch them in the morning when the seas are calm.

The upside of this is that, even if the dolphins are shy, you get to enjoy a spectacular sunrise from your boat.

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