Gateways Of Bali

Bali is a tiny island among some 13,000 islands oflocated in southern Bali, in Tuban exactly. Named
a large archipelago stretching from Sabang (theafter I Gusti Ngurah Rai, a hero of Bali that led
West border) to Merauke in West Papua (thethe troops against the Dutch in 1946. It becomes
East border). Due to its location in the middle ofthe main international entrance for tourists that
southern series of islands of this country it hasvisit Bali. During the past few years the number
several ports of entry.of visitors arrival through the airport tended to
Before visiting Bali, some visitors may prefer toincrease, after the bomb blast at Kuta it dropped
start their journey in the country's capital, Jakartain a big way, now recovering once again.
and take an overland tour by bus along the JavaThe airport becomes an important hub for the
Island. If you have time and want to enjoy thenext destinations beyond Bali. It connects flights
amazing culture and panorama of the island. Thereto Jogjakarta for the destination of one of the
are many places to discover, for example ancientseven worlds' wonder of Borobudur and its
Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, magic craterneighboring Prambanan temples. Visitors can buy
of Bromo and so many others. Then cross theone day tours where they already return to Bali in
Bali strait by ferry at Ketapang (East Java) tothe afternoon. Or they may take one night stay
Gilimanuk (West Bali).in Jogja and return to Bali on the next day. The
Other alternatives are to take a cruise. Bali isairport also connects some cities in East Indonesia
frequently chosen as a stopover for cruise lines.like Mataram in Lombok Island, Kupang in East
Prior to continuing to the next destination,Nusa Tenggara and Makassar in South Celebes.
passengers take the opportunity to have a sightVisitors who would like to enjoy and explore the
seeing on this island. Padangbay and Benoa harborjewels of eastern destinations may choose the
are two main harbors for that. Padangbai isnext island of Lombok by air or sea, using a
located in the Karangasem regency, Eastern Bali.speed jetfoil boat on the route Benoa to Lembar.
It connects the island to Lembar in Lombok Island.Lombok Island is famous for its stunning coastal
While Benoa harbor is located on the southern Balimountain scenes, lots of undeveloped nature,
tip (inter island and international gateway). OtherTaliwang food (crispy chicken) and pottery. One
than used as tourism port, Benoa harbor is alsoof the many trips you can plan while having Bali
used for anchorage of fishing vessels.as your main destination that has air connections
Ngurah Rai International airport is the airportto all main Asian and international airports.