When is the best month to visit Bali?
July to August – Peak Season
May to June – A good month for visiting, the annual rains have stopped
April – Dry Season
November to March – Rainy Season
MONEY EXCHANGE
Bring US dollars because it is easy to convert & have good rate. Indian People can take US dollar & exchange in Bali. But be careful,there are scam outside.So Exchange only at reputed money exchange offices. There are so many small shops with more exchange value dont go there. You can also withdraw from ATMs at the airport or in downtown Denpasar. Bali uses Indonesian rupiah (IDR) as currency. Recommend to exchange atleast 20 USD on airport itself to avoid any urgency.
Current rate is around 1INR = 208 IDR approx .
HOW TO GET TO BALI FROM INDIA
Indian Passport Holders are entitled to a visa-free entry to Indonesia .Several airlines fly from Mumbai to Bali, but some of them have a lay over at Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One can use Air Asia Indonesia as a average budget airline option. It Allows 15kg each baggage which is sufficient for 5-6days.
HOW TO GET TO BALI FROM BALI AIRPORT
At Bali Airport (Ngurah Rai Airport) you can take a cab to your hotel or you can use hotel pick & drop service. But I will recommend use cab service. Or you can include it in your package to visit places.
WHERE TO STAY IN BALI
First timers in Bali often stay in Kuta and Legian, honeycombed with narrow lanes fringed by surf shops, money exchange, cheap cafes and souvenir shops, not to mention ceaseless motorbikes.
While top end hotels like Mercure Bali and Hard Rock Hotel Bali seem to dominate the area fronting Kuta Beach, there a good number of budget sleeps (called losmen) tucked in narrow lanes like Poppies Lane I, JI Benesari and Gang Bedugus.
For high-end tourists, Tuban, Seminyak and northern Legian are the place to be.
I Stayed in Hotel The BENE in KUTA. It is budget hotel with gated community. Large swimming pool & Nice & Clean Rooms.
BY TOUR PACKAGE
For solo travelers or couples, getting a tour package is a wise idea. Tours Bali are quite cheap and usually include hotel-pick up and drop-off, English speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch.
If You plan your itinerary at your own you will get cab easily with 40-45 USD per day(10-11hrs) Including Petrol, Toll & Parking.
Here’s some of the must-do tours for first-timers in Bali that can be covered in 3-4days easily.-
1)ULUWATU TEMPLE TOUR AND KECAK DANCE
Entry fee (Approx)-2.5 USD for temple
8.5 USD for Kecak Dance
The best surfing in Bali is arguably found on Uluwatu, at the southeastern coast. Uluwatu has a world-famous surfing break that produces consistent, great swell of all sizes. It has about seven surf peaks that are perfect for advanced and expert surfers. Just south of the surfing spot, a cliff is crowned by another famed landmark – Uluwatu Temple, one of the oldest and most important temples to the spirit of the sea in Bali. During the 10th century, Empu Kuturan, a Javanese priest, established the first temple here.
For the uninitiated, Ulu Watu Temple is notorious for its naughty monkeys that snatch sunglasses, drinks, handbags, hats or just about anything that they can reach.
The Kecak Dance is unique among Balinese dances as it is not accompanied by a gamelan, instead, a group of barechested men wearing checkered cloth around their waist chanting rhythmic chak-a-chak-chak while their arms are raised, swaying back and fort. The Kecak Fire Dance actually depicts a scene from Ramayana, the story of Prince Rama and Princess Sita.
2)UBUD TOUR
If you are looking to immerse in Bali culture, head to Ubud, the cultural, arts and culinary capital of Bali. Although this can be done as a day trip from South Bali, staying here is also a great idea to get a taste of the traditional Balinese life and explore the surrounding areas.
There you can visit Ubud Monkey Forest. Entry fee 4 USD.
3)TANAH LOT SUNSET TOUR
Entry fee (Approx)-4.5 USD
While in Ubud, it is recommended to see Tanah Lot and its postcard worthy temples. The rock formations here are known for its Balinese temples facing the sea. The best time to visit, especially for photography enthusiasts, is during sunset.
4)BATUAN TEMPLE
Entry fee (Approx)-1 USD
Old Balinese Temple near Ubud. Batuan Temple, referred to locally as ‘Pura Puseh lan Pura Desa Adat Batuan’, is a focal landmark in the namesake village of Batuan, well-known for its traditional Balinese arts and paintings.
One can also visit to Batubuan to see traditional baliness dance if intrested.
