Toyabugkah Village

Toyabungkah included in the Batur Village area, the western banks of Lake Batur. The distance is about 88 kilometers from Kuta. Toyabungkah an area that has natural hot water. In this area there are two hot springs. Which one is managed by a foundation owned traditional village of Batur, the other one is managed by a private company. The water temperature in the hot springs reach 30-45 degrees. The water is believed to cure various skin diseases. Although you did not belong to the diseased skin, why should bathe there. You can do relaxation with a soak in the hot tub while enjoying the view of Lake Batur and Trunyan tucked among the dense forests in the northeastern edge of the lake.

Accommodation 

Toyobungkah hotels and inns are miraculous. One of the hotels that manage natural hot spring pools. If you stay there, you will memproleh hot spring facilities. Typically the adventurous who want to climb Mount Batur usually overnight in Toyabungkah (either by setting up a tent or stay in one of the hotel) before they begin the ascent.

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About Bali Island

Bali island lies 3.2 km east of Java Indonesia and approximately 8 degrees south of the equator. East to west, the island is approximately 153 km wide and 112 km north to south (95 by 69 miles, respectively), with a surface area of 5,633 km². The highest point of Bali island is Mount Agung at 3,142 m (10,308 feet) high, an active volcano that last erupted in March 1963. Mountains cover center to the eastern side, with Mount Agung the eastern most peak. Mount Batur (1,717 m) is also still active. About 30,000 years ago it experienced a catastrophic eruption — one of the largest known volcanic events on Earth
In the south the land descends to form an alluvial plain, watered by shallow rivers, drier in the dry season and overflowing during periods of heavy rain.
The principal cities of Bali island are the northern port of Singaraja, the former colonial capital of Bali, and the present provincial capital and largest city, Denpasar, near the southern coast. The town of Ubud (north of Denpasar), with its art market, museums and galleries, is arguably the cultural center of Bali island.
There are major coastal roads and roads that cross the island mainly north-south. Due to the mountainous terrain in the island's center, the island roads tend to follow the crests of the ridges across the mountains. There are no railway lines.
The island is surrounded by coral reefs. Beaches in the south tend to have white sand while those in the north and west black sand. The beach town of Padangbai in the south east has both: the main beach and the secret beach have white sand and the south beach and the blue lagoon have much darker sand. Pasut Beach, near Ho River and Pura Segara, is a quiet beach 14 km southwest of Tabanan. The Ho River is navigable by small sampan. Black sand beaches between Pasut and Klating dukuh are being developed for tourism, but apart from the seaside Pura Tanah Lot, this is not yet a tourist area.

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Denpasar Traditional Market

Denpasar Traditional Market is a center of town's economics which is located in Gajah Mada Street, that is main road and become a shopping centre of Bali. This traditional market is apposite to the village temple that is one of three biggest temples in Denpasar. It is initially does not as big as like now because have changed experiences and modification which is adapting to the requirement and town growth. This market cannot be discharged from the existence of an existing market in the cross Badung's river that is called Kumbasari Market because the local society will feel incompletely go for shopping if they are not come to Kumbasari Market, especially for the Balinese who want to buy the ceremony items.

Kumbasari Market
Denpasar Market is a market selling the costume and clothing items with the prices are relative cheaper than clothing items sold at the shops in Gajah Mada Street which are most owned by citizen of Chinese clan. Kumbasari Market is previously called by Peken Payuk (pot market), it sell the items from gerabah /jar like pot, pengedangan, cubek (plate from land), paso (pail from land), caratan (water jug from land), jeding (barrel from land), penyantokan (mixer from land), coblong (cup from land), kekeb (rice cover) and others. All of these items are the kitchenware and also the items for ceremony. Since this market most popular as a place to sell payuk/pot, hence Kumbasari Market in the past referred as Peken Payuk or pot market. But now it sell the material or art items for tourist therefore it is one of tourist destinations in Denpasar Town.

