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The regency of Karangasem has an impressive range of terain and covers about 2,000 square kilometers. The steep rise from the coast up to the mountains creates magical scenary. Dominating the regency is the VolcanoAgung, said to be the “Home” of the Balinese gods. On the way to the mount Batur, Kintamani, there is a stopover with its very enchanting scenery, located parallel to the hill, rice fields and the sea in distance. restaurants are also available there. Approximately 1.5 hour from Badung north of Padang Bai. There is most popular diving site or snorkeling in Bali. A shipwreck and a drop-off accesible from the beach offer easy access to colorful under water world. The magnificent coral viewing, also notorious for sharks, rays and a wide variety of beautiful fish live. Diving courses are also available. Protected for centuries from the outside world by its surrounding walls, the village of Tenganan has maintained its ancient pre-Hindu customs through a strong code of non-fraternization with outsiders. Tenganan is famous for its ‘double ikat’ woven material called gringsing, which is supposed to protect the wearer with magic powers. Bali’s “mother temple”, the largest temple in Bali, is over 900 meters up to the slopes of Gunung Agung. It has been regarded as a holy place since pre-historic times in Bali. The first recorded mention of its existence is from an inscription from the fifteenth century. Its has been regarded as a central, holy temple for the entire island. All the allegiances of the Balinese people come together at Besakih. Each Regency has its own temple within the overall compound, as do each of the caste groups. |
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