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Bali is an Indonesian island located at the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island.

The island of Bali lies 3.2 km (2 mi) east of Java, and is approximately 8 degrees south of the equator. East to west, the island is approximately 153 km (95 mi) wide and is approximately 112 km (69 mi) north to south; its land area is 5,632 km². The highest point is Mount Agung at 3,142 m (10,308 feet) high, an active volcano that last erupted in March 1963. Mountains cover centre to the eastern side, with Mount Agung the easternmost peak. Mount Batur (1,717 m) is also still active; an eruption 30,000 years ago was one of the largest known volcanic events on Earth (source: Wikipedia)

Getting to Bali

By Sea
The main sea route is by ferry from the eastern tip of Java. Ferries leave Ketapang on Java every 15 to 30 minutes, 24 hours a day.

By Air
If traveling by air, your point of entry and exit is the Ngurah Rai international airport of Denpasar (code: DPS). Many international airlines have daily flights to and from Bali. The airport is also well connected to the rest of Indonesia by the country's half-dozen domestic carriers.

If connecting between domestic and international flights, note that the connection will involve getting from one terminal to another, which requires a short 10 to 15 minute walk.

If flying to Bali from Europe, you may wish to consider Thai or Singapore airlines, which will involve a change of planes in Bangkok or Singapore, respectively. Flights from North America typically involve transits of Taiwan, Japan or Hong Kong.

Airlines to Bali
AirAsia, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, EVA Airways, Garuda Air, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines International, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines.

Bali Climate

Balinese People

You can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. From December to March, the West monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usually days are sunny and the rains start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, and it can be quite cool in the evenings. During this time of the year, you'll have hardly any rain in the coastal areas.

With a population recorded as 3,151,000 in 2005, the island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. 93.18% of Bali's population adheres to Balinese Hinduism, while most of the remainder follow Islam.

Most people live in the coastal areas in the South, and the island's largest town and administrative center is fast growing Denpasar with a population of now over 370,000. The villages between the town of Ubud and Denpasar, Kuta (including Jimbaran, Tuban, and Legian, Seminyak, Basangkasa, etc), Sanur, and Nusa Dua are spreading rapidly in all directions, and before long the whole area from Ubud in the North to Sanur in the East, Berawa/Canggu in the West, and Nusa Dua in the South will be urbanized.

What to do in Bali (Activities in Bali) ?

There are so many things to do in Bali from Water sports (i.e Jet Skiing, Diving, Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Snorkeling, Sport Fishing, Surfing, Windsurfing), Bird-Watching, Bungee-jumping, Bull-Racing, Climbing a mountain, Cycling, Golfing, Horse-riding , Jungle Trekking, Paint Ball Jungle Skirmish, Rice Paddy Trekking, Skydiving, Volley Ball, Water Park, and White Water Rafting, Spa & Massage till Enjoying Balinese dance performances.

Den Pasar
12 kilometres from Ngurah Rai Airport, the capital of Province and centre of shops and others.

Denpasar is bristling with temples, palaces, mansions such as Puputan Square, Pura Jagatnata Temple, Pura Maospahit Temple, Palace of Pemekutan, Palace of Satria and Royal Temples and its occupants are outstandingly friendly.

Ubud
Located 25 kilometres from Denpasar, a village with cool air impressing for both domestic or foreign painters. Ubud is noted as a centre for painters and carvers from classical styles up to modern ones.

Mount Batur
A Volcano which is still active up to this present time. The spectacular mountainous region around Kintamani with its deep Crater Lake and bubbling hot springs, make this region a must to visit. Mount Batur is located 8 kilometres South of Kintamani.

Goa Gajah (Elephant Caves)
A seven-meters deep cave with a shape of T-letter is the major attraction of this Bedulu village's local temple. The cave it self is carved in a solid stone hill of the river valley. The main figure of the carving at the cave entrance is 'boma', a barong face, accompanied with big clapping fingers on its side

Nusa Dua
Bali's most prestigious resort area, Nusa Dua is where the tourists will find international world, class luxury hotels elegantly lining beautiful white sands. Located on the Bukit peninsula, in the southern part of Bali, approximately 10 km from the international airport. It is quiet and exclusive with superb facilities.

Kuta Beach Bali
Located 9 kilometres from Denpasar, Kuta Beach is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport’s runway, which gives you a breathtaking landing experience. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walk away north, waves will invite you to test your surfing.

Kuta is very short drive away from the airport, and transportation is readily available to take you from and to Kuta to and from anywhere else in Bali.

Besakih Temple
The biggest temple in Bali which is considered the mother of all temples available. It is located 40 kilometres from Amlapura. This temple with its beautiful and supreme structure is crowdedly visited by people from all over parts of Bali to take part in the ceremony of "BETARA TURUN KABEH" which is done once in a year.

Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot is located about 12 kilometers from Tabanan City and 20 kilometers from Denpasar. The area comprises a wondrous mixture of natural beauty and sheer human effort. Here lies an idyllic white sand beach with crashing waves, complemented by a small yet majestic temple. This temple, known as Pura Tanah Lot, juts out to sea on a rocky background. Tanah Lot attracts throngs of both locals and tourists daily. Most come here longing to catch a glimpse of the romantic Tanah Lot sunsets, a regular occurrence during the dry season (April to November).

Uluwatu Temple
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits, in which dwell major deities, in Uluwatu's case; Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency.