Tenganan Pegringsingan – The Exotic Village.

Balinese people are known to still uphold the culture of ancestors. The traditional village of Tenganan Pegringsingan, which is one of the villages categorized as Bali Aga. in this village, visitors will find ancestral cultural heritage that is still preserved by the community. Daily life in the village of Bali Tenganan is still regulated by the customary law which is popularly called by the name Awig – Awig.

The rules of customary law in the Tenganan village turned out to have been written since the 11th century and had been renewed in 1842, it could be seen from the retention of the way of setting the building, then also the position of the Pura following customary rules for generations, for example the hallmark of a building the inhabitants of the village of Tenganan, the neighboring village is still made of a mixture of red stones with river stones and the same size.

Village Attraction

The main livelihood of Tenganan Village residents is as a farmer in Bali. However, there are some of the other residents, earning a living as craftsmen. The typical handicrafts produced by the famous Tenganan Bali village craftsmen include woven bamboo, carving and paintings on palm leaves and woven cloth.

What is unique about the villagers of Tenganan Bali is that they are buying and selling, they still apply the tradition of the barter system in their daily lives.

Woven fabric produced by Tenganan villagers is known as Kain Gringsing. This typical woven fabric of Tenganan Village people is very famous. The workmanship technique uses a double bonding technique, which is known as the only weaving technique in Indonesia.

Not only that, the uniqueness in this village is the war of Pandan War or the traditional inhabitants of Tenganan village call it the tradition of Mageret Pandan. This tradition is carried out by two village youth, and the way to do this is to attack each other and love the pandanus thorns on their backs, this pandan war tradition cannot be done by just anyone, it must be an adult, because the consequences are quite dangerous, where the body can be injured and bloody.

However, after the war tradition is over, the wound on the participant’s body will be treated traditionally traditionally, using antiseptic from tubers, therefore, when treated with the traditional medicine, not a few injured pandan war participants are ill because of sore, but miraculously, the wound from a thorn incision of the pandanus tree will dry out and also heal after a few days of treatment.

The best time when visiting this village is June, because Pandan war, you will see the beauty of the extraordinary local culture

Location of the Traditional Village of Tenganan Pegringsingan

The traditional village of Tenganan Pegringsingan is included in the Manggis District, Karangasem Regency, Bali. The distance is around 70 km from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport. This tourism and cultural village in every corner of the village is still very thick with the customs of ancestral culture. Starting from the everyday language used to the layout and shape of the building of each resident’s house.

Sangeh Monkey Forest

Sangeh is a tourist forest area on the island of Bali in the Sangeh area, Badung Regency, Bali Province. The beauty and beauty of the Sangeh forest make this place one of the tourist attractions that must be included in your list of visits.

This Sangeh forest has native inhabitants, which are very large apes. This has become an interesting spectacle in the Sangeh tourist forest.
Shady trees in the Sangeh tourist forest, make this place feel shady, so that tourists will feel comfortable while here. This Sangeh tourism forest is an area protected by the government or protected by customary law from the local indigenous people. The location of Sangeh tourism forest is very strategic, because the distance is only tens of kilometers from downtown Denpasar.

Sangeh Forest

The Sangeh tourist forest area presents a very green, beautiful and dense forest landscape. The air in this region is very fresh because it is still natural and free from various kinds of air pollution. This place is perfect for tourists who like to walk in the open while enjoying the fresh air and the green scenery of shady trees. We can also relax and rest in this Sangeh tourist forest park area, many traders who can also be found here whether it’s a drink merchant or a food trader. A collection of apes in the Sangeh tourism forest area is also a special attraction for tourists. Many visitors feed these monkeys, but visitors are also obliged to be careful with the collection of these monkeys because their natural habitat is still wild. Several incidents have also taken place, ranging from the food that the visitors had forcibly seized by these monkeys to personal items such as hats and glasses were also forcibly taken by the monkeys in Sangeh.

