Friday, 7 November 2014

Le Méridien Jakarta 



Le Méridien Jakarta - Presidential Suite

Le Méridien Jakarta - Exterior shot at night
A port city on the banks of the Ciliwung River, Jakarta was built as a Hindu settlement in the 5th century and remains the capital city of Indonesia today. Providing an endless gateway to Indonesian culture and history, Le Méridien Jakarta sits at the heart of the city’s golden triangle.

Offering 396 rooms, the hotel exemplifies intimate luxury. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant, restaurants serving delicious Lebanese and Japanese cuisines, two bars—and a world class spa and wellness centre with Asian massage treatments, sauna and whirlpool.

The main ballroom, called Sasono Mulyo, is thoughtfully designed and luxuriously appointed with a capacity of 800 to 1000 guests—an ideal venue for wedding celebrations, corporate events and large-scale functions. A full range of audio, visual equipment and High Speed Internet Access are also provided in other meeting venues designed for 10 to 150 persons.
Le Méridien Jakarta also features a penthouse featuring a 100-year old, handcrafted Kudus House, an intricately carved structure made from teak wood. Le Méridien Club Floor encompasses the top four floors of the hotel tower, and Le Méridien Club Lounge is on the 20th floor, providing spectacular views of the city below.
Le Méridien Jakarta offers a truly unique experience in every one of its stylish guest rooms and suites. Warm earth tones in addition to the luxurious setting and work areas create an inviting ambiance and an unforgettable stay.

Superior and Deluxe rooms, Junior and Executive Suites all have large panoramic windows for a skyline view. Room sizes range from 34 to 70 square meters, equipped with an extensive stocked mini bar, High Speed Internet Access and plasma televisions.

Diplomatic and Presidential Suites offer additional space, and feature airy living and working areas ideal for small meetings. Sizes range from 124 to 188 square meters.
Le Méridien Jakarta has a unique penthouse called the Rumah Kudus – a traditional Javanese house made of hand carved teakwood. With a size of 240 square meters, this historical masterpiece comprises two bedrooms, a living room, dining room, bar area and a working desk with modern equipment.

Le Méridien Club Lounge is provided for guests of Le Méridien Club rooms and serves complimentary breakfast, all day coffee and tea as well as evening cocktails with hors d’oeuvres. Located on the 20th floor with a cozy lounge, it offers VIP check-in and check-out, full concierge facilities, private meeting rooms, business center facilities, internet access and excellent food and beverage options.

Bathroom

  • Deluxe Bath Amenities
  • Separate Bath and Shower Stall

Bed Features

  • Twin Bed
  • Cribs (Upon Request)
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Single Bed

Dining

  • Signature Breakfast + Eye Openers
  • Éclair
  • Mini Bar
  • 24-Hour In-Room Dining
  • Fruit Basket
  • Coffee and Tea Maker

Entertainment

  • Satellite Channels
  • iPod Docking Station
  • Plasma Television

Office/Telecom

  • Voicemail
  • Dual-Line Telephone
  • Desk
  • Free Local and Toll Free Calls
  • International Direct Dialing

Room Amenities & Services

  • Wake-up Service
  • In-Room Safe
  • Radio/Alarm Clock
  • Full-Length Mirror
  • Le Méridien Sparkling

Room Features

  • Disability Accessible Room
  • City View Room
  • Executive Level Rooms Available
  • Pool View Room

Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access in All Guest Rooms (Complimentary)
  • Wireless High Speed Internet Access in All Guest Rooms (Complimentary)
for further information:

Physical Address

  • Jalan Jenderal Sudirman
  • Kav 18 - 20
  • Jakarta, Jakarta 10220
  • Indonesia
Phone: (62)(21) 251 3131
Fax: (62)(21) 571 1633

Aston International - Jakarta
 This elegant and sophisticated boutique style property includes service apartments at an affordable rate. Filled with four star comforts, Aston at Kuningan Suites offers cable TV, kitchenette, spacious balconies with beautiful views, air conditioned apartments, penthouse units, walk in wardrobe and ensuite bathrooms.
Free Broadband internet connection in the room & Free WiFi in the Restaurant. Indulge in the brilliant leisure and recreational facilities onsite such as the rooftop pool, conference room or have a delicious meal at Pastis Kitchen and Bar. With a designated White Horse taxi stand right next to the hotel, you should have no trouble getting around the city.

