BALI

Bali is the best known of all the Indonesian islands and instantly evokes images of ancient temples, graceful dancers, beaches, lush green paddy fields and an ambiance that literally breathes ‘exotic’. Bali is actually a little bit of nearly everything most tourists would want out of a holiday destination – there’s entertainment, there’s culture, and there’s sheer natural beauty. The Balinese, as a people are extremely artistic and religious, and the combination shows in the expression of various art forms- the beautifully decorated temples and the dance dramas that depict tales from the Hindu epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Against the backdrop of Bali’s towering volcanoes, rippling streams and green fields, it’s a beauty you might find at times hard to believe. What makes Bali even more attractive is the fact that it’s easy to get to, many people are fluent in English, and the island is very tourist-friendly. Best time to Visit: 1.Temperatures in Bali are fairly uniform almost throughout the year, hence making it a good time to visit most times of the year. 2.The Balinese people celebrate numerous festivals and events throughout the year however March is the prime festival month Minimum Days required: 4 days Places of Interest: 1.Uluwatu Temple – Pura Luhur 2.Pura Tanah Lot 3.Pura Ulun Danu Bratan 4.Ubud 5.Mount Batur Climate: 1.Bali has a tropical climate appropriate to its proximity to the equator. Year round temperatures averaging 31 degrees Celsius. 2.High humidity can be expected during the Wet Season between the months of October – April. The Dry Season between the months of May – September have also the lowest humidity. 3.The Wet Season brings daily rain and quiet overcast days with the most rain recorded between December – February. 4.Occasionally rainfall can also be expected during the dry season but usually at night or very early morning. June – August there is usually a very refreshing cool breeze all day long. 5.The central mountain area is typically cooler than the lower coastal areas mainly especially at night. Currency: Indonesian Rupiahs Things to carry: 1.When packing your bags, remember that Indonesia’s a hot, humid country so the best sort of clothing is light cotton stuff, which keeps you cool. 2.Carry along sunscreen creams, suntan lotion, a big hat and insect repellent so you don’t get sun burnt or bitten by mosquitoes. 3.Carry along essential and prescribed medication and a spare pair of spectacles. 4.If you use anything out of the ordinary, bring it along with you. And if you’re planning to go off into the wilds and the villages, take along everything you’re likely to need. How to get there: Air: 1.The Ngurah Rai International Airport also known as the Denpasar International Airport, serves Bali. It is 15 km from the city and has 2 terminals, used by both international and domestic flights. It has regular international flight services from Europe, America, Australia, and most Asian countries. Bali is well connected to most of Indonesia and has regular domestic flights connecting it to major cities within the country.