INCLUDES CANDIDASA,
BALINA BEACH, PADANGBAI & AMLAPURA
Covering Amed, Candidasa,Teganan,Tirta Gangga,Tulamben
The Regency of Karangasem has an impressive range of terrain and
covers about 2,000 square kilometers. The steep rise from the
coast up to the mountains creates magical scenary. Dominiting
the regency is the Volcano Agung , said to be the "Home "
of the Balinese gods.In 1963 , the Volcano last eruption killed
more than a thousand people and many people lost their land and
become homeless. However, it also has given special value where
hundreds of Lorries and trucks thunder every day to transport
sand stone for building materials.
• BESAKIH TEMPLE
Bali's "mother temple" the largest temple in Bali, is
over 900 meters up to he slopes of Gunung Agung. It has been regarded
as holy place since pre historic times in Bali. The first recorded
mention of its existence is from an inscription from the fifteenth
century; it has been regarded as a central, holy temple for the
entire island .All the allegiances of the Balinese people come
together at Besakih.
Each Regency has its own temple within the overall compound, as
do each of the caste groups.
• TENGANAN
Protected for centuries from the outside world by its surrounding
walls, the village of Tenganan has maintained its ancient pre-
Hindu customs through a strong code of non - fraternization with
outsiders. Tenganan is famous for its 'double ikat ' woven material
called gringsing, which is supposed to protect the wearer with
magic powers.
• AMED & TULAMBEN
Approximately 1.5 hour from Badung north of Padang Bai is most
popular diving site or snorkeling in Bali. A shipwreck and a drop-off
accessible from the beach offer easy access to these colorful
under water world. The magnificent coral viewing all sorts of
underwater beauty and wide variety of beautiful fish life. Diving
courses are also available.
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