1 Bedroom Apartment

Stay in 1 bedroom apartment furnished with living and dining room, cable TV, kitchen, spacious balcony, air condition, walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. Free Broadband internet connection in the room & Free WiFi in the Restaurant

2 Bedroom Apartment

Stay in 2 bedroom apartment furnished with living and dining room, cable TV, kitchen, spacious balcony, air condition, walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. This room consist of One King size bed and Two Single bed. Free Broadband internet connection in the room & Free WiFi in the Restaurant.

3 Bedroom Apartment

The 173 sqm 3 Bedroom apartment furnished with living room and dining room, International and local TV channels, flat screen LCD TV, High speed internet access, safety deposit box, kitchenette and kitchen equipment and walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. Free Broadband internet connection in the room & Free WiFi in the Restaurant.

Penthouse

The capacious 240 sqm penthouse provide 2 Bedroom king size apartment furnished with living room and dining room, International and local TV channels, flat screen LCD TV, High speed internet access, safety deposit box, kitchenette and kitchen equipment and walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. Free Broadband internet connection in the room & Free WiFi in the Restaurant.

for further information:
# Aston International - Jakarta Office
Wisma Staco, 3rd Floor, Suite 100
Jalan Casablanca Kav. 18 Jakarta 12870, Indonesia
T: +62-21 831 8800 F: +62-21 831 7180
www.Aston-International.com

The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta


Sojourn to the bustling capital of the Republic of Indonesia, and take in its many distinct natural, historical and cultural opportunities. The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan welcomes visitors to the fascinating mix of old and new that defines this burgeoning metropolis.
Situated prominently in Mega Kuningan commercial district, alongside lush green spaces and stately residences, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan features:
  • 333 luxurious accommodations including one Presidential Suite, three Ritz-Carlton Suites, 31 Mayfair Suites, two Grand Spa Terrace Villas, 296 spacious guest rooms and club level rooms. 
  • A variety of world-class dining options
  • The Ritz-Carlton Spa and health club featuring 19 treatment rooms, pools and state-of-the-art fitness center
  • Complimentary wired and wireless Internet in guest rooms 
  • Complimentary wireless Internet in restaurants, health club, spa, swimming pool, banquet rooms for guests and public visitors

Please select one of the links below to learn more about the features and amenities available at our hotel in Jakarta.

Guest Room Features & Amenities


  • Largest guest rooms and suites among hotels in Jakarta
  • 3.5-meter/11.5-foot ceilings with full-length windows offering views of Jakarta’s skyline
  • 55-inch LED screen television
  • Duvet, goose down and non-allergenic foam pillows
  • 300-thread count linens
  • Sunken, marble bath with double vanity and marble shower
  • Designer bath essentials
  • Lighted makeup mirror, hair dryer and scale
  • Plush, terry robes and slippers
  • High-speed broadband Internet access
  • Multi-line telephones
  • Ironing board and iron
  • Laptop size, in-room safe
  • Twice-daily housekeeping attention with evening turndown service
  • 24-hours in-room dining
  • Choice of international newspaper delivery daily
  • Refrigerator and bar services
  • Complimentary wired and wireless Internet in guest rooms

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Property Features & Amenities


  • Outdoor pool, whirlpool and sauna
  • Spa and health club
  • Jogging track
  • Ritz Kids children’s program
  • In-room guest registration
  • Packing and unpacking services
  • Suit pressing upon arrival
  • Shoeshine services
  • Chauffeured limousine service
  • Postal and shipping services
  • Multilingual staff

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Business Services


  • Executive Business Center
  • 15 elegant meeting rooms
  • Five executive boardrooms
  • 1,600-square-meter/15,876-square-foot Ballroom
  • State-of-the-art electrical, lighting and sound systems
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Conference concierge
  • Technology Butler services

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Hotel Policies


Reservations
All Jakarta hotel reservations made through the web site must be guaranteed by credit card.
Cancellations
  • Cancellations for a hotel room reservation must be received 24 hours prior to 6 p.m. (local time) on the expected day of arrival
The Ritz-Carlton Club Level
  • Monday - Thursday, children under 12 years of age are not allowed in the Club Lounge of The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Direct parental supervision is required on weekends
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed in our hotel in Jakarta
Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in time: 3 p.m.
  • Check-out: 12 p.m.

