Cottage in my Village

 Candi Beach Cottages
Sengkidu Candidasa

 

     Welcome to the delightful Candi Beach Cottage in peaceful east Bali, escape from the hustle and bustle, and embrace the tranquility. Our enchanting and intimate 4-star resort rests amid swaying palm trees within the quiet and natural environs of the beautiful Mendira Bay, Candidasa in the royal Balinese regency of Karangasem.

     Our charming, cottage-style Cottages, comfortable rooms, beachside restaurant, cosy bar, lobby lounge, two refreshing swimming pools, and blissful massage pavilions, are set within a coconut grove garden that gently rolls on to a beautiful private white sand beach. Natural colours and local materials have been blended to create a resort that harmonises with the environment. The traditional architecture utilises local materials from Bali and neighbouring Indonesian islands, while the turquoise waters of the dreamy, palm fringed swimming pool appear to overflow into the azure sea.

     Candi Beach Cottage is a magical destination where you can raft dramatic rivers, shop for bargains in vibrant local markets, enjoy cultural performances of Hindu dance epics, cycle through gently swaying fields of rice, visit ancient kingdoms and mystical water palaces, climb mighty volcanoes or dive into an exotic world of psychedelic fish. Marriage proposals are proffered and accepted. This welcome oasis is where the dream begins.

Map Location of Karangasem

    Untuk membuat perjalanan anda lebih efektif dalam menjelajahi kawasan wisatawan, kami mengusulkan anda memilih salah satu rute di bawah:

1. Klungkung ( Semarapura ) - Bukit jambul - Besakih - Telaga Waja - Iseh - Putung - Sibetan - Tirtagangga - Tulamben - Jekeluk - Amlapura - Puri Agung Palace - Candidiasa - Tenganan - Padangbai - Yeh Malet - Kulunmgkung (Semarapura)

2. Klungkung ( Semarapura ) - Yeh Malet - Padangbai - Tenganan - Candidasa - Amlapura - Puri Agung Palace - Taman Ujung "Water Palace" - Jemeluk - Tulamben - Tirtagangga - Sibetan - Putung - Iseh - Telaga Waja - Besakih - Bukit Jambul - Kungkung ( Semarapura )

Amlapura - Karangasem

   

 

Amlapura is that the biggest town in jap Bali and also the capital of Karangasem space.

The city's name is additionally Karangasem, purportedly replaced to confuse spirit and stop them from concealing the city below volcanic ash. throughout the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 the city became isolated from the remainder of Bali for 3 years, this resulted in quite ton of harm to town that when was the middle for subscriptions.

avalanche is truly not up within the town, however several buildings destroyed by the earthquake. Everyday residential district city rather sleepyheaded, tho' still has standing as a serious hub for the subscription and commercialism in East Bali. Amlapura is one seat for one amongst the richest kingdoms in Bali, that is that the highest kingdom within the late seventeenth century. King doesn't enable the position and rights through robust collaboration with the Dutch within the nineteenth century.

among town limits there square measure 3 palaces as nice reminiscences of the glory, Puri Agung Karangasem is hospitable guests on a everyday, the opposite 2 also are open for visits, however not recovered. Puri Agung designed by the last king of Karangasem, Anak Agung Ketut Anglurah, about 1900. He conjointly makes the water palace is found close to the village of Ujung and Tirta Gangga, each of that square measure traveler destinations. Water park in Ujung destroyed by a discharge, and has not been repaired. The king had 9 wives and one hundred fifty concubines folks ought to still keep among the walls of Puri Agung Karangasem. Below the castle could be a Muslim village, the home is purportedly a descendant of slaves foreign by the Sasak ever King of Lombok. Most tourists arrive within the town on the route between Semarapura and Amlapura, however conjointly might undergo the unknown of Rendang and to the east. this can be a awfully scenic route on the southern slope of Mount Agung and exquisite rice fields and thru the corridor dense forest. The latter could be a steep climb from Amlapura, with excellent views across the high mountains and plush valleys.

you'll be able to notice accommodation and straightforward meals reception here, most guests still value more highly to keep in Tirta Gangga or Candidasa.

TULAMBEN Village

History :
     Tulamben is a village, of which the name was taken from the word "Batulambih". Batulambih means many stones caused by the explotion of Mount Agung. By the time, this word changed into Batulamben and eventually pronounced as Tulamben. This area then flourished into a tourist destination that worth to visit.

Location :
     This tourist destination is situated at Tulamben village, Kubu district. It is about 102 km from Denpasar and 25 km from Amlapura.

Facility :
     There are some facilities available to support the industry, such as small hotels, restaurants, and even food stalls. For visitors who longs to see the underwater life of this area, diving operators are available here.

Description :
     Tulamben village grows into tourist area for its strategic position and because of the beauty of its surroundings. From here, we will be able to witness the fascinating view of Mount Agung on the west side. Besides, it also offers a magnificent panorama of marine life.
In our underwater adventure, we will find the wreck of US Liberty ship from the World War II. It becomes another attraction of Tulamben for visitors. While going back to the past, in this sunken ship, we will see beautiful tropical fish and other marine lives.

Hotel Recomended :
Liberty Dive Resort
Matahari Tulamben Resort, Dive & SPA
Paradise Palm Beach Bungalows
 

TIRTAGANGGA

History :
     Tirtagangga water garden was built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. This water garden was constructed in a very unique architecture of Balinese and Chinese styles.  

Location :
     Tirtagangga is situated at Ababi village, Abang District. It is about 83 km from Denpasar and 6 km from Amlapura to the north.

Facility :
     Facilities available in this area are small hotels, small restaurants and food stalls, art shops and a parking area lot.

Description :

 Tirtagangga Water Garden scratches on a 1,2 Hectare area, which consists of three complexes. The first complex lies on the lowest level of this area, where we can find two ponds and a water tower. The second complex in the middle level is the location where we can find swimming pools; while in the third part, which is the main complex, we can find the rest house of the King.

Before the construction of the water garden, there was a big spring water in this area. Therefore people surrounding the area called this place "embukan" which means spring water.
The spring water was then functioned to fulfil the people's need of water and also for the "purification" of the Gods (Ida Betara). For this case, the spring water is recognised to be holy and sacred.
The religious to construct this tranquil water garden for his rest house and also for the people's function and the cool climate of this area, plus the fascinating view around, inspired the kingleisure and pleasure.

Hotel Recomended :
Great Mountain Views Villa Resort
Puri Sawah Bungalows & Restaurant

Good Karma Home Stay

Geria Semalung Bungalow

Candi Dasa Beach

     Previously, Candidasa was known as Teluk Kehen (Kehen Bay). But when this area was finally opened as tourism depelovment area, the name Candidasa was started to be used.
     There is no certain report about the historical backgound of the name. However, it is assumed that the choice of this name is connected with the story of "lingga" inside the temple lies on the top of Candidasa hills.
     An old manuscript found here mentions that Candidasa Temple was built on the 12th Century. There is a remain called "lingga" inide the temple, which is believed as the symbol of God Siva. In this holy place hermits often received their highest solitude or "heaven" by uttering 10 letters called "Dasa Aksara" (10 = Dasa).
     Another story says that the name Candidasa was inspired by a statue near the lingga. It is a statue of Goddess Hariti that surrounded by 10 children. It is believed that Goddess Hariti could give blessing of welfare and prosperity to the people who pray here.

     Candidasa is located at Samuh - Bugbug village, Karangasem district. It is about 65 km from Denpasar and 12 km from Amlapura.

     Facilities available here are restaurants, small hotels to star hotels and other facilities needed to support the industry.

     Candidasa is well known for its shiny white sand. Tourism industry flourishes significantly in this area that background by the Indonesian Ocean. From this place, we will see Lombok Island and Nusa Penida in a distance and the sparkling light of "Jukung" or traditional boat at night that will always draw us to come again.    

Sibetan "Snake Fruit Village"

Location:
     Sibetan village, which is famous for its "salak" or snake skin fruit is located in Bebandem district, 83 km from Denpasar or 15 km from Amlapura.

Facility:
     Visitors visiting this area will be able to find food stalls and home stay.

Description:
     As one of tourist destination in Karangasem, Sibetan village offers natural panorama (agro tourism). Sibetan village is 400-600 m above the sea level, with the average temperature of 20º-30º C. Its average rainfall is 1.567 mm - 20.000 mm per year. The cool climate and the comforting air make salak or skin snake fruit grows well in this area. Here, visitors can find various vegetations of salak with different tastes. The vast salak garden in this village is also interesting to see.
     Almost 81,12% of Sibetan's area, which is 1.125.000 hectares, is turned into salak garden. Thus, about 14 various vegetations of salak can be found here, in which it cannot be seen in other areas. Mostly, visitors come to Sibetan village to witness directly the complete cultivation process of salak, including its marketing process.
     Except showing the vast salak garden, Sibetan is also worth to visit for its unique and special culture and traditional art performances, such as dances and "genjek" and the show of traditional music instrument called "angklung".
     To enjoy the natural view of this area, visitors can join the trekking activity that will be led by local guides.

BESAKIH TEMPLE

Sejarah :
     Candi ini secara sengaja dibuat di desa suci yang disebut dengan Hulundang Basukih, yang saat ini dikenal sebagai Desa Besakih. Nama Besakih didapat dari kata "Basuki" atau di beberapa naskah tua ditulis sebagai Basukir atau Basukih. Kata Basuki sendiri dibawa dari kata "Wasuki" dalam Sansekerta, yang artinya "keselamatan". Sedangkan di mitologi Samudramanthana disebut bahwa Basuki adalah nama seekor naga yang bergelung di seluruh Pegunungan Mandara. Para tetua mengatakan bahwa Pura Besakih dibuat oleh Rsi Markandya dan pengikutnya pada abad ke11. Pada waktu itu, Rsi Markandya bermaksud pergi ke Gunung Agung untuk membuat tempat tinggal. Tetapi, dalam pembuatan tesebut dibuat susah oleh penyebaran penyakit yang menyebabkan kematian pengikutnya. Untuk keamanan pengikutnya, dia kemudian membuat pemujaan untuk persembahyangan kepada Tuhan demi keselamatan. Pemujaan tersebut dinamakan "Sanggar Basuki".

Lokasi :
     Lokasi Pura Besakih atau Pura Agung Besakih di Desa Besakih, daerah Rendang, di sebelah barat daya Gunung Agung. Dimana sekitar 44 kms dari Amlapura dan 62 kms dari Denpasar.

Fasilitas :
     Semua fasilitas tersedia dalam bidang ini untuk mendukung aktivitas kepariwisataan di Besakih, seperti kedai makanan , kedai buah-buahan dan toko seni. Ada juga tempat parkir yang cukup besar dan pemandu lokal yang selalu akan siap memberikan kebaktian terbaik mereka.

Deskripsi :
     Pura Besakih adalah salah satu objek wisata yang menampilkan keunikannya sendiri dibandingkan tempat lain. Menjadi terkenal karena kompleks candi didirikan di sini, juga dikenal sebagai Candi Ibu di Bali, dimana Besakih dibangun untuk menawarkan suasana keagamaan  berdasarkan keempat jurusan.

Taman Ujung Soekasada

Sejarah :
     Ujung Water Palace, yang oleh orang lokal disebut sebagai Taman Soekasada Ujung, dibuat pada tahun 1919. Tetapi, pembuatan taman air istana tersebut dilakukan pada tahun 1912. Istana air dibangun oleh Raja terakhir Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, yang memerintah di Karangasem antara tahun 1909 dan 1945. Ujung Water Palace dibangun dengan penuh keagungan, dirancang untuk menyambut dan melayani tamu dan Raja penting dari negara lain, selain untuk kesenangan Raja dan keluarga kerajaan Puri Karangasem.

Lokasi :
     Taman Soekasada Ujung berada di Desa Tumbu Karangasem. Daerah tersebut berada sekitar 85 km dari Airport Denpasar dan 5 km dari Amlapura.

Fasilitas :
     Aktivitas para tamu disini didukung dengan adanya kedai makanan, rumah makan kecil dan lapangan parkir yang cukup luas. Pengunjung yang tertarik pada keahlian produk lokal bisa menemukan beberapa toko seni yang ada di sini.

Deskripsi :

     Taman Soekasada Ujung sudah menjadi obyek wisata budaya karena dilihat sebagai salah satu di antara beberapa peninggalan kebudayaan yang ada di Kabupaten Karangasem. Kompleks istana air ini adalah kombinasi dari arsitektur orang Bali dan Eropa. Ada 3 kolam besar dan bangunan di dalamnya. Di tengah kolam utama, ada gedung dan disambung ke pinggir kolam oleh 2 pegangan gigi palsu. Kebanyakan diujung derajat kompleks ini yang paling tinggi, kita bisa menemukan patung "warak" (badak). Di bawah warak ada patung Sapi Jantan. Dari tingkat tinggi ini kita akan melihat indahnya pemandangan laut, bukit dengan hutan lebat dan hijau, kecantikan Gunung Agung yang digabungkan dengan sawah bertingkat-tingkat yang hijau. Keagungan Ujung Water Palace pernah musnah dengan meletusnya Gunung Agung pada tahun 1963, dan terjadi perubahan yang luar biasa pada tahun 1979 dimana masa jabatan pemerintah dikala itu lebih memperburuk keadaan taman tersebut. Tetapi, usaha perbaikan sudah dilakukan semaksimal mungkin walaupun belum mampu mengembalikannya seperti keadaan semula, tetapi sangat mengherankan masa lalu masih bisa dilihat di sini saat ini.

Artist from Karangasem

1. I Wayan Wentra

Keahliannya dalam bidang seni Leko.
Mulai menekuni/belajar seni tersebut sejak tahun 1945.
Nama guru yang melatih adalah I Deres.
Masa jaya/tenarnya tahun 1947, I Wayan Wentra sudah pentas di Bali.
Anak didik/sekaa binaannya ada di Pendem.
Putra-putri yang melanjutkan karier sebagai seniman adalah I Nengah Parek.
Karya yang paling besar adalah seni tari yang bertemakan tani.
Pengalamannya sebagai seniman yaitu banyak mempunyai pengalaman baru dan teman baru.
Jenis Karya Seni : Seni Tari dan Tabuh
Alamat : Lingkungan Br. Pancardawa, Kelurahan Pendem.

2. Ida Pedanda Gede Ketut Pidada
     Dilahirkan di Griya Pidada, Sidemen, Karangasem sekitar tahun 1677 dan merupakan putra kedua dari Ida Pedanda Wayan Kekeran. Dari kecil sudah menyukai bidang sastra karena lingkungan keluarga yang mendukungnya dan sejak usia 20 tahun sudah mulai menulis lontar. Di samping dibimbing oleh ayahnya, beliau juga berguru bahkan sampai ke Bangli, tepatnya di Griya Brahmana Bukit.

Pada tahun 1728, bersama kakaknya, Ida Pedanda Nyoman Pidada, mengarang buku ceritra "NI DIAH TANTRI" yang sangat terkenal sampai saat ini. Buku itu selalu digunakan di sekolah-sekolah mulai dari tingkat sekolah dasar hingga sekolah menengah atas sebagai salah satu mata pelajaran dalam bidang sastra daerah. Ide dan pemrakarsa dari ceritra "NI DIAH TANTRI" ini muncul dari Ida Pedanda Nyoman Pidada. Namun, karena sang kakak Ida Pedanda Nyoman Pidada melanjutkan tapa semadi di Pasraman, ceritra ini dilanjutkan oleh Ida Pedanda Gede Ketut Pidada dengan tetap didampingi oleh kakaknya.

Keahlian beliau dalam bidang sastra ternyata diwarisi oleh putra beliau, yaitu Ida Pedanda Ketut Pidada Putra. Autobiografi Ida Pedanda Gede Ketut Pidada ditulis di atas daun lontar dengan huruf Bali dan sebagian sempat dibacakan oleh Ida Bagus Ngurah Sudibia (58 tahun). Penerbitan autobiografi ini tidak terlepas dari jasa Ida Bagus Ngurah Sudibia dan Ida Bagus Mahardika (65 tahun) selaku informan.
Jenis Karya Seni : Seni Sastra
Alamat : Griya Pidada, Sidemen, Karangasem.

3. Ida Pedanda Gede Wayan Pesuruan
     Ida Pedanda Gede Wayan Pesuruan adalah putra pasangan almarhum Ida Pedanda Gede Made Sidemen dengan almarhumah Jero Taman. Beliau mulai menekuni prihal tata cara pelaksanaan upacara dan mempelajari juga seluk-beluk berbagai jenis bebanten sejak usia 15 tahun (± tahun 1946).

Dibimbing langsung oleh Pedanda Istri Oka yang tak lain adalah tante beliau sendiri. Kemana pun Pedanda Istri Oka pergi, beliau selalu turut agar pengetahuannya tentang berbagai bentuk sesajen dan pelaksanaan upacara dapat dikuasai dengan baik. Selain itu, beliau juga sangat tekun mempelajari berbagai lontar yang berisi tentang tatwa, menyangkut upakara, khususnya tentang upacara pancayadnya. Beliau yang hanya tamat sekolah dasar pada tahun 1942 menyadari betul betapa pentingnya belajar lewat pengalaman langsung terjun ke lapangan.

Sejak mediksa, disucikan sebagai Pedanda (Sulinggih) hingga saat ini sudah tak terhitung lagi jasa beliau dalam muput karya, menyelesaikan rangkaian upacara, baik upacara yang berskala kecil, maupun upacara yang berkategori besar, seperti memuput karya Agung di Pura Besakih dan upacara di Pura Mandhara Giri Semeru Agung, Lumajang, Jawa Timur.

Di waktu senggang, Ida Pedanda Gede Wayan Pesuruan sering memberikan dharma wacana (penyuluhan) tentang yadnya kepada masyarakat, baik secara perorangan yang datang ke tempat beliau, maupun secara kelompok ke tempat-tempat tertentu atas permintaan masyarakat di wilayah Karangasem dan sekitarnya.
Jenis Karya Seni : Seniman Undagi
Alamat : Ds.Sibetan, Bebandem, Karangasem.

4. Ida Pedanda Istri Mas
     Beliau termasuk seorang seniman undagi/tukang, terutama yang banyak bergerak dalam bidang tukang banten. Adapun seni membuat banten ini telah beliau tekuni sejak berumur 8 tahun yang diawali dengan belajar mejejahitan. Hari demi hari keterampilan yang dimiliki semakin berkembang dan meningkat yang pada saatnya beliau menjadi seorang undagi/ tukang banten.

Dengan menjalankan swadarma yang diemban, beliau telah menjalankan masa jaya sejak umur 40 tahun. Sebagai tanda puncak kejayaannya, ketika umur itu pula beliau dinobatkan sebagai Pendeta Budha.

Sebagai penyandang swadarma pendeta dan undagi/tukang banten, beliau telah banyak mengabdikan diri dalam rangka meningkatkan seni budaya Bali yang dijiwai oleh agama Hindu, baik secara horizontal di sekala yang menyasar kepada kepentingan masyarakat, bangsa, dan negara, maupun secara vertikal ke niskala, yaitu bakti kepada Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa/Tuhan Yang Maha Esa dengan ruang lingkup daerah/wilayah pengabdian meliputi Bali, Lombok, dan Jawa. Jasa- jasa pengabdian beliau terkenang dalam karya-karya terbesar, seperti ngaturang ayah dalam rangka ikut mengkoordinasikan pelaksanaan upakara dan upacara, pada kegiatan berikut ini:
     Karya Agung di Pura Besakih tahun 1963
     Karya Agung Eka Dasa Ludra di Pura Besakih tahun 1979
     Karya Agung Tri Bhuana, Candi Narmada,
                             Panca Wali Krama Ring Danu,
                             dan Bhatara Turun Kabeh tahun 1993.
Jenis Karya Seni : Seni Undagi
Alamat : Budakeling, Bebandem, Karangasem.

5. Ida Wayan Padang
     Ketika umurnya mulai menginjak usia 10 tahun, Ida Wayan Padang yang masih termasuk bilangan bocah ingusan di desanya sudah mulai asyik menekuni tari-tarian tradisional Bali. Tari Gambuh, Topeng, Arja, Prembon, dan Calonarang sudah merupakan bagian dari hidupnya pada usianya yang 10 tahun itu. Waktu-waktu senggang yang ada padanya senantiasa dimanfaatkannya untuk belajar dan terus belajar mengenai seni tari di atas. Tidak heran, ketika usianya mulai menginjak 15 tahun, dia sudah merupakan penari yang digandrungi oleh para pencinta tari tradisional Bali di desanya ataupun desa-desa tetangganya dan Kabupaten Karangasem tempatnya lahir dan dibesarkan. Bahkan, setahun sesudah itu ia sudah bisa menurunkan kemampuannya sebagai seorang guru tari yang laris dan diburu-buru untuk mengajarkan tari. Begitu populernya, sampai-sampai ia harus melalang buana ke pulau seberang, yaitu ke Kecamatan Monjok di Lombok Barat.

