The Underwater Beauty of Menjangan Island

Menjangan Island

Let us explore the western part of the island of Bali. Lots of places that become religious tourism destinations and marine tourism. Precisely in Menjangan Island, located separately with the island of Bali but still within the province of Bali. The island is rarely visited by tourists and is a new marine tourism. It is also close to Pulaki Temple, Menjangan Temple and Ganesha Temple. This island stores a variety of natural beauty and uniqueness that is not owned by other attractions. Certainly your holiday will be exciting on the island. Let's start reviewing Menjangan Island. The word "Menjangan" comes from the Javanese language which means "Deer" and, so Menjangan Island is Deer Island. The inhabitants of this island are mostly Deer and there are also birds and monkeys. Deer on this island has a history, in ancient times when spring, gazelles willing to swim 1.5 miles, just to go Menjangan Island.

The island is growing because it is now used as a conservation site for the protection of endangered animals such as antelope and starling birds Bali. Let's take care of Bali not to hunt for endangered animals, and let them thrive in their habitats. You can pass through Gilimanuk Harbor to Menjangan Island which takes 20 minutes. This island has white sand and underwater scenery is extraordinary. Marine tourism under the sea is still very natural. There are a variety of coral reefs and fascinating marine life. You can do diving and snorkeling and guaranteed you will be very satisfied with the underwater scenery. There are 3 famous spot of Diving and Snorkeling  Menjangan Island:

1. El Garden is a spot located in the western part of the island with a 40 meter coral wall depth, many tourists say that this spot is the best diving / snorkeling spot, in which there are many garden eel and sea fans.

2. Secret Bay is a spot that has a depth of 10 meters, you can also enjoy a variety of coral and marine biota are diverse.

3. Anchor Wreck is a diving / snorkeling spot that has a depth of 45 meters and usually this spot is tried by experienced divers and professional. Remnants of the second World War relic like a shipwreck owned by the Dutch.

You can enjoy all the beauty of marine tourism on Menjangan Island by staying at Taman Sari Villa, because this villa provides facilities for Snorkeling and Diving to Menjangan Island. There you will feel the sensation of a great holiday because the facilities there are complete and there is a wide selection of villas that you can choose. Do not forget you have to prepare all your vacation needs, do not forget to be brought to be ....

Bunut Bolong – Jembrana Tourist Attraction

        Bali is indeed one of the most popular people’s choices as a tourist destination. In addition to its beautiful natural attractions, also because of the exquisite and diverse cultural diversity that makes you will always want to stay in Bali. In addition, its predominantly populated Balinese Hindus have a well-known cultural custom which is very friendly and upholds a sense of tolerance and solidarity.

        From one of these attractions, for example, is a very unique place but sacred by the Balinese people. This is Bunut Bolong, located in the Manggisari village, Pekutatan, Jembrana. It is a large tree whose roots spread everywhere and formed a beautiful and charming Cave. Just as in the United States, exactly in the Shrine Drive Thru Tree which has large trees that are deliberately hooded to attract tourist to come there. But in Bali is different, this tree is not intentionally formed in such a way. This tree grew by itself and was sanctioned by the locals as a holy place that was kept. A magical aura is very strong, accompanied by a deep sense of wonder.

         The hole of the tree is very big whose diameter can be passed by the car freely, visible from a distance as if straddling the paved road that is between two hemispheres. The natural surroundings are still very beautiful, with the nuances of the village as well as the dense tropical forest in the west that stretches from North to South. And on its eastern side clove garden as a cool feature of a terrain, making it cool enough to calm the mind and seek peace and also suitable as a tourist attraction in Bali that gives different nuance.

         In the south there is Pura Pujangga Sakti that is suitable for the spiritual approach. It is because the magical aura in this place feels so strong, the temple is founded as a Dang Kahyangan temple to honor Dang Hyang Sidhi Mantra, which has an important role in the history of the existence of Mangissari village. It is said that the people's houses were located next to the northern part of Bunut Bolong. But because of many people ill, then it moved to the South.

        This naturally growing tree looks attractive and rescued by the surrounding villagers, estimated to be hundreds of years old, in the midst of an unspoiled natural surroundings, fresh mountain air, looking at the clove garden, in a place away from the crowd, making the nature has an added value in offering the tranquility and privacy of a vacation.

         When you plan to tour in Bali towards the West, Bunut Bolong tourist attraction can be your next destination and pack it into an interesting tour package with Bali Taman Sari Villa’s & Restaurant, a villa at Medewi.