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The Besakih "Mother Temple" lies on the slopes of Agung and offers some wonderful mountain views, however problems with guides claiming exorbitant fees has become more frequent lake las vegas hotels in recent years. There are also tour companies lake las vegas hotels that arrange treks up Mount Agung to watch the sunrise.
It's a two-hour climb to the summit, up 1700 steps, however there is also a bottom temple close to the parking area if you don't feel like the trek right to the very top. The lower temple is still fairly high up though and offers beautiful views of the volcano and the ocean.
The main features are two raised meeting halls with detailed painted ceilings. Kertha Gosa, or "Hall of Justice", was basically the royal "high court" of the Klungkung kingdom and was where disputes that could not be settled at a local level where eventually brought.
Tirta Gangga, which means "Water of the Ganges", lake las vegas hotels was built in 1946 by the late King of Karangasem. The holy temple features a number of swimming pools and koi-filled ornamental ponds, although the main attraction is an impressive 11-tiered fountain.
The complex was built by the last king of Karangasem in 1921 but was extensively damaged by an earthquake lake las vegas hotels in 1976. Now restored, the palace features scenic gardens, bathing pools and fountains - all make for great photo opportunities.
The main attraction here is a cave on the north side of the main temple area, filled with tens of thousands of fruit bats. Legend has it that the cave is also home to a dragon-like lake las vegas hotels snake called Basuki who feasts on bats.
The relaxed resort area of Candidasa makes an excellent base from which to explore East Bali. The Bali Aga village of Tenganan is just 15 minutes' drive north, while the white sand beach at Pasir Putih is an easy 20-minute drive away.
The busy bay of Padangbai is the main port for ferries traveling between Bali and Lombok. The picturesque village offers affordable mid-range hotels and dozens of bungalows, ideal if you have an early morning ferry departure.
Padangbai also boasts fantastic snorkeling and diving opportunities as the surrounding waters offer good visibility. The dreamy Blue Lagoon beach is just a five-minute bike ride from the center of town.
The main attraction of Tulamben is the Liberty ship wreck, which sank over 60 years ago. Diving is understandably the most popular activity, and there's lake las vegas hotels no shortage of dive shops or affordable bungalows for visiting divers.
Affordable hotels and cottages surrounded by peaceful countryside attract people looking to escape the hustle and bustle, and there are many walks through the rice fields for nature-lovers to enjoy. Great artists such as Walter Spies and Theo Meier also lived in the area.
For example, you could include Besakih temple, Lampuyan and Amed in one day trip (leaving early in the morning), or you could do Padangbai, Sumarapura and Sidemen. Tours usually start at around USD100 per person, or you could hire a car with driver for about USD 60 for 8 hours . It's best to shop around though, lake las vegas hotels so don't take the first offer you get.
If you want to head to East Bali straight from the airport, it's best to arrange a transfer through the hotel you'll be staying at as traveling all the way by taxi will be an expensive affair. It takes around 2.5 hours to Candidasa, and maybe 3.5 hours to Amed.
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