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It is the least known region
in Bali, scarcely visited by tourist, and sparsely populated
, except along the main road of Denpasar - Gilimanuk. Most
of the land is covered by the denseley forested highland of
Bali's National Park. The flatter southern region is rice
growing country. Villages have clean air, partly due to the
mass of flowering shrubs, which almost obscure the neat little
house. The income is derived primarily from coconut plantations,
coffee near the border of Tabanan , cloves, and vanilla crops.
Jembrana has always been isolated and largely unffected by
events on the rest of the island . Its history is tied to
Buleleng after the Dutch overran the Regency in 1849 and assumed
control of Jembrana as well. It has looked westward, and is
thus influenced from the Muslim & Christian religions.
MEDEWI
Located about 72 kilometers west of Denpasar. The area was
a forest with "Ketket," or thorny trees. The thorny
forest means " Alas Meduwi " in Balinese. Because
of this, people agreed to call it " Meduwi " then
changed into the current name of Medewi. The beach is flat,
stony, and has long rolling waves, so it is very suitable
for surfing and sunset watching |
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RAMBUTSIWI
TEMPLE
Is on a cliff top overlooking a breathtaking panorama of paddy
fields on one side and the black sand beach on the other.
Two caves overlook the sea, each with a view of the fisherman's
boats and seabirds hovering above. The temple itself was built
by Dang Hyang Nirartha. According to legend, he made a gift
of his hair to the temple. Hence the name Rambut Siwi, which
literally means " Hair Worship "
MEKEPUNG ( BUFFALO RACES )
The Mekepung was origiannly held as part of the harvest festivities.
The carts and buffaloes were, until quite recently, still
used for two cars pulled by water buffaloes. The colorfully
decorated animals race on a two - kilometers course.
Bali - Negara
Telephone code is 0365 Cahaya
Matahari Bungalows Banjar Anyar, Batuagung, 82218. 6 bungalows
(each 2-3 peoples ). Located in a tiny village on the edge
of town, in the middle of rice fields. Comfortable, quiet.
Guides for trekking available.
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