Flavours of Bali

Bali's claim to fame is its beaches and temples. And there is the Balinese love for art and culture which makes it exotic.

Let the sun work its magic on you at the many beaches. Come armed with sunscreen and sink into the loungers on Kuta beach. If the sun starts getting to you, splash around in the ocean and collect the pretty shells that are washed ashore.

Nusa Dua beach and Sanur beach are perfect to relax and for leisure activities like strolling, swimming or sailing. Wander along the shores of Legian beach, and Jimbaran beach stopping to taste scrumptious street food. Echo beach is another good one for surfing. Catch sight of seaweed farming at Geger and Tamarind beach. Pantih Pasir Putih nails the image of the perfect beach. Close on its heels are the beaches on Gili Island. Another getaway is the Nusa Lembongan which has pretty beaches and water sports.

Mother Temple is different from other austere temples. It is bigger and is at the base of the majestic Mount Agung, a volcano. The mountain is believed to be a part of Mount Meru. Also visit the hot springs like Air Banjar near Lovina and Toya Bungkah near Lake Batur. You can bathe at the public bath in Toya Bungkah and let the volcanic minerals' healing touch cure you. Go to the nearby Trunyan, a Bali Aga village.