Nine Places to Visit in Bali for your Next Vacation.

Bali, also commonly known as Bali Dwipa is a mesmerizing island located in Indonesia. It is a popular tourist destination amongst all age groups as Bali has it all with its unique culture! With a scenic landscape of mountains and hills, sandy beaches, dramatic volcanic hills, picturesque backdrop of nature, crazy nightlife, and soulful spirituality all over, Bali has something for everybody making Bali truly a paradise on earth.

Best Time to Visit
Bali seems to be on everybody’s bucket list, making it one of the destinations very hard to travel and explore your best due to the crowd. One needs to really understand the off-peak season and grab onto the best Bali tour package to enjoy Bali when it’s the least crowded. Bali being an island has only two seasons- Rainy and Summer. Due to such extreme weather, Bali is best to be visited from August to October, as the weather is not too hot at the same time, by the end of October, drizzling on beautiful beaches is a sight to see. As August to October are off-peak seasons, Bali will not burn a hole in your pocket by becoming your ideal cheap international vacation in October.

Things to do in Bali
Padang Padang Beach


If you are a water baby, then Bali is your go-to destination. Padang Padang beach to the south of this beautiful island is not like any other beach. One has to walk through an 8-metre-high tunnel to reach this beach and the view is worth all the walking. You can enjoy sunbathing and surfing in the beautiful turquoise water all day long and not get enough of it. 

Lovina Beach


Lovina beach, situated in the north coast of Bali, is known for Dolphin tours every morning. The sand on this beach is black volcanic sand and the sea is very calm. Visiting this beautiful beach just for the dolphin tour is a bad idea, as walking a little towards the east of the beach, you will come across beautiful and brightly painted fishing boats which is a sight to behold as the sun sets down and the silhouettes of the volcano cast on the beach. 

Teluk Brumbun


If you are up for some adventure, then head to Teluk Brumbun. This coal fringed wild beach is situated toward the coastlines of Bali National Park. The beach is often visited by monitor lizards, black monkeys hanging around and Menjangan deer striding on the beach and if you can convince the rangers to let you camp there, the visit to this beach will leave you spellbound. Snorkeling at Menjangan Island is probably the best experience Bali can give you.

Jatiluwih Green Land


Jatiluwih Green Land with its picturesque view makes it a must visit if you are in Bali in October. As the rains start pouring, these 300 acres of stunning green land full of tropical vegetation looks mesmerising and is an ideal spot for nature lovers and couples looking for a peaceful romantic getaway. If visiting Jatiluwih green Land is not possible, you can bike through Tegalalang rice fields which is only half an hour away from Ubud by road.

Batur Volcano


If you are up for some trekking, Batur Volcano, one of the three volcanoes in Bali and the most active one is to be trekked. Currently in a very low active state, watching the sunrise from the summit is one of the best experiences in Bali. The trail is of two hours and is not that difficult and a lot of hotels in Bali provide a pick and drop service to this mountain.

Nusa Island


Nusa Island has recently become a major tourist attraction in Bali. It is one of the three islands in Bali. If visited at the right time, you can swim with the manta rays and mola mola fishes. One of the major attractions of this paradise within Bali is Ceningan Cliff and the mangrove forest in Nusa Lembonga. If you visit the island, book a villa as Nusa Island has recently become famous in providing the best villas in this Island.

Ubud Palace


Ubud is the heart of Bali and is the place where every tourist comes to stay. All the local attractions are accessible from Ubud and it has its own attractions like the Ubud Palace where the Royal Family of Bali still lives. To the outskirts of Ubud is the Goa Gajah temple which has a unique entrance which looks like the mouth of an evil monster.

Sekumpul Waterfall


Sekumpul Waterfall is a hidden gem in North Bali which can take your entire day. while trekking towards this waterfall you will come across Baliage Village, where there are authentic bamboo houses and you can see how Balinese people live and beautiful rice paddy fields and authentic seafood for meals.

Tanah Lot Temple


Saving the best for the last, Bali is known for its magnificent temples which makes Bali the “Island of Gods”. Tanah Lot Temple is one of the most popular temples in Bali and is only accessible when the tides are low. One of the most overlooked temples by visitors is the Ulun Danu Beratan temple which is located in the mountains. It is a major Shaivite temple and is popularly known as the “water temple” as it is established on a natural lake. This temple has one of the best sunrises in Bali and to watch that you must stay somewhere near to the temple, as North Bali is quite far from the usual Bali tourism. To the south of Bali is the Uluwatu Temple which must be visited before the sunset, as the temple is situated facing the Indian Ocean, the view from this temple during sunset is breath-taking. Uluwatu temple is also famous for its fire and kecak dance which makes the visit to this temple a wholesome experience. Tirtha Empul which is unique as it has 12 pipes which emanate sacred water. This water is used by people who visit this temple to purify themselves and for religious rituals.

Essential Information on Bali
If you wish to avoid crowds, visit the Northern and Western coastlines of Bali as it is still an unexplored region of Bali. Visit the night markets in Sanur and Badung to experience the traditional stalls of Bali. Seminyak has some crazy Cabaret performances that are a must visit if you want a lively fun evening. Ubud art market is for people who would love to take some souvenirs from Bali. Few things to make sure when you are in Bali is to avoid feeding monkeys if you do not want to get yourself in some serious trouble. Respect the religious traditions as Bali takes their religion very seriously.

The island of Bali has a lot to offer in terms of food, culture, nightlife and nature. It is a perfect destination for a romantic honeymoon or a getaway, or to experience the enriching culture of the Balinese.
 

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August 30, 2022

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