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Jakarta

Jakarta is located on the northwest coast of the Java Island and is the capital and the largest city of Indonesia. Jakarta is the most important city in Indonesia, it’s a big, hustling, polluted and booming Asian city, Jakarta is probably city of extremes with extreme poverty on one hand and extreme riches on the other, Jakarta has the best shopping and night life in the neighborhood. Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

• Jakarta Old Town (Kota) also known as Old Jakarta is a small area in Jakarta, once the area was center of commerce and was dubbed “The Jewel of Asia” and “Queen of the East” in the 16th century. Even today the area is home of several important historical sites and buildings like the Luar Batang Mosque, Kota Intan Drawbridge, Chandranaya Building, The Port of Sunda Kelapa, Pasar Ikan (Fish Market) and more.
• Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a fascinating attraction, it is situated on 120 hectares of land in the east of Jakarta and is miniature Indonesia, the place depicts Indonesia’s 27 provinces, it’s architecture, gardens and lakes.
• Pasar Baru is also known as the New Market, the place is populated by immigrants mainly from India and beyond; the place has many a Hindu temples and more to explore.
• Lubang Buaya is located on the outskirts of Jakarta. The place features a monument and a museum; this is the site of the murder of seven army officers in 1965.
• For the museum lovers there are a few here, some pretty decent too, here once can learn about the history and culture of the place, the few better ones are Museum Nasional, Museum Sasmita Loka, Museum Adam Malik, Museum ABRI (Military Museum) and the Textile Museum.

Bali

Bali – A wonderland of 5620 sq Km located in south East Asia. Bali’s picturesque beauty spreads the colors of fun & joy. The wonderland is a heaven for surfers & sea lovers. The place for the cheap beer is also famous for its temples, ceremonies, beaches, mountains. Because of presence of variety of sources of entertainment, Bali has become an enchanting tourist destination. Bali is a picturesque and immaculate tropical island in the archipelago of Indonesia. Blue waters, sunny beaches, smoking volcanoes are pieces of the puzzle that make Bali. Rich culture and heritage merge with modern tourist facilities and shopping experiences on this island. Bali offers a one of the kind nightlife and unique dining experiences. The months between June and September are the best months to visit.

• On the slopes of Bali’s Mount Agung sits Pura Besakih, widely referred to as the “Mother Temple” of Hinduism in Bali. It is the largest among over 20,000 temples & buildings present on the island. The temple is generally agreed to date back to prehistoric times in Bali. It is named for Naga Besukian — the dragon-god believed in by pre-Hindu Balinese. Since the beginning of the 11th Century Besakih became the state temple of Bali. This Hindu temple is also known as Pura Besakih. This is the largest of the 11,000 or more temples of Bali. The temple is devoted to the Dragon God by the pre-Hindu Balinese. The temple has shrines halls and courtyards with alters devoted to different Gods. Massive number of devotees and tourists visit the temple every year.
• Know as Danau Batur in the local language, the creator of Mount Batur is the largest lake in the Bali & it is one of the major tourist attractions. It is the place for the travelers who wish to go for the sight seeing & capturing the amazing beauty of the island. It is charming enough to attract millions of visitors every year.
• The northern tip of Bali is known for the charismatic beauty of Lovina beach. It is a fabulous site for watching a sunset & diving. A place where you can go to the in the middle of the night & listen to the music that the waves generate.
• Sanur Beach is on the southeastern side of Bali. An excellent cite for sunrise & sunset. The ancient temples stand there, blessing every human being around. A remarkable piece of art is formed by the construction of those temples.
• The majestic looks of the cascades are bound to attract the attention of every tourist visiting the Gitgit Waterfall. It is situated on the main road from Denpasar to Singaraja. It is the highest cascade of the island.
• Winding roads through picturesque rice terraces bring you the mountain village of Kintamani. From here, you get an excellent view of the volcano and Lake Batur. You can enjoy a performance of the Barong and Kris dance at the neighboring village of Batubulan. Be amazed by the skill of the local artisans as you watch them carve out beautiful sculptures out of silver and wood in an adjoining village.
• On the southern outskirts of Ubud is a beautiful temple amidst lush greenery. The main attraction of this temple is that is home to hundreds of Balinese macaques. These monkeys are very friendly but are notorious for stealing food and sunglasses from tourists.
• The bird park is located at Singapadu village on the northeast of Denpasar. The park houses more than 1000 exotic and rare birds from around the world, especially from the Indonesian archipelago. Manicured lawns and gardens with flowering tropical plants and shady trees add to the charm of the well maintained park. Macaws even pose on your hand for a photograph.
• Tanah Lot is a magnificent temple on the ocean front. It is on the west coast of Bali, at the Beraban village. The temple has a large history associated with it and poisonous snakes inhibit the caves surrounding the temple to guard the temple. The temple can be accessed only during low tide, at high tide it looks like a large boat at sea. Sunset is the best time to visit the temple.
• Museum Puri Lukisan is located in the cultural heartland of Bali, Ubud. The Museum displays an outstanding collection of paintings and wood carvings of the finest quality. Rudolf Bonnet, a Dutch painter, collected these pieces of art while he served as curator of the museum. The museum has played an important role in inspiring artisans and promoting Balinese art.

Java

Java or Jawa is the site of the capital city Jakarta; it is also the most populous island of Indonesia.

• The island was formed is dominated by an active volcanic mountain range, Java offers to it’s visitors splendid landscapes, lots of natural beauty, a great mix of cultures and religions.
• Borobudur is in central Java, it is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument; the construction of the monument was planned and started somewhere around 775 AD by Hindus. The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage and also a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO.