situ patengan

Merupakan sebuah danau alam yang terletak di perkebunan teh ranca bali, berjarak sekitar 47 Km dari kota Bandung. Merupakan kawasan wisata yang berudara sejuk dan segar, sangat jauh dari polusi. Di pinggir danau terdapat banyak perahu yang dapat disewa untuk wisatawan mengelilingi danau.



Traveler Tips : Mengunjungi tempat ini sebaiknya di pagi hari sampai dengan siang hari, karena di sore hari biasanya kabut sudah turun. Kabut di situ patengan sangat pekat bahkan jarak pandang bisa hanya 1-2 meter saja sehingga tidak akan terlihat pemandangan apa-apa. Untuk sewa perahu mengelilingi danau sebaiknya anda melakukan tawar menawar harga terlebih dahulu. Biasanya harga yang ditawarkan sektar Rp 10.000 s/d Rp. 15.000 / orang.



Kawah Putih.

Masih terletak di kawasan ranca bali, berjarak sekitar 44 Km dari kota Bandung atau tepatnya di desa Sugih, kecamatan Pasir Jambu. kawah putih adalah sebuah danau kawah dari gunung Patuha dengan ketinggian 2.434 meter di atas permukaan laut. Kawah ini merupakan salah satu kawah dengan kadar keasaman belerang tertinggi di dunia, oleh sebab itulah pemerintah kolonial belanda pernah membangun pabrik belerang di tempat ini.



Keunikan objek wisata ini adalah kawahnya yang berwarna putih, udara di sini sangat dingin bahkan bisa mencapai 0- 2 derajat celcius di musim-musim tertentu.



Traveler Tips : Sama seperti situ patengan pada sore hari di kawah putih biasanya turun kabut yang sangat pekat. Di samping itu kadar belerang menjadi sangat tinggi sehingga kawah ini sering ditutup pada sore hari.

RELIGION

The Balinese are Hindu yet their religion is very different from that of the Indian variety. The Balinese worship the Hindu trinity Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, who are seen as manifestations of the Supreme God Sanghyang Widhi. Other Indian gods like Ganesha (the elephant-headed god) also appear, but more commonly, one will see shrines to the many gods and spirits that are uniquely Balinese. Balinese believe strongly in magic and the power of spirits, and much of their religion is based upon this. They believe that good spirits dwell in the mountains and that the seas are home to demons and ogres. Most villages have at least three main temples, namely: (1) the Pura Puseh, or ‘temple of origin’, facing the mountains; (2) the Pura Desa, or village temple normally found in the centre; and (3) the Pura Dalem, aligned with the sea and dedicated to the spirits of the dead. Aside from these ‘village temples’, almost every house has its own shrine. Some temples, for example, Pura Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung, are considered especially important and people from all over Bali travel there to worship.

Offerings play a significant role in Balinese life as they appease the spirits and thus bring prosperity and good health to the family. Every day small offering trays (canang sari) containing symbolic food, flowers, cigarettes and money, are placed on shrines, in temples, outside houses and shops, and even at dangerous crossroads.

Festivals are another great occasion for appeasing the gods. The women bear huge, beautifully arranged, pyramids of food, fruit and flowers on their heads while the men might conduct a blood sacrifice through a cockfight. There are traditional dances and music and the gods are invited to come down to join in the festivities. The festivals are usually very exciting occasions and, if you are in the are, well worth observing.

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Although there are no artifacts or records dating back to the Stone Age, it is believed that the first settlers on Bali migrated from China around 2500 B.C. By the Bronze era, around 300 B.C., a fairly evolved culture already existed on Bali. The complex system of irrigation and rice production, still in use today, was established around this time.

It appears that the main religion around 500 A.D. was predominantly Buddhist in influence. In 670 A.D., a Chinese scholar (Yi-Tsing), on a trip to India, reported that he had visited a Buddhist country called Bali.

It wasn’t until the 11th century that Bali received the first strong influx of Hindu and Javanese cultures. With the death of his father around AD 1011, the Balinese Prince, Airlanggha, moved to East Java and set about uniting it under one principality. Having succeeded, he then appointed his brother, Anak Wungsu, as ruler of Bali. During the ensuing period there was a reciprocation of political and artistic ideas. The old Javanese language, Kawi, became the language used by the aristocracy, one of the many Javanese traits and customs adopted by the people.

With the death of Airlanggha, in the middle of the 11th century, Bali enjoyed a period of autonomy. However, this proved to be short-lived, as in 1284 the East Javanese King Kertanegara, conquered Bali and ruled over it from Java. In 1292, Kertanegara was murdered and Bali took the opportunity to liberate itself once again. However, in 1343, Bali was brought back under Javanese control by its defeat at the hands of Gajah Mada, a general in the last of the great Hindu-Javanese empires, the Majapahit. With the spread of Islam throughout Sumatra and Java during the 16th century, the Majapahit empire began to collapse and a large exodus of aristocracy, priests, artists and artisans to Bali ensued. For a while Bali flourished and the following centuries were considered the Golden Age of Bali’s cultural history. The principality of Gelgel, near Klungkung, became a major centre for the arts, and Bali became the major power of the region, taking control of neighbouring Lombok and parts of East Java.
The European Influence

The first Dutch seamen set foot on Bali in 1597, yet it wasn’t until the 1800’s that the Dutch showed an interest in colonising the island. In 1846, having had large areas of Indonesia under their control since the 1700’s, the Dutch government sent troops into northern Bali. In 1894, Dutch forces sided with the Sasak people of Lombok to defeat their Balinese rulers. By 1911, all the Balinese principalities had either been defeated in battle, or had capitulated, leaving the whole island under Dutch control. During World War II, the Dutch were expelled by the Japanese, who had occupied Indonesia from 1942 to 1945.
After the Japanese defeat, the Dutch tried to regain control over their former colonies, but on August 17, 1945, Indonesia was declared independent by its first President, Sukarno. After four years of fighting and strong criticism from the international community, the Dutch government finally ceded and, in 1949, Indonesia was recognized as an independent country.

