Trip to Bali, Indonesia

Bali an iconic place with beautiful Rice Fields, Temples, Mountains, Ocean and Coral reefs with fun filled activities. Indonesia is an island country with more than 17000 islands including Bali. We planned are 5 days Trip to Bali, including our Travel.

Art, culture and recreation are famous. One can enjoy nightlife as well as peaceful countryside also. Within Bali Travel was taken care by Putra: +6282147483013, who speaks English very well, guided us to best places and took us to scenic places for lunch and dinner.

Important thing to notice is all the public temples requires Sarong when you visit there. Long cloth for wraparound, you can buy one or rent. All the place requires entrance fees so have cash in hand always.

Day 1: Kuta Beach and Shopping
Spent few hours in hotel and then went to see Sunset in Kuta beach. Which was fully crowded with people. I felt like I am in another busy city.
Temples in Bali:
In any temple foreigners are not allowed and in some places no one can enter. Only on festival occasions this will be accessed by specific people. One important thing is each and every house have their own temple near their home.

Which was really interesting about the temples in Bali. In all the temples Balinese dance was happening on timely basis.

Day 2: Nusa Dua Beach, Milea Beach, GWK, Uluwatu, Jimbaran bay
By seeing the caption on can feel such a long and busy day. Since I didn’t do water sport activities this time I really had relaxing time at the beach
Nusa Dua Beach:
All the water sport activities are popular here like Fly fish, Banana boat ride, snorkeling, scuba, jet ski, jet board etc.

GWK: Garuda Wisnu Kencana
It is a cultural park featuring island largest statues depicting Hindu god Vishnu and its vehicle Garuda.

It is located in Jimbaran which is near to Uluwatu temple also.

Uluwatu & Kecak Dance:
Bali`s one of the spiritual pillar, 70 m above sea level. Sunset is very popular here along with Kecak dance. Do take care of your caps and coolers, monkeys are little dangerous. It is a belief that Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva become one here in this temple.

Kecak dance is a Musical Drama, small part of Ramayana was played here. 

Jimbaran bay Seafood dinner:
The bay full of Seafood restaurants open from noon to late night. In most of the restaurants you can see Traditional Balinese’s dance, waves at your foot and enjoy the sunset dinner.

We reached very late still enjoyed our dinner.
Day 3: Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Tanah lot

Taman Ayun:
It is an icon for city Mengwi, the Traditional Architecture of Balinese temple. This temple is treated as big temple for Mengwi people so they don’t need to travel to big temple instead they can visit here. The temple was surrounded by moat.

The below is considered as most scared and called as Utama mandala.

Taman Ayun means beautiful Garden and this temple proves the same

Ulun Danu Beratan:
Few temples in Bali have 2 different look on high and low tides. Ulun Danu Beratan temple is located on the bank of Beratan Lake. This temple itself so special because it is located in the top of mountain and lake side.

There is a huge difference in climate . After taking several pictures here I felt there is no need of editing those pictures one such is here.

Tanah Lot:
One of the Best place to see Sunset and must to do things in Bali. The temple is located on the big rock with Indian Ocean as backdrop. The crashing waves is a threat to erosion. When it is low tide people can go near the temple
Day 4: Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Pura Besakih Temple
Tegalalang Rice Terrace:
I love watching rice fields for hours, are you the same type? If Yes, then it is right place(depends on season). It is located in Ubud Kintamani, 600m above sea level. The time I was there harvesting was over already.

Pura Besakih Temple:
It is the largest temple in Indonesia, Mother of all temple. It is dedicated to Hindu. It has a temple for Lord Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. It has 1000 years old history and Temple is located in Mt.Agung. This Mountain has an active volcano. If you don’t have Sarong, better rent one for 1USD.

This temple encountered big earthquakes and volcanic eruption, it still stands very elegantly. People believe in the power of God. Have enough money in your hand, since it is in the jungle Transaction rates will be very low. It is far from any location of Ubud or Kuta. If you saw Taman Ayun or Ulun Beratan temples, I will say you can skip this in option, because you have to spend one whole day.
Luwak Coffee:
It is really new and weird kind of coffee I had. Luwak coffee is made from poop of the animal Civet, it usually eats the rich coffee bean and they collect poop of that animal (coffee bean) and process it and make coffee.

