The island of Bali which is located in the Indonesian archipelago is a unique destination because of its rich culture, the beautiful coastline, the amazing nightlife and also because of the high biodiversity of its rainforests. The island has a rich history which can be traced back thousands of years and to this day its culture is unique among other Indonesian islands, because of the marked Hindu influence. Though the majority of the country is Islamic, Bali is predominantly Hindu and has been so, for more than a thousand years. This heritage is seen today in the island’s art, dance and music and also in the ruins of Hindu temples that are located in various areas.
An area in Bali which every traveller must visit is Tabanan; inevitably for many, this is also their gateway to the island as it is the capital. For those that want to hit the beach and soak up some sun or try out a few waves, the coastline towards the south of Tabanan is a must visit location. Though this area has not seen as much development as most other tourist beaches, it is still a naturally beautiful stretch of sand. An added benefit is that one can expect a little bit more privacy than at most other places.
If you are after the culture and the history, then the town of Bali should definitely be visited, the town has long been associated with the Balinese royal family and the Taman Ayun temple complex is one of the more recently constructed Hindu temples in the region.
Taman Kupu Kupu Bali or the National Butterfly Park is also an interesting place to visit in Tabanan as it showcases the rich bio-diversity of this island with thousands of indigenous species of butterflies. The Sangeh Monkey Forest is a natural rainforest which is home to hundreds of monkeys; at the heart of the nature reserve is an ancient Hindu Temple and legend has it that the monkeys are descended from the warrior tribes of Hanuman of Hindu mythology.
All of these exciting attractions can be experienced by guests staying at luxury villas Bali such as Alila Villas Soori. With great public transportation links from the capital, Tabanan allows travellers staying at luxury villas in Bali the opportunity to take in a number of destinations when on holiday.
