Destinations: Bali

Bali – “The Island of the Gods” is rightly the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. It’s the quintessential tropical paradise. Every day small offerings of flowers and burning incense sticks are left outside the hotels, bars and restaurants on the island. The gentle sound of a gong signals the passing of a parade of Balinese dressed in white robes. It is this rich culture, which has been enchanting tourists who come to the island for the last few hundred years.

Bali is one Tourism in Bali is focused on the beaches and towns in the south of the island. Kuta attracts the young partygoers, Canggu has its hipsters, Ubud is where the yogis gather, Seminyak for the young and rich and Nusa Dua is where you go for your all-inclusive 5-star resorts. It’s this diversity which makes Bali such an easy choice for a relaxing holiday.

Leaving the city behind you are quickly surrounded by paddy fields and thickly forested hills. The roads lead you through small villages and isolated temples perched on the slopes of the hills, the perfect place for a bicycle tour. In the highlands, there are dozens of tumbling waterfalls where you can go for a swim, which lead into the rushing rivers where people go white water rafting. Or if you’re feeling adventurous you can spend your time jumping off waterfalls and abseiling on a day of canyoning.

Among thousands of islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. In the midst of the most populous Islamic country in the world, this small island has remained predominantly Hindu. A thousand years ago many people practised Hinduism across Southeast Asia. Today Bali is the only place in the entire region where these once-widespread traditions remain strong.

What is the best month to go to Bali?

The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island’s dry season. Bali experiences only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season.