| • MT. BATUKARU
This 2,278 meters peak towers over the local landscape, and strongly
influences local spiritual beliefs. All local temples have a shire
dedicated to the spirit of the "coconut shell” mountain,
and high on its slopes is the public ( Kayangan Jagat )
• BEDUGUL
In the center highland of Bali is the serene mountain area of
Bedugul. Here, vegetables, fruits, and flowers thrive in the alpine
climate, and a colorful litte market at Bukit Munggu offers a
wide selection of products including exotic wild orchids, roses,
and colorful birds. There is a large botanical garden nearby.
At Pancasari, an 18 - hole championship golf course has been developed,
with all the facilities to suit golfing lovers. At Lake Beratan,
the area's climate is refreshing after being in the heat of the
lowlands. Bratan Lake, approximately 60 kilometers from Denpasar
(to the north), also provides exciting surrounding, with cool
fresh mountain air .
• ALAS KEDATON
Located about 20 km north of Tanah Lot temple. This forest is
inhabited by hundreds of monkey that live amicably. There is a
temple where one fine something unique happens. It is when a ritual
ceremony held there, no one is allowed to use any kind of fire
offering equipment, such as incense and candle. Tens of big bats
dwell on the tips of leaves of big trees attract the visitors
who come there.
• TANAH LOT
Carved out of the landscape by tides, wind, and rain, the huge
offshore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot supports a small picturesque
sea temple which can be reached by a scramble over the wet rocks.
These are reputed to be several large caves just below the water
line, at the base of the rock, which shelter large sea snakes,
who are the guardians of the temple.
• KRAMBITAN
The village of Krambitan, southwest of Tabanan, was once an extension
of the ruling Raja's court and is still a cultural stronghold,
with music groups maintaining ancient custom of music and dance,
using bamboo instruments.
• JATILUWIH
Approximately 20 kilometers from Tabanan, the road climbs up high
into the hills to a small village named Jatiluwih. With a height
of 850 meters above sea level, the view here is one of the finest
imaginable. Bali's terraced paddy fields stretch into endless
contours over the hills and valleys as far as the eye can see.
The main place to stay in Tabanan is the mountain
resort of Bedugul, famed for its cool climate and spectacular
lakes, mountains and rice fields. Penebel offers hot springs with
modern facilities. Krambitan is the place for an unusual stay
in a royal palace. Tabanan's west coast is being developed as
Bali's newest beach resort-with miles of deserted black sand and
pounding surf.
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