Ida Wayan Padang, lahir tahun 1915 di Desa Budakeling, Kabupaten Karangasem dan kini menetap di Banjar Jeroan, Desa dan Kecamatan Abang, Daerah Tingkat II Karangasem. Sekalipun bangku sekolah tidak pernah dinikmati semasa hidupnya. Beliau bukanlah seorang buta aksara. Ia dapat membaca dan menulis sebagaimana lazimnya mereka yang pemah duduk di bangku sekolah. Lahir dari sepasang suami istri yang sudah lama almarhum, yaitu Ida Wayan Oka Tangi dan Ida Ayu Ketut Suter. Sebagai keluarga geriya (rumah tempat tinggal Brahmana), masalah-masalah keagamaan tidak pernah ditinggalkannya sebab setiap keluarga Brahmana mengharapkan anaknya kelak bisa menjadi Pendeta, yaitu pemimpin penyelenggara upacara keagamaan.

Darah seni rupanya memang telah membara di hatinya. Namun, sambil mengajarkan tari, tugas-tugas pengabdian masyarakat tidak pernah ditinggalkannya, terutama memimpin masyarakat dalam melaksanakan pembangunan. Pada tahun 1946 s.d. 1948 beliau menjadi perbekel (kepala desa) di Desa Pidpid. Kemudian tahun 1948 s.d. tahun 1950 menjadi kepala desa di Desa Abadi, Karangasem. Dapatlah dibayangkan betapa berat tugas yang harus dihadapi sebagai seorang kepala desa di masa gemuruhnya perjuangan revolusi fisik. Akan tetapi, tugas-tugas itu tidak pernah menghambat gejolak darah seni yang senantiasa membara di hatinya. Dari tahun ke tahun, waktunya dilewatinya dengan mengajarkan tari-tarian dari satu desa ke desa yang lain.
Jenis Karya Seni : Seni Tari dan Tabuh
Alamat : Banjar Jeroan, Desa dan Kecamatan Abang, Karangasem.

A Glimpse of Karangasem

     The regency of Karangasem is one of the nine regency in Bali, situated in the eastern part of Bali, covering an area of 839,54 sq. kilometers. Karangasem itself consist of eight District namely : Karangasem, manggis, Rendang, Selat, Sidemen, Bebandem, Abang, and Kubu District.

     Karangasem has an extraordinary variety of scenic landscapes. Low and high mountain ranges intermingle with upland plain, tropical forests, teracced rice field, beautiful beaches, culture and history archeological remains, traditional " Bali Aga" village with their way of life make Karangasem worth visiting.

     It is very easy to reach all of the interesting places in Karangasem which are supported by fairly good road conditions, facilities such at hotels, restaurants, money changers, souvenir shops and others which would you expect in a tourist environment.

Tourism Atraction at Karangasem

Atraksi Wisata

No  Jenis Atraksi     Lokasi
1    Gebug Ende  :  Ds. Seraya, Karangasem.

2    Cekepung  :  Ds. Tri Wangsa-Budakeling,
                            Ds Dukuh-Budakeling Banjar Taman-Karangasem.

3    Genjek  :  Ds. Jasri-Karangasem,
                      Ds. Bungkulan-Seraya Barat-Karangasem,
                      Ds.Eka Adnyana-Tianyar Timur-Kubu,
                      Ds. Ngis Kaler-Tista-Abang,
                      Ds. Sibetan-Bebandem,
                      Ds. Pegubugan-Duda-Selat,
                      Ds. Apit Yeh-Manggis,
                      Ds. Temaga-Sidemen,
                      Ds. Pande-Menanga-Rendang.

4    Wayang Wong  :  Ds. Yeh Poh-Manggis,
                                    Ds. Wates Tengah-Duda Timur-Selat,
                                    Ds. Waringin-Rendang.

5    Wayang Parwa  :  Ds. Genteng-Subagan-Karangasem.

6    Wayang Kulit  :  Ds. Budakeling-Bebandem,
                                   Ds.Abang Jeroan-Abang,
                                   Ds. Gunaksa-Ababi,
                                   Ds. Sengkidu-Manggis,
                                   Ds. Pegubugan-Duda-Selat,
                                   Ds. Pendem-Karangasem,
                                   Ds. Wanasari-Sidemen,
                                   Ds. Bugbug-Karangasem,
                                   Ds. Rendang.

7    Gambuh  :  Ds.Padangaji-Peringsari-Selat,
                        Ds.Budakeling-Bebandem,
                        Ds. Temega-Karangasem

8    Sanghyang  :  Ds. Jangu-Duda-Selat,
                             Ds.Geriana Kauh-Duda Utara, Selat

9    Barong  :  Ds.Karanganyar-Nyuh Tebel-Manggis,
                      Ds. Dukuh-Budakeling,
                      Ds.Pegubugan-Duda-Selat,
                      Ds.Muncan-Selat,
                      Ds. Saren-Bebandem,
                      Ds.Tohpati-Bebandem

10    Arja  :  Ds.Mbah Api-Ababi-Abang,
                   Ds. Sidemen,
                   Ds. Umasari-Selat

11    Topeng  :  Ds.Budakeling-Bebandem,
                         Ds.Sidemen,
                         Ds.Abang Jeroan-Abang,
                         Ds. Duda-Selat.

12    Calonarang  :  Ds. Besang-Ababi-Abang,
                             Ds.Pegubugan-Duda-Selat,
                             Ds. Muncan – Selat

13    Joged Bumbung  :  Ds.Seraya-Karangasem,
                                      Ds.Pangitebel-Manggis,
                                      Ds.Jasri-Karangasem,
                                      Ds.Pengawan-Sibetan-Bebandem,
                                      Ds.Budakeling-Bebandem

14    Tari Kreasi Baru  :  Sanggar Miniarthis-Amlapura
                                       Sanggar Seni Prabatha-Amlapura

15    Genggong  :  Ds. Jungsri-Bebandem
16    Angklung  :  Di setiap Dusun di Kabupaten Karangasem
17    Gong Kebyar  :  Di setiap Dusun di Kabupaten Karangasem
18    Gong Gede  :  Ds. Besakih-Rendang

19    Selonding  :  Ds.Tengganan-Manggis,
                           Ds.Timbrah-Karangasem,  
                           Ds.Asak-Karangasem,
                           Ds.Bungaya-Bebandem,
                           Ds.Seraya-Karangasem,
                           Ds.Kedampal-Abang,
                           Ds.Bugbug-Karangasem,
                           Ds.Pemuteran-Rendang,
                           Ds.Pande Sari-Bebandem

20    Saron/Caruk  :  Ds. Selat
21    Gambang  :  Di setiap Desa Adat di Kab. Karangasem
22    Terompong Beruk  :  Ds. Bangle-Bunutan, Abang
23    Semar Pegulingan  :  Ds. Besang Ababi, Abang

