Bali Vacation: Discover A Breathtaking Panorama Of Jatiluwih

Most people come to Bali to experience the marvelously rich
culture heritage; some come for the beaches and the waves; some
come for meeting and convention; others for pure relaxation. But
if you are a nature lover don't miss Jatiluwih, is a
breathtaking panorama of genuine and fertile rice fields stretch
from the foothills of Batukaru volcano to the south coast.

It is located at the western district of Tabanan. This western
uplands of Batukaru are famed for magnificent landscapes. The
view from the mountain village, Jatiluwih, takes in the whole of
South Bali. Perched on a high terraced slope, Jatiluwih deserves
its name, which means Truly Marvelous. A wonder of the world.
It's worth a venture.

You can initiate your trip in the morning leaving the hotel at
09.00. A.M. There are many ways to see Bali and each serves its
own purpose well. Motorcycles are a pleasant (but extremely
risky) way to see the countryside and cooler than ride in a car.
Jeep and minivans are also available for hire - with or without
a driver. It is advisable to settle the price with the driver
before starting on a journey.

After passing the town of Tabanan the road takes you to the
north through the villages of Wanasari, Jegu, Buruan and Wangaya
Gede. On the route you will be amazed by the wonderful rural
ambience; farmhouses, characteristically, a little shrine to
place offerings dedicated to Dewi Sri the Goddess of rice,
plowing, flocks of ducks that are brought to bathe and feed all
day in the flooded paddies, and harvesting, that one pictures
when remembering Bali. The cascading terraces of rice fields are
the most striking features of the landscape.

If you see farmers are working the rice, planting or harvesting,
and if you are interested in experience it, you can stop and
joint them, you will be welcomed gladly. Alo turis, alo turis!
followed by giggles is the standard greeting from children
everywhere on Bali. Older people will be more sedate but their
curious eyes will follow you, as will their more modest greeting
of mau kemana (where are you going). Traveling in Bali can be
exhilarating and getting off the beaten track can take you right
to the heart of Balinese life, although you don't have to stray
far to feel it.

On the route at the village of Wanasari there is a butterflies
park, you can stop and watch various kinds of colorful tropical
butterflies. And then nearby the temple Pura Luhur is the holy
spring of Air Panas, where hot water surges from the river bank.
All strange, natural phenomena are believed to be frequented by
spirits. Thus, Air Panas is graced by a small temple where
people make their prayers with offerings.

The journey continues up the road until it dead ends at Pura
Luhur Batukaru (2,278 m / 7,474 ft). Being one of Bali's most
venerated temples, every West Balinese temple has a shrine
dedicated to it; it is isolated within its solitary clearing far
above the populated farmlands. The dense rainforest of this
upland would invite every adventurer to explore it. Wild
orchids, healing herbs, fragrant spices and exotic trees could
be discovered in this mystical heart and soul of this amazing
island.

Then, the last destination (the goal of the journey) is the
mountain village Jatiluwih, a breathtaking panorama of genuine
and the most fertile terraces rice fields on the island. It is
said as the granary of the whole Bali. Perched on a high
terraced slope, Jatiluwih deserves its name, which means Truly
Marvelous. The cascading terraces of rice fields are the most
striking features of the landscape. Stretch from the foothill of
Batukaru volcano to the south coast. The cool western uplands,
overlooking half the island, offer magnificent views.

On the route to Jatiluwih you can observe many kinds of tropical
vegetation; coffee, coconuts, cacaos, cloves, jack fruits,
bananas, papayas, sirsaks, an extremely juicy fruit, rambutans,
mangoes, durians the smelly fruit, etc. The western upland is
the most interesting area to hike. If you love hiking (don't
forget your picnic basket). A true journey to the secret soul of
Bali. But if you want to have your meals at a restaurant,
continue your travel to the east till you arrive at Pacung,
there is a good restaurant offers delicious buffet lunch - with
its wonderful sight of terraces rice field and the sacred
volcano Batukaru in the distance.

Waka Land Cruise a reputable company has been organizing a
sacred adventure to the secret soul of Bali. Travel by legendary
luxury Land Rover, on tiny country roads and tracks, through
terraced rice fields and untouched rainforest to the real heart
of Bali.

So keep in mind the beautiful Bali for your holiday, because it
would be worth to venture there.

Thank you readers and have a nice day.