Uluwatu, located at the southern of Bali island and leads to the Indian Ocean, is one beautiful place and very attractive for tourist.
In here you can see the temple that stands firmly upon the rock that juts into the sea with a height about 50 meters, that is Uluwatu temple. In the evening while enjoying the beautiful sunset, you can watch the famous Balinese dance performances, the Kecak dance.
In Uluwatu you can find:
- The majestic cliff setting of Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu Temple is blessed by the stunning view of Indian Ocean and it is situated on the rock with deep cliff bank. The area of Uluwatu is consisted of three areas those are Nista Mandala, a small dry forest dwelt by the group of monkeys, Madya Mandala, the area located in front of temple and Utama Mandala, a center of temple. Nista Mandala is spread out from east side to the west side of the temple most of the area are apposite to the Indian Ocean and deep cliff bank.
- Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu) is one of Bali's nine key directional temples. Uluwatu Temple is one of Balinese Hindu Temples located right on the petrifying hill with the crevasse exist in the right and left side. Uluwatu Temple is one of Sad Khayangan (6 biggest temple in Bali) owns magnificent view of the Indian Ocean and sunset as a backdrop. This temple is very amazing where the location is right on the narrow peninsula with deep seawater under it. Uluwatu Temple is blessed by the stunning view of Indian Ocean and it is situated on the rock with deep cliff bank.
- Surfing. Uluwatu is the most famous wave of Bali. Uluwatu offers a wonderful vantage point to view a spectacular sunset. There is always some swell here so it's also always crowded. The spot offers several waves which are working with different swells and tides best at mid and high tide. Closes out at low tide. In front of the cave. it's the most consistant. Short and powerful waves.
- Monkey. One of the main attraction of Uluwatu Temple was the large number of monkeys inhabited in the temple, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. The group of monkeys dwelling the small forest around the temple and play around the temple area.
How to Visit Uluwatu Temple?
It is very easy to locate the Uluwatu Temple where you can reach it by any kind of vehicles. There is a good road passing Jimbaran countryside and go the one way to this temple. There are many transportation provided here, such as taxi, or you can hire a motorcycle.