About West Bali

History:
The name of Bukit Jambul was firstly given during the Dutch invasion in Indonesia by a tourist, who was inspired by a high hill standing on the south of the main road connecting Klungkung regency and Besakih of Karangasem regency. There is a Hindu Temple called Pura Pucak Sari on the top of the hill, which is surrounded by big trees. Below the temple complex there is a stunning panorama of rice fields. This makes the trees look like a tufting hair from a distance ( Bukit = hill, Jambul = Tuft of hair).

Location:
Bukit Jambul is located at Pesaban traditional village, Nongan village, Rendang district. It is approximately 8 kms from Klungkung regency to the north, and about 51 kms from Denpasar or 15 kms from Besakih Temple.

Facility:
This area is facilitated with food stalls or "warung" and also small restaurants, with a quite large parking lot.

Description:
Bukit Jambul is renown as an outstanding natural tourist destination due to the harmonious combination of hilly land, rice fields, valleys and the beautiful sea panorama in a distance. From high land, we will be able to witness the beauty of the nature beneath.

History:

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.

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

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

Description:
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.

If you like jungle tracking or bird watching and mammal watching , then you can try visiting Bali Barat National Park, this national park locate at Gilimanuk village, about 2-3 hours from Denpasar, Bali Barat National Park (TNBB) is a large area it's about 19.002,89 ha, with land sector about 15.587,89 ha and water sector 3.415 ha, with that large area Bali Barat National Park provide exceptional jungle tracking experience, you can explore every area at Bali Barat National Park with challenging and variating topography, you also can enjoy natural forest and fresh air. The facility in Bali is complete enough, there is Information center if you want to get more information and map, also you can hire a guide here, it's recommended you to get one, also there is some shelters for you to rest.

While doing jungle tracking you can watching wild animals that life there, don't worry about tiger, there is no tiger here, but there is snake life here, every jungle have a snake don't they ? You can doing bird watching here, Curik Bali/Jalak Bali bird only life here. Menjangan Island or Nusa Menjangan also part of TNBB that one of the favorite snorkelling spot in Bali.

Accomodation
There is some hotel near Bali Barat National Park

* Hotel Sari
* Hotel Surya
* Hotel Lestari
* Hotel Himawan
the rate is $5-$12/night

if you want exclusive hotel you can go to Jimbarwana Hotel the rate is $7-$20/night it's about 30 km from Gilimanuk village to the east at Negara city.

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