Senin, 19 November 2007
The district of Tabanan comprises two main regions, the mountains and the lower plains considered to be the most fertile field the the island. A famous name given to this regency is the "The Rice ban of the island" as in fact you will find greenery field for rice, peanuts and other tropical plantation. Eco tourism are being very popular to this regency but still cultural and historical sites are also not left behind. Lake Bratan. Located right in the center of the island where you can also visit the Pura Ulun Danu on the bank of the lake. In this lake you can hire motorboats and canoes. Parasailing and water skiing is also available. If you paddle across the lake you can see some caves used by the Japanese in World War II. From there you can also follow a path to the top of Mt. Catur, which has an old temple at the top.
The Botanical Gardens. Located near Bedugul encompassing 120 hectares the gardens established in 1959 as a branch of the Bogor National Botanical Gardens. There is a large collection of native plants and over 500 specimens of orchids and 650 species of trees.
Munduk village. The highland village where you can find tropical plantation such as coffee, cocoa, cloves etc. Here you can also find the magnificent view of greenery valley and mountain.
Tanah Lot Temple. Wellknow as the most photographed temple in Bali for sunset view. This temple was built on 11th century by highest price coming from Java on a superb setting of a small land south of Regency. Tanah means earth, and Lot means sea. The temple symbolizes the meeting point of natural and cosmic elements.
Pura Luhur Batukaru temple. Build on the foot of Mount Batukaru the southwest of Bedugul. The temple has a 2-metre meru to Maha Dewa, Mount Batukaru's guardian spirit. Grandly located among the lofty trees of the rain forest, this is a unique encounter between man and nature.
Jatiluwih. The most spectacular view of rice terraces in Bali perched on the slope of Mount Batur.