5)TRADITIONAL BALINESS HOUSE
Entry fee (Approx)-NO Entry fee
Balinese traditional house refers to the traditional vernacular house of Balinese people in Bali, Indonesia. The Balinese traditional house follows a strict ancient architectural guide which is a product of a blend of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, fused with Austronesian animism, resulting in a house that is "in harmony" with the law of the cosmos of Balinese Hinduism.
6)TEGENUNGAN WATERFAL
Entry fee (Approx)-1 USD
Tegenungan Waterfall is a great stopover for nature lovers who happen to be staying in Ubud or have neighbouring Sukawati among their tour itineraries. Must visit this place.
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7)TEGALLALANG RICE TERRACE
Entry fee (Approx)-1 USD
The best Bali rice terraces offer outstanding landscapes that can can fill entire memory cards with stunning snaps. They’re among the must-sees for visits to the island, and can give interesting insights into the local way of life. Rice paddies in Bali are part of the people’s heritage.
8)TIRTHA EMPUL
Entry fee (Approx)-1.2 USD
Tirta Empul temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. The temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification.
9)KINTAMANI VALCANO
Entry fee (Approx)-
Kintamani Village is a name of countryside located in the hill and the beautiful panorama surround it. We can see beautiful panorama from Kintamani Village to overview the active volcano of Batur Mount and wide Lake of Batur in a valley. It is situated in the plateau area with cool weather surround it. When we stand up at Kintamani, we will be able to see the rural area which is close to the lake.
Kintamani is the object of mountain tourism is very unique and stunning, with cool air condition in the daytime and cold at night. We can watch stunning natural scenery of Penelokan, a combination of Mount Batur and the expanse of black rock with Lake Batur and on a blue caldera.
10)PADANG PADANG BEACH
Entry fee (Approx)-1 USD
Padang Beach or popularly known as Taplau is a beach located in the city of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This beach is located in a dense urban area in the District of West Padang, and extends from Purus to Batang Arau estuary.
11)COFFEE PLANTATION
Entry fee (Approx)-No
Bali Coffee Plantation or known with popular name Bali Agrotourism, is a place to see various Tropical plantations such as coffee robusta, pineapple, Balinese snake fruite(salak), plain Balinese potatoes, fruit stars, cacao, jack fruit, durian tree and many more, experience to see how to make Balinese coffee in very traditional ways, and taste the fresh of Balinese coffee or ginger tea with green view river valley and also They sell variety of theirs original Balinese coffee products, herb oil and etc and see the civet cat the most expensive coffee maker, wellknown as Luwak , its produce "Coffee Luwak" No Entrance Fee. But Taste LUWAK coffee there which is around 500 Indian Rs.
12)TAMAN AYUN TEMPLE
Entry fee (Approx)-1.2 USD
When you have a vacation to Taman Ayun Temple Mengwi, you will see a Hindu temple area with unique Balinese architecture. Furthermore, the temple architectural design is the main point of attraction. If translated into English the word of Taman Ayun means beautiful garden. Around the area of Taman Ayun temple surrounded by lovely and neat gardens.
Also, there is a pool of lotus flowers surround the temple area. Therefore, to be able to enter the temple compound from the parking area. Visitors need to pass through the bridge to reach inner area of the temple.
13)ULUN DANU BRATAN TEMPE
Entry fee (Approx)-1.2 USD
Set within the highlands of mountainous Bedugul Regency in Bali, atop a plateau that sits on Lake Beratan, stands the majestic Ulun Danu Temple. In the mild, mountain weather, approximately 1,500 meters above sea level, the air is crisp and cool. The stunningly clear lake is calm and almost perfectly still, save for the soft breeze that occasionally sweeps across, creating tiny ripples upon its surface. A thin mist rises from the lake and hangs in the air, surrounding the temple, giving it a somewhat surreal appearance.
Lake Beratan is open 24 hours, and you can access and see it from the main road. However, if you are looking for the opening hours of Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, it will be not 24 hours. Pura Ulun Danu Beratan opening hours from 08:00 am – 18:00 am.
Now when is the best time to visit Pura Ulun Danu & Lake Beratan Bedugul? The answer is in the morning, around 9:00 am to 11:00 am, even though Pura Ulun Danu Bratan opens from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The goals to visit Pura Ulun Danu Bratan in the morning is to avoid fog getting down. When the fog is getting down, it will cover the scenic beauty of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan and Lake Beratan Bedugul. Also, besides avoiding fog regularly during the afternoon, Bedugul area get local rain.
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