8 Offbeat things to do in Breath-taking Bali
Planning for yet another incredible getaway to form the most unforgettable memories? Bali, one of Indonesia’s popular beach destinations beholds an endless list of activities and heritage that you can dive right in to!
The Hindu-majority island situated between Java and the Lombok islands has been one of the most sought after tourist destinations since 1980s. So, it’s not a surprise that in March 2017, TripAdvisor adjudged the island as the world’s top destination in its Traveler’s Choice award.
InstaReM — your overseas money transfer partner and ZenRooms — your hotel booking partner, gives you 8 ultimate reasons why you should plan a trip to Bali for your next holiday:
- Natural Waterslide Aling Aling
Who doesn’t love water slides? And how about natural water slides? What if we tell you that Aling Aling waterfall in Bali offers you one of the best natural water slide experiences you’d have ever had? The waterfall with an approximate height of 35 meters and surrounded by lush green trees, contains two side by side waterfalls allowing tourists to play or swim in its fresh water.
2. Temple of myths and legends - Tanah Lot
Bali boasts a vast number of ancient temples, but nothing parallels the Tanah Lot. This rock formation off the Bali Island is a home to the pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah. According to legends, the founder of the temple turned his shawl into a giant snake to protect the temple — which may explain why you can only find the mysterious black and white striped holy snakes here!
The Break Up Island: Local superstitions claims that unmarried couples who watch the sunset at the Tanah Lot by themselves would break up within 6 months and hence is supposedly off-limits to them.
True or not, this place is worth visiting for its impressive location and unique rock culture.
3. Test your courage at the mountain village, Trunyan
Despite being a Hindu-dominated place, the Truyanese neither cremate nor bury their dead ancestors. Instead, they let the rain water to cleanse their bodies and leave them inside a bamboo cage till body tissues have been dissolved leaving only the skeleton behind. The skulls and bones are then neatly stacked on a stair-shaped altar, which can only be reached by boat.
Gives you chills?
4. Cliff Jumping
If you have ever fantasized about jumping off a cliff, then the Mahana Cliff Jumping point lets your dream turn into a reality. The average 2–5 m high coastal cliff provides you with not only the scenic beauty but also give you an adrenaline rush.
If you aren’t into taking the plunge yourself, seeing other excited tourists jumping is also a sight to behold.
Mahana point is also one of the best places to experience a mesmerizing sunset view in total tranquility.
5. Get involved in the festivities
The Balinese believe in celebration and enjoyment which is quite evident from the number of festivals and events that are organized annually. Thousands of people from around the world travel to Bali to participate in and enjoy some of the unique and colorful events depicting rich culture and traditions of the Balinese. The month-long Bali Arts Festival, the traditional Bali Kite Festival or the Kuta Karnival are some of the events that shouldn’t be missed.
6. Learn a new language at Bengkala
The Bengkala village or the deaf village has higher than normal deaf population for over seven generations. But this didn’t let the spirits of the people go down. The cheerful villages came up with a new sign language called Kata Kolak totally unique to this area.
7. Mouthwatering and lip smacking Balinese cuisines
If one has visited Bali and hasn’t tried on the diverse assortment of Balinese Dishes, then the trip can be adjudged a total failure. Bali offers a broad range of seafood as well as local vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines prepared by the traditional Bali style. Be it marinated, and grilled Sate or Babi Guling and Nasi Campur or the Jimbaran seafood served at various cafes around the coast, all these cuisines are sure to take your heart away and leave you begging for more.
8. 5GX reverse bungee jumping
If you are an extreme sports fanatic and want to experience a huge adrenaline rush, this place is a must on your activity checklist. The 60m high bungee starts with an epic and astonishing bird’s eye view of Legian, but once it starts, it leaves you with the most unforgettable memory of literally being high. This addition to the Bali extravagant activity attains the speed from 0 to 200 km/hour in just 2 seconds!! You can scream or lose your voice, but this entirely safe extreme activity won’t give you a reason to be scared for your safety.
People of Bali are extremely friendly and understand English which helps communication with tourists. There are so many places to see and plenty of exquisite dishes to taste. Furthermore, you don’t need to spend an exorbitant amount of money on this holiday. You can always check out ZenRooms to avoid overpaying for a hotel room, they provide the best value for money hotels in Asia gathered under one roof! With nice double rooms starting from only USD 15. As for overseas money transfers you can rely upon InstaReM, which has great FX rates, zero or low transfer fees and transfers money within 1 or 2 business days.
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