This is everywhere in Bali, I prefer to go in Ubud since it has nice scenic location, the coffee cost 5USD and along with that you can go for coffee tasting too. They do sell these coffee in all the places.
Hotel Breakfast:
Who say no to such a wonderful breakfast with a great view

Shopping:
Almost you can buy in all the places, it is recommended to Bargain. Decorative items made of wood is very famous and cheap also. 

Food:
We had an awesome dinner at Bebek Tabesari Restaurant. the place I love the most 

 satay dinner served along with rice

Satay:

Nasi Ayam:

Lawar: Mixed Meat, Vegetable and Coconuts

Bubur Sumsum for Breakfast:



Only Small portion of Bali I explored still there are so many interesting places and temples to be explored. I would say I love Ubud.
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Trip to Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei capital city of Taiwan, modern city with busy shopping streets and skyscrapers.I have planned for 3 days’ trip. One of the cheapest trip you can do from Japan. According to me this can be covered in 2 days as well, if you start the day little early. Metro train can cover most of the places. Have a map in your hand easy to walk around.

Day 1:
Lungshan Temple:
Religious site and main place to explore both Taiwan`s folk faith and temple architecture.

Fujian immigrants found it in the year of 1738. Lot of natural and manmade disaster happened to the temple still the constructed it back.

It is one of the largest and oldest temple in Taiwan. lot of small Buddha statue was inside these pillars.
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall:

It was built in the memory of Chiang Kai-Shek farmer President of the Republic of China.it is a white building with blue roof.

It symbolizes good Fortune. It is located in between Memorial hall and National Theater.

The name of the square officially called liberty square. Guard-changing ceremony happens here.
Taipei 101:
It is Taipei World Financial Center. It was a world tallest building in the year 2004. It completes half kilometer mark in height.

It is built in a way withstands for typhoon, earthquake etc. Taipei 101 features an Indoor Observation deck(88th and 89th floor) and an Outdoor Observation deck (91st floor). Both offer 360-degree views and attract visitors from around the world  
Day 2:
Jiufen Village, Nanya Rock Formation, Bay of Two Colors:
All the above places I took half a day tour, which costs around 1100NTD.
Jiufen village is good for shopping and street food is popular. Jiufen was a gold mining town. It had a stunning view of Pacific Ocean

Nanya Rock Formation:
The northernmost tourist site in the scenic area, Nanya is noted for its fantastic rock formations and sea-eroded coral shore.

Sandstone sculptures formed by waves. 10 mins walk from here you can reach Bitou cape.

Below is the bay of two colors, due to more copper content in the surface the sea water is turning into kind of pale white

It has lot of hiking trials; you can enjoy panoramic view of mountain, beach, land, sky altogether.
Day 3:
Keelung City, Yehliu GeoPark, Queen`s Head Rock:
This trip is worth going and one of the must see things in Taipei, since it is located little far in the North, I took a half day tour costs around 1300NTD.

 

Yehliu GeoPark: 

It is a home for Unique geological formations including the iconic "Queen's Head".

Apart from this there are other Unique formation of rocks like Sea candles, Fairy`s Shoe, Honeycomb rocks, Mushroom rocks etc.

Fairy`s Shoe:

Behind you can find the shoe shaped rock formation

Grand Hotel Taipei:

I would like to share about the hotel I stayed in Taipei.

It was like another tourist location. Hotel was located very near to TSA Airport, Taipei. More than 60 years old and owned by NGO.

 It is built in a way Chinese classic style with various amenities

Very few main foods I tried this time, like beef noodles and dumplings. Hope it is normal in any Asian countries.

 

Shilin Night Market:
Taiwan Style Spring roll

Assorted Chicken parts

Coconut Ice Cream:

Visa for Indians:
Indians living in any country like Japan, US etc. they will say on arrival Visa, but make sure you filled online visa application form and have a hardcopy in your hand.

Please use the link below, follow the instruction fill the form, and get your ROC
Please check your country is listed and use it (Indians you can use this link).
https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/nia_southeast/languageAction!showForm

 

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