It doesn’t hurt us to be careful and rather protect ourselves if we meet a group of monkeys when visiting this place, so that things we don’t want don’t happen. What’s interesting about these monkeys in the Sangeh tourism forest is that each of the macaque gangs here must have a leader monkey. it’s unique isn’t it?. According to the local indigenous people the apes here also set their leaders in their own natural ways. Usually monkeys who become leaders will be given more food by ape followers. By the local indigenous people these monkeys were used as the original guardians of the Sangeh tourism forest.

Bukit Sari Temple

Another tourist attraction in the Sangeh tourist forest area is the presence of a sacred temple for the local Hindu community, namely Bukit Sari Temple. This temple is located in the Sangeh forest area, where on certain days there is also a kind of worship ritual here. The concept of the Sangeh tourism forest is a forest park concept that provides a view of the open air where there are also roads that are deliberately made to serve as walking routes around as long as they are in the Sangeh tourist forest complex.

Don’t worry about getting lost if you go for a walk here because many guides and officers are always on guard at all times. Sangeh tourism forest area can be one of the alternative tourism options that you can visit if you are planning a vacation to the island of Bali.

Trunyan – The Unique Cemetry in Kintamani

In this place you will find rows of corpses lined up under the Taru Menyan tree. This tree has miraculous power because it makes the corpse not smell. Even as many bodies are placed under this tree, the smell will just disappear.

Eleven Centuries Old and Still Growing

The Taru Menyan tree in Trunyan village has an age of approximately eleven centuries or more than a thousand years. This tree is said to be the oldest in Bali and can still grow to this day. Local people believe that this tree is not only an ordinary tree that grows by taking nutrients from nature but also from the corpse that is underneath. The elongated tendrils of trees are thought to absorb whatever is around them. Some even say that the negative aura is also absorbed by this tree so that the area becomes clean. Even though the Trunyan region’s hideous appearance is actually clean both from an outward and inward perspective.

Cannot Grow Elsewhere

Unique Taru Menyan trees certainly make many people want to plant it also at home. They began to look for ways to multiply trees in Trunyan village. Unfortunately, even though various methods have been carried out, this tree cannot live outside the Trunyan area which is known to be very sacred. Some plant experts still find out why this plant does not want to live. Even though various procedures have been carried out well. According to locals, Taru Menyan is not an ordinary tree. This tree only grows here and will not be able to grow in other areas no matter how.

Become a Tourist Attraction

This unique ability of Taru Menyan attracts many people to come. Foreign tourists are curious about funerals that don’t smell even though they are placed on the ground. They want to witness something unique and cannot be found in other areas. Instead of being afraid, these Caucasians are interested and stay here for a long time. Besides the grave problem, they are also interested in the unique Taru Menyan tree. The visitors who came were still curious about how this tree absorbs odors. Then what is the reason this tree is difficult to breed. Is there any occult power or only human limitations in multiplying plants.

How to Get There

To reach Trunyan Village is not too difficult, you can travel by public transportation or your private car approximately 3 hours from Denpasar. The location is lies on the small village in Batur, one can only reach this site by boat, a small fllet of which awaits visitors at the end of a wooden jetty where the stunning Mount Batur looks on.

Crossing the lake to Trunyan takes between 20-30 minutes and upon arrival a small huddle of men awaits any arriving boats.

Marigold Flower Garden

This Marigold field is located in Belok Village, Petang District, Badung Regency. It is located around the mountains with a hilly contour and has a beautiful view of the hills. You can reach the location about 1 hour drive, by following the road route to Kintamani if ​​from the direction of Bedugul.

The Beautiful Marigolds

Balinese people are more familiar with the name marigold with the name gemitir flower. This flower has long been planted by the surrounding community, and has become a source of income derived from the sale of Bali Marigold Flowers. The function of the Marigold flower itself is often used in ritual activities of religious events of Balinese Hindus.

