KARANGASEM Regency
The Regency of Karangasem
has an impressive range of terrain and covers about 2,000 square
kilometers. The steep rise from the coast up to the mountains creates
magical scenary. Dominiting the regency is the Volcano Agung , said to
be the "Home " of the Balinese gods.In 1963 , the Volcano last eruption
killed more than a thousand people and many people lost their land and
become homeless. However , it also has given special value where
hundreds of lorries and trucks thunder every day to transport sand
stone for building materials.
The Regency of Karangasem has an
impressive range of terrain and covers about 2,000 square kilometers.
The steep rise from the coast up to the mountains creates magical
scenary. Dominiting the regency is the Volcano Agung , said to be the
"Home " of the Balinese gods.In 1963 , the Volcano last eruption killed
more than a thousand people and many people lost their land and become
homeless. However , it also has given special value where hundreds of
lorries and trucks thunder every day to transport sand stone for
building materials.
• BESAKIH TEMPLE
Bali's "mother temple"
the largest temple in Bali, is over 900 meters up to he slopes of
Gunung Agung. It has been regarded as holy place since pre historic
times in Bali. The first recorded mention of its existence is from an
inscription from the fifteenth century; it has been regarded as a
central, holy temple for the entire island .All the allegiances of the
Balinese people come together at Besakih.
Each Regency has its own temple wirhin the overall compound, as do each of the caste groups.
• TENGANAN
Protected
for centuries from the outside world by its surrounding walls, the
village of Tenganan has maintained its ancient pre- Hindu customs
through a strong code of non - fraternization with outsiders. Tenganan
is famous for its 'double ikat ' woven material called gringsing, which
is supposed to protect the wearer with magic powers.
• AMED & TULAMBEN
Approximately
1.5 hour from Badung north of Padang Bai.There is most popular diving
site or snorkeling in Bali. A shipwreck and a drop-off accecsibble from
the beach offer easy access to colourful under water world. The
magnificent coral viewing, also notorious for shark, rays and wide
variety of beautiful fish life. Diving courses are also available.
Villas in Karangasem
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| - no result hotel in this area - |