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Why Go?
Impossibly green rice ter races, pulse-pounding surf, en-
chanting Hindu temple ceremonies, mesmerising dance
performances, ribbons of beaches, a truly charming people:
there are as many images of Bali as there are flowers on the
ubiquitous frangipani trees.
This small island looms large for any visit to Indonesia.
No place is more visitor-friendly. Hotels range from surfer
dives to sybaritic retreats in the lush mountains. You can
dine on local foods bursting with flavours fresh from the
markets or let a world-class chef take you on a culinary jour-
ney around the globe. From a cold Bintang (beer) at sunset
to an epic night clubbing, your social whirl is limited only
by your fortitude.
And small obviously doesnt mean homogeneous. Manic
Kuta segues into glitzy Seminyak. The artistic swirl of Ubud
is a counterpoint to misty treks amid the volcanoes. Mel-
low beach towns such as Bingin, Amed and Pemuteran are
found right round the coast.
When to Go
Jul & Aug High
season is Balis
busiest and
buzziest time.
Book ahead for
rooms.
May, Jun & Sep
Often the best
weather: slightly
cooler and drier;
less crowded.
JanApr, Oct &
Nov Low season
makes spontane-
ous travel easy.
Note the Nyepi
holiday.
F D N O S A J J M A M J
Denpasar
C/F Temp Rainfall inches/mm
0
20/500
8/200
12/300
16/400
4/100
-0/32
10/50
30/86
40/104
20/68

Kuta & Legian ............... 207
Seminyak ...................... 218
Bukit Peninsula ............. 227
Sanur ............................. 232
Denpasar ....................... 237
Nusa Lembongan...........241
Ubud .............................. 246
Padangbai ..................... 269
Candidasa ..................... 272
Gunung Batur ...............280
Danau Bratan ................ 283
Lovina ............................ 288
Pemuteran .................... 292
Bali Barat
National Park ............... 296
Best Places to Eat

Sardine (p 224 )

Warung Teges (p 257 )

Biku (p 224 )

Cak Asm (p 240 )

Sopa (p 256 )
Best Places to
Stay

Hotel Tugu Bali (p 226 )

Oberoi (p 219 )

Matahari Cottages (p 254 )

Temple Lodge (p 228 )

Alila Villas Ulu Watu
(p 231 )
Bali
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B A L I S E A
Selat Bali
I N D I A N O C E A N
Banjar
Seririt
Celukanbawang
Pengastulen
Lovina
Mayong
Banyuwedang
Pemuteran
Gilimanuk
Melaya
Cekik
Labuhan
Lalang
Pupuan
Lalang-Linggah
Pujungan
Antosari
Perancak
Mendoyo
Negara
Plengkung
Medewi
Pura
Rambut
Siwi
Bali Barat
Alas Purwo
Taman Nasional
National Park
Gunung Musi
(1224m)
Sanglang
(1004m)
Gunung
Gunung
Merbuk
(1388m)
Gunung
Prapat Agung
(310m)
Gunung
(698m)
Kelatakan
322m
375m
Pulau Tabuan
Java
Tanjung
Sembulungan
Blambangan
Peninsula
Ketapang
Pura
Gede
Perancak
Pulau
Menjangan
1 Shopping by day and
hitting the hotspots by night
in Seminyak (p 218 ) and
Kerobokan (p 223 )
2 Discovering the beautiful
string of hidden beaches in
and around Bingin (p 228 ),
where the surng is also fab
3 Revelling in Balis
elaborate cultural life in Ubud
(p 246 ), where you can enjoy
your choice of the islands
iconic dance and gamelan
performances nightly
4 Gazing in awe at the
rice terraces leading to the
mystical temple Pura Luhur
Batukau (p 286 )
Bali Highlights