A Break in Bali

Bali is one of the most sought after destination for adventurers,honeymooners and vacationers.

Bali is one of the most sought after destination for adventurers,honeymooners and vacationers. It is a picturesque place which has been awarded as the worlds best island by the international Travel Magazine. Bali offers something for everyone. If someone wants to take part in adventure,then one can go scuba diving,fishing,snorkeling,and if somebody just wants to relax under the sun,then there are a number of clean beaches where one can enjoy sun bath. To explore more,you can plan a trip with your resort to deep inside the thick jungles of Bali,where one can light a bonfire and stay over the night. The majority of population is Hindus,and Islam is the second most popular religion here.

Weather: Throughout the year,the temperature in Bali hovers between 23 to 28 degrees C. That means,weather remains even during summers and winters. The hottest month is March and the coolest month of the year is September. Monsoon starts in the month of October with average rainfall of 90mm and reaches its peak in January with more than 300 mm of rainfall. The rain falls in the month of April,then summers start when it becomes dry from April to September. When to go: The beaches get dirty during monsoon,so the dry months between March and October are the best months to travel.

Getting There: There are no direct flights from New Delhi to Bali. Many international airlines with one stop lands you to Denpasar International Airport(Bali). The cheapest amongst all is Thai Airways,which halts at Bangkok both ways,can cost around Rs.30,000,depending upon when you reserve. For Indians,visa on arrival is available,for more information,you can log in to indonesianembassy.in. The airport is south of Kuta district and you can get taxis from official counters outside the airport terminal. The taxis can get taxis for Rs. 400. Moreover,you should ask your hotel to provide return transfers from the airport.

Where to Stay: In Bali,the hotel taxes are 21% in addition to the room tariffs. For further clarification,it is always recommended to contact the hotel.

Bali is a destination for all budgets. A traveler can stay in an non-star hotel for less than Rs.1,000/. On the other hand,one can also spend more than Rs 1 lakh per night at Anantara Seminayak Resort & Spa.

Budget Hotel:

The Yani Hotel: Rs. 700.

Ramayana Resort & Spa: Rs. 3,500.

Ramada Resort: Rs. 3,500.

The Vira: Rs. 3,700.

Midrange Hotels:

Ranadi Villa: Rs. 10,000.

Oberoi: Rs. 12,000.

Hyaat: Rs. 12,000.

Luxury Hotel: Ayana Resort offers different categories of room,one can opt for Club Room or Club Suit,under which all the three meals,cocktails and high tea are covered in the room tariff itself. The guests dont have to shed extra money on food and drinks.

Ayana Resorts: Deluxe Ocean Suite: Rs. 15000

Club Suite: Rs. 21,000

Bulgari Hotels & Spa: Rs. 25,000

Anantara Seminayak: Rs. 67,000.

Food & Drinks: It is the most interesting part for all Indians. Good food and wine can change the whole atmosphere of the trip. You can buy the refreshments and drinks from the local market or the airport. But,you should also get in touch with your hotel,ask them:

*What are the different cuisines served;

*Whether the breakfast is included in the room tariff;

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*What kind of breakfast do they serve: whether it is buffet or a-la-carte; *Is there any 24-hour coffee shop;

*Does they allow outside food and liquor;

*Get a copy of the menu with prices before hand;

*Do they have Indian restaurants;

*You can also check some of the pubs in Bali,like,Borneo Pub,Sky Garden and Center Stage. Important Information: Local Currency: Rupiah

Exchange Rate: 1 Indian Rupee = 192(app.) Indonesian Rupiah

Airport: Ngurah Rai Airport,known as Denpasar Airport.

Local Language: Bahasa BaliThe writer is a city-based gemologist and owns an adventure club . You can contact him at solisethi@gmail.com

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