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Accessibility


  • Main entrance
  • Restaurants and lounges are accessible
  • Meeting space is accessible
  • Entrance(s) to on-site swimming pool(s)
  • Entrance to on-site spa
  • Entrance to on-site fitness center
  • Entrance to on-site business center
  • Accessible route to the registration desk
  • Registration desk accessible
 for further information:

Please Contact

Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1
Mega Kuningan
Jakarta 12950, Indonesia 
Phone: +62 21 2551 8888
Fax: +62 21 2551 8889
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/

Sunday, 2 November 2014

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Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple is a Hindu temple set on the cliff bank in south part of Bali Peninsula. It is one of Sad Kahyangan Temple in Bali (six big groups of Bali Temples), located in Pecatu Village, Sub district of South Kuta, and Badung Regency or about 25 Km southerly part of Denpasar town. It is situated on the coral reef sordid to sea about 80 meters above the sea level. It is featured by a small dry forest which is mostly called by Alas Kekeran (interdict forest) which is belong to the temple and dwelt by a lot of monkeys and other animal. Name of Uluwatu was come from the word Ulu meaning the head and Watu meaning stone. Therefore Uluwatu Temple mean the temple built in tip of coral reef.
Uluwatu Temple, South Bali, Hindu Shrine

Uluwatu Temple in Story

Uluwatu TempleIn the right and left of temple building or Pelinggih Ida Bagus Ratu Jurit located in complex of Uluwatu Temple, there are two stone mangers that look like a boat. When both of it are united, hence it's look similar to sarcophagus, the famous stone from megalithic era culture. There is archaeology omission coming from 16 centuries in firm of arch or winged entrance gate. Winged entrance gate is one of the scarce archaeology omissions. Winged entrance gate that is existing in Uluwatu Temple (a period of its making) can be compared with the same one located in mosque complex in Sendangduwur Village, Lamongan, East Java. The period of its making is relevant with the year Candrasengkala found at this inscription. Candrasengkala founded in the mosque is written by the wording Gunaning Salira Tirta Hayu meaning year 1483 Saka or 1561 Masehi.
If the sarcophagus that existing in Dalem Jurit complex area represents the artifact, hence Uluwatu Temple represents the place sanctified since era of megalithic culture (About 500 S.M). In papyrus of Usana Bali mentioned that Mpu Kuturan (The Hindu Priest who spread out the Hinduism in Bali) had built a lot of temple in this island and one of them Uluwatu Temple. In papyrus of Dwijendra Tatwa has been elaborated that Mpu Kuturan had visited this temple twice those are:
  1. The first visit when he conducts the Tirtha Yatra (the journey to visit the holy places). His heart had jolted and heard a soul whisper that place good for worshiping God when arrive in Uluwatu. On that time, he chose this place as a place for Ngeluwur (re of soul /dead leave without body to return to the origin/moksa). Pursuant to the consideration then he set mind to build the Parhayangan or extend the building of Uluwatu Temple which there have previously. When Mpu Kuturan extend the building of Uluwatu Temple, he build hostel as residence and then the ex- the hostel building is used by the local people as a shrine named the Gong Hill Temple (Pura Bukit Gong). The building of Parhyangan in Uluwatu Temple is done by Mpu Kuturan in the early 16 century after he lifted to become the Purohita (priest of king adviser) from king of Dalem Waturenggong commander in the year 1460-1552 .
  2. Mpu Kuturan on his second visit has reached the nature Moksa. OnTuesday of Kliwon Medangsya (Balinese Calendar), it was witnessed by a fisherman, his name Ki Pasek Nambangan, he looked the flash with very bright light step into the space called Ngeluwur.
Implicit at papyrus Padma Bhuwana that Uluwatu Temple draw in the direction that is located in Southwest functioning to worship the Rudra God, one of the god in nine god (Dewata Nawa Sanga). Rudra God is the Deity Siwa as Pemralina or return to provenance. In this papyrus also mention that Uluwatu Temple is the Kahyangan World worshiped by entire Hindu people. Since this area is opened for public, it is visited by many people from all over the world because it has beautiful panorama with spectacular sunset and stunning view of Indian Ocean and deep the cliff bank. It is the perfect to visit in Bali.

