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2010-10-30T18:34:00.002+08:00

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Buleleng

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Buleleng is a regency (kabupaten) of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 1,365.88 km2 and population of 577,644 (1999). Its regency seat is Singaraja.

Buleleng was founded as a kingdom by Gusti Panji Sakti, who ruled c. 1660-c. 1700. He is commemorated as a heroic ancestor-figure who expanded the power of Buleleng to Blambangan on East Java.[1] The kingdom was weakened during his successors, and fell under the suzerainty of the neighbouring Karangasem kingdom in the second half of the eighteenth century. It was headed by an autonomous branch of the Karangasem Dynasty in 1806-1849. The Dutch colonial power attacked Buleleng in 1846, 1848 and 1849, and defeated it on the last occasion.[2] Buleleng was incorporated in the Dutch colonial system and lost its autonomy in 1882. In 1929 a descendant of Gusti Panji Sakti, the renowned scholar Gusti Putu Jelantik, was appointed regent by the Dutch. He died during the Japanese occupation of Indonesia. His son and successor was the well-known novelist Anak Agung Nyoman Panji Tisna (r. 1944-1948). In 1949-50 Buleleng, like the rest of Bali, was incorporated in the unitary republic of Indonesia.

Gitgit Waterfall

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A visit to the waterfall at Gitgit should be on every tourist’s list. It is about nine kilometres from Singaraja towards the south. Although the winding road is steep and you have to walk the last part, it is accessible by car or motorbike. You can park your vehicle at a parking lot on the Denpasar to Singaraja road from where you can see the waterfall.

To get closer, you will need to walk. The path can be considered in two halves. The first part is a stepped concrete path bordered by trees and shrubs on one side and a myriad of colourful shops on the other. Halfway along the scene changes and on both sides you can see coffee and clove trees. It is a refreshing experience to walk in this quiet area where the birds take turns to sing. The air is cool and gradually gets colder a you approach the waterfall. A short distance from the waterfall, the fine water spray will cool your body. Sometimes the atmosphere will become misty. The waterfall is sixty metres high and as the water falls, it looks like white clouds falling down the mountain one after another. The falling water almost completely covers the rockface of the fall. If your camera is able, try taking some long exposure photographs.

Ponjok Batu Temple

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Ponjok Batu Temple is a stone temple where all temple buildings are made from stone. It is located Banjar Alasari, Pacung countryside, Tejakula sub district and Singaraja regency about 24 km eastside of Singaraja town or north part of Bali. This temple area own the wide area about 35 acre in form of black stones bank. The position of this temple is rather sticking out to the sea as a foreland or Ponjok. Base on the position and condition then this place is named by Ponjok Batu so that the temple is standing above foreland petrify and it is referred as Ponjok Batu Temple.

Ponjok Batu Temple in history

In papyrus of Dwijendra Tattwa elaborate that Danghyang Nirartha (who one spread out the Hinduism in Bali) besides executing Tirtha Yatra (visit the holy places) in Bali area, he also do at Lombok and Sumbawa Island . When he does the tirta yatra in Lombok and Sumbawa Island , he leave in Bali passing the north area of Bali and then it is named by Denbukit. Hereinafter narrated that Danghyang Nirartha found the lodging that is located in coastal periphery with its stone bank and steep rather sordid to sea in the form of a foreland which is called Ponjok. After omitting a few moments in the lodging then he go to Lombok and Sumbawa Island to conduct the Tirtha Yatra. At the end, the Pesraman/lodging of Danghyang Nirartha is built an altar named with Ponjok Batu Temple which has been existing since 16 century. It is founded together with the execution of Danghyang Nirartha journey in north part of Bali .