History
Denpasar Market is opened on 24 April 1984 by Bali 's Governor, Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra. Then after experiencing of the fire accident, it has been repaired in year 2000 at that moment Bali 's Governor is Mr. Dewa Made Berata. This market owns the broadness about 14.544 M² and broadly park 9064 M² which is built in four floors. The local people who go for shopping at this market are not only from environment of Denpasar community but also come from outside of town. The moment before the big holiday like Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi and others, this market is always crowded by the buyer which are most of them the local society

Opening Time
Denpasar Market is opened at 5 o'clock in the morning and close at 5 o'clock in the evening. Then, it is changed by the evening market opened from 05:00 pm until at 05:00 am the day after. Meanwhile at Senggol Market in Kumbasari is opened at 02:00 pm and closed at 11:30 pm. The unique of Senggol Market's name is possibility taken away from the situation and condition of people movement on shopping where they each others jog because of visitor denseness. This Senggol Market is selling the variety of food, from the cheap Balinese, Javanese and Chinese cookery. It is also sell the various types of clothes from adult until children one.

Location
Denpasar Market is encircled by shop along the street of Gajah Mada, in the right side there is Sulawesi Street which is famous of cloth items. Denpasar Traditional Market is progressively strengthening the identity of a center of Denpasar's economics which is opened within 24 hours and never silent by visitor.

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Bali Museum

Bali Museum is strategically located in Major Wisnu Street in Denpasar Bali and it is find it due to the location is in the heart town. In the north side there are glorious temple of Jagatnatha, meanwhile in front of it the Puputan Badung (Badung Courtyard) and four face statue (Catur Muka Statue) are located. The development of Bali Museum is begun by the existence of initiative how to vitally the heritage of Balinese culture and taking care of, preserve and maintaining. The initiative is based on the existence of feeling to worry, that there is symptom a kind of culture erosion, so that the cultural heritage become totally disappeared, lose, what omit only photograph and documentations.

Bali Museum History
Bali Museum save the Balinese culture heritage, emerge the founding plan a museum which afterward becomes the Bali Museum :

• The early planning of Bali Museum founding was Governmental functionary of Dutch, Bali King, Society Prominent, all artists like: WFJ Kroon (assistant of Dutch Resident), Curt Grundler (a Germany Architect), I Gusti Alit Ngurah (Bestuurder Penegara Badung), I Gusti Bagus Jelantik (King of Karangasem), I Gusti Ketut Djelantik (King of Buleleng), King of Tabanan, and all artists like I Gusti Ketut Kandel, I Gusti Ketut Rai. The Planning is happened in year 1910 with the elementary concept Bali Museum building structure that was solidarity of the structure between temple building (Sanctum) and Palace (Keraton).

• After agreed on the concept of the museum building structure, hence founded a mains building which deflect finished in year 1925. Because of the ancient object collection which had been collected is not yet adequate and then during 7 years (1925-1932), the mains building stood functioned for the exhibition purpose. All meritorious experts in checking object taken as collection of Bali Museum for example: DR.W.F. Stutterheim, G.I. Graider, G.M. Hendrikss, DR.R. Goris, and artist of Walter Spies

• Bali Museum in the beginning is handled by an institution that is called Bali Museum Institution and opened officially on 8 December 1932 with the name of Bali Museum

• The management hereinafter by institution of Bali Museum has been reverted to Government of Indonesia since 5 January 1966.

Bali Museum as a Place of Interest in Denpasar Bali
The object collections which are kept in Bali Museum can be classified become the prehistoric object collection like: the Grave Petrify (sarkopag), the object collection coming from history era like: stupika clay containing superstitious formula Ye Te, the bronze statues (Hindu and Budha statues) and ethnography object collection like Keris, Endek Cloth, and religious ceremony equipments (Sangku, Cecepan and Sidakarya mask). In its growth, now Bali Museum have been opened generically and become the tourist destination in Denpasar Town and it is a prefect place to visit in Bali in particular on Denpasar City Tour or join Denpasar Tour Package

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About Bali Island

Knocking on the island of the god's door

The island of Bali has long been characterized in the west as the last ''paradise'' on earth a traditional society insulated from the modern world and its vicissitudes, whose exceptional artistic talents and consecrate a considerable amount of time and wealth staging sumptuous ceremonies for their own pleasure and that of their gods - now also for time delectation of foreign visitors.

Bali island of the god, the beautiful island of Bali is one of the world's favorite holiday destinations and owes its popularity to the beautiful beaches, friendly locals, shopping, exotic foods and the variety of accommodation options available.

Bali's population has grown to over 3 million people the over whelming majority of which are Hindus. however, the number of Muslims is steadily increasing through immigration of people from Java, Lombok, and other areas of Indonesia who seek work in Bali.

Here you can also enjoy your holiday by doing some activities that you like most such as: white water rafting, bungy, buggy, snorkeling, kayaking, trekking, cycling, horse riding, camel riding, elephant riding, spa, land cruises, fishing and trawling, golf, reptile park and zoo's, marine sports, sailing and cruising, wedding services, dance courses, cooking courses, painting courses, carving courses, museum, and art gallery and a lots more.

Bali Tour & Leisure

1. Kintamani Volcano Art Village Tour

Departure Time: 8:00 am - 8.30 am

Firstly we will stop at Tohpati, the center of Balinese hand weaving and hand made Batik process. Then we will see numerous aspects of Balinese life, such as: Barong and Kris performance, the most famous & colorful dance in Bali which signifies an eternal fight between good and evil spirit at Batubulan, Gold and Silver works at Celuk, the traditional & modern oil painting at Batuan and the Temple, fine woodcarvings at Mas or Kemenuh. Afterwards, we will go directly to Kintamani, a mountain village lies at 1400 meters above sea level. There is a breathtaking view to the still active Volcano and Lake Batur from this rim edge village and next we stop at Bali Natural Spice. On the way back, we will pass superb views of terraced rice fields in Tegal Lalang

2. Bedugul "Green" Tour (Amazing Sunset at Tanah Lot )

Departure time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

This is one of the ‘compulsory’ tours to see some of the most beautiful temples of Bali. Firstly we will stop at Mengwi, to visit the magnificent Royal Family Temple of Taman Ayun (XVII century), surrounded by an artificial moat. We will stop at Pacung a nice view of natural plantation with Mount Batukaru as its background. We will explore Bedugul area, a mountain resort lies over 1.000 meters above the sea level. We will stop at Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. Built on a promontory surrounded by lake’s water, this holy place is dedicated to Dewi Danu (the Goddes of Water). Continuing the trip, we will be visit to Alas Kedaton, the flying fox and monkey forest. Our next stop is The Marine Temple of Tanah Lot, which appears in every brochure on Bali. This lovely temple was built on a promontory offshore, truly a perfect setting to watch an Amazing Sunset (weather permitting),

3. Jatiluwih "The Best Rice Terrace" Tour

Departure time: 8:00 am - 8:30am

Leaving the traffic behind, you are soon winding your way through small villages surrounded by early morning Balinese Life, driving through traditional village, natural plantation, the best rice field in Bali and your target the mighty Mount Batukaru. Firstly, we will stop at Butterflies Park, a beautiful park where thousand of butterflies from the rarest species are bred and flying around the park, continuing to Hot Spring and Batukaru Temple, the second most scared temple in Bali, located in the middle of tropical rainforest on the slop of Mount Batukaru. On the way back, we will passes through coffee, cocoa, vanilla and clove plantation will lead you to Jatiluwih Village to witness Bali’s true master piece of massive rice terrace.

4. Besakih "The Mother Temple" Tour 

Departure 8:00 - 8:30am

Besakih Temple perched high on the slope of Mount Agung, 3142 meters, the highest peak of Bali, thus it is considered to be the holiest place in Bali. This is Bali’s Mother Temple, the biggest, the most important and the holiest temple on this island. On the way to get there, we will stop at Tohpati, the center of Balinese hand weaving and hand made Batik process also to Batuan, the traditional and modern oil painting. We will visit the Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah), an ancient Hindu – Buddhist hermitage dated from XI century. Then we will proceed to Klungkung, the old capital of Bali (1740 – 1908), to see the Court of Justice (Kerta Gosa), and the Floating Pavilion (Bale Kambang). Their murals are decorated by the best examples of classical Balinese painting. Afterwards, we will stop at Bukit Jambul, ‘the crested hill’ with nice view of terraced rice fields.

 5. Karangasem "East" Tour

Departure time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

We will stop at Bukit Jambul, ‘the crested hill’ with nice view of terraced rice fields. Then we proceed to Putung, the   beautiful green valley panorama, continuing the trip to Tirta Gangga (the water of Ganges), the royal bathing pools fed by natural springs. Afterwards we will proceed to Candidasa, a beach resort and to Tenganan Pagringsingan Village, the aboriginal Balinese with thousand year traditions and rituals still well preserved until the present day. Our tour to this easternmost region is not complete without visits The Bat Cave (Goa Lawah) with thousands of undulating fruit bats covering every space available on its wall. And then we will back to your hotel.