How to Visit Uluwatu Temple?

It is very easy to locate the Uluwatu Temple where you can reach it by any kind of vehicles. There is a good road passing Jimbaran countryside and go the one way to this temple. Uluwatu is one of the most beautiful Hindu Temple and famous in Bali Island. You can do simple to join the Uluwatu Temple Tour with Bali Star Island to discover the whole story of this site and you also have a change to have Uluwatu Tour Package as your preferable choice on your vacation in Bali.

Bali Art Center

Bali Art Center, Taman BudayaTaman Budaya or Bali Art Center is the culture building complex with the best style of Balinese traditional architecture. It is featuring the good lay-out building of amphitheater to be a place/hall of show performance purpose. It is symbolizing the twiddling of Mandara Giri mount in the milk ocean and spattering the Amerta holy water for the life of endless as according to nature of dynamic culture and stayed alive during the human being still dwell the earth planet. This amphitheater can accommodate up to 6.000 audiences for the show of colossal both for modern and also traditional. This Taman Budaya (Cultural Park) is opened in the year 1973 with the Bali Artistry Party (Pesta Kesenian Bali) within one month. On that month, there are full of entertainment amusement traditional dance, exhibition, and other cultural activities. At the opening ceremony enlivened by artistic parade started from Puputan Park and finish at the Art Center. Its distance is about 2 Km and this parade is followed by entire regencies and towns in Bali by delivering their artistry mission. This event is often followed by other provinces in Indonesia as well as from outside country like Japan, Korea, Europe, America etc. In this culture parade is presented in so many forms those are from the sacral until contemporary traditional. There are also type of marry and custom clothes from each area, instrument of music or gamelan, forms Sesajen (offering) and others
Bali, Art Center, Denpasar, Taman Budaya

Bali Art Center in Bali Tourism Development

In fact this event is not tourist event due to visitor and audience are mostly come from the local resident. But some of tourists can enjoy this party which is every year. The person who is propose this yearly culture event is Mr. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra (who was been a Bali Governor. Taman Budaya or Bali Art Center is published as one of place to visit in Bali or tourist destination in Bali.

Sangeh Monkey Forest

Sangeh is a small fertile monkey forest dwelling by the group of monkeys. It is located in Sangeh countryside, Badung Regency, north part of Denpasar town. It is one of tourist destinations in Bali which is strategically located beside of the road. The good road has been provided to reach this place and many tourists has come to this place to see the cute of monkeys.

Sangeh Monkey Forest History

Sangeh Monkey Forest, Denpasar BaliIn the century 17 at Monarchic golden era of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Ketut Karangasem, the son of I Gusti Agung Made Agung, had built the temple in the middle of nutmeg forest and hereinafter it is called as Bukit Sari Temple (like small forest with mixture vegetation and broadness about 10,8 ha). The mythos of this Sangeh Forest is relevant to the happening of forest wood evacuation from Agung Mount in Karangasem to Mengwi in regency of Badung. But on the way of the evacuation, it seen or known by somebody so that it finally becomes the forest which is named with Sangeh. This Nutmeg Forest is formally as a Tourism Garden Nature, which is also as a holy area of temple for worshiping to the god. It is executed from local people from Sangeh Countryside and its surrounding area. It is also become a secret function beside of tourist object as a commercial tourism business.

What are there in Sangeh?

Sangeh, Bali Monkey ForestAccording to the info rmation of Hall KSDA (Experienced Resource Conservation) Forest Department, Sangeh Forest is growth by 6.825 grove bar, which is consisted of 28 birch and also 22 clump type/bush. In shares of extension area (3,169 ha) whish is located in west part of this forest area, it has been cultivated by some plant types like Chico Kecik, Mahoney and guava. This part is then expected to be the food source for about 500 monkeys populating this forest. The monkey species living in Sangeh is Macaca fascicularis. This monkey lives in three different group are located in east, middle, and west side. Sangeh forest have succeeded identified 22 types (species) bird, 5 mammal types, 3 reptile types, 2 type of amphibians and also 5 type of arthropods.

