ARAK BALI Attack

Arak – that much maligned and much loved beverage from the east of Bali- comes from humble beginnings as do many good things.

The better quality arak make you want to get up and dance, laugh, have a good time. Your blood starts rushing faster, and feelings of good will to all can overcome you.

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Karangasem Tour Program

A visit to the virgin area of the island

• Full Day tour - 8 hours - pick up time 09.00am
  

Visiting : Fisherman Village Kusamba ; holy bat cave Goa Lawah ; native village Tenganan 'Bali Aga' ; passing through Candidasa Beach to Royal Pool Tirta Gangga, Taman Ujung Sukasada ; and at Karangasem Region.

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Besakih Tour Program

Holy Mother Temple Pura Besakih

• Full Day tour - 8 hours - pick up time 09.00am
  
• High Recommended
  

Visiting : Palace of Justice Kertagosa at Klungkung Regency, rice terrace view at Bukit Jambul, mother temple Pura Besakih, fisherman village at Kusamba and holy bat cave Goa Lawah

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Tirtagangga Royal Pool at Karangasem

Situated at Ababi Village, 83 kms from Denpasar. Built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. This water garden was constructed in a very unique architecture of Balinese and Chinese styles.

Tirtagangga Water Garden scratches on a 1,2 Hectare area, which consists of three complexes. The first complex lies on the lowest level of this area, where we can find two ponds and a water tower. The second complex in the middle level is the location where we can find swimming pools; while in the third part, which is the main complex, we can find the rest house of the King.

Before the construction of the water garden, there was a big spring water in this area. Therefore people surrounding the area called this place embukan which means spring water. They believe that this wellspring functioning as a bath place for the God and also used as drinking water for the local community from the nearest village. Therefore this wellspring is sacrificed by local people and keeps the park naturally. The King of Karangasem has got an idea to improve this park into a good looking and nowadays, it becomes one of the famous tourist destinations in east part of Bali.

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Taman Ujung Soekasada at Karangasem

Located at Tumbu Village, 85 kms from Denpasar, about 5 km from Amlapura, capital of Karangasem Regency.

Ujung Water Palace, which by the local people is called as Taman Ujung Soekasada, was built in 1919. However, the launching of this complex of water palace was performed in 1912.

The water palace was constructed by the late King of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, that reigned in Karangasem between 1909 and 1945.

Ujung Water Palace was majestically built to welcome and to serve important guests and Kings from neighboring countries, besides for the pleasure of the King and his royal family.

Tourism activity in this area is supported by the available of food stalls, small restaurants and quite large parking area. Visitors who are interested in local crafts product can find some of them in art shops available here.

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