24    Tambur  :  Ds. Jasri-Karangasem,
                        Ds.Saren Kauh-Budakeling,
                        Ds.Abang Jeroan-Abang

25    Penting/Mandolin  :  Banjar Taman-Karangasem
                                       Ds.Bungkulan-Seraya Barat-Karangasem

26    Rudat  :  Kampung Kecicang Islam, Bebandem
                     Kampung Sindu Islam, Sidemen

27    Rebana  :  Kampung Saren Jawa, Bebandem

Restaurant & Bar at Karangasem

No     NAMA        JENIS MASAKAN  ALAMAT       TELEPON

1 RM.Candi Agung  Indonesia, Italia  Samuh.Bugbug  +62-363-41157
2 Raja's Restaurant  Indonesia,Eropa  Samuh.Bugbug +62-363-41786
3 Candi Bagus Pub&Rest Indo,Eropa Samuh.Bugbug +62-363-41377
4 Astawa Bar&Rest  Indonesia,China  Samuh.Bugbug +62-363-41363
5 RM Lumbung Bali  Indonesia,China Samuh.Bugbug  +62-363-41655
6 Kubu Bali Bar&Rest Aneka Masakan SamuhBugbug +62-363-41532
7 Hawai Resturant  Indonesia,Eropa  Samuh.Bugbug  +62-363-41138
8 RM Kelapa Mas  Indonesia,Eropa  Samuh.Bugbug  +62-363-41947
9 Beer Garden     Indonesia     Samuh. Bugbug     +62-363-41753
10 RM Iris     Indonesia,China     Samuh.Bugbug     +62-363-41084
11 Restauran Ayu  Indonesia,Eropa  Samuh.Bugbug  +62-363-41973
12 Restauran Bukit Ciao  Indo,Italia  Samuh.Bugbug  +62-363-41278
13 Pandan Restaurant Seafood,China Samuh.Bugbug +62-363-41541
14 Candidasa Restaurant Indo, China Samuh.Bugbug +62-363-41107
15 TJS. Cafe     Asia,Eropa     Samuh.Bugbug     +62-363-41540
16 RM Aditya    Indonesia,China    Samuh.Bugbug    +62-363-41566
17 Toke Cafe    Indonesia,Eropa    Samuh.Bugbug    +62-363-41991
18 Mahkota Restaurant  Indo,Eropa  Samuh.Bugbug  +62-363-41800
19 Putri Ayu Cafe    Indonesia,Eropa    Padangbai    +62-363-41084
20 RM Kendedes     Indonesia,Eropa     Padangbai     +62-363-41159
21 Warung Padangbai     Indonesia     Padangbai     +62-363-41105
22 Cafe Papa Jhon    Indonesia,Eropa    Padangbai    +62-363-41127
23 Champions Cafe    Indonesia     Padangbai     08123993293
24 Diver's Cafe     Indonesia,Eropa     Purwakerti     +62-363-41083
25 Puri Amerta Resatauran  Indo,Eropa  Padangbai  +62-363-41391
26  RM Puri Rai Indonesia, China Padangbai +62-363-41385
27  Warung Mangga Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-41439
28  RM. Dharma Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-41897
29  Restoran Pantai Ayu Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-41998
30  Warung Kasanda Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-41903
31  Warung PAdangbai Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-4100
32  Marina Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-21565
33  Warung Celagi Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-21345
34  Depot Segara Indonesia, Eropa Padangbai +62-363-41795
35  Warung Made Home Stay Indonesia Padangbai +62-363-41104
36  Widu Sara Indonesia Besakih +62-363-52468
 

Daftar Hotel di Karangasem

Sebagai salah satu daerah tujuan pariwisata di Bali, Kabupaten Karangasem juga di dukung oleh fasilitas akomodasi berupa hotel, baik hotel dari kategori melati sampai berbintang. Hotel-hotel tersebut adalah sebagi berikut:

