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- GIANYAR - UBUD
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CAMPUHAN, PELIATAN, PENGOSEKAN & SAYAN
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GIANYAR
Regency
It
has been the stamping ground of Bali's earliest dynasties
in recorded history. It is here that the first great
lines of Hindu Zed Kings established themselves. Pejeng
was the center of power until the early 14th century
, when the last line of Warmadewa was defeated by Majapahit
Empire, Under Gajah Mada , in 1343. The two rivers,
Petanu and Pakerisan , have been storing series of ancient
historical remains along the banks, such as temples,
meditation cells , baths and other monuments
· PURI LUKISAN / GALLERY
The Museum Lukisan Ratna Warta, usually called the Puri
Lukisan ( the palace of paitings ), was opened in 1953.
set amongst a restful sculpture garden, this museum
contains a magnificent collection f modern Balinese
paintings and sculptures, chosen under the discerning
eye of the Ducth artist, Rudolf Bonnet (1895 - 1978
), over the years since he first arrived in Bali.
·
CELUK
Balinese jewellery is unique, and Celuk is the home
of much of it. Nearly every family in Celuk is involved
in some aspects of the delicate gold and silver work,
which has become very famous over the years.
·
MAS VILLAGE
This is a village specializing in woodcarvings of any
kind. Most of the prominent wood carvers of Bali dwell
in Mas village, producing elaborate and fine woodcarving
and this is where they teach the young generation to
carve by imitating the master carvers.
·
BATUBULAN
Just outside of Denpasar on the road to Ubud , is a
small village where stone statues line the roadside
in an impressive array. Terrible fanged demons, noble
warriors, and animals of all shapes and size and at
all stages of completion rest under the shady trees.
·
UBUD
Famous for its painter's community, Ubud is special
in more ways than one. It has its own magic, and its
particularly beautiful surroundings and gracious way
of life have drawn celebrities and artists from all
over the world in recent decades; some have even adopted
Ubud as their own home. The magic is easy to find -
just take a walk south of the village through its terraced
paddy fields to the monkey forest. Fresh water spouts
out of the sheer rock at the base of the ravine, and
a bath in a secluded shady spot is purifying.
·
GOA GAJAH
Literally means Elephant cave, and it is a "T"
shapped cave. This was an ancient monastery of Hindu
and Buddhist monks who used to meditate in the cave.
It is believed that the cave was built in the early
11th century . Its face is elaborately carved, depicting
a demon head splitting open the rock with its bare hand
at the mouth of the cave.
·
BALI BIRD PARK
The Taman Burung Bird Park Situated in Batubulan, is
home to more than thousand birds ( 250 exotic bird species
) from Indonesia and all over the world. It is set in
Two hectares magnificent gardens filled with tropical
plants, water features and spectacular rain forest in
aviary. Also see the famous Komodo Dragon . Has restaurant
for visitors to interact with nature by having breakfast,
lunch, or afternoon tea with bird .
·
TAMPAK
SIRING
The holy spring which bubbles up in the inner courtyard
of the Tirta empul Temple in Tampaksiring is believed
to have magic curative powers, and throngs of people
visit the special bathing pools where clear cool water
spouts from mossy walls. Legend has it that the God
Indra created the spring , piercing the ground in search
of holy water.
·
GUNUNG KAWI
These 11th century tombs , carved out of the rock face
of the gorge of the Pakrisan river, are approached by
a steep descent through breath- taking rice terrain
scennary . Historically, the tombs probably have some
connection with King Anak Wungsu. Across the gorge are
some more impressive tombs that were the resident meditation
caves of the only men who were rhe keepers of the tomb.
While
it's possible to visit Ubud in just a day, such a short
trip would barely touch the surface of this extraordinary
village. An interesting mélange of rural Balinese
life and modern services co-exist here. Only 60 minutes
from Ngurah Rai airport, Ubud is close to many of central
Bali's major sights. Despite the fact that visitors
may outnumber residents during peak periods, Ubud retains
the atmosphere of a small country community and, in
contrast to the hassle of Kuta, the pace of life is
very relaxed. It's a great place to tour on foot or
by bicycle and there's a wide range of facilities for
tourists of all budgets, as well as beaches 10 km away.
For those who enjoy being close to natural beauty, yet
within easy reach of creature comforts, Ubud is ideal.
Prices in US dollars. AC = Air conditioning. Telephone
code is 0361.
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The
main crossroads in front of the Puri Saren palace is
the "navel" of Ubud-its cultural and historical
focal point. The main street is lined with restaurants,
hotels, shops and galleries, stretching all the way
from the T-junction at the eastern end of Ubud to the
Campuhan Bridge in the west. Small lanes lined with
home stays, warungs and Balinese compounds extend north
and south from the main road.
Jl.
Monkey Forest, branching south from the middle of Ubud
is lined with hotels, restaurants, artists' studios,
and boutiques for a distance of some 2 km. A parallel
road just to the east through Padang tegal is similar,
though less congested. Away from these main streets,
Ubud is still relatively quiet.
Roads
radiate west out of the main town to Campuhan and Payangan,
south to Pengosekan and east to Goa Gajah. Local bernos
can be flagged down in the daytime on the main road.
Ubud to Campuhan, for example, costs Rp1000.
Ubud
Tourist Information
For
information on performances, transport schedules, temple
festivals, and special activities, inquire at the Ubud
Tourist Information Center, across from the Pura Desa
(village temple).
How
to get to Ubud
Ubud
is 60 minutes by car from the airport and southern beach
resort areas and 40 minutes from Sanur. Taxis from the
airport cost Rp90,000 (AC). Look for the booth at the
airport: turn right after you leave customs. Alternatively,
charter (and bargain for) a bemo outside the airport
for about Rp75,000.
From
Denpasar, take a bemo from Kereneng Terminal to Batubulan
Terminal, then transfer to Ubud (Rp. 1,000). Chartering
a bemo from Denpasar costs about $9. Alternatively,
hop on one of the many shuttle buses which depart Kuta
for Ubud at 8.30, 10 and 11.30 am, 1, 2.30 and 4pm ($4).
Contact Perama Tour, JI. Legian, Kuta.
Although
it's easy to get around Ubud on foot, you may choose
to rent a mountain bike to save time and effort. Mountain
bikes can be rented everywhere for $2/day. Motorbikes
(100cc) cost $5.50/day. A Suzuki jeep costs $20 to $30
daily; cheaper by the week or month. Look for signs
along all main roads.
Buy
shuttle bus tickets to Kuta (Rp. 10,000) and Candidasa
(Rp. 15,000) from the many trave! agencies in town.
For a full schedule, contact Peramaswara Tour &
Travel, Jl. Hanoman. Shuttles to Sanur, Kuta and the
airport depart at 8.30, 10 and 11.30 am, 12:30, 3.30,
5.30, 6.30, and 7.30 pm. Direct Kuta shuttles depart
Ubud the same hours. The shuttle to Lombok via Kuta
leaves at 6 am.
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