Tourist Destination

Sangeh is a tourist destination in Bali managed by the special organizer from local resident which is consisted of 21 organizers. Beside of that, they also assisted by staff from the duty Forestry, especially from KSDA. Sangeh as a Tourism Object is opened every day, between 7:30 in the morning until 6:00 evening. This tourism object is located about 20 km in north side of Denpasar town with the travel distance about 30 minutes from Denpasar and passing the main road of Denpasar- Pelaga. This tourism object is completed by parking area, toilet, art shops, souvenir shops, restaurant, footpath, and others.

Nusa Dua Bali

Nusa Dua is an elite resort area with international five star hotels and resorts existing on the costal side in south part of Bali. It is located in Badung Regency and about 25 minutes drive from Bali's International airport. Nusa Dua with 350 ha size is the sample luxury resort area and one of best tourism places in the world. In fact, the name of Nusa Dua is coming from two small islands located in the south part of Bali Island (Nusa mean the island and Dua mean two) that is dissociated with the white sand.
Nusa Dua Bali, Tourist Places, South Bali

History Nusa Dua Bali

Nusa Dua, South Bali, Five Star HotelsNusa Dua Area is start built in year 1974,as a result from study of French consultant, SCETO ( Societe Centrale pour l'equpeent Touristique Ouetre-Mer) in the year 1970 and also feasibility study conducted by PCI (Pacific Consultants International) year 1971-1973 for financing of World Bank aid. The Indonesian Government has delivered this area management to PT. BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation) which existing under the law and regulation of Republic Indonesia Government no.27 year 1972, on 12 November 1972.

Tourist Places in Bali

This area owns the most complete tourism facilities in Bali and Indonesia like five star hotels, luxury accommodations, villas, convention hall, shopping center and beautiful beaches. The five star hotels exist in this area are Club Med, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, The Westin Resort, The Laguna Resort, Melia Bali Villas and Spa, Inna Putri Bali Hotel, The Ayodya Resort, Kayu Manis Villa, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, The Bale Villas and Novotel Nusa Dua. There are also the sports activities are available in this are like tennis court, squash and golf course. Each hotel is completed by five star restaurant facilities, bar, pub and beach activities. Nusa Dua is an ideal place for holiday in Bali.

Sanur Beach

Sanur Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach with calm and warm seawater located in east part of Denpasar Town. The beach location in eastside and south part of Sanur Village is an edge of Indonesia Ocean. This place has famous since long time, especially when the happening of the Puputan Badung war on 20 September 1906, where that moment the Dutch colonist land its army in this coast. There is a stone monument found in this place as an inscription of Sri Kesari Warmadewa King with the palace in Singhadwala year 917, whereabouts now there are in Blanjong, southern part of Sanur Beach.

Sanur Beach, a Tourist Place in Bali

Sanur Beach, BaliSanur Beach is first time introduced by Belgium artist called A.J. Le Mayeur and his wife named Ni Polok which remains in Sanur since year 1937. He has performed his own masterpiece painting exhibition and start introduces Sanur as a tourist place in Bali. In south-east side, we can see the bunch of Nusa Penida Island and eastside we can see beautiful panorama of Bali strait with its Agung Mount as a backdrop. The tropical atmosphere sweep entire of Sanur Beach that makes it as an ideal place for relaxation. It is also blessed by the breathtaking view of sunrise that one is the fascination for tourist to visit and stay in this place.