No        NAMA                              ALAMAT                TELEPON

1     Hotel Amankila             Desa Manggis               +62-363-41333
2     Candi Cottages        Mandira, Nyuhtebel          +62-363-41234
3     Hotel Alila                          Buitan, Manggis       +62-363-41011
4     Emerald Hotel                        Tulamben            +62-363-22925
5     Hotel Taman Air                    Candidasa            +62-363-41540
6     Royal Bali Beach                Buitan, Manggis       +62-363-41021
7     Hotel Rama Candidasa     Desa Nyuh Tebel     +62-363-41974
8     Hotel Fajar                           Candidasa           +62-363-41538
9     Hotel Candidasa                      Candidasa           +62-363-41126
10   Hotel Kubu Bali                       Candidasa            +62-363-41532
11   Hotel Dewa Berata                  Candidasa            +62-363-41090
12   Puri Oka Cottages                   Candidasa            +62-363-41092
13   Resort Prima                        Candidasa           +62-363-41373
14   Hotel Ida Village                      Candidasa            +62-363-41118
15   Hotel Puri Bagus                      Candidasa           +62-363-41131
16   Gandamayu                              Tulamben           +62-363-22912
17   Puri Pandan                          Candidasa           +62-363-41919
18   Pondok Bambu                     Candidasa           +62-363-41534
19   Lila Berata                            Candidasa           +62-363-41929
20   Kelapa Mas                          Candidasa            +62-363-41369
21   Ida's                                       Candidasa           +62-363-41096
22   Rama Bungalow                       Candidasa           +62-363-41092
23   Sindu Berata                             Candidasa          +62-363-41178
24   Matahari Terbit                       Candidasa          +62-363-41311
25   Bali Shangrilla                          Candidasa          +62-363-41829
26   Temple Hotel                           Candidasa          +62-363-41629
27   Puri Bali                                Candidasa          +62-363-41063
28   Iguana Bungalow                     Candidasa            +62-363-41937
29   Agung Bungalow                      Candidasa          +62-363-41535
30   The Grand Natia                     Candidasa            +62-363-42007
31   Sri Kandi                               Candidasa          +62-363-41972
32   Dewi Bungalow                        Candidasa          +62-363-41166
33   Pandawa                               Candidasa          +62-363-41929
34   Puri Pudak Bungalow             Candidasa          +62-363-41978
35   Barong Home Stay                  Candidasa          +62-363-41127
36   Geringsing                                Candidasa          +62-363-41084
37    Segara Wangi                          Candidasa          +62-363-41159
38    Gengong Cottages                  Candidasa          +62-363-41105
39    Puri Matahari Tulamben        Tulamben          +62-363-22907
40    Barong Beach Inn                   Candidasa         +62-363-41127
41    Kangkung Cottages                     Jasri                08123993293
42    Kembang Remaja                    Amlapura         +62-363-21565
43    Lahar Mas In                           Amlapura         +62-363-21345
44    Hotel Samudra Arirang          Nyuh Tebel        +62-363-41795
45    Lotus Bungalow                     Nyuh Tebel        +62-363-41104
46    Hotel Balina                        Buitan, Manggis     +62-363-41002
47    Nirwana Cottages                  Nyuh Tebel         +62-363-41903
48    Geria Pantai Anom                Nyuh Tebel            +62-363-41998
49    Pondok Impian Dasa             Nyuh Tebel            +62-363-41897
50    Padangbai Beach Inn              Padangbai          +62-363-41439
51    Hotel Puri Rai                       Padangbai          +62-363-41385
52    Penginapan Kerti                    Nyuh Tebel         +62-363-41391
53    Bungalow Saputra                   Nyuh Tebel        +62-363-41083
54    Lihat Sawah                            Sidemen           +62-363-24183
55    Penginapan Pelangi                 Nyuh Tebel        +62-363-41270
56    Bungalow Terrace                   Nyuh Tebel           +62-363-41232
57    Tirta Sari Uma Dalem I             Sidemen             +62-363-24330
58    Tirta Sari Uma Dalem II           Sidemen             +62-363-24330
59    Tirta Sari Uma Dalem III          Sidemen             +62-363-24330
60    Home Stay Sidemen                   Sidemen          +62-363-23009
61    PW. Nirata                                Sidemen          +62-363-24122
62    Tirta Ayu                                  Tirtagangga        +62-363-21697
63    Penginapan Bagus                 Padangbai          +62-363-41398
64    Hotel Pantai Ayu                   Padangbai          +62-363-41902
65    PW. Tirta Yoga                      Padangbai          +62-363-41514
66    Madia Bungalow                    Padangbai          +62-363-41393
67    Pondok Wisata Darma          Padangbai          +62-363-41394
68    Marco Inn                              Padangbai           +62-363-41480
69    Made Home Stay                  Padangbai           +62-363-41441
70    Puri Purina                           Tirtagangga         +62-363-22445
71    Hotel Indra Udhyana                 Bunutan             +62-363-22348
72    Pondok Wisata Indah              Tirtagangga         +62-363-22883
73    Hotel Dangin Taman Inn        Tirtagangga         +62-363-22059
74    Cabe Bali                                Tirtagangga        +62-363-21847
75    Lembah Dukuh                         Tirtagangga        +62-363-21773
76    Puri Prima Bambu                   Tirtagangga         +62-363-21316
77    Kusumajaya Inn                       Tirtagangga         +62-363-21250
78    Batur Indah                          Tirtagangga         +62-363-22342
79    Puri Agung                             Desa Selat           +62-363-23039
80    Topi Inn                                 Padangbai           +62-363-41424
81    Darma Inn                              Padangbai           +62-363-41934
82    Kembar Inn                           Padangbai           +62-363-41363
83    Monn Inn                               Padangbai           +62-363-41334
84    Pondok Wisata Parta            Padangbai           +62-363-41475
85    Dwi Utama                             Nyuhtebel           +62-363-41053
86    Ayu Taman Sari                    Nyuhtebel           +62-363-41883
87    Puri Mada                               Tulamben           +62-363-22921
88    Gandamayu Bungalow          Tulamben           +62-363-22911
89    Sekar Anggrek Bungalow     Candidasa           +62-363-41036
    

Obyek Wisata at Karangasem

TAMAN UJUNG
Taman Ujung didirikan tahun 1919 oleh Raja Karangasem terakhir, terletak di Desa Tumbu, yang waktu itu digunakan sebagai tempat perisitirahatan Raja Karangasem. Karena keindahannya Taman Ujung di sebut sebagai "Istana Air". Konstruksi arsitektur Taman Ujung memiliki kemiripan dengan Taman Air Tirtagangga dan Puri Agung Karangasem.

CANDIDASA
Candidasa adalah menjadi daerah tujuan utama dari para wisatawan yang datang ke Karangasem, terletak di wilayah Bugbug, Kecamatan Karangasem. Candidasa terkenal sebagai replika pantai Kuta karena sama - sama memiliki pasir putih. Sangat cocok untuk olah raga air seperti berenang, menyelam dan snorkeling.

TULAMBEN
Tulamben sangat terkenal di Bali sebagai tempat untuk melakukan aktivitas diving dan snoerkeling. Disini kita dapat jumpai Kapal US Liberty yang tenggelam waktu perang dunia II. Karang lautnya banyak terdapat populasi berbagai jenis ikan tropis yang sangat indah. Karena keindahan launtnya Tulamben dujuluki sebagai sorganya bagi pencinta diving dan snorkeling. Tulamben terletak di Kecamatan Kubu 21 Km Utara Karangasem.

BESAKIH
Besakih terletak di Kecamatan Rendang. Besakih menawarkan panorama dengan backdrop Gunung Agung yang memiliki ketinggian 3142 meter. Pada bagian lereng Gunung Agung terletak sebuag Pura dengan nama Pura Besakih yang di nela sebagai Pura terbesar di Bali sebagi temput suci bagi umat Hindu.

BUKIT JAMBUL
Terletak di Desa Pesaban Kecamatan Rendang, 8 Km sebelah Utara Klungkung (Semarapura). Bukit jambul terkenal sebagi tempat perbehentian bagi wisatawan karena keindahan alam yang sangat alami di antaranya berupa sawah terasering.

TELAGA WAJA
Telaga Waja adalah sebuah sungai yang ada di Desa Rendang yang sangat cocok untuk aktivitas rafting. Telaga Waja memiliki air yang sangat bersih dan beberapa karang dan batu besar sepanjang aliran sungai.

ISEH
Iseh adalah objek wisata alam yang terletak di desa Sidemen. Panorama indah dengan udara yang sangat sejuk terletak dibagian bawah lereng Gunung Agung dengan hamparan sawah terasering sangat indah. Bila anda mengunjungi Iseh jangan lupa melihat proses pembuatan kain Endek dan Songket yang menggunakan cara tradisional dan yang sangat terkenal di Bali. Iseh terletak di Desa Sidemen.

JEMELUK
Jemeluk terletak di Desa Purwakerti, Kecamatan Abang. Panorama yang sangat indah terletak antara laut dan perbukitan. Jemeluk juga sangat cocok untuk melakukan diving dan snorkling karena keindahan alam bawah laut yang sangat indah. Setelah mjengunjungi tempat ini Anda dapat melanjutkan perjalanan Anda ke Tulamben dan Ke Taman Ujung lewat a Bunutan - Seraya - Ujung - Amlapura.

TIRTAGANGGA
Terletak di Desa Abang, Kecamatan Abang hanya 6 km sebelah Utara Amlapura. Tirtagangga didirikan pada tahun 1948 oleh Raja Karangasem terakhir yang digunakan sebagai tempat istirahat keluarga raja. Arsitekturnya merupakan panduan antara Eropa, Cina dan arsitektur tradisional Bali. Dikelilingi oleh panorama yang sangat indah membuat Tirtagangga merupakan tujuan yang sangat penting untuk dikunjungi.