Function of Ponjok Batu Temple as follows:

According to the archaeology omission at Ponjok Batu Temple , there is an Arca (statue) with four hands as a fundamental of Ponjok Batu Temple building. The attribute (icon) of this Arca have timeworn, so that any kind of object brought is ignorable and the God Arca it self can not be identified. Besides of the God Statue (Arca), in Ponjok Batu Temple is also found a Lembu Nandi Arca (a cow statue) is meaning from Siwa God. If the both Arcas are interacting hence the God Arca with 4 hands in this temple is Arca of Siwa God.
According to Papyrus of Dwijendra Tattwa, the history elaboration can be said that the function of Ponjok Batu Temple is for worship the supremacy of Danghyang Nirartha as a Teacher in settling Hinduism teaching, especially Siwaism. The function strengthened with the existence of special temple building in Ponjok Batu Temple is called Danghyang Nirartha Temple.

Air Sanih

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Located 17 km from Singaraja, the cool seashore attraction offers a tranquil black sand beach, which is enjoyable for swimming. The main attraction of Air Sanih is a natural swimming pool of fresh water upsurge from an underground spring. Since 1930, Air Sanih has been well known as a tourist attraction for locals. People believe that the water comes from Lake Batur, and there's a temple by the pool dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fresh sea breezes and stunning vista over the Bali Strait make a tranquil atmosphere.

A perfect site for snorkeling is also available about 500 meters out. On the hill, Taman Manik Mas Temple offers a stunning architectural style. Another attraction located seven km from Air Sanih is the ancient Ponjok Batu Temple, surrounded by hills, valleys and frangipani trees.

Nearby the beach is a freshwater springs, bubbling up from the sand and running into the sea.

If you want to visit Air Sanih, here is some information that you may need:

Place to eat:
Apart from a few warungs selling plain local food in front of the springs in Air Sanih, there are not many restaurant along the coast, hence you may often resiort to eating in your hotel. However, while in the area, don’t miss Puri Bagus Ponjok Batu Seafood Grill and Restaurant.

Place to stay:
At Sambiran, outside Yeh Sanih on the Singaraja road, Pondok Sambiran is 20m from the beach and has pleasant bungaloes, which have kitchens and hot water.

Hotels At East Singaraja

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Hotels that located at East Buleleng Buleleng Regency (East Part)

NO	Hotel's Name	Village	TELP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12	Alam Anda Berdikari Jenpun Bali Gaiya Oasis Pondok Sembiran Bali Mandala Poin Ciana Puri Yeh Sanih Safira Sanih Simpatik Tara	Sambirenteng, Tejakula Sangsit Tejakula Tejakula Sembiran Tejakula Tejakula Air Sanih Air Sanih Air Sanih Air Sanih Air Sanih	96235 25195 081 338 52 6692 / 773816 08123853350/Fax.036228414 28508 081 238 599 51 26563 28505 26575

Some Pics Of Singaraja View

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Here's some picture that i take near Air Sanih.

The cliff offer great view of North Bali beach.

But i forgot to take some picture of air sanih, but don't worry, i'll post it later.

Here in singaraja

2009-02-10T12:46:00.000+08:00

Here in singaraja, you can find almost anything.

Accommodation is easy.

Hotels are spread around the city.

Villa's and bungalows were found at any corner of place and villages.

Hospitalized? its easy... Drug Store also spread around the city.

The market, there are several traditional market here.

Supermarket and mini market also there for you. The newly built, Hardy's Plaza offer you a comfort shopping. They sell a lot of food there.

So what you waiting for?

Visit Singaraja

2009-02-10T12:06:00.000+08:00

Wellcome to my new blog!

By the way, if you're looking for some interesting place in Bali, i offer you Singaraja as the main destination.

There a lot of interesting places in Singaraja. Most of it was the beautiful view of nature that organized by local people.

People know that north Bali (most of it's area covered by Singaraja teritory) has many culture. One of the interesting culture is tabuh rah.The great Tawur Kesanga, an extortion payment to the bhuta kala (personification of negative force) that is held a day before Nyepi (annually Nyepi falls on March) will not be complete without Tabuh Rah (spilling blood) ritual or cockfight as a matter of fact.

well, i will post another article about Singaraja.