6. Ubud "Morning or Afternoon" Tour

Departure time 8:00 am - 8:30 am

 Ubud and its surroundings is one of the most beautiful villages in Bali where we can find lots of talented artisans. Firstly, we will see the hand made Batik painting at Tohpati, Then we will see numerous aspects of Balinese life, such as: Barong and Kris performance, the most famous & colorful dance in Bali which signifies an eternal fight between good & evil spirit or Kecak and Fire Dance at Batubulan, Gold and Silver works at Celuk, the traditional and modern oil painting at Batuan and the Temple, fine woodcarvings at Mas or Kemenuh. Afterwards we will proceed to Ubud, the holy monkeys around the temple. On the way back, we will pass superb views of terraced rice fields in Tegal Lalang.

7. Uluwatu "Sunset" Tour

Departure time: 13:00 pm - 13:30 pm

Firstly we will visit to Nusa Dua, where the Water Sport Center Activities, the 5 Stars Hotel & Galeria Nusa Dua Shopping Mall. Than we will visit to Uluwatu Temple, a cliff edge temple at 95 meters above sea level, with fantastic view to the Indian Ocean. This is the masterpiece of Niratha, a holy priest from XVI century, and great place to watch the sunset over the sea that filled with sailing outriggers (jukung). Afterwards, we will witness the performance of Monkey (Kecak) and Fire Dance, the most unique dance among Balinese dances and featuring the Ramayana story. And then we will take you to Jimbaran Bay for a romantic dinner and traditional set up beach café.

8. Tanah Lot "Sunset" Tour

Departure time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Firstly we will stop at Mengwi, to visit the magnificent Royal Family Temple of Taman Ayun (XVII century), surrounded by an artificial moat. Continuing the trip, we will be visit to Alas Kedaton, the flying fox and monkey forest. . Our next stop is The Marine Temple of Tanah Lot, this lovely temple was built on a promontory offshore, truly a perfect setting to watch an Amazing Sunset (weather permitting).

9. Dolphin Watching Tour Lovina

Departure time: 2:30 am - 3:00 am

In the early morning we will drive you to the northern beach of Bali, to the beach resort of Lovina, by motorboat we go to see the attraction of the friendly dancing dolphins, welcoming the morning sun. Afterwards, we will have breakfast. Then we will continue the Singaraja “Lovina” tour with lunch.

Includes:

• Dolphin watching or swimming dolphin
• Full Air Conditioner Transportations
• Soft Drink & Mineral Water on Trip

10. Two Days Bali Tour

Departure time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am FIRST DAY:

Firstly we will stop at Tohpati, the center of Balinese hand weaving and hand made Batik process. Then we will see numerous aspects of Balinese life, such as: Barong and Kris performance, the most famous & colorful dance in Bali which signifies an eternal fight between good and evil spirit at Batubulan, Gold and Silver works at Celuk, the traditional & modern oil painting at Batuan and the Temple, fine woodcarvings at Mas or Kemenuh. We will pass superb views of terraced rice fields in Tegal Lalang and next we stop at Bali Natural Spice. Afterwards, we will go directly to Kintamani, a mountain village lies at 1400 meters above sea level. There is a breathtaking view to the still active Volcano and Lake Batur from this rim edge village. We will be have a over night at Lovina. 

SECOND DAY:

Wake up in the morning and ready to do snorkeling and see the attraction of the friendly dancing dolphins, welcoming the morning sun (additional surcharge). Afterwards, we will have breakfast. Then we proceed to Banjar Village, The hot spring and Buddhist Monastery. Continuing the trip, we leave for North Bali, with a brief stop for refreshing bath at Gitgit Waterfalls, The highest and the most beautiful waterfall on the island situated in a serene place among coffee & Clove. And then, we will stop at Puncak to explore the Jungle of Monkey. We will explore Bedugul area, a mountain resort lies over 1.000 meters above the sea level. Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, built on a promontory surrounded by lake’s water, this holy place is dedicated to Dewi Danu (the Goddes of Water) and then we will back to your hotel.

Price include: full Air Conditioned Transportation

• Soft drink and mineral water
• Free use sarong (when entering temples) entrance fees
• Accommodation for two  days tour, 
• Donation and insurance

All the price are quote per person with minimum participant 2 person. single traveler will be surcharge 50% from the price.

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