PURI AGUNG KARANGASEM
Amlapura merupakan Ibu Kota dari Kabuapten Karangasem, terletak 78 Km sebelah Timur Denpasar. Semenjak kerajaan Karangasem didirikan Amlapura merupakan pusat kerajaan. Objek wisata yang terletak di Amlapura adalah Puri Agung dengan perpaduan arsitek Bali, Cina dan Eropa. Puri ini didirikan oleh Anak Agung Gede Jelantik, raja pertama Karangasem. Di dalam istana kita akan menemukan koleksi foto dari keluarga para raja serta kostum yang dipakai raja saat itu.

SIBETAN
Desa Sibetan sangat terkenal dengan buah salak, buah bersisik yang sangat nikmat. Desa Sibetan juga menyajikan panorama yang sangat indah dengan alam yang natural dan dengan pemandangan laut yang biru. Desa ini terletak di Kecamatan Bebandem sekitar 5 Km dari Putung.

PUTUNG
Salah satu pemandangan yang sangat atraktif adalah Putung yang terletak di Desa Duda Timur, Kecamatan Selat. Lokasinya merupak perpaduan antara lembah dan pegunungan dengan landscape yang sangat indah. Putung memiliki iklim yang sangat indah untuk rileksasi. Di sini juga dapat Anda jumpai buah Salak.

TENGANAN PEGRINGSINGAN
Tenganan adalah Desa Bali Asli yang dikenal sebagai Bali Age. Terletak sekitar 5 Km sebelah Utara Candidasa. Tenganan sangat terkenal dengan budaya dan adat istiadat tradisional Bali. Ritual keagamaan berdasarkan kalendar yang mereka susun sendiri dan berbeda dengan kebanyakan masyarakat Bali lainnya. Desa Tenganan menyajikan panorama yang sangat indah dengan backdrop bukit yang sangat indah. Desa ini juga merupakan tempat satu-satunya dimana orang akan menjumpai kain yang disebut sebagai Ikat Gringsing yang proses pewarnaanya menggunkan warna tradisonal.

YEH MALET
Yeh Malet terletak di Desa Antiga Kecamatan Manggis, 33 Km sebelah Barat Amlapura. Yeh Malet merupak tempat yang sangat menarik untuk dikunjungi dengan panorama Gunung Agung dan Pantai. Pantai ini sangat cocok untuk berenang, memancing dan Sunset View. Yeh Malet juga terkenal dengan proses pembutan garam secara tradisional.

PADANGBAI
Padangbai merupak dermaga bagi kapal laut dan merupakan tempat penyebrangan dari Bali ke Lombok. Terletak di Desa Padangbai Kecamatan Manggis. Padangbai juga sangat cocok untuk melakukan aktivitas berenang, diving dan snorkeling. Padangbai sangat terkenal dengan pantai pasir putih dengan ikan tropis yang sangat menarik.

About Karangasem

City : Amlapura
Width Area : 839,54 Km2
Kecamatan :
1. Kubu
2. Rendang
3. Abang
4. Sidemen
5. Selat
6. Bebandem
7. Karangasem
8. Manggis
 

Karangasem location

Demography
Regency of Karangasem with Amlapura as central town is one of the 9 Regencies / town which located in Eastern of Bali island. This regional bill broadly 839.54 km² consists of 8 sub-districts : Karangasem, Manggis, Rendang, Selat, Sidemen, Abang, and Kubu divided into 71 administrative village residented by 369,320 people, has tropical climate wih exotic natue view.

Special uniqueness name “Mutiara dari Timur” with prediction become a new machine other growth in Bali specially the tourism area, small industry area, dry farming potency, black gold-min and also artistic of its culture which is not risen in other location. The beautifull of coastal terrace field is an inheritance archaeology, and the existence of old village of Baliaga Tenganan nowadays is hunted by both domestic and foreign tourist. Access transportation whic relative close to capital provincy and penetrable fluent enough direct to Airport of Ngurah Rai Denpasar to the East, and entrance through Port of Padangbai.

Home Industries
Matting Bamboo expand in Karangasem a lot of them utilized to daily need like basket, kettle, gedeg and other but nowadays develop into artistic consumption of interior like place of fruit, bokor, latern, trash etc. A lot of permeated for the sake of hotel and restaurant.

Sentra of this crafting / diligence expand Tista village, Tiing Tali village, Sinduwati village, Pempatan village, Selat village, Budakeling village, and Bebandem village. Amounted about 616 units, permeating 665 employees. The capacities production per year reachs 57,907 unit with value Rp. 752,800,000,- with an aim of marketing export and local like Regency of Gianyar.

Matting Lontar manuscript of such palm in the begining is expanded initially only as a medium to covers “Bebanten” referred Sabb Gore in Culik village Abang sub-district. The other side use young coconut leaf named “Saab Sari” develop in Karangasem administrative village. Along the tourism growth, this matting expand according ot request like bag, ornament box, place tissues etc. Theere are about 195 units efforts with 48 employees, capacities production per 73,125 units, with value Rp. 292,500,000,- with regional market compartment like Regency of Gianyar and Badung, beside there is aldo exported.

Crafting / Diligence Matting of Ata us recognized first time is Gumung subvillage, Tenganan of Manggis in the form of shield for tradition of ‘Megeret Pandan’ secret attraction performed once a year related to procession of Ceremony of Aci Sambah. Expand continously to become other form like bag, box, bokor, run, place of tissue, etc liked by tourist. Up to now type of this matting a lot of rounding into fulcrums of subistence of citizen like Bungaya, Bebandem, Seraya and the other places. There are not less about 3,937 units of efforts permeating about 5.637 employees with capacities of production reach 165,660 units with value about 8,283,000,-

Crafting / Diligence Wood the ability in making statue of wood rapidly growth in Karangasem almost flatten the totality Karangasem a of kind of product, desk, cushion, chair, window, form “Port Art”, other like cat statue, tulip, primitive statue with raw material of wood albesia. Expanding in Rendang, Muncan, Nyuh Tebel, Tianyar etc. The center of unit effort of this type not less 272 units, permeated 1.100 employees which production per year about 37,842 valuable reach Rp. 1,234,500,000,-.

Matting of Screw Pine type of enviromental friendly matting exploit local potency of tree of this screw pine even nowadays expand and can be able to penetrated compartment of market export and local. Production of this matting is designed in the form of artistic masterpiece of bag, place tissue, map, purse, slipper, pallet of glass with centre area in Tumbu village, subdistrict of Karangasem. Has notice that the amount of unit this effort about 451 units, permeated 480 employees, with capacities of production 105,000 values range about Rp. 525,000,000,-

Sibetan is centre of Salak (skin snack fruit) commodities center that nowadays become to agro-tourism area supported by beautiful view in hamle Moding top. Here also can be witnessed traditional conservation of salak at one blow can enjoy this production and bring it home as souvenir.