This flower is quite unique, always growing at the beginning of the month, so that the name “Marigold” means “Every month.” Gemitir flowers are very suitable to be planted in tropical climates to high temperatures with cool temperatures, ranging from 28-30 degrees Celsius. This Gemitir plant can produce flowers around 0.9 – 1kg per tree. And can be harvested for 15-20 times every 3 days. This flower always blooms throughout the year, even in the summer, it can grow well. Marigolds are then cultivated because of the fast harvest

The Marigold field in the “Belok” village is very wide, because it is a flower plantation owned by local residents. This flower field area has been a tourist concern, because a number of photographs appear on social media. The photo is in the form of the exoticism of a golden yellow marigold flower that looks out between the green stems and leaves.

The scene has invited many people to come here and capture photos, Many tourists who accidentally get off their vehicles when they want to travel to the tourist area of ​​Bedugul or Kintamani. This is usually done because the Bali Marigold Flower Field is located along the right and left sides of the highway that connects the two places.

what must be considered for those of you who want to visit here is the right time to see the interest. Remember that this area is not a flower garden, but the flower fields belong to local people, make sure you ask permission before entering the plantation. So do not let you come here, while the marigold flower fields here are already harvested first by local residents. The tips are, because these flowers always harvest at the beginning of each month, then make sure it comes in the middle of the month.

Dolphin Beach in North Bali

Lovina Beach is a tourist attraction in North Bali, which is in Buleleng regency. This area is famous for its beaches, and also dolphin viewing activities in the morning. It was only at Lovina Beach that we could see dolphin attractions off the coast. So this is naturally not ‘artificial’ like in the room.

Where’s Lovina Beach

Lovina beach is located in Kalibukbuk village, Buleleng sub-district, Buleleng regency, Bali. This Kalibukbuk Tourism Object is about 10 Km from Singaraja City (the capital of Buleleng Regency), or can be reached by driving around 20 minutes.

while Lovina Beach Distance from Kuta (Kuta Beach, Kuta Theater Magic, Circus Waterpark, Dream Museum Zone) is 89 KM (2 Hours 53 Minutes), while Distance Lovina Beach from Denpasar (IAM Bali 3D Interactive Art Museum, Bajra Sandhi Renon Monument, Taman Ayun Temple) about 81 KM (2 Hours 31 Minutes).

One of the Best Sunrise Spot in Bali

Dolphins on Lovina Beach appear during the morning, precisely around 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. you must come before this hour so you can see special moments that are difficult to find on other Bali beaches. The best time to see dolphins on Lovina Beach is during the dry season, around April – October.

you have to come early in the morning to watch dolphin attractions on Lovina Beach, you can use the time to enjoy the beautiful view of the sunrise. The time is not much different from the time the dolphins appear, which is around 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.

So, before sailing to the middle of the sea, you can relax first on the edge of Lovina Beach to wait for sunrise. Even if you are lucky, it is not impossible that there will be dolphins appearing while the sun is walking up to the east. Always prepare a camera near you so that you can immediately capture the beautiful moment.

 

“Teletubies Hill” in Nusa Penida

Teletubies Hill (Teletubbies Hill), hearing that name you must have imagined children serial characters on television with characters named Tinky Winky, Laa-Laa, Dipsy and Po, four cute dolls playing cheerfully in a green mountainous place.

Bali always has a lot of interesting things, there are always new attractions that are stunning, as if this island will never be boring for tourists and always curious to come to Bali. beautiful nature is not only the beach, or on the mainland of the island of Bali, but some of the outer islands like Nusa Penida keep a hidden paradise that you deserve to enjoy.

Beautiful Green Hill

If there is no serial teletubies on TV, maybe the name of the hill in Nusa Penida is still called Gamal hill, because in this area there are also many gamal trees which are used as feed for cattle. Over time, with beautiful natural treats, mounds of green hills shaped like coconut shells with pretty hill valleys, the name Teletubbies hill really feels right, its name is also quite familiar, although people rarely visit here, but everyone who hears the name of the hill is already imagined how the natural picture is presented.

Best Time To Visit

If you want to see the views of the Teletubbies green hills, the most important thing is to avoid visiting during the dry season, because the surrounding landscape will become barren and arid. For this reason, choose the right moment to visit Teletubbies hill. Geographical conditions of Nusa Penida island and hilly land contour, make this island also presents a view of beautiful and beautiful hill cliffs that become a tourist attraction in Nusa Penida.