Beautiful Beach Resorts in Bali

Sanur Beach is located only 4 km from downtown of Denpasar and it can be easily reached by car or motorcycle. It is many visited by foreign and local tourists especially on the weekend and holiday season. At the night of full moon, many people come to this place for relaxation, swimming or enjoy the beauty of coast. The Le Mayeur Museum is one of the art museums in Sanur also a lot of drawing the tourist enthusiasm to visit this place. As a tourist place in Bali, Sanur Beach is one of the alternative place to perform the event from local, national and also international. For example events are held in this place like Kite and Jukung Race. Other tourists facilities can be found in this place are the existence of hotels with international standard like The Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Bali Hyatt Resort, Sanur Beach Hotel and more. The various of this tourism facilities are mixed with other facilities for local resident are making the good combination tourist area which is different like Nusa Dua that is a closed area. The art shop, accommodation from cheaper hotels until five star hotels, bar and restaurant are quite a lot available in this place.
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Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple is a Royal Temple of Mengwi Empire and it is located in Mengwi Village, Mengwi sub district, Badung regency and about 18 Km north side of Denpasar town. It is strategically located beside of major roadway between Denpasar to Singaraja. It is set on the land which is surrounded by the big fish pond and look like a drift on the water. It owns the beautiful temple building with multistoried roof and Balinese Architecture. The wide beautiful landscape garden in front courtyard to welcome all visitors who come and visit this temple. It is a beautiful place to visit on your vacation in Bali.
Taman Ayun Temple, Places of Interest in Bali

History

Bali Temples, Places of interest in Bali, Taman Ayun TemplePursuant to Papyrus Chronicle of the Mengwi (Lontar Babad Mengwi), the temple which is now referred by Taman Ayun Temple that it had been newly sanctified in the year 1634 M and it is named with Taman Ahyun Temple. The word of Ahyun is coming from from the root word Hyun meaning a temple is founded in the park (pool with the beautiful garden) which can fulfill the desire. The word Ahyun is then changed into Ayun word. Taman Ayun Temple is one of Hindu Temples in Bali become tourist destination which has been visited by many tourists from local and foreign. This temple is usually visited by tourist once having a set tour to Tanah Lot Temple due to this temple is the same route of the Tanah Lot Temple Tour.

Temple Position and Function

The function of Taman Ayun Temple is a place to pray the god in their manifestation. It is according to the content of Babad Mengwi and the existence of temple building structure, especially the temple that is located in third area (Jeroan). According to Astadewata, the special God is worshiped in Taman Ayun Temple is the God in manifestation as a Wisnu God which his palace located in top of Mangu mount. In papyrus of Usana Bali mentioning that one of Dewa Catur Lokapalas carry through its worship is Meru Pucak Pangelengan that is a temple building with 9 multistoried roofs. Pitara God is a holy soul deity of ancestor who is also referred as the other names of Hyang Pitara or Dewa Hyang. Pitara God is obliged to be worshiped by clan heir (Prati Sentana) in the form of temple ceremony which the same meaning as by the ceremony to the god. The worshiping existence to Pitara God in Taman Ayun Temple can be searched and proved by pursuant to the existence of temple building which lay in by consecution in east which is called Paibon that is representing Special Temple. Taman Ayun Temple in capacities or its status as special altar for the King family of Mengwi Palace or as a Merajan Agung from Mengwi King Families specially for the founder of Mengwi Empire that is I Gusti Agung Putu.

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple

Luhur Watukaru temple or Pura Batukaru is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali (Sad Kahyangan) with Catur Lokapala Temple and Padmabhuwana Temple status. It is set in the plateau area with lush tropical rain forest surround it. It is situated in the peaceful area which is far from the local resident that is ideally for worship. There are some temple building spread out through the tranquility of rain forest and the big mountain of Batukaru as a back drop.
Watukaru Temple, Batukaru Temple, Places of Interest in Tabanan Bali

Location

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple is located at Wangaya Gede countryside, Penebel District and Tabanan regency, and west part of Bali Island. It is located right on the foot of Mount Batukaru and about 1.30 hours from Denpasar Airport.

History and Temple Festival

Watukaru Temple, Bali Hindu TempleThe history of this temple is difficult to be found out even in the ancient omission exists in this temple. For example some profile area like harpoon own the Ancient Bali type, but no written data found it. The effort study and research of this temple history remain to find difficulties. The temple festival at Luwur Watukaru or Batukaru Temple is executed every six-month or 210 days which is every Thursday Umanis Wara Dungulan (Balinese Calendar), just the day after Galungan Day (the biggest Balinese Hindu Holidays). The extension day of temple festival is executed during eleven day, to give the opportunity for Hindu public society especially in Bali to come for praying. Pengempon (the society who take care of the temple) has the obligation to take care of the temple inclusive of ceremony execution. This fact is one of characteristic power outside of physical of Watu Karu Temple.