History of Karangasem

        The state of Karangasem, on the island of Bali, was in existence by the middle of the seventeenth century century. The dynasty claims descent from the last Mahapajit Governor of Bali at the time of the collapse of that Empire. The state became powerful during the late seventeenth century, conquering the neighbouring Lombok and establishing several principalities on that island. During the last years of the next century, Gusti Gede Ngurah Karangasem [Devata Tohpati], extended control over Buleleng.
        The state was conquered by the Raja of Mataram, a collateral relative in 1839. The next ruler, Gusti Gedé Ngurah Made Karangasem, accepted Dutch sovereignty over his realm in 1841, but later repudiated this, along with the other Balinese Rajas. Karangasem and Buleleng suffered completed defeat at Dutch hands during the Lombok War in 1849. The Dutch then annexed the state to the Ratu Agung of Salaparang, their ally. He appointed two of his nephews as successive Regents of Karangasem. After the defeat and extinction of Salaparang in 1893, the Dutch re-established the Karangasem principality under the ruler of the late Regent's family. However, full self-rule did not follow until 1938. The principality acceded to the Indonesian Republic in 1950, but the Raja continued to reign as nominal Raja until his death in 1991. His younger brother succeeded him as Head of the Royal House, but his installation, according to traditional custom, did not follow.

About Mount Agung

          Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is a mountain in Bali. This stratovolcano is the highest point on the island. It dominates the surrounding area influencing the climate. The clouds come from the west and Agung takes their water so that the west is lush and green and the east dry and barren.

Gunung Agung last erupted in 1963-64 and is still active, with a large and very deep crater which occasionally belches smoke and ash. From a distance, the mountain appears to be perfectly conical, despite the existence of the large crater.

From the peak of the mountain, it is possible to see the peak of Gunung Rinjani on the island of Lombok, although both mountains are frequently covered in cloud.


 The 1963-64 Eruption
The lava flows missed, sometimes by mere yards, the Mother Temple of Besakih. The saving of the temple is regarded by the Balinese people as miraculous and a signal from the gods that they wished to demonstrate their power but not destroy the monument the Balinese faithful had erected. However, over 1,000 people were killed and a number of villages were destroyed in this eruption.


 Climbing the Mountain
There are two routes up the mountain, one from Besakih which proceeds to a higher peak and starts at approximately 1100metres and another which commences higher from Pura Pasar Agung, on the southern slope of the mountain, near Selat and which is reputed to take 4 hours. There is no path between the two routes at the top. Cecilie Scott provides an account of the ascent from Pura Pasar Agung. The mountain can be seen from various directions in video, there is a well produced video of the climb from Pura Pasar Agung and a short video from the top above Besakih. Greg Slayden describes a climb from Besakih claimed to have taken a remarkable four and a half hours to the peak and Ken Taylor describes a climb that took much longer and which included getting lost.

Guides are available in Besakih and the mountain can also be climbed without a guide. The climb from Besakih is quite tough. It is sometimes tackled as a single climb generally starting about 10.00pm for a dawn arrival at the peak and sometimes with an overnight camp about three quarters of the way up. It is far harder than the more popular Balinese climb up Gunung Batur. It is not a mountain that needs ropes and not quite high enough for altitude sickness but adverse weather conditions develop quickly and warm waterproof clothing is required and should be carried. There is no water available along the route.

Proceed through the temple complex then continue on a path that travels continuously upwards on a steep narrow spur through open forest and jungle most of the way. There is little potential to get lost until the route opens up towards the top where the correct route doubles backwards. Many climbers miss this turn and continue up a small valley which can be climbed out of with some difficulty.

Bali History

          Bali is an Indonesian island located at 8°25′23″S, 115°14′55″ECoordinates: 8°25′23″S, 115°14′55″E, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. The island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music.

Bali has been inhabited since early prehistoric times firstly by descendants of a prehistoric race who migrated through mainland Asia to the Indonesian archipelago, thought to have first settled in Bali around 3000 BC.[citation needed] Stone tools dating from this time have been found near the village of Cekik in the island's west.

Balinese culture was strongly influenced by Indian, and particularly Sanskrit, culture, in a process beginning around the 1st century AD. The name Balidwipa has been discovered from various inscriptions, including the Blanjong charter issued by Sri Kesari Warmadewa in 913 AD and mentioning Walidwipa. It was during this time that the complex irrigation system subak was developed to grow rice. Some religious and cultural traditions still in existence today can be traced back to this period. The Hindu Majapahit Empire (1293–1520 AD) on eastern Java founded a Balinese colony in 1343. When the empire declined, there was an exodus of intellectuals, artists, priests and musicians from Java to Bali in the 15th century.

The First European contact with Bali is thought to have been when Dutch explorer Cornelis de Houtman arrived in 1597, though a Portuguese ship had foundered off the Bukit Peninsula as early as 1585.[citation needed] Dutch rule over Bali came later, was more aggressively fought for, and they were never ultimately able to establish themselves as they had in other parts of Indonesia such as Java and Maluku.

In the 1840s, a presence in Bali was established, first in the island's north, by playing various distrustful Balinese realms against each other. The Dutch mounted large naval and ground assaults first against the Sanur region and then Denpasar. The Balinese were hopelessly overwhelmed in number and armament, but rather than face the humiliation of surrender, they mounted a final defensive but suicidal assault, or puputan. Despite Dutch demands for surrender, an estimated 4,000 Balinese marched to their death against the invaders. Afterwards the Dutch governors were able to exercise little influence over the island, and local control over religion and culture generally remained intact.

Japan occupied Bali during World War II during which time a Balinese military officer, Gusti Ngurah Rai, formed a Balinese 'freedom army'. Following Japan's Pacific surrender in August 1945, the Dutch promptly returned to Indonesia, including Bali, immediately to reinstate their pre-war colonial administration. This was resisted by the Balinese rebels now using Japanese weapons.

On 20 November 1946, the Battle of Marga was fought in Tabanan in central Bali. Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai, 29 years old, finally rallied his forces in east Bali at Marga Rana, where they made a suicide attack on the heavily armed Dutch. The Balinese battalion was entirely wiped out, breaking the last thread of Balinese military resistance. In 1946 the Dutch constituted Bali as one of the 13 administrative districts of the newly-proclaimed Republic of East Indonesia, a rival state to the Republic of Indonesia which was proclaimed and headed by Sukarno and Hatta. Bali was included in the ‘’Republic of the United States of Indonesia’’ when the Netherlands recognised Indonesian independence on Dec. 29, 1949. In 1950 Bali officially renounced the Dutch union and legally became a province within the Republic of Indonesia.
The 1963 eruption of Mount Agung killed thousands, created economic havoc and forced many displaced Balinese to be transmigrated to other parts of Indonesia.

In 1965, after a failed coup d'etat in Jakarta against the national government of Indonesia, Bali, along with other regions of Indonesia most notably Java, was the scene of widespread killings of (often falsely-accused) members and sympathizers of the Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) by right-wing General Soeharto-sponsored militias. Possibly more than 100,000 Balinese were killed although the exact numbers are unknown to date and the events remain legally undisclosed.[2] Many unmarked but well known mass graves of victims are located around the island[citation needed].

On October 12, 2002, a car bomb attack in the tourist resort of Kuta killed 202 people, largely foreign tourists and injured a further 209. Further bombings occurred three years later in Kuta and nearby Jimbaran Bay.