Teletubbies hill in Nusa Penida, is perfect for those who are young and adventurous, or you who are thirsty for places with new sensations and nuances can make this place the next recreational destination, or you who want to find a special pre-wedding photo spot then Teletubbies hill is an ideal place.

Access to Teletubbies Hill

From Bali to Nusa Penida, only by sea transportation is available in several options such as speed boat or fast boat can be from the pier, Sanur Beach, Kusamba and Pesinggahan, this fast boat trip is chosen by tourists and local residents alike. If you bring a vehicle, it is recommended to use a roro ship in the port of Padang Bai.

This hill is quite wide located between the border of the Sedehing area (Sekartaji village) and Julingan sub-village (Tanglad village), located on the east side of the island of Nusa Penida. The distance from the ship dock in Kutampi village is around 25 km, it can be accessed by motorized vehicles, so that the trip can be more fun to rent a motorcycle. In Nusa Penida there are also a number of car rental providers plus drivers, serving tour trips to a number of tourist attractions.

The Colorful Cave – Gong Cave

Pacitan has a beautiful underground beauty in the form of limestone caves decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. The most famous and most beautiful cave is Gong Cave. Gong Cave is located in Pule Hamlet, Bomo Village, Punung District, Pacitan Regency, East Java.

The beauty of Gua Gong is incomparable by other caves in Java, maybe even Gong Cave is the most beautiful cave in Southeast Asia.

What’s in Gong Cave

When entering Gong Cave, you will be greeted by beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. Assisted by sufficient lighting you can go deeper and down the cave corridor along 256 meters. In the hallway, you’ll find the reason why Gong Cave is called the most beautiful cave in Southeast Asia. A room that forms a 100 m big dome, with a width of 15 to 40 meters and a height of 20-30 meters will make this place amazing To explore the whole cave, you need about 2 hours. But that long time will not be felt and tiring because you will continue to feel amazed by the beauty that you see in Gong Cave.

Don’t worry when exploring this cave, because the local government has added infrastructure in the cave such as stairs, safety fences, lighting and fans to make it easier for tourists to get around. There are several rooms inside Gong Cave. These spaces are Sendang Bidadari Room, Bidadari Room, Crystal and Marble Room, Hermitage Room and Batu Gong Room. One of the rooms in this cave was once used as a music concert venue which was broadcast live on TV in promoting the potential of Gong Cave. In addition to the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites that adorn the cave room, there are also springs (spring) which according to the local residents have various healing magical powers for those who believe.
The spring includes Sendang Jampi Rogo, Sendang Panguripan, Sendang Relung Jiwo, Sendang Kamulyan and Sendang Relung Nisto.

History of Goa Cave

According to stories from local residents, Goa Gong was discovered around the 1930s. As a result of the prolonged dry season, Pacitan was drought and it was very difficult to get water. To overcome this condition, 2 people named Mbah Noyo Semito and Mbah Joyo searched for springs that could be used to fulfill their needs. Finally they found a hole and took the initiative to track it down. By just carrying a torch, they went into the hole and traversed the passageways inside. The hole they entered turned out to be very deep, Mbah Noyo and Mbah Joyo spent as many as seven torches until they found a spring.

After resting and bathing in the spring, they go home while carrying water and bringing good news to the people. From then on, residents flocked to use the spring in the cave. The name Gua Gong itself is taken from the mystery that once enveloped and haunted the surrounding community. The community around the cave revealed that at night they often heard the sound of wasps resembling the sound of a gong (one of the gamelan musical instruments) coming from inside the cave.

Amenities

As a famous tourist attraction and is frequented by visitors, Gong Cave provides adequate facilities. Large parking lots, prayer rooms, toilets can be easily found in this area. Stalls selling food and beverages and typical souvenirs are also widely spread in the Gua Gong tourist area.