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple on Temple Festival

Kubayan is commissioned holy occupation lead the temple ceremony and his status higher than all priests in Pretending pertinent Ancient. In the execution of praying during the temple festival or the certain day ceremony, it has to be preceded by doing pray in Beji Temple which is located in eastside of Watu Karu Temple or inside of Madya Mandala (middle area) and Nista Mandala (outside area). After doing pray in Beji Temple, then the praying is continued in the main temple building located in the center of temple area. This is also not need again clean the hand and gargle because, it has been conducted the hallowing of body by conducting pray in Beji Temple. This is specification of praying procession in Watukaru Temple.

Temple Structure

Watu Karu Temple, Batu Karu, West BaliThe three elements temple area of Watukaru or Batukaru is equal to other temples in Bali generally which is consisted of outside area (Nista Mandala), Middle area (Madya mandala) and Center area (Utama Mandala). After refurbishing three temples are of this temple in some years ago, the element conception and structure of these three temple areas are progressively become everlasting and conceptual. This is especially in outside area where we can meet the existence of Wantilan building (Meeting Hall) which can be used for multifunction and it is located on the right of the entrance gate. The refurbishment at the parking area has made easy for the Hindu society or all tourists who pay a visit to this temple. It is also other public facilities like toilet which is located at outside temple area or the left side of entrance gate is in good condition and cleans enough.

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Since the government improves the public facilities at Watukaru Temple or Pura Batukaru and appointed as a tourist destination in Bali, nowadays many tourists from local and foreign countries has come to visit this temple area which is the cold atmospheres surround it. The rain forest is covering the temple area and gives the fresh air and deeply the religious nuance. It is the ideal places for meditation and visited by religious travelers. You can join Batukaru Temple Tour if you wish to visit this temple other tourist sites like Jatiluwih Rice Terrace and Tabanan Hot Water.
The following information about the attractions of Lake Beratan - Bedugul, Bali Indonesia is a place located in a mountainous area that has the atmosphere cool and comfortable with a bandage plastered unspoiled tropical trees, dazzling the eyes of every audience, visiting here, you will be treated to views of the natural beauty of the lake Beratan and Ulun Danu Temple, located in the village of Candi Kuning, Baturiti, Tabanan. The distance is approximately 70 km from the tourist area of ​​Kuta / Ngurah Rai Airport. Building temples and Buddhist stupas around the garden area is a building tour Bedugul past and somewhat old-fashioned, but all of her physical condition is still clean and neat for routine maintenance. If from the airport can be taken 2 hours away by car.

The journey ahead to the location filled with winding climbs, with a vegetable garden and a view of the beautiful valley along the way, making a more peaceful atmosphere. Located in the highlands, causing the existence of this object is very cool and sometimes shrouded in mist, the mountains and the natural beauty of Lake Beratan presented clean and unique, the middle of the lake there is a Ulun Danu temple which is a shrine to the Sang Hyang Dewi Dewi Danu as a giver of fertility, would be a pity if it is passed. Indeed, many tourists do sightseeing tour during a vacation to Bali with the aim of Bedugul. at times both according to the Hindu calendar days, we often met a procession of people who conduct religious ceremonies, be it a series of ceremonies in the temple or cremation.

Travelers can enjoy a relaxing time while the road traveled by foot, boat hire, many tourists visit here during the holiday season arrives. About 5 minutes away you can find a place of recreation that Bedugul Botanical Garden is the only botanical garden on the island of Bali, many kinds of fruits and vegetables fruits grown so lush fulfill this area. Locals sell their garden in the traditional markets and distributed to towns kebutuhab meet modern market, there are even sold to other areas of Bali.

In the area of ​​Lake Beratan is prepared boats or canoes are rented for pengunjug order to better enjoy the beauty of Lake Beratan.Dekat parking areas are small kiosks as shopping purposes souvenirs for family and food and drink stalls. To visit Bedugul tourists can choose a package tour in this website, we pack the package has a full day Bedugul - Tanah Lot Tour we have collated a full service travel show and a visit for one day. Or another option tourists can rent a car + driver + fuel determines its own attractions which would route selected can also self drive if you already know the route / path to that location.