27 Feb 2014

Cultural Landscape of Bali Province


Subak is the name of water management (irrigation) system for paddy fields on Bali island, Indonesia which was developed more than 1,000 years ago. For Balinese irrigation is not simply providing water for the plant's roots, but water is used to construct a complex, pulsed artificial ecosystem. Paddy fields in Bali were built around water temples and the allocation of water is made by a priest.
Subak is a traditional ecologically sustainable irrigation system that binds Balinese agrarian society together within the village's Bale Banjar community center and Balinese temple. The water managements is under the authority of the priests in water temples without forget about Tri Hita Karana. Philosophy which is relationship between humans the earth and the gods.

ATV Riding



Some unique off road adventure tours with quad bikes (ATV’s) four wheel drive motorcycles through a very authentic part of the island. A great experience of driving your own powerful off road 4-wheel motorcycle (or enjoying the ride while comfortably sitting on the back of the bike) with the opportunity to learn about the way the local people live. You will follow experienced guides by driving between beautiful rice fields, pass the rainforest, drive up the mountain and cross some riverbeds. It doesn’t matter if you have ever driven a quad bike before, as the bikes are user friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start the tours


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26 Feb 2014

Batukaru Temple



Pura Luhur Batukaru or Batukaru Temple is a temple in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia. Located on the southern slope of Mt. Batukaru Bali's second-highest volcano, the temple is one of nine kayangan jagat (directional temples) meant to protect Bali from evil spirits.
Pura Luhur Batukaru Temple is one of the six directional temples on Bali that are believed to protect the island and its people from evil spirits. Pura Luhur Batukaru protects Bali from the West and was originally built in the 11th century. This is an especially sacred site, even by Balinese standards and all visitors must carefully read and abide by the temple rules posted clearly at the entrance. The temple is high on the slopes of the mountain and the often misty, drizzly micro-climate here just adds to its undoubtedly mystical atmosphere

25 Feb 2014

Balinese Costume Photo





Take a chance to picture yourself on one of the elegant Balinese costumes which is full of unique decoration and pattern that is looked to be very marvelous. This clothes has the iridescent colored and special individuality, full of color pattern create the beautiful image for everyone who hence it. You will fill like real a Balinese, gallant, beautiful and amaze when using a set of Balinese Costume. The professional staff are friendly to make up your face to make you real exclusive to use it. 



Nandini Bali Jungle Resort & Spa



In the heart of his tropical island of paradise, is the remarkable town of Ubud, "Garden of Gods" which more than Century, has been island cultural center for art, music and center.

The exclusive Nandini Bali Jungle Resort & Spa nestling north with 18 villa are dispersed on a slope, offering incredible views of nature, along with the warmth of culture immersion in the neighboring Balinese village.