Bali Places Of Interest - Page 12
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Five kilometer of white sand beach and great for surfing, swimming and wind surfing.
SIRE BEACH
This is a captivatingly beautiful beach with a sloping shore, clear water, small waves and white sand. Coconut trees provide shade and maintain the coolness of the natural panorama.
SILUNG BELANAK BEACH
The clean white sandy beach, located in a bay by two hills provides a splendid panorama and an ideal tranquillity location for sun baking and swimming.
TOREAN WATERFALL
Situated in the forest area of northern Lombok, this place can be reached after a trek of 2 hours. The sounds of water are like a harmonious song and stone relief’s around the falls increases the beauty of the green surroundings.
PURA MERU
Built in 1720 to unite the many small Kingdoms existing at the time, this is the largest Hindu temple in Lombok and symbolizes the universe. With its three courts, the outside one possesses a grand wooden drum used for calling the people to ceremonies. The second court houses two building for offerings while the innermost court has many shrines including the multiple-roofed structures called ”Meru”.
LINGSAR
Believed to have been built in 1714 and regarded to be the most sacred Hindu temple in Lombok. The temple is unusual as followers of both Islam and Hinduism use the same compound for their prayers.
MAYURA
Built in 1744 as part of a Balinese Kingdom’s royal court, this area consists of an opened- walled pavilion set in a large artificial lake of water lilies. A long causeway leads to it from a gateway on the road. The central pavilion was the hall of justice where the Hindu lords met.
LEMBONGAN ISLAND
A protected island whose economy centers on seaweed cultivation. Visited for the most part by a mixture of travelers and surfers, life here is very relaxing. It ‘s just a bamboo culture. From the island is a beautiful view of Mt. Agung and in the night the lights twinkle all along Bali’s southeast coast. This island is best known for its superb snorkeling, and at low tide walk out to see the reef animals, colored fish and the amazingly clear water.
KOMODO ISLAND
The very word conjures up thoughts of mystery and myth. A Jurassic world where rolling hillsides of savanna grassland meet long stretches of palm fringed beaches. A place where massive tectonic plates collide beneath the turquoise waters of the Flores Sea, driving rugged mountains skyward. Active volcanoes and the strong currents of the Linta Straits create giant whirlpools, guarding the island from the outside world. Great reptiles bathe in the sun as the sounds of exotic birds bring the dense forest to life. This island supports a limited number of plant and animal species - only those who have been able to adapt to this harsh environment survived. This is the world of the Komodo Dragon, the Island of Komodo - Indonesia.
Called “Ora” by the local people, the Dragon is the world’s largest land reptile. Superbly adapted, they reign supreme as the islands’ top predator. The only place on earth you can see these magnificent creatures is Western Flores, a vital part of Indonesia’s past, future and a precious part of the world’s heritage. The 2000 giant reptiles make up the total world population and have the most restricted range of any predator on earth. Reaching 3 meters in length and weighing around 90 kg, an adult will attack and kill water buffalo, deer or wild pigs.
Travelers are welcomed to enter this sensitive environment to experience one of the world’s endangered species. For your safety, no individual is allowed to enter this region without the accompaniment of a Ranger. Escorting you along a 2.5 km trail, your guide carries his wooden stick to poke an aggressive dragon into retreat. Hiking boots are suggested for this comfortable trek, which is suitable for all ages.
Following this great adventure, be sure to visit the beautiful Pink Beach. A deserted tropical beach where particles of red coral wash ashore, mixing with the white sand to cast a majestic pink hue to the beach.
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