Ticket Prices

To browse and enjoy the beauty of Gua Gong, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Only by spending money of Rp. 5,000 per person, you can freely explore Gong Cave.

Other expenses you may make to rent a flashlight (Rp. 5000) as additional lighting in the cave, or rent a guide if necessary (Rp. 30,000).

Spectacular Bali Camping Group at Asahan Hill

The hill with a view of the blue sea exoticism is a sight presented on Bukit Asah. Plus the gusts of wind add to the pleasure of relaxing while hearing the roar of the sea waves. One of the tourist areas in Bugbug Village, Karangasem Regency, East Bali is located quite hidden.

The atmosphere is still quiet because many people don’t know much about it, making this place the right choice for those who want to be secluded from the crowded city.

From Denpasar, to the location of Asah Hill, can be reached in about 1 hour 45 minutes. When arriving in Bugbug Village, Karangasem, the main road to the Asah hill area takes about 15 minutes. the total time to reach this area is around 2 hours.For entrance fees, visitors are charged Rp. 2,000 / person, while for parking, it has not been applied.

It takes quite a long time, but it is very feasible with the view that you will enjoy, when it arrives in the Asah Hill area. While lying in the green grass, your eyes will see the vast sea that is in front of your eyes. In this tourist attraction there are several warungs offering snacks, coffee and other soft drinks managed by the Bugbug Village community. So you don’t have to worry about food and drink needs while there.

The Best Time is Come early Morning, Enjoy Sunrise and the beauty of the Sunset in the afternoon

Visiting Asah Hill in the morning is the right choice. Especially before the sun rises, the atmosphere feels fresh. The visitors can enjoy the moment of the sunrise on a green hill.

towards dusk or sunset, there will be biases of the sun’s light on the blue sky. So it’s no wonder, this place has become an alternative camping option. After a sunset treat, try to stay up all night. You will see a sparkling star in the sky, and it will be your unforgettable experience

The scenery presented by Asah Hill is indeed charming to anyone who visits there. From several points, visitors can see various interesting sights that refresh the eyes. One of them is an empty coral island commonly called an atoll.

What is unique is that at a glance, the atoll appears to be shaped like a whale, this whale-shaped atoll is quite often passed by a speed boat passing from Candi Dasa. There is also one area that is a spot for fishermen fishing fish. Usually during the day the fishermen will look for hunted fish.

Tangkahan,The Hidden Paradise in Sumatra Forest

Tangkahan is called a tourist as a hidden paradise because not many know ecotourism in Langkat District, North Sumatra. Though there are beautiful places that can be used as tourist destinations for those of you who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the forest and nature that is still Protected.

Tangkahan is located between two villages namely Namo Sialang and Sei Serdang, Known as the place for wild elephants. Unique activities that are rarely found in other tourist attractions are the opportunity to bathe elephants and ride them while exploring the forest. The river that is here is very clear and still clean.

Tangkahan is visited a lot because of its amazing natural panorama and the freshness of the air that is served to make anyone feel at home here for a long time.

Various kinds of trees that grow and tropical forest vegetation combine with hilly land make Tangkahan Ecotourism not only a tourist destination but also a place to learn about nature, flora and fauna.Tangkahan forest is generally very dense where there are rivers, waterfalls, hot water, valleys and rare plants like Raflessia also here. therefore foreign tourists begin to look at Tangkahan The Hidden Paradise in North Sumatra as a tourist destination since long ago. If you are not satisfied just enjoying the natural scenery in Tangkahan, there are lots of activities you can do rafting on the Alas River, visiting the rehabilitation place of the Sumatran orangutan endangered by the WWF and the 1973 Frankfurt Zoological Society at Bukit Lawang. The region with the highest list of bird species in the world reaches 380 species and 129 mammal species provide an opportunity for visitors to observe the various biodiversity and fauna found in the Tangkahan forest. Topography of the hill with cliffs suitable for those who like rock climbing, mountain climbing, and camping.

One unique activity that is rarely found in other tourist attractions is the opportunity to bathe elephants and ride them while exploring the forest. After a tired day, you can try to relax your body by taking a hot shower or bathing in a waterfall.

