Montag, 21 Mai 2012
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BALI Island of the Gods Print E-mail
A vacation only at the hotel, in particular in Bali would be very sad. Sure, good restaurants, shopping, etc. are also included. But all this need not necessarily from the natural beauty of the landscape, ablengken of the manners and customs, as it offers Bali as varied.

Your vacation also means:
An experience and adventures in unknown regions.
Bali - a place in the world who has it all. An island whose name is already enchanted.

Bali - large choice of infinite natural beauty.

Map of BaliThe island lies just off the eastern coast of Java on the other side about 30 minutes by boat, the Straits of Bali. It is believed that Bali and Java together is geographically. There is also some evidence. The total area of Bali is about 5600 square kilometers and has about 3.5 million people quite densely populated.

In contrast to the rest of Indonesia, where Islam predominates, is founded in India at the Bali Hinduism, the predominant religion.

From east to west, a volcanic mountain chain runs through the island, whose highest peak, the mighty volcano Gunung Agung (Holy Mountain).

Its cone-shaped peak rises to 3142 m and often in the clouds. Other noteworthy peaks are Batukaru the west (2,084 m) and Batur (1,717 m).
North of the mountains stretches an area in which, wherever the soil is fertile enough vegetables are grown, and copra. Rice is growing in the area of Bali and as leader located in the cantral.

A wide range of offers: volcanic elevations, lakes, rivers terracefom scale rice fields, deep canyons and roads that lead through sunny Palm Heine and meander through the quiet and peaceful villages and markets.
Follow your guide along the lonely roads that lead you to hidden coves with bright sand beaches, or even villages, where there are dances, rides, ceremonies, dancers in traditional costumes and talented artists. Every village almost every tree, every source of Hindhu - gods and spirits guarded, influence their power, every aspect of life at birth and draw.

MEANS OF TRANSPORT

Taxis can either be ordered via your hotel reception or you can find out of the hotel. When not on the hotel booked taxis will have to negotiate the price before boarding. The public transportation in Bali is called Bemo (Minibus). There are no fixed stops. To enter you simply wave a Bemo on the roadside and call STOP! to get out again.

EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES:

U.S.A

Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188 Denpasar
Phone 233605
Fax 222426

GREAT BRITAIN

C/o Tamarind Restaurant
Jl. Mertesari no 2 Sanur Denpasar
Phone 270601
Fax 270572

AUSTRALIA

(Canada,New Zealand & Papua New Guinea)
Jl.Prof. Muh. Yamin no. 4 Renon Denpasar
PO Box 243
Phone 235092
Fax 231990

BANKS, AUTHORITIES

Most Banks and official agencies have opening times:
Mon - Thu from 09:00 - 16:00 clock, Fri 09:00 - 11:00 clock.
Money Changer : 08:00 - 20:00 clock
Opening times of the Government Office:
Mon - Thu from 08:00 - 15:00 clock, Fri 08:00 - 11:00 clock

EINKAUFEN UND SHOPPING

Bali offers a variety of shopping opportunities. Starting from street markets to shopping centers you will find a large selection of clothing, jewelry, craft goods, leather goods and antiques. Shops and street stalls can be found in tourist centers. There is several large department stores in Denpasar and Kuta, the Monday to Saturday from 09.00 - 21.00 clock, and often have open on Sunday mornings. Apart from large department stores and supermarkets, you should always act in your shopping. It offers only about half the price of the required and then goes up as far as it is thought appropriate. As payment, all major credit cards such as Master Card, Visa Card and American Express accepted. Mastercard has the greatest acceptance.

FOOD AND DRINK

In all international hotels are in addition to Indonesian and Chinese and European cuisine, but you can come as safe in all public restaurants in the tourist centers. But please be careful with ice cubes, salads and cooked or fried food outside of your hotel.
You can use tap water for brushing teeth. The hotels usually provide also drinking water.

AIRPORT TAX

These must be paid in cash at the airport in Airport Tax.
International flights: Rp 150,000.00 / person
Domestic: Rp 50,000 / person

AIR

Tropical, humid with average temperatures of 32 degrees C. Near the beach and 22 degrees C in the mountains. Rainy season is from October to March, but also in the dry season can go down one or other refreshing showers. However, the humidity all year is relatively high (approx. 60%-85%).

