| Bali - Munduk
The village of Munduk, actually in the Buleleng administrative
regency, is located on a ridge along the mountain road leading
from Wanagiri, just north of Pancasari to Mayong, some 25 km south
of Singaraja as the crow flies. Overlooking coffee and clove plantations,
the area comprises the pristine Lake Tamblingan with its traditional
fishing community, as well as nearby forests, waterfalls and some
of the most beautiful views on the island.
Munduk is a perfect base for treks into the mountainous Balinese
hinterland. You can walk to Mt. Lesong (1,860 m), around Lake
Tamblingan or visit the area's five waterfalls. Munduk is the
center for an innovative community tourism development project.
The village, which has strong links with the Hotel and Tourism
Training Institute in Nusa Dua, has set up a number of activites
for visitors, centered on Puri Lumbung Cottages.
Munduk Village
Go from Bedugul to the Pancasari bemo terminal for Rp1000, then
take a bemo to Munduk for Rp. l,500. Alternatively hop on the
bemo at the Pempatan crossing. If you hire a car or motorbike,
drive cautiously on the road down to Munduk. It's steep and treacherous.
Bali - Jatiluwih and Penebel
The hot springs of Penebel and the rice terraces of Jatiluwih
make the slopes of the Mount Batukau (2,276 m) well worth visiting.
These areas are most easily reached by bemo from Tabanan or Mengwi
in the south via Pacung. The village of Blayu, just north of Mengwi,
is worth a stop-off for those interested in handicrafts. It is
famous throughout Bali for weaving and woodcarving. Soka Restaurant
in Jatiluwih serves good Indonesian and Chinese food for $10.
Tanah Lot Bali
Shortly before Tabanan on the main highway from Denpasar a signboard
directs you southwest to Tanah Lot. Alternative access through
north of Legian, turning west toward Canggu, following the signs
to Tanah Lot. There are a number of shops and restaurants nearby.
Tourists congregate at this Balinese landmark by the busloads
at sunset.
There is also a new 18 holes golf course built by the famous Australian
professional golfer and golf designer Greg Norman in 1997. Bali
Nirwana Golf and Country Club is one of the most famous golf clubs
in Bali with several magnificent holes on the beachfront. It is
widely recognized by Indonesian golfer as one of the highest standard
and difficulties. It is suitable for those golfers looking for
fresh challenges with world class experience.
Eating in Tanah Lot
Recommended are Dewi Sinta Restaurant at the hotel of the same
name and Bali Lestari Restaurant. Several upscale dining outlets
are at Le Meriden Resort and Nirwana Golf Club.
Shopping Numerous outlets surround the entrance to the temple
in organized market fashion. Aside from the usual Balinese souvenirs,
clothing and novelties, there are the Polo Ralph Lauren outlet
and a BDFS (Bali Duty Free Shop) offering counterfeit branded
goods. There are film outlets and money changers. Mertha Ayu,
further inland, has dry goods. Golf Nirwana Bali Golf Club is
an 18-hole, par 71, Greg Norman designed course, opened in 1997.
The course winds among active rice fields, a dozen family temples,
the resort hotel and residential villas, with views of Tanah Lot
from several holes. Two holes shoot from cliff top to cliff top
across the Indian Ocean. The membership course is open to resort
guests. Visitors may play at management's discretion.
Dances Kecak dances are held near the temple gate on an irregular
basis. Call Dewi Sinta Hotel to confirm 6.30 performances.
Bali - Krambitan
Located to the southwest of Tabanan, Krambitan is a small town
which was once the center of a small principality. Its court culture
is retained in the area's particular styles of dance and painting.
A branch of the current Tabanan royal family owns the two palaces
here. The main attraction here, besides the quiet, everyday village
life, is to order your own dinner and calonarang trance play performance
in one of the palaces, which also offers rooms for rent. The whole
village participates in these shows and members of the royal family
welcome you as their guests.
Krambitan
To get there, continue west from Tabanan until you see an intersection
and a road to the left with a sign indicating "Krambitan
5 km."
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