It is not difficult to reach the Tangkahan location because there are transportation facilities such as buses ready to take you to your destination. If tourists from outside the island, upon arrival at Kualanamu Airport, you can use Damri to Pinang Baris Terminal then proceed to Tangkahan. Travel time is approximately 4-5 hours.

In Tangkahan there are usually tour guides who are ready to take you to various places you want to visit. For visitors who intend to stay in a few days, there is no need to worry because there are various lodging places such as Bamboo River Lodge, Green Lodge, Jungle Lodge and Tangkahan Inn. According to information the price of lodging in this place is quite affordable but still with good quality and service, only around Rp 100,000 – Rp 170,000.

If you want to go to the ecotourism area, you must first pass the Batang Serangan River which has quite heavy currents. There is a raft as a crossing, try to stay alert when you ride the raft but don’t need to be afraid. Enjoy the sensation of being on a raft in the midst of the swift current of the river.

 

 

Orangutans in Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra

Bukit Lawang is the location of natural attractions which are part of UNESCO. Bukit Lawang stands east of the Gunung Leuser National Park and is the only breeding place for Orang Utans in Sumatra. Orangutan Orangutan Hill Lawang is a place for several Sumatran Orangutan breeding sites in the world. Many tourists are interested in visiting Bukit Lawang to see directly Sumatran Orangutans living in the wild, along with other species in unspoiled forests

BUKIT LAWANG ORANGUTANS

Located just outside Bukit Lawang Gunung Leuser National Park, in Sumatra, the Bohorok Orang-utan Viewing Centre is about 90 kms from Medan. The Bohorok Orang-utan Viewing Centre is a famous rehabilitation centre that was set up in 1973, by two Swiss zoologists, Regina Frey and Monica Boerner, to help primates to get readjusted to the wild after confinement or dislocation.

The orangutans of Sumatra are an endangered species, with loss of habitat, and poaching pushing them towards extinction. The Bohorok Orang-utan Viewing Centre is an effort to preserve and save these animals that are quickly dying out. After it was opened in 1973, with funding coming from the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Bohorok Orang-utan Viewing Centre has seen almost 200 orangutans released into the wilderness.

Since it opened in 1973 more than 200 orangutans have been released. It is wonderful when rehabilitated females conceive and give birth in the forest. Although the Bohorok Centre no longer operates as a rehabilitation centre, Bohorok’s staff remain responsible for approximately 35 ex-captive orangutans who are free to come and go into the surrounding forest.

What to See

Bukit Lawang is a cool place for trekking in the forest because there are various kinds of wild flora and fauna. This is where the native habitat of Sumatran Orangutans is. By trekking into the forest to the location where orangutans are. At this location you can see orangutans hanging from trees and communicating to other orangutans. The schedule for feeding orangutans by the breeder’s management is 2x a day, which is 8 am and 3 pm. Here is the best place to learn the behavior and way of life of orangutans. Here is also the best place to take photos of orang-utans hanging and eating bananas.

For now recommended that tourists do not provide food for orangutans, because it can cause sick orangutans. Do not be too close to orangutans because it will increase the risk of contracting the disease or virus infection in them. Because it can result in decreased opportunities for them to live in the wild.

Entrance fee to Bukit Lawang

Entrance ticket to Bukit Lawang tourist attraction includes parking for Rp. 10,000 for motorbikes, Rp. 20,000 for cars. If you want to use a guide, trekking guide service rates are Rp. 120,000 + 20,000 permits / person, per trekking group of at least 6 people. Or if you are alone, you can join the Forest Police group who are trekking at 9am and 2pm. Many local youth also work to offer services as trekking guides in the forest, but do not include permits.

Best Time To Visit

There is no real ‘season’ to visit Bukit Lawang. Rains fall all year round, with 200 days of rainfall a year and almost 4000mm of rain. The heaviest rains are in October through December, and the driest months March, April plus June through August, The best time to visiting is driest month.