bali indonesia I Exploring Bali and Nusa Lembongan - my way

We took an Air Asia fly-thru to Bali from Kolkata via Kuala Lumpur.

At KLIA 2

Getting ready for onward journey to Bali from KLIA2, You have to pass immigration checks twice at KLIA2,quite strict rules exist here.

Out of the airport..........All Balinese people can communicate in english very well,so finding a taxi to Hotel wasn't a problem.

We reached hotel by noon.These are the first glimpses of our hotel.......

got ready to explore Bali........

After reaching hotel we had task cut out for arranging all the following tours and sightseeings. So without wasting much time we went out for the same.We explored the locations nearby our hotel in the afternoon. These are some of the pics around the hotel property.........

The food tasted authentically Indian and the rates too were reasonable.

Convenience store Circle K was 2 mins walk from the hotel.

Then after lunch we took some rest in hotel for an hour or two and then again went to Benoa beach for a stroll and to see the sunset.The Benoa beach was just opposite to our hotel.

Night views of our hotel......

Day 2 started with the hotel breakfast which was included in the hotel fare.

Today's itinerary was watersports in the morning and sightseeing in the afternoon.We booked watersports package with Ciwa Sempurna Dive Academy which was 15 mins ride from our hotel.We booked to and fro car ride for the same.

Pic of watersport spot...

After coming back to hotel we enjoyed the hotel pool.....

In afternoon after lunch we proceeded for our 1st sightseeingFirst we visited Taman Ayun Temple,Megwi.

ome refreshments in between...

2nd stop was Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest....

3rd stop was Luwak coffee plantation....

The Luwak

Herbs

Coffee making process

Tea and coffee tasting

The final stop of the day was Batu Balong and Tanah Lot Temple....

Today we were to embark on a ferry and go to Nusa Lembongan.For that we needed to go to Sanur port.We arranged a car for our trip to Sanur.

Our ferry was waiting...

We booked Scoot ferry services

The trip is of 30 mins........

Reaching Lembongan island........

Reached lembongan.......

At Lembongan we stayed at Sukanusa Luxury Huts.Some pics of the property .......

The food options,tastes and rates were really good.

Today's itinerary was snorkelling with Bali Dive Academy. Snorkelling took place at three different spots including the mangroves.The amazing flora and fauna under the crystal clear sea water was amazing.Also we were lucky to see the Manta Rays.All the staff of Bali Dive Academy were coordial and th

Rest of the day was upto us to explore on our own way.We hired a bike at IDR 75K for the whole day and went for local sightseeings....

The next stop was Mushroom Beach......

3rd stop was Sunset Point....

4th stop was Devil's Tears....

Our final stop was Tamarind beach....

During our return journey through hilly winding roads we again stopped at the Panorama Point.....

In the evening after we returned from our sightseeings we strolled in the Jungutbatu beach which was 5 mins walk from our hotel.........

After a memorable action packed day,chilled by the side of the hotel pool under the full moon...

This is the view of the road to the beach from hotel....

Collected these souvenirs from the beach........

Waiting for our pickup from hotel to the port.....

At the port,waiting for our return ferry.....

Embarked on the return ferry....

Returning from the Sanur port to hotel at Bali......

The setting sun in the backdrop of rhythmic Kecak dance was an unforgettable experience....

Kecak dance......

Came back to hotel and got ready for dinner of the final night.....

For dinner we went to the Queens of India restaurant which was again just 5 mins walk from the hotel. Got one discount coupon for the restaurant from a random seller who was marketing the restaurant just in front of our hotel that day. The price range in this restaurant was on costlier side.

Later we came back to hotel and chilled by the hotel bar and summed up our memories of the tour....

This was our departure date. We had to leave hotel at noon. So we had the morning to spare. We went through a couple spa session,for which we had the hotel coupon.

Freshened up after the spa session, now was the time to head back home...

Bye bye Bali..........