Like other festivals that take place in Bali, there is one other famous festival that we would share about it today. The festival is known as Odalan and its celebrations take place all over Bali throughout the year. Also known as a temple festival, these events commemorate the completion of each religious structure and are celebrated every 210 days. With over 20,000 temples on the island, people staying in Bali Hotels can expect to find numerous Odalans taking place nearby whenever they visit the island.

The Range of Vision travel blog has described the Odalan as “a quintessential Balinese experience”. Although each temple will have its own particular rituals, the first day of the festival typically involves a procession to the site, where gifts and offerings are laid out by the local people. The following two days of the Odalan will usually feature prayer meetings, music and puppet theatre.

Range of Vision explains that Balinese people believe that spirits descend from heaven during the Odalan and need to be entertained through music, dancing and other activities. Unlike the rest of Indonesia, where the majority of people are Muslim, the Balinese religion is a form of Hinduism. Most people on the island adhere to traditional Hindu beliefs combined with the ancient beliefs of the indigenous people. The large number of temples and shrines has caused Bali to become known as the ‘Island of the Gods’.

Bali well known for its beaches and hotel is one of the top destinations of tourists. Recently number of splendid hotels been build for the foreigners, all with there unique and cultural themes. Recently yet again to attract more tourists to this wonderful paradise, Carlson Hotels have announced that the Regent Bali will soon be unveiled. It said to be located on the Sanur Beach having around 110 rooms.
Each room would be decorated with Balinese art and décor providing luxury style setup. Amazing Indonesian food be served including other international foods as well, so there is wide range from which one can choose to eat.
Hotel is said to be developed by Indonesian conglomerate The Mayapada Group and operated by Carlson Hotels.
Great food, wine and oceanic views would make Regent Bali one of the most desired and preferred hotels in the world.
Just under, one roof one would come across different cultures exposed to different lifestyles and have an amazing great time.

When in Bali one should not miss the visit to Padi fields. 45 minutes drive from Bali International Airport one can find lots of hotels and villa overlooking the padi fields but if one wants to enjoy the sight of best beautiful terraced green padi fields then one should head to Jatih and Tegallalang, its not that far from Ubah so one should not miss visiting these fields.

Along the way there are number of scenic sites and the best seen on a half day tour, mostly depending on your time.

This 5 star diamond hotel is a place of refined luxury and privileged hospitality stretched over 23 acres of tropical sculpted gardens more of an oasis of tranquility and space in Nusa Dua heart. It is located 20 minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport on the sun-drenched shores. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel had welcomed Kings, Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers since its grand opening. It always provides its guests unforgettable holiday experience especially for those who expect extraordinary to be an imperative.

There are about 381 guest rooms and suits embody the elegance of classical Balinese interiors, rich textiles, traditional artifacts, and delicately carved wooden furnishings. Stunning views of Bali landscape, tropical gardens or vistas of the Indian Ocean from the terrace of every guestroom and suite can be enjoyed. The guestrooms and suites are set within 4 story high buildings with elevators and staircase access. The Rooms offered by Hotel include Superior Room, Superior Room for 3, and Superior Room for 4, Family Room, Deluxe Room, Palace Club Room and Palace Club Suite.

There are number of facilities offered at Nusa Hotel and Spa to provide the guest extraordinary treatment. Following are the Facilities Provided.
• Nusa Dua Spa
• 24-hour Room Service
• Five restaurants and four Bars
• Banqueting Facilities and a Cultural Theatre
• Arrival and Departure Lounge
• Laundry & Dry Cleaning
• Gym & Fitness Center
• 150-meter white sandy beach
• Baby-sitting Service
• Gecko Kid’s Club
• Medical Clinic with 24-hour doctor on call
• Lobby Shop – for basic essentials and last minute gifts
• Shopping Arcade
• Business Center with Broadband Internet connections
• Tour & Travel Counter
• Bank and ATM machine
• Swimming Pools: Main Pool, Lagoon Pool, Children’s Pool and Spa Lap Pool
• Expansive Gardens
• Water Sports Counter
• International TV channels
• Voicemail Telephone System
• In-room Electronic Safety Box
• Hairdryer
• 18-hole Nusa Dua Bali Golf & Country Club nearby.

For Dining there is a choice of 5 restaurants and 4 bars. Whether one is looking for a casual beachside setting or intimate dining for two, the resort favors any request and desire. The mix of international, western, Indonesian and Balinese cuisine highlights signature menus to define each restaurant. In addition a 24-hour room service available to all guest rooms.

Nusa Dua Spa located near the hotel entrance, continues this tradition in a range of rejuvenating Balinese massage treatments and exotic body scrubs that blend native herbs, flowers and spices. Enjoy treatments in the Body Spa, Spa Villa or Spa Pavilion – especially for couples. The spa’s regal indulgences include a sauna, lap pool, steam rooms and Jacuzzi, as well as a hair and beauty salon, fully equipped gymnasium, aerobics studio, squash.

On the right side entrance of every home is enormous bamboo pole covered and beautifully decorated with woven young coconut leaves, cakes, fruits and flowers. The last day of the festival is most important as it is the climax of the ten day Galungan.

Day is spend in prayers and special ritual ceremony held for the Balinese ancestors spirits. Traditional dishes are prepared and offered to the gods at temples and shrines, all the families come together to eat and celebrate, wearing traditional clothes and dress. If one is in Bali during the festival they are in for a experience of a life time witnessing all the events and being part of this spectacular festival.

To have a perfect virtual tour, where you can be close to animals and at the same time admire the tropical flora with beautiful setting then there is no finest place then Bali Zoo. The Zoo got a huge collection of Indonesian and other countries exotic animals. Friendly stall, warm repeated song of Siamungs is there to welcome the guests to the Zoo.

As one walk along the paths songs of various birds like Bali starlings, peacocks, cassowaries, cocakatoos and other Asian birds are there to greet visitors, surrounded by Fountains, ponds and tropical plantations.

The zoo is situated in the cultural heart of Bali, 15 minutes drive from Ubud and 45 minutes from tourist’s areas of Kuta, Tuban, Legian and Seminyak.  It is daily open from 9am to 9pm. Good thing about the zoo is that its wheel chair friendly and staff always ready to assist. There are also some first class restaurants with mouth watering meals.  Other then that guided tour is available for group of ten and more. If one likes feeding the animals then there is food available at ticket counter that can be bought.  Other then guided tour Bali zoo host number of shows like Bird Show, Animal Education show, Contemporary and Fire Dance, Children World.

Just 5 minutes from Ngurah rai International Airport in the best spot of Kuta is located the Water bom bali park, its easy distance from several shopping centers, nightlife entertainment, tourist attractions and hotels. Only 15 minutes from main tourist destination of Sanur,Nusa Dua,Seminyak and Jimbaran.

It is set amongst 3.8 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens where one can fell strong beautiful Balinese atmosphere. A combination of unique traditional elements and sophisticated technology used like advanced salt chlorinating technique.

Water bom Park is home to 15 world class slides from the super fast Smash down 25m, 70km/h to the slowest and relaxing Lazy River. For Race there are Boogie Ride and Jungle Ride other then that there are Raft River, Macaroni Tube and Race Track. For children other 12 to be kept busy there are Bombastic Aquatic Playground and Kiddy Park to keep up the little one busy.

The Park other then rides got international food court, Pump House Café, Wet Café & Bar, water and land sport, gazebo, merchandise shop, digital photography service, climbing wall, Euro bungy Trampoline, Soul Asylum Reflexology and the Dome.

All in all its must go place for people of all ages specially tourists.

Bali is known for its most beautiful coastlines in Asia and to experience its coastal scenery than better way to do it is to go on a paragliding flight. One does not have to worry about the experience since an experienced professional paragliding instructor is there to control the para-glider while one enjoys the scenery and feeling of flying free like a bird. One get picked up from their hotel in South Bali and is taken to the paragliding site at Timbus beach where a professional paragliding team gives a thorough pre-fighting briefing. Before taking off on the flight the paragliding pilot checks for the weather conditions and one need not to worry as it’s an easy process which lets you to your own unforgettable flight. Along the flight you would witness white breasted sea eagles and seagulls and enjoy the spectacular views over the magnificent blue lagoon below, untouched sandy beaches, coral reefs and seaweed farms. On way back your pilot ensures a safe and gentle transition back to earth. Flight time is mostly 15-20 minutes.

This activity is meant for afternoon with pick up time between 1-2 pm from South Kurta towns depending on where you are staying. Pick up from Sanur 1pm and from Kuta it’s about 1:30pm, If ones staying in Ubud or other areas the transport is extra.

Bedugul Botanical Garden like any other well botanical garden has a collection of thousands of plants which reach up to 16,000 plants with collection of 1500 species, 320 genera and 155 tribe’s plants. Addition to that there are also wild plants and various birds. The total area is 154.5 hectares with beautiful landscape at 1250-1400 altitude above sea level. Grass almost all over is like a ground covered with tall leafy trees and other plants, even beneath the trees lush green grass. This place is one of the best tourist attractions, especially for people interested in spending some peaceful relax time with the nature in its glory. Entrance fee is Rp 3500 for two persons.

The Bali Tree Top Adventure Park is both fun and safe recreational area for children and adults to have a good fun time. The Park is located in the town of Bedugal same place as that of the lush Eka Karya. Individuals and large group all can be part of the adventure in Park. It is open daily from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Everyone there is required to go through a complete training course before starting any of the circuits. The patrol guides there thoroughly explain all the safety instructions and exactly how to use the equipment. Once the people pass training they are allowed to go through any circuit they desire and still there are patrol guides around to help in any situations. Throughout the course everyone will be attached through a lifeline support also the whole park got high safety standard as it is maintained by the French management and complies with all the regulations and standards of French safety policy.
It’s an environmental friendly place with innovative compression system to guard the trees from any damage. Protective logs are placed around so that the cable won’t cut into the tress and also increase the degradation of the tree trunks. Also the place is non-smoking and litter free zone.
There you have 65 challenges for all levels and ages to enjoy. One will encounter Tarzan jumps, flying fox sections, spider nets, suspender bridges, flying swings and many more interesting challenging obstacles. There are 6 circuits through out the park ranging from 2-20 meters high. The circuits are named discovery, dancing with trees, squirrel Yellow, Emotion and adrenalin. The Squirrel yellow and Squirrel green is specially designed for small children starting 4 years and above with height at least 95 cm. Discovery level is for 6 years and older age with 110 cm height and Dancing with Trees for children 8 years and above with 120 cm height. Emotion level is for 10 years old and above with 130 cm height and the last most challenging Adrenaline is for children aged 12 and above with 140 cm height.
Over all it’s a great fun place for both young and adult and one should not miss it when there in Bali.