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Home > Travel guides > Indonesia > Bali

Bali Travel Guide for backpackers


Bali is a beautiful picturesque island, with rice paddies that trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes that soar through the clouds, forests that are lush and tropical and beaches that are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Bali's original charm is still much in evidence, its stunning temples and spectacular festivals set off by the gorgeously lush landscape of the interior.

Bali's most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six–kilometre sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation, shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north coast.
 

DAILY BUDGET in BALI - Bali offers the budget tourist a range of good accommodation and cafes, a daily budget of US$30 will be enough to have a good time. If you want to expereience everything Bali has to offer, a daily budget of around US$80 should be sufficient.

Royal Pools Tirataganga - In 1948, the late Raja of Karangasem, Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, built a water garden around a natural spring. The spring rises up under a big banyan tree at the foot of a stony hill, on which the local community built their village temple. The Raja built a country house nearby with a recreational garden for himself and his people.He called it Tirtagangga from 'Tirta', meaning blessed water, and 'Gangga' from 'Ganges', the holy river in India.

Ulun Danu Temple - The temple faces westward where mount Batur and remains of its solidified black lava serve as backdrop, and lake Batur stretches far down the slope to encase the beauty of the nature around the temple.

Gunung Batur - Gunung Batur an active volcanoe with Lake Batur Lying in its crater, is a breathtaking site. Many tourist climb up the volcanoe to see the spectacular views from the top. There are also restaurants and hawkers selling all kinds of merchandise.

Amed - Lipah - Bunutan - See the dolphins play and trick with the divers and snorklers just of the beach, in front of the Hotel Bayu Cottages and Vienna Beach. It's amazing!
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Donald's Beach Cafe - Situated on the bechfront, with the sand at your feet and waves nearby, make this cafe one of Bali's most popular. The service is excellent, food is great and the prices are affordable. The mie goreng (chicken curry) is highly recommended.

Uluwatu Cafe - Watch the sunset while dining on the beach at this terrific seafood restaurant. After dark, enjoy the sound of waves and listen to a live band. The cafe serves a range of seafood dishes, all excellent and at a good price.

Bedugel Cafe - This cafe offers traditional Balinese open-side dining, with bamboo architecture. At night they play superb contemporary East Javanese music. The service is excellent and the food is great, the Pineapple pancake with arak is recommended.

Bayu Cottages - Pepes Ikan, with the catch of the day. A very nice local dish, served by friendly staff and at cheap prices. The restaurant has stunning seaviews. You'll see the dolphins play in the water while eating.
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Hard Rock Hotel (Centre stage) - If you want to check out some live music, this is the place to go. There's no cover charge and the friendly, lively atmosphere makes this club popular with locals and tourists alike.

Poco Bar - This bar is popular amongst the locals and tourists alike, with its lively and friendly atmosphere. There's a resident band playing ragga music. It is a perfect place to start your holiday in Bali, you can party and meet new people.

Benny's Bistro - Wednesday and Saturday nights the Benny's Bistro has a large live latin music band playing from 9pm until 12am. Things heat up around 10:30pm and the good salsa dancers show up from all over the world. If you're looking to have a great time, this is the place to go.

Paddies Bar and Bounty - Drink at paddies (real Cheap) take the two min walk to bounty and party the nite away
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