Minami Kerta Bungalow Bali

Monkey Forest Road, Ubud, Bali 80571, Phone (0361) 7456320,8620886, Bali, Indonesia

minami kerta bungalow and spa is designed with local traditional architecture and balinese tropical garden on its courtyard, sorounding with stunning rice paddy view at the backyard are ready to make the perfect and peaceful place to relax. located on the centre of ubud, 5 minutes walk to market and ubud royal palace, and museum puri lukisan along to the sacred monkey forest sanctuary. the spa has special treatment to pamper your body with minami techniq, balinese bath, massage reflexiology etc.

Agung Cottage

Jl. Gautama No. 18, Telp. 0361-975414

Follow a short path to reach this slightly rural-feeling retreat. The six huge, spotless rooms (some fan-only) front lovely gardens and friendly staff – local art hangs on the walls.

Shanti Homestay

jl. Kajeng, Ubud
62361-975421

1 Hour from the Ngurah Rai Airport, Near of Ubud Palace. There is 10 room homestay in the middle of Ubud Local citizen and it’s near the Wantilan where art performances is mostly held. Small bath room, fan, breakfast at 07.00. You can rent a car, motorbike, tour packages, laundry & massage.

Kajeng Bungalows

jl. Kajeng 28, Ubud
62361-975018

Kajeng Bungalow is situated in Kajeng street Ubud. The street is packed with home stay that is suitable for shoestring budget but also good value for money. Most of the accommodation either has view to the paddy field, river or valley.

Santra Putra Guest House

jl. Raya Campuhan, Penestanan Kaja, ubud
62361-977810

Just relax in the rice fields and let the ducks entertain you. Have a cup of tea, watch the changing light in the clouds. facilities & services, the rooms at Santra Putra are built in traditional open air Balinese style from natural materials. All rooms offer a refrigerator, cooking facilities, hot water showers and bathtubs. Continental breakfast is included, Balinese food and bottled drinking water available at your convenience. Rooms are cleaned daily and laundry services are available. Airport transfers and driving tours around Bali

Roja Bungalows

jl Kajeng 28, Ubud
62361-972331

The Rojas Homestay is centrally located. It is near the main road of Ubud. Just by the bungalow you can find restaurants that sell Indonesian and Western food with reasonable prices, sundries, telephone booth and gift shops. The location is the area of budget hotels. This home stay is run by a Balinese family who lives just in front of the homestay\’s compound. This home stay only has five rooms. The rooms are basic but they are all clean. All rooms have terraces each with a pair of chairs. Two rooms have hot and cold shower while the other three rooms only have cold shower. The room rate is inclusive with breakfast.

Danasari

jl Raya Hanuman 43 Padang tegal Ubud
62361-970539

Accommodation is situated in the heart of Ubud, it is just about 10 minutes walk from Ubud Traditional Market. It has beautiful rice field as balcony view as well. Standard Room situated on the first floor, it has beautiful rice field view. Bed Room : Bed, Dressing Table, Cupboard, Ceiling Fan. Bath Room : Bath Tube, Hot & Cold Running Water, Wash Basin, Water Closet. Balcony : Balcony Chair, Balcony Table, Ashtray and Magazines.

Hisbicus Cottages

jl. Bisma, Ubud
62361-970475

Kunang Kunang Guest House

jl Raya Hanuman, Padang Tegal Ubud.
62361-976052

Matahari Cottages

jl Jembawan Ubud
62361-975459

Ganesha Inn

Banjar Tebesaya 39, Ubud

Family guest house

Banjar Tebesaya 39, ubud
62361-974054

Jagi BUngalows

jl. Penestanan Kaja Ubud
62361-979103

Khrisna Guest House

jl Jembawan Ubud
62361-975646

Ina Inn

jl. Bisma Ubud

Chandra Asri Bungalow

jl. Raya Hanuman, Padang Tegal Ubud.
62361-970517

Wenara Bali Bungalow

jl. Monkey forest , Ubud
62361-977384

Frog Pond Inn

jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud
62361-970757

Raka Rai Bungalows

jl. Moneky Forest, Ubud
62361-975486

Hindu Influence

Hindu Java began to spread its influence into Bali during the reign of King Airlangga, from 1019 to 1042. At the age of 16, Airlangga had fled into the forests of western Java when his uncle lost the throne. He gradually gained support, won back the kingdom once ruled by his uncle and went on to become one of Java’s greatest kings.

