is one of the places / attractions of Bali that offers the natural beauty of mountains and lakes. A high place to make this area are always shrouded in mist and cold air. Bedugul area is part of the district of Tabanan and is approximately 70 km or 2.5 hours from the International Airport (Airport), Ngurah Rai. There are some places / attractions which is a shame to miss, what is it?
1. Beratan Lake attractions
Beratan Lake is one of the attractions in Bedugul that unfortunately if you miss. The cool weather during the day make you feel comfortable to enjoy the scenery around the lake Beratan. To enjoy the scenery around the lake, you can rent boats and canoes boot. It is suitable for you and your family or with your partner to enjoy the natural beauty around the lake Beratan.
Lake Beratan Bedugul is located in the region, Candikuning Village, District Baturiti, Tabanan, Bali. Being in lane road connecting the province of Bali - Singaraja and the location is close to Eka Karya Botanical Garden to make this place into one of the mainstay tourist island of Bali. Besides easy reach of Lake Beratan also provides a variety of charm and adequate accommodation.
In the middle of the lake there is a Ulun Danu Temple which is a shrine to the Goddess Danu Sang Hyang as the giver of fertility.
2. Botanical Garden Eka Karya Bedugul Bali
Heaven ... that's the first impression when you set foot in Eka Raya Botanical Garden. Fatigue, tired, stressed, or feeling the burden will gradually disappear when it enters the area of Eka Karya this botanical garden. Its location not far from Lake Beratan, about 2 km. The distance of about 2 hours or 70 km from Denpasar or 40 km from Singaraja by land route. To get into the Eka Karya Botanical garden, you will be charged. Based on Government Regulation No. RI. 75/2007, the entry rate is:
1. Ticket visitor / person: Rp. 7000, -
2. 2 wheel parking tickets: Rp. 3.000, -
3. 4-wheel parking tickets: Rp. 6.000, -
4. Parking ticket wheel 6: Rp. 12.000, -
5. Car entrance ticket: Rp. 12.000, -
Rates include insurance PT. Jasaraharja Son and contribution to the regional government of Tabanan.
This garden was established on July 15, 1959, at first Eka Karya Botanic Garden Bali is only for plant species coniferae. Along with the development and status changes as well as the broader region, the garden is located at an altitude of 1250-1450 meters above sea level is now the ex-situ conservation of plants of tropical mountains of eastern Indonesia. Extent of area the Botanical Gardens was originally only 50 ha, but now widespread botanical garden to be 157.5 ha.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Bedugul
Kuta Beach
Kuta, located in southern Bali, was a sleepy fishing village half a century ago, but it has slowly expanded since the 1960s after its long sandy beach was discovered by travellers from Asia and wandering surfers from nearby Australia.
Nowadays Kuta is quite busy and packed with varied accommodation from four-star hotels to budget hostels. Cheap bars and clubs make it a party centre, while local and international restaurants offer great dining. Kuta also offers shopping aplenty, from the chic beachfront ‘Discovery Shopping Mall’ and Kuta Square to the souvenir shops lining Jalan Kartika Plaza, Jalan Pantai Kuta and up to Legian and Seminyak – all within easy walking distance.
Kuta has its own beauty and attractions and remains one of Indonesia’s major tourist destinations; particularly during the peak season from July to August and the holiday season for Christmas and New Year: at these times Kuta will be fully booked by a local younger crowd, Asian travellers and Australian teenagers who are intent on enjoying an affordable vacation in Bali. 
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Museum Puri Lukisan (Castle Museum Painting), Address :
Yayasan Ratna Wartha, Ubud - Bali
E-Mail: info@mpl-ubud.com
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Museum Puri Lukisan (Castle Museum Painting), Gallery :
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| Balinese Modern Art |
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Museum Puri Lukisan (Castle Museum Painting), Description :
When the high quality of Balinese art became worldly recognized, more and more Balinese artworks disappeared to other parts of Indonesia and foreign countries. Thus, the fear among the Balinese people, and also Rudolf Bonnet (a Dutch painter, 1895-1978), raised that the most precious art
would be lost forever and would never come back to its origin.
Another need among the artists was to improve their skills without losing their own identity as Balinese artists.
1936
The above mentioned developments were enough for Rudolf Bonnet together with Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati (the former Prince of Ubud, 1910-1978) and his brother, Tjokorda Gde Raka Sukawati and the famous painter to alter and shape a foundation in 1936, called "Pita Maha".
This foundation was to represent around 125 members in overseas market through exhibitions. Another activity was to organize weekly meetings with painters and woodcarvers in Ubud to discuss their works.
Following the disruptions of Second World War, a new organization, called "Ubud Painters Group", was created by artists such as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad under auspices of Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati and Rudolf Bonnet. Although it had many followers, the end came soon. Since then, a need for a museum of traditional Balinese art was felt among the artists.
1953
First another foundation called Yayasan Ratna Wartha was established in 1953. This Yayasan Ratna Wartha was to carry out the role and uphold the ideals of "Pita Maha". In the same period plans and preparations were made to build a museum of modern Balinese art, designed by Rudolf Bonnet. With several financial support from different sources the building could start.
1954
A foundation stone-laying ceremony was performed by the then Prime Minister Ali Sastroamidjoyo. The name of museum was "Puri Lukisan" (palace of painting), from this time Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati became director of the museum and Bonnet the curator of museum. Without any support from the then Governor Sarimin Reksodiharjo the museum could not developed as far as now.
1956
Museum Puri Lukisan was officially opened for public by the then Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Yamin at 31st of January, 1956.
The collection started with a donation of paintings from Rudolf Bonnet. Eventually more had to follow, which were donated by different artists themselves and friends who want to help the museum. The foundation achieved in purchasing some art pieces for the collection. Thanks to the cultural agreement the Dutch government supported the return of Bonnet in 1975, who was summoned to leave Bali in 1956, to complete the building of the museum.
Museum Puri Lukisan shows with its collection (painting and woodcarvings) the important developments of Balinese arts which is unique and priceless. Nowadays within the rapid changes in the art world the museum is active in organizing exhibitions of local artists.
1978
In this year, when both Rudolf Bonnet and Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati died, a great ceremony was held to honor them. Their memory lives on in the creation of Yayasan Ratna Wartha and Museum Puri Lukisan, an unforgettable contribution to the arts, for the benefit of both local and global community.
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu) is one of Bali's nine key directional temples. Though a small temple was claimed to have existed beforehand, the structure was significantly expanded by a Javanese sage, Empu Kuturan in the 11th Century. Another sage from East Java, Dang Hyang Nirartha is credited for constructing the padmasana shrines and is claimed to have attained Moksha here. Even more remarkable than the temple itself is its location, perched on a steep cliff 70 metres above the roaring Indian ocean waves. There are more steep headlands on either side and sunsets over Uluwatu are a sight to behold. The entrance fee is Rp 6,000 and you need to be properly dressed to enter. Sarongs and sashes are available free at the entrance. Guides, once famously mercenary, hassle visitors less than they used to, although they will offer to "protect" you from the monkeys, for a tip of course. Note that while you are free to walk around the temple grounds, the central courtyards can only be entered during special rituals.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. Keep a very close grip on all your belongings and stow away your eyeglasses if at all possible. If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals and even the temple priests will be happy to do the job for you, naturally in exchange for a tip (Rp 10,000-50,000).
There is also a very scenic cave underneath with rock formations leading onto a beach close to the temple. This is a popular spot for surfers.
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