Hostels in BALI, INDONESIA

Bali-An Island Of God

Bali, the beautiful city of Indonesia, is rightly referred to as the island of God. Bali attracts travellers across the globe, due to its numerous white sand beaches, majestic temples, world class surfing experience, rice fields and coral reefs. The beautiful landscapes, volcanic hillsides, hot springs and colourful culture of the city are worth witnessing once in a lifetime. Most of the travellers in the world visit Indonesia just to visit the paradise city of Bali alone. If you are a spa lover, Bali is the place meant for you.

Accommodation Options and Languages Spoken
One can head towards the Kuta Beach, which has some of the best budget hotels. You can also find good accommodation in Legian, Canggu and Uluwatu. Although the Kuta Beach is cheap and enjoyable, you need to be careful of strangers offering magic mushrooms. Lavish villas can also be found in the city. Indonesian is the official language of the city, with Javanese and Sudanese also spoken by many residents.

History
Bali was founded by Majapahit Empire in 1343. After sometime, Bali became a colony of the Dutch for many subsequent years. During the Second World War, the city of Bali, along with major part of Southeast Asia, was occupied by Japan. After the World War, Bali was let free from the acquisition of Japan. Indonesia got its independence in the year 1949 and the island of Bali was included as one of the cities of the Indonesian republic. Bali had to face several dark periods which affected its tourism industry during the years 2002 and 2005.

Popular Places
There are several Hindu temples in the central Bali region. Showcasing the vibrant Hindu culture, the temple Pura Luhur Uluwatu is very popular among the tourist. Kuta beach located on the southern Bali is the best place of the island. Amazing landscapes, beautiful beaches, lush green rice paddies attract the tourist from the world. Some of the best scuba diving sites are located on the southeast coast of the city.

Getting Around
There are many options to move around Bali, but the roads are chaotic with traffic jams and a guide would be of great help. One can take the option of bus which is cheap and reliable. Also, there are cars and motorbikes available on rent. One can take expensive Doron ride to have fun. A bicycle for short distance is one of the effective means to explore the city.

Places of Entertainment
Bali is one of the world’s topmost surfing destinations. You can learn surfing from one of the many surfing schools located here. Other water sports like water rafting set the pulse racing. Night life in Bali is staggering and remains lively till the early hours. You can head to Ubud if you want to enjoy spa and cultural activities of Bali.

Currency:
Indonesian rupiah is the official currency of the city. Obtain the present exchange rates for the currency from the online news.

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