THE PEOPLE

Life in Bali is very communal with the organisation of villages, farming and even the creative arts being decided by the community. The local government is responsible for schools, clinics, hospitals and roads, but all other aspects of life are placed in the hands of two traditional committees, whose roots in Balinese culture stretch back centuries. The first, Subak, concerns the production of rice and organises the complex irrigation system. Everyone who owns a sawah, or padi field, must join their local Subak, which ensures that every member gets his fair share of irrigation water. The other community organisation is the Banjar, responsible for arranging all village festivals, marriage ceremonies and cremations. Most villages have at least one Banjar and all men have to join when they marry. Banjars, on average, give membership to 50 up to 100 families and all Banjars have their own meeting place called the Bale Banjar. As well as being used for regular meetings, the Bale (pavilion) is where the local gamelan orchestras and drama groups practice.

the best "hot" spots on Bali

where the Sun Goes Down!

You've got the outfit, the tan, the energy and need to know where to go? Party Zone will take you through some of the best "hot" spots on Bali. If you like watching the sunset, make your way down to one of the bars on Kuta Beach for that exotic cocktail or ice-cold beer... For those who may be too red for comfort, visit Kori in Poppies Lane ... for the really serious night-lifers try some of the venues listed below...and as with everywhere, in crowded venues take care of your belongings.. enjoy...!
party zone...
Kuta Legian/Seminyak

* BACIO
Blue Ocean Boulevard - An exclusive club/lounge (with dress code) next to Double Six Club. Fancy and funky!

* HYPNOTIQUE
Jl. Oberoi – groovy commercial dance music, R&B, etc. Party hard in this air-conditioned venue. Open Daily 7.00pm-3.00am.

* THE BOUNTY SHIP
Jl. Legian - Home to the famous "Jam Jar". A popular Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub. Open 24 hours and feats. R&B, house, Techno and live music. Restaurant Happy Hours- 9-12 pm.; Club Happy Hours - 12 - 2am.

* DEEJAY CAFE @ Paradiso Bowling
Jl. Kartika Plaza – For party animals that want to keep going till dawn! Open daily 11pm-dawn.

* DEJA VU
66 Boulevard - Beach-front venue that plays the best sounds of this season, open from 5pm ‘til late. Bali’s trendiest crowd - from all over the globe!

* 66-DOUBLE SIX BAR & RESTAURANT
Jl. 66 - Right on the beach, open every night 'til 6 am., this nightclub gets packed on Fri. & Sat. nights; (cover charge). Call 731266.

* GADO GADO RESTAURANT
Jl. Dhyana Pura - Gado Gado beach lounge features the latest tunes, a varied selection of international wines, fine coffees, and creative cocktails, not to mention a view to die for!

* HARD ROCK CAFE
Jl. Pantai Kuta - The place that Rocks! Packed full at weekends and feats. some great music memorabilia. Watch out for Int’l guest bands.

* HU'U BAR
Jl. Oberoi, Petitenget - With a spring water swimming pool and chill-out lounge; it’s one of the best watering holes in town, #1 for Lychee Martinis! Hu’u feats. Nocturnal Fridays & P.O.R.N. on Saturdays! Call 736443.

* SEGARA FRESH SEAFOOR RESTAURANT (At beach front Discovery Shopping Mall)
Jl. Kartika Plaza Kuta-Bali 80361
Ph: 0361 769613
Fresh Seafood Grilled with nice sunset view

* KAMA SUTRA
Jl. Pantai Kuta - This Club, Restaurant & Lounge follows a ‘divinely sensual’ Mughal theme. Live Bands, outstanding music, top class drinks all in a divinely aircon-ed venue puts it top of any list. Tel. 761999

* KU DE TA
Jl. Lasmana, Seminyak -This is the beach view. 3 well stocked bars gather a big crowd day and night, especially to the sounds of top Int’l DJ’s. Fun parties, this is the place to be. Call 736969.

* KORI RESTAURANT & BAR
Gg. Poppies II - Relaxed and cozy; imported wines, chilled cocktails and ice-cold beers. Cigar salon complete with pool table all available in an idyllic Bali garden. Best weekly deals on cocktails & beers on Bali! Don’t miss hearing Unplugged Traffic Blues Band on Ladies Night each Wednesday. Ph: 758605.

* M-BAR-GO
Jl. Legian - Kuta’s most fancy night club. Air-conditioned w/ beach couture fashion shows every Thurs. 9pm. - late. Look out also for their salsa nights!

* OBSESION
Jl. Dhyana Pura - Bali's best World Music bar with live entertainment every night! Hot Latin nights on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Open from 6pm till late. Ph: 730 269

* OCEANS27 SUNDECK LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
Discovery Esplanade, Discovery Shopping Mall
Jl. Kartika Plaza Kuta-Bali 80361 Ph: 0361 765027
Tapas & International Food
Oceans27 Signature drink “Summer Breeze Mojito”

Sanur

* JAZZ BAR & GRIL
LJl. Bypass Ngurah Rai – Live bands every night and regular performances by Indonesia’s jazz guest stars. Open daily 11am-2pm.

* SECTOR BAR & CLUB
Jl. Hangtuah 58 – Has the best bar and lounge in Sanur! Open daily 6am-12pm.

Ubud

* EXILES
Jl. Pengosekan Kaja – An upgraded warung featuring local bands every day.