Things to see and do Indonesia

Located east of the great road, this temple is the second largest Balinese temple after that of Besakih. Founded in 1740, it is the work of Cokorda Munggu, the most famous king of Mwengi, who moved the seat of the kingdom of Kapal to Mengwi. The great monarch built another palace, Puri Gedé Mengwi a little distance from Pura Taman Ayu. The temple is surrounded by moat. Among the rows of altars where the gods come to visit at the ceremonies (palinggih), you will see the eastern oriented paibon which represents the royal altar. The size of the pavilions, their insertion into the great arrangement of the moat and terraces, the location and height of the méru, make Du Ayun one of the most beautiful Balinese temples.

17 small islands in front of Riung, all uninhabited, with beautiful sandy beaches. This is the main interest of Riung, it's going to go diving (very nice). Note that according to the premises, there would be only 15 islands… The most famous island is Rutong, packed during the holidays. Beautiful large corals on the offshore. Pulo Tiga, a few steps, is beautiful and less popular. Rempas (also known as Ontoloe) is the largest and hosts the famous bats. Other islands are to be known: Wire (near the village of Oting), Taor, or Nunsa Watu.

As you walk along this nauseating canal, you come across an old Dutch drawbridge, such as you'll find all over the Netherlands. The beautiful Kota station, in the same district, was built in 1929 by the Art Deco architect F.J.L. Ghijsels. A few old Dutch houses remain on the quays along the Kali Besar canal, the city's oldest (^17th century). Most of the buildings have fallen into disrepair, but the Toko Merah (Red Store) has been beautifully restored. It was one of the residences of Governor General Van Imhoff (1705-1750).

Situated in the park on the hill, a little demoralizing like all Indonesian zoos, it brings together several species of Sumatra. It is particularly rich in birds. Its main attraction lies in its museum built in 1934 by a Dutch, a traditional Minangkabau building, one of the most beautiful in the region.

These are caves with stalactites and stalagmites, at least that's what we're announcing. The most remarkable, in fact, are these dame cables, such as void of steel; these are roots that have led their way into the stone in search of water; some explore a gap and emerge a few metres further, still in search of water. The show is really amazing. Beyond the cave, you can find yourself at the bottom of a close canyon almost Hollywood, so it looks artificial. Then discovered a dark cave that is explored with a lamp. It's a maze of passages that don't go without bumps. The site is, of course, frequented by Indonesians who picnic on Sunday. We do not escape the eternal rubbish.

All options; 2 days, 3 days or 4 days. Prices may be a little high, but the agency has a very good reputation.

For the Gili Islands and Mount Rinjani ascent.

The wise combination of traditional materials with international design gave rise to this showroom where you can find objects of decoration in the beautiful lines.

Official site of the Bali Tourist Office. Rather poorly provided, it quickly reviews the attractions of the island. Almost as effective as the office on the spot, that is not a lot!

Website of the Embassy of Indonesia in Paris. You can print the required form for a visa application.

The site of the French Embassy in Indonesia. A French consulate is established in Bali.

This site in English brings together the majority of luxury and luxury hotels in Bali, offering some very interesting online rates.

Page dedicated to surfing in Bali; list of spots, tips, seasons… A real mine for glisse lovers.

From the temple of Taman Ayun, by continuing eastward and bifurquant north by Blakiuh (where a fantastic banyan was planted by the king of Mengwi), you join the Forêt Forest, which is also called the Sacred Monkey Forest (open all day, on donation).

The legend comes from the Ramayana where this forest would be cited: " Hanuman, head of the Monkey army, wanted to kill Rawana, Rama's great enemy, but on the way, he dropped a piece of the sacred mountain Mahameru, with his monkey population, in Sangeh. When entering the forest, you also slip into the epic of the Ramayana. This splendid forest, where you can find a muscadiers wood, provides the freshness you need in the daytime. At the same time, she hides the many monkeys, who are very clever, who remove you from everything you need: glasses, hat, bag, camera, camera, etc. They are sometimes returned by the Balinese with a small sum of money.

At the centre of the forest, Pura Sari Sari's temple contains an interesting statue of Garuda.

A very active cultural centre where you can admire dance and theatre shows.

Beautiful beach that is no longer deserted, about 15 min boat. Ideal to flee civilization and find yourself calm!

British governor decapitated by residents in 1807.

Last attraction of the plateau: the coloured lake of Telaga Warna, a former volcanic crater. Far from being as impressive as the three lakes of Kelimutu, on Flores Island, this is the occasion of a nice promenade. The lake changes color according to the position of the sun: yellow with green blue, depending on the depth of the lake.

Many treks and excursions from one to several days. Also offers entertainment and music shows.

Information on Comfortable and its region.

When one moves away from a few kilometers of Arjuna, an unusual smell takes us to the nostrils: sulphur. A still active volcano spews its smoke. The inhabitants of the plateau derive their electricity from a geothermal plant. Those who want to observe lava and volcanic anger will be disappointed by this site, especially if this visit comes after the discovery of the Papandayan! We walk through the crater. here and there, grayish grayish moss (barriers were installed around the biggest hole), leaving out thick sulfur smoke. It is said that only a few minutes to cook an egg…

The five temples forming the complex were built in the early th century, culminating in the Hindu culture in Java, and rediscovered thousand years later. Most of the statues that previously adorned the temples have disappeared; sometimes we find ourselves in the region, the objects of theft and looting. This complex is much more modest than Prambanan or Borobudur: don't expect wonders. Five times a day, these Hindu temples seem lost, surrounded by calls for prayer emanating from the mosques of the surrounding villages. According to some, the site would have been transformed into a lake for several centuries due to the intense volcanic activity of the region; hence their surprising presence in this Muslim area. The name itself is unrelated to these temples, which we do not know if they were built to honour Shiva, Brahma or Vishnou. Arjuna is one of the five heroes of:: the most beautiful of all. Young men from the corner who want to marry come here sometimes, hoping to find fortune in love. Strange syncretism in these Muslim piles!