Senin, 19 November 2007
The regency of Bangli is located in the center of the island with no beach line. But this regency is having the lagest lake in the island call Lake Batur. The area of Bangli covers two part of areas. First, the volcanic uplands of the Batur and Kintamani area, stretching down towards the sea near Tianyar and Tejakula on north and east side (the area of Buleleng Regency and Karangasem). Second, and the upper part of the rice growing area in the south part, overlooking Gianyar Regency and Klungkung. See the map in here
Pura Kehen, is the most beautiful carving temple in Bangli, or perhaps in the whole of Bali. The temple is located on the north of the Bangli town dated back to the 9th century. It owes much of its appeal to its unique ambience, set majestically on a number of levels against the background of a hill forest, with large trees shading the shrines and gates of its courtyards. There is a magnificent shrine with eleven roofs dedicated to the god of fire, the resident temple god.
Penglipuran village. A small traditional village about two kilometres from Pura Kehen to represent a typical Balinese village in the island. The village itself was used by former royal family of Bangli kingdom to relax and refresh their mind from the daily life.
Mount Batur is small volcano setting in the heart of a huge crater 14-km in diameter. The volcano is still active today with the last great eruption in 1917. It claimed thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples. Other eruptions have taken place since, forcing the local population to be relocated
Lake Batur. Located adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur lake, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim. Nothing in the surrounding grey landscape of bushes and garden plots suggest the presence of a volcano. But over one more small ridge a dizzying view awaits the eyes, encompassing the crater and beyond. From Panelokan, the main road runs right round the rim towards Kintamani, the panorama shifting as you circle around the crater.
Toya Bungkah and Songan Village. Small Balinese village on the bank of the lake is the point to find boats crossing the lake to Trunyan. There are also hot springs and lodging in Toya Bungkah. From Songan there is a beautiful trek to Tianyar to the north coast of the island. The adventurous traveler may even wish to climb Mount Batur itself.
Trunyan village, the ancient Balinese village is up nowday preserving the unique tradition. Instead of cremating the dead, as Balinese do throughout most of the island, the Trunyan community leave the bodies to decompose naturally in a special cemetery.