POST

The post office in Indonesia usually works to reliably, albeit slowly. The fee of postcards to Europe amounts to Rp 9000.00. Postcards you can place in the hotels. It recommends, however, the post directly run to the post office (Kantor Post) leave.

RELIGION

Religious freedom is enshrined in the Constitution. Indonesia is the largest city in the Islamic world. Nearly 90% of the inhabitants of Bali are Hindu, the proportion of Christians, Buddhists and Muslims are just 10%.

CHECKS AND CREDIT CARDS

In addition to cash traveler's checks can be exchanged at banks and exchange office. Credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Amex) are general for hotels, restaurants and great shopping facilities accepted and sometimes specifically for small Bank charge 3 - 5% should be added to the price.
Note: For money withdrawal by credit card. Not every bank will accept any credit card. E.g. Bank Danamon is working with Visa and Master Card, American Express for a cash payment only works with travelers' checks.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia, derived from and very similar to the Malay language. But the Balinese have as many people from other Indonesian island of their own language. English is understood in all tourist areas of Bali.

BEACHES

The Beaches of Kuta and Legian are partly under water currents and high waves. It is recommended to swim where green or yellow flags are placed on the beach. The sections of the beach in Sanur and Nusa Dua are protected by a reef. However, due to swim the tide is not always possible.

CURRENT

The voltage in the big hotels is normally 220 volts AC, or 110-127 volts AC. Find out why the jewel in its own accommodation. Whether you need your brought adapter or not. Generally, it can often lead to power outages.

TEMPLE VISITS

The Balinese are mostly Hindus. When you visit a temple and ceremonies should be careful always to wear a sarong. Be with your clothes are not too revealing. Shorts, miniskirts, sleeveless shirts and strapless tops are only at the beach.

TIPPING

In Indonesia, people appreciate the recognition shown by performance. If you are satisfied with the service of the restaurant or hotel with the tour guide and bus driver, you may like to give a tip. Major hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge on this is not the case, are 5 - 10% tip appropriately.

PHONE/CALL

lead to international phone calls is no problem of large places. Connections are made by hotels and also so-called WARTEL (telephone kiosk), in which you can phone in booths. The connection is very good, which are billed via computer.
Area code:
For U.S.A
GREAT BRITAIN
AUSTRALIA

CURRENCY

The Indonesian currency is the rupiah (Rp). Coins in circulation (50, 100, 500, 1000) notes (100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000). You have the possibility to change at the hotel reception / Kasir. Similarly with banks (opening times: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 14:30 clock, Saturday 08:00 - 11:00 clock, Sundays and public holidays.)

VALUABLES

We suggest you keep your valuables (passport, air ticket, money, etc.) in the hotel, which is available for free. Ask the good fortune not out, as thieves Guy ... ... ... ... ....

TIME

The time difference from GMT is plus 7 plus 6 hours and hours during the summer.

BALINESE INDONESIAN AND FOOD

Babi Guling
Suckling pig specialty, prepared over the hearth fire.

Rice table
The rice variety of meat, fish, vegetable dishes and other meals are enough.

Nasi Campur / Nasi Rames
These two national courts are a type of rice table in miniature.

Nasi Goreng
Rice is fried with eggs, meat, onions, pepper or other ingredients in coconut oil.

Bakmi Goreng
Chinese fried noodles with shrimp, meat, eggs, pepper and Sojasouce.

Sate
Small Fleischstuckchen (mutton, chicken, beef etc) are served on bamboo sticks, grilled over a charcoal fire with peanut sauce.

Gado - gado
Half-baked vegetables, tofu, potato, peanut sauce (eaten cold).

Bakso
Sharp spice broth with vegetables and rice noodles in the Fleiskugeln.

Soto
A Eitopf that can be spiced and enriched with vegetables or meat.

Ikan Asem Manis
Sweet and sour fish, fried fish with salt, pepper, lemon and carrot in oil. To this are added according to taste pineapple, peppers, onions or cucumbers.

Sambal
The most widely used spices. A very sharp spicy paste made from red peppers zerribenen, salt, tomatoes, garlic and onion.

Kecap (asin / manis)
Soy sauce (salty / sweet)