Airlangga’s mother had moved to Bali and remarried shortly after his birth, so when he gained the throne there was an immediate link between Java and Bali. At this time, the courtly Javanese language known as Kawi came into use among the royalty of Bali, and the rock-cut memorials seen at Gunung Kawi (Mt Kawi) near Tampaksiring are a clear architectural link between Bali and 11th-century Java.

After Airlangga’s death, Bali retained its semi-independent status until Kertanagara became king of the Singasari dynasty in Java two centuries later. Kertanagara conquered Bali in 1284, but his power lasted only eight years until he was murdered and his kingdom collapsed. With Java in turmoil, Bali regained its autonomy and the Pejeng dynasty, centred near modern-day Ubud, rose to great power. In 1343 Gajah Mada, the
legendary chief minister of the Majapahit dynasty, defeated the Pejeng king Dalem Bedaulu and brought Bali back under Javanese influence. Although Gajah Mada brought much of the Indonesian archipelago under Majapahit control, Bali was the furthest extent of its power. Here the ‘capital’ moved to Gelgel, near modern-day Semarapura (once known as Klungkung), around the late 14th century, and for the next two centuries this was the base for the ‘king of Bali’, the Dewa Agung. The Majapahit kingdom collapsed into disputing sultanates. However, the Gelgel dynasty in Bali, under Dalem Batur Enggong, extended its power eastwards to the neighbouring island of Lombok and even crossed the strait to Java.

As the Majapahit kingdom fell apart, many of its intelligentsia moved to Bali, including the priest Nirartha, who is credit ed with introducing many of the complexities of Balinese religion to the island. Artists, dancers, musicians and actors also fled to Bali at this time, and the island experienced an explosion of cultural activities.The final great exodus to Bali took place in 1478.

European Contact

The first Europeans to set foot in Bali were Dutch seafarers in 1597. Setting a tradition that prevails to the present, they fell in love with the island, and when Cornelius Houtman – the ship’s captain – prepared to set sail from Bali, some of his crew refused to leave with him. At that time, Balinese prosperity and artistic activity, at least among the royalty, were at a peak, and the king who befriended Houtman had 200 wives and a chariot pulled by two white buffaloes, not to mention a retinue of 50 dwarfs. When the Dutch returned to Indonesia in later years, they were interested in profit, not culture, and barely gave Bali a second glance.

Dutch Conquest

In 1710 the capital of the Gelgel kingdom was shifted to nearby Klungkung (now called Semarapura), but local discontent was growing, lesser rulers were breaking
away from Gelgel domination and the Dutch began to move in, using the old policy of divide and conquer. In 1846 the Dutch used Balinese salvage claims over shipwrecks as the pretext to land military forces in northern Bali. In 1894 the Dutch chose to support the Sasaks of Lombok in a rebellion against their Balinese rajah. After some bloody battles, the Balinese were defeated in Lombok, and with northern Bali firmly under Dutch control, southern Bali was not likely to retain its independence for long. Once again, salvaging disputes gave the Dutch the excuse they needed to move in. A Chinese ship was wrecked off Sanur in 1904 and ransacked by the Balinese. The Dutch demanded that the rajah of Badung pay 3000 silver dollars in damages – this was refused. In 1906 Dutch warships appeared at Sanur; Dutch forces landed and, despite Balinese opposition, marched the 5km to the outskirts of Denpasar. On 20 September 1906, the Dutch mounted a naval bombardment of Denpasar and then commenced their final assault. The three rajahs of Badung (southern Bali) realised that they were outnumbered and outgunned, and that defeat was inevitable. Surrender and exile, however, was the worst imaginable outcome, so they decided to take the honourable path of a suicidal puputan – a fight to the death.

The Dutch begged the Balinese to surrender rather than make their hopeless stand, but their pleas went unheard and wave after wave of the Balinese nobility marched forward to their deaths. In all, nearly 4000 Balinese died in the puputan. Later, the Dutch marched east towards Tabanan, taking the rajah of Tabanan prisoner, but he committed suicide rather than face the disgrace of exile.

The kingdoms of Karangasem and Gianyar had already capitulated to the Dutch and were allowed to retain some powers, but other kingdoms were defeated and the rulers exiled. Finally, the rajah of Klungkung followed the lead of Badung and once more the Dutch faced a puputan. With this last obstacle disposed of, all of Bali was now under Dutch control and became part of the Dutch East Indies. Dutch rule over Bali was short-lived, however, as Indonesia fell to the Japanese in WWII.

Independence

On 17 August 1945, just after WWII ended, the Indonesian leader Soekarno proclaimed the nation’s independence, but it took four years to convince the Dutch that they were not going to get their great colony back. In a virtual repeat of the puputan nearly half a century earlier, a Balinese resistance group was wiped out in the Battle of Marga on 20 November 1946; Bali’s airport, Ngurah Rai, is named after its leader. It was not until 1949 that the Dutch finally recognised Indonesia’s independence.

The huge eruption of Gunung Agung in 1963 killed thousands, devastated vast areas of the island and forced many Balinese to accept transmigration to other parts of Indo nesia. Two years later, in the wake of the attempted communist coup, Bali became the scene of some of the bloodiest anticommunist killings in Indonesia. These were perhaps inflamed by some mystical desire to purge the land of evil, but also came about because the radical agenda of land reform and abolition of the caste system was a threat to traditional Balinese values. The brutality of the killings was in shocking contrast to the stereotype of the ‘gentle’ Balinese.

Modern Bali

The tourism boom, which started in the early 1970s, has brought many changes, and has helped pay for improvements in roads, telecommunications, education and health. Though tourism has had some marked adverse environmental and social effects, Bali’s unique culture has proved to be remarkably resilient. Beginning in the 1990s there has been vocal public opposition to some controversial tourist developments, which indicates that Balinese people will play a more active role in the development of their island.

Bali, like most places, has also been affected by global politics. In October 2002, two simultaneous bomb explosions in Kuta – targeting an area frequented by tourists – injured or killed more than 500 people; see p281 . The island’s vital tourist industry was dealt a severe blow. It had mostly recovered by 2005 when in October of that year more bombs went off, albeit with less loss of life. Still, the bombs caused an immediate sharp drop in tourists and have forced the Balinese to yet again ponder their role in the world’s greater geopolitics.

Bali’s strength as a desirable destination was its diversity. With so much to do and see Bali continues to attract both new and repeat visitors alike. Mention Bali and images of beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes and exotic temples come to mind. The jewel of the Indonesian islands, it draws millions of visitors to its sundrenched shores. Get on tours the island and discovers 10 good reasons why Bali is still tops.

Bali defies simple descriptions. Travellers who make the trip are bound to find Bali irresistible. The island’s soaring seaside cliffs, green rice-terraced valleys and mystical temples hidden in traditional villages always mesmerise. It also remains an excellent value-for-money holiday destination.

There are great hotel deals to be found starting at only 23 US dollars, plus scores of good family holiday resorts available for under 100 US dollars a night.

The 10 Reason:

1. Asia’s Economy Airline Revolution

   Bali is one destination that has benefited from Asia’s budget airline revolution. While direct flights from several key aviation hubs remain few and deals often tough to come by, Air Asia offers non-stop flights with great fares for on-line bookings. From its Kuala Lumpur hub to Denpasar fares start at RM300 (US$105) return, from Bangkok its 8,615 baht (US$250) and from Singapore S$306 (US$211). In Australia, Jetstar is also offering outstanding value with its Jet Saver fares from Sydney starting from A$559 (US$411) return.*

2. Like a Rolling Stone

   When the Rolling Stone’s legendary singer Mick Jagger tied the knot with American Supermodel Jerry Hall – Bali became the world’s top wedding destination. Today Bali’s wedding industry is much more sophisticated, and romantic hotels in Ubud worthy of consideration include Bali Sprit House & Spa (from US$77), Bagus Jati (from US$157) or the luxury Ubud Hanging Gardens (from US$388). For hotels in Nusa Dua, has an exclusive rate at Grand Bali starting at US$66 from now until 14 July.

3. Learn to count in $$Millions

   There’s nothing like the thrill when of being a millionaire in any currency. In Bali, with an exchange rate of around 10,000 Indonesian rupiah for one US dollar, travelers only need to change one hundred dollars to join this exclusive club! But don’t get too excited, local traders often quote in US dollars for many unique Balinese handicrafts visitors love to take home.

4. Pay like a Pauper, Live like a Prince

   Many people think only the rich and famous visit Bali to stay in exclusive million-dollar pool villas. Discover excellent value at hotels in Ubud including Adi Cottage Hotel (from US$26) or Puri Asri Villa and Spa (from US$28). Hotels in Kuta-Legian offer the real rock bottom rates on the island, especially Sinar Bali Hotel (from US$23), Matahari Bungalows (from US$34) and Melasti Beach Bungalows (from US$36).

5. Swing like Tarzan

   Yes, in Bali anyone can swing from trees like Tarzan for a day. At Flying Fox, customers are propelled through the jungle for up to 160 metres at a time attached to wires strung between high points in the forest. There are five different routes to choose from at the Bali Treetop in the Bedugul Botanical Gardens.

6. A Day Bali Stands Still

   Most people are too busy to wondered what it would be like to stop rushing around for one day. But nothing moves on Bali’s Nyepi Day, the Balinese New Year. For 24 hours, there is no loud talking, music, noisy motorbikes, cars or even turning on electrical appliances. There are no taxis, the international airport closes down and tourists are told to stay indoors. Mark your calendar: the next Nyepi Day is 16 March 2010.

7. Enjoy a cuppa of strange brew

   Garden Cafe in Sanur sells the world’s rarest coffee, ‘Kopi Luwak’, and it’s best to drink the coffee before finding out how this delicacy is created. The truth, believe it or not, is that the coffee beans all pass through the digestive system of the Asian Palm civet, a tree climbing cat. On Bali it costs US$55 for a small pack, well worth the shock value alone.

8. Chill Out at Ku De Ta

   There’s nothing quite like Ku De Ta anywhere else in the world. Perched on the edge of the sea along popular Seminyak beach, this beach club is a magnet for the rich, famous and their entourages. There are heaps of popular hotels in Seminyak, including Villa Coco Bali (from US$104), Villa Seminyak Estate & Spa Hotel (from US$155) and the Oberoi Bali (from US$311).

9. Surf the ‘Endless Summer’

   Bali has been surf Mecca since the 1960s, and aspiring surfers can sign up at one of many surfing schools on the island. Within a few days student surfers are often ‘ripping curl’ and ‘hanging ten’ like a professional. A five-day package starts from around US$120, and there are plenty of boards for hire

10. Check in, Spa out

    Everyone has heard about the legendary health spas in Bali, where staff have perfected the art of pampering and relaxation. Whether covered in mud, bathed in local herbs or massaged with tropical oils, the spas are bound to provide guests with a fresh new outlook on life.

• Starters 25-35K
• Mains 45-95K
• Dessert 25-45K

Style of food : Moroccan

Recommended dishes :

• Starter: Goat Cheese Briwattes
• Main: Royal Couscous
• Dessert: Almond Custard Pastilla

Entertainment : Belly Dance every Friday and Saturday at 8pm
Facillities : Back and Front Terrace, Free Wi-Fi, Magazines, Private parking, Shisha Pipe, Smoking area, Valet service

Will be held at the Inna Grand Bali Beach and Segara Beach, will be 5-Day Fun & Cultural Event Planned at Bali’s Sanur Village Community to Coincide With Indonesian National Holidays.

Designed to be “bigger and better” than last year’s inaugural event, the Sanur Village Festival 2007 is being organized by the Sanur Development Foundation – an organization comprised of Sanur Village residents and businesses dedicated to promoting and preserving the native charm of Bali’s oldest cultural-tourism destination.

Sanur Villages Festival 2007 event activity such as ICA annual cooking competition, Cultural Parade, Cultural Performance, Fun bike and city tour, Art and Painting exhibition, International Bonsai and Adenium exhibition : Asia Pacific, Food festival and bazaar, Water sports competition; traditional boat, surfing, kite surfing, wind surfing, kayaking, and canoe, Golf tournament, Kite contest, Fun Games, Jazz festival, Under water festival, International Cartoon exhibition : Ina – Australia, Cleaning Campaign, Yoga meditation, DJ parade, International Rugby Competition.

Visit Sanur Villages Festival 2007 find the recommended accommodations, activities, wining and dining options and a complete description of the next Sanur Village Festival for 2007.

Carrying a new theme “The new spirit of heritage”, a variety of cultural performance and arts, sporting and culinary events will be held during this five day fun-packed event. Local and international tourist as well as visitors from all ages can participate and enjoy this festival with its mixture of activities. Just to name a few are the musical and dance performances during the opening ceremony, painting and bonsai exhibition, performances, jazz festival and the official closing ceremony will be a colorful cultural parade.

Opening the festival on August 15 will be the sacred dance Rejang Dewa will be performed, as a manifest of the theme new spirit. This dance, Puja Buana, is specifically created for the opening of Sanur Village Festival 2007. Puja buana is inspired by this sacred dance usually performed in temples. Visitors can also watch the Balinese martial arts dance, Kembang Pencak.

Concluding the opening ceremony of Sanur Villages Festival 2007 will be renowned Balinese Artist, Bona Alit. The special contemporary musical performance from his world music album is selected because it describes the relationship between the modern Bali nuance based on strong traditional elements. Gung Alit’s unique idea has taken Bali into another world through his musical work. His continuous effort captures the whole musical phenomenon, and with his imagination and creativity, his compositions are performed using a range of different instruments. In his soft musical melody, Gung Alit presents something new and contemporary not withholding Balinese traditional elements as basis.

Daily art related events consist of cartoon, painting, and bonsai exhibition. Cartoon with beach theme will exhibit caricatures of activities during the Sanur Village Festival event. This exhibition is aimed to restore the relationship between Indonesia and Australia.

Approximately 120 international and local artists will be invited to participate and exhibit their paintings after first selected by the SVF committee in consultation with DR. Jean Couteau. The Sanur Painter Association (Himpunan Pelukis Sanur) has registered 5 galleries as exhibition venues which include Santrian Gallery, Guet Gallery, Rare Angon Gallery, 10 Art Gallery dan Darga Gallery. On the afternoon of 17th a joint painting exhibition will be held by various Balinese artists.
For bonsai and adenium exhibitions, more than 100 trees with various shapes and sizes will be on display alongside Bali beach grounds from collectors from all over Bali. These collections will be exhibited and some on sale, there will also be a one day demo on shaping and maintaining the bonsai. Bonsai lovers can also enter a competition. This year the bonsai exhibition marks a new chapter, where the exhibition will be in conjunction with preparation for Asia Pacific competition. Visitors can view the displayed work, communicate with the artist and collector and even purchase the exhibits. The bonsai exhibition will be held during the festival while the painting exhibition will be carried out for a month with the opening one week prior to the opening of SVF and ending 2 weeks after SVF.

Another public favorite is the classic jazz festival. From August 15 to 19, the festival starts from 2pm until 11 pm daily at the SVF main stage. This years festival will feature top Balinese jazz artists including Gde Kurniawan and friends (Funk), Tropical Transit (Jazz World), Tude and friends Trio akustik (all kind), Saharadja (world Jazz), Joni Agung and Double T (reggae), with Balawan & batuan etnik (Fusion). August 19 presents jazz festival highlights with performances by Jazz Junior, Yuri and Friends, Koko Harsoe and friends, Eric and friends, and Nyanyian Dharma featuring Budjana & Trie Utami (spiritual world music). While for those who want to enjoy the beach view, a special concert will be set up featuring Joni Agung and Doublet and Sanur Potential band (youngster).

Closing this five day event is the grand cultural parade consisting of a procession of carts, consisting of elements from the hotels, community, tourism industry, and government of Denpasar. Participants of this traditional parade will involve carts from hotels in Sanur complete with tourist passengers, pepayatan, payas agung, gayotan for children, baris cina, and wayang wong (puppets). The procession will take place along Sanur area.

“Because the Sanur Village Festival takes root from the Sanur community and traditions, we want to involve all elements from Sanur i.e. the community, government, workshops (sanggar), hotel, tourism industry, and government of Denpasar. The purpose is to reflect Sanur’s culture specifically and Balinese culture generally,” says IB Sidharta Putra, chairman of SVF committee.

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