Beautiful Bali - Travel to Hindu state in Indonesia - Rich heritage, Cul...

Bali has so much to offer. Bali, also referred to as the island of Gods, as til date preserved its culture and customs. 83% of the people in the island practice Hinduism Although Balinese adheres to Hinduism, the religion found in Bali is different than the rest of the world. Balinese Hinduism is a combination of the core beliefs of Hinduism as we know that originated from India, mixed with Bali’s own traditional beliefs. There are so many temples, beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, theme parks, markets, swings, volcanic mountains, rice terraces and nearby islands to explore you’ll need a plan to tick some of them off your Bali Bucket List. Tanah Lot Tanah Lot Temple is a must-visit for anyone holidaying in Bali. Tanah Lot, which means “Land in the Sea” in Balinese, is the most visited tourist attraction in Bali for a reason. It really is one of the most iconic images of Bali and makes for a spectacular day tour. Handarah Golf Course Gates Stone gates are an important architectural tradition in Balinese culture. You will see them literally everywhere, from entrance ways to villages, temples and places of cultural significance. Uluwatu Temple Uluwatu Temple is, according to the Bali Tourism Board the 2nd most visited attraction after Tanah Lot, with over 1.7 million visitors in 2015. Apart from the extensive and spectacular temple complex situated on a cliff 70m above the sea, it is also known for the Balinese Kecak and fire dance performance. Ulun Danu Beratan The Floating Temple, Pura Ulan Danu Beratan in Balinese, is one of the iconic images of Bali. The temple sits on the western shore of Lake Bratan in the mountains near Bedugul, and its position in the lake can give the illusion of floating on the water. It takes a full day to get there as the temple is located around 57 km from Seminyak, making it ideal to combine with other attractions along the way. When is the best time to visit Bali? Bali is great to visit all year round. The monsoon season (mid-December to March) brings rain, but isn’t too severe – the rain comes only a few hours during the day. After the rain, it’s more pleasant to wander around since the temperature would have cooled down. The Best Places to Stay in Bali The best places to stay in Bali for first-timers are Seminyak, Ubud, and Canggu. However, depending on your requirements, you might want to consider other areas as well. Bali airport is known to be a toss-up: arrive during peak hour and you’ll find yourself waiting at the immigration queue for hours. There are three things you can do before your arrival in Bali to make things smoother: Apply for an electronic visa on arrival (if you need a visa to enter Bali) Complete the Indonesia customs declaration form Pay the Bali tourist tax Starting in March 2022, foreigners are required to pay for a visa to get into Indonesia, including Bali. The gist of it is that there are two types of visas to enter Indonesia depending on the passport you have – Visa Exempted or Visa on Arrival. You can check which one your passport country falls under. If your passport country falls under visa exemption, then you don’t need to do anything – just turn up and go through immigration like a local Indonesian. PS: Passport holders of ASEAN countries fall under this category. If your passport country falls under Visa on Arrival (VOA), then you’ll need to pay the VOA fee of Rp 500,000 in cash per person. Else, if your passport country does not fall under the above categories, then you’ll need to apply for a visa online before arriving in Indonesia. How to get into Bali from the Airport Okay, so you’ve landed at Ngurah Rai Airport. How do you get to where you need to go in Bali? There are quite a few options: Pre-book your airport transfers online Online taxi apps like GOJEK or Grab. Ngurah Rai Taxi Enjoy the video!