Nusa Dua

Pura Geger Temple is a significant cultural monument in Nusa Dua. Geger Beach, after which the temple is named, is visible from the temple. On bright mornings, you can see Mount Agung on the horizon and get a panoramic view of the bay. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Nusa Dua. Every Purnama Kanem, or ‘sixth full moon,' the temple holds a major festival.You may easily visit the temple's outside grounds and peek through its gates to see the shrines and interior courtyards, but temple gates are generally shut and only opened for important occasions with priests and pilgrims present. A tiny pathway leading down to a secret stretch of beach may be found south of the temple walls. It is advisable to visit this location during low tide.Location: Jl. Pura Geger, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia

Devdan Show is a spectacular cultural and entertainment show, organized at Bali, Indonesia. The magical show, performed at the Bali Nusa Dua Theatre Complex, portrays the heritage of the Indonesian diverse cultures and traditions. Conducted for a total duration of 90 minutes, the exotic show mesmerizes the tourists with song, dance, acrobatic performances, a special light, and sound effects and magical illusions.“Devdan” is a word derived from Sanskrit, meaning God’s Grace. The show narrates the tale of two young children who get lost in the forest. In their venture to find their way out of the woods, they discover a treasure chest. The chest had magical relics of the Indonesian archipelago inside it, which they slowly try to uncover. The relics carry them across an adventurous and entertaining journey through the Indonesian islands of Java, Sumatra, Bali, Borneo, and Papua. You can experience the exclusive song and dance performances unique to each of the islands. Papua offers a hunting festival celebrated by the locals, Borneo presents a love story, Java demonstrates a war scene and Sumatra specializes on the aerobic acts. The young children encounter volcanic eruptions, lava flows, winds, rains, storms as they cross each of the islands.In 2010 Mr. Suparsono and Mrs. Lindratini, two famous successful entrepreneurs, created the magnificent Bali Nusa Dua Theatre. The theatre has a seating capacity of 700 divided into VIP and other A, B, C categories based on the prime view, good view and wing view respectively. In 2011, the Devdan show was initiated by the two entrepreneurs to fulfill their aspirations and dreams of illustrating the beauty of the country through entertaining dance and song performances. The show is held 4 times a week at the theatre. There are restaurants and a hotel inside the theatre premises. Adequate parking facilities are also available for visitors.The dancers, singers, acrobats and other performers are elegantly decked up with bright coloured traditional attires and charming jewellery. The artists are talented and demonstrate stupendous skills of flexibility in their movements across the stage floor.You May Also Like: Famous Watersports in Bali

A neat and clean beach in Nusa Dua is Geger Beach which calls tourists and travelers to spend a good time there with the playful waves. The busy beach is a great attraction located in Nusa Dua. It is situated from the highway leading to Nusa Dua and the white sand beach always glisten and the sea is calmer when compared to the beaches in Kuta or Balangana Beach. You can find a lot of seaweed farmers here who work to drive their lives ahead. Along the shore, there are a lot of cafes and small restaurants where you can spend time and sit happily for hours. Also there is a temple at the end of the beach.Activities: Geger Beach is a beautiful host for multiple activities; both water based and land based. Still, it is famous for swimming, diving, surfing, beach games including golf. Or, you can simply sit and relax watching the waves approaching the shore and the serenity which is quite appreciative all the time.Highlights: There are glittering star restaurants and hotels near the beach making it familiar and easily accessible for the tourists.Location: Desa Adat Peminge, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Indonesia.Also Checkout: Best Beaches in Bali

When you visit Bali, you should visit Museum Pasifika an important art museum founded by Moetaryanto P and Philippe Augier in 2006. It represents the Asian Pacific’s variety of cultural artefacts. It displays more the 600 artworks created by 200 artists belong to 25 different countries. It was initiated by a small circle of French and Indonesian art lovers and artists. The collections in the museum are roaming around the cultural and traditional lifestyle themes. One of the famous painters in Bali Nyoman Gunarsa’s and a Javanese artist Raden Saleh’s works are depicted inside the museum to set some examples. The purpose of such museum ranges from awareness to education to the visitors as well as the locals of Bali about protecting the powerful art forms the country has ever witnessed.Highlights: Museum Pasifika has a number of galleries, around 11 of them which display different artefacts from different countries around the world. Room 1 showcases Indonesian artists while room 2 has Italian artists in Indonesia. Dutch artists in Indonesia are in room 3 and French ones are in room 4. Room 5 collects the Indo-European artists in Indonesia while room 6 has managed to act as a temporary exhibition centre. Artists on Indochina Peninsula, on Polynesia and Tahiti are preserved in room 7 and 8. Room 9 possesses premier art of Vanuatu and the Pacific Island Paintings of Aloi Pilioko and Nicolai Michoutouchkine. Room 10 preserves Tapa of Oceania and Pacific artefacts while the last room has several artworks from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia etc.Timing: The museum is open on all days from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm.Entry fee: For adults, the entry fee is IDR 70000 and for children under 10 years of age, the entry is free.Location: Complex Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Area Block P, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia.You May Also Like: Famous Watersports in Bali

Located on Bali's southern Bukit Peninsula, Pandawa Beach (also known as "Pantai Pandawa'') is a fantastic addition to the island's collection of beautiful beaches. The scenic one kilometer coastline strip is located near Kutuh, eight kilometres south of the ITDC complex's main centre, Nusa Dua. Pandawa beach is noted for its seaweed plantation and the steep slope of gigantic sculptures carved inside the enormous wall, in addition to its stunning white sand and clean ocean, blue sky, and waves.This beach boasts amazing topography and artificial limestone structures that serve as a one-of-a-kind welcome into this coastal location, and provides broad views of the Indian Ocean. This is one of the most important Nusa Dua places to see if you are an advanced surfer or a swimmer.Location: Regency, Badung; District, South Kuta; Province, Bali; Country, Indonesia

Turtle Island, another name of Serangan Island in Bali is located near to Denpasar around 10 km distance away and why it got the name related to turtles because it is considered to be one of the important nesting ground for green sea turtles. Since the emergence of turtle conservation, the consumption of turtle meat and the use of the creatures during ceremonies were decreased. Another feature of the island lies in the beautiful Sakenan temple situated on the western edge of the island.Earlier, the island was accessible only by traditional wooden boats can be easily accessed by 110 meters long bridge now. Though some find it an unlikely attraction, some visitors have pointed out that many features of the island let it stand out from other islands in the archipelago.Highlights: The population on the island meet their both ends by involving in the fishing industry. The Muslim communities live in harmony with the Hindu communities here. There is a turtle breeding spot where green turtles are laying eggs and they will be hatched under the surveillance of the operator Citra Taman Penyu. The annual ceremonies held at the temple attract many visitors toward the islandActivities: The watersports done on the island are one of the main reasons why tourists love to arrive here. Surfing has its unbreakable clutches on the beach. Other activities like windsurfing, swimming, boating are also done by the tourists arrive here.In 2008, the first Asian Beach Games was held on this beach as it was one of the three venues. The Shark Island conservation project plays an important role in making the island safe for swimming with white tip reef sharks.How to reach there: You can reach the island easily from Denpasar and it is lying about 15 minutes away from the Kuta and Sanur areas. Also Checkout: Best Beaches in Bali

Of all the religious places in Bali, Puja Mandala is an exquisite exception. Residing in Jalan Nusa Dua, Puja Mandala is the most popular one to visit. This place depicts the tolerability of Indonesia’s diverse culture and is spread over 2 hectares. Built-in 1997, this landmark was inaugurated by Tarmizi Taher, former Minister of Religious Affairs. Puja Mandala comprises of edifices of five religions - Agung Ibnu Batutah mosque, Pura Jagatnatha Balinese Hindu temple, Maria Bunda Segala Bangsa Catholic Church, and Vihara Buddha Guna. Each of the structure is built with intricate architectural work and finest carving have been done. All of these are standing side-by-side and providing different puja services. Puja Mandala is a prominent part of Bali. Outside its premises, some shops are available for buying Puja offerings. It is widely believed that certain rituals are incomplete without puja offerings. At the different edifices established in Puja Mandala, you can discuss with local priests about these offerings and how to participate in the rituals. At Puja Mandala, you will come across a variety of things to see. Each of the edifices holds a special and unique factor. In the mosque, an antique prayer and handwritten Quran have been established according to the rituals. Likewise, in the Protestant church, they provide worshipping service in English and Bahasa Indonesia. The exceptionality of Puja Mandala is that anyone, regardless of their backgrounds, can visit and participate in the rituals of these different religions.Must Checkout: Popular Temples in Bali

Pantai Geger Beach is a quiet spot in the Nusa Dua region. This is a hidden treasure which makes it one of the most beautiful Nua Dua places to see. Sunbathing chairs and water sports equipment rental, such as scuba diving equipment, