Bali Travel Guide

Bali or the Island of Gods is an island in Indonesia, famous for its extensive shorelines and rich coral reefs. The island is home to beautiful natural sites to explore, perfect waves for surfing, exceptionally talented artists, and vibrant traditional ceremonies. Whether it is adventurous or laid-back travel, Bali fits the definition of both. Its quiet aura has attracted travelers to its yoga and meditation retreats.

Why Bali?

Visit Bali for its volcanic mountains, lively bars at Kuta and iconic rice paddies. Bali forms a part of the Coral Triangle having the highest biodiversity of the region with about 500 reef-building coral species. This figure is about seven times more than the entire Caribbean. Not just that, Bali is renowned for its music, highly developed arts like that of traditional and modern dance, leather, sculpture, painting, and metal works.

What to do in Bali

You will never have trouble deciding what to do in Bali. Majority of Balinese are of the Hindu faith. Be prepared to be stunned by the imposing architecture and breathtaking locations of is temples, the most significant of them being Tanah Lot temple, Uluwatu temple, and Besakih temple. Take a walk with the grey long-tailed macaque in the Monkey Forest at Ubud, a place for scientific research and cultural and spiritual significance. Right next to it is the Ubud Art Market with an array of locally made bags, scarves, baskets, hats, hand-made crafts, and shirts. The active Mount Batur volcano of Central Bali is on the list of 'must-visits' of many travelers. The volcano has erupted as many as twenty four times since the 1800s shaping the surrounding landscape with each eruption.

There is a special essence and an authentic vibe about the island that has touched and lured travelers from all over the world. In the year 2017, Bali earned the Traveller's Choice Award of the world's top tourist destination by TripAdvisor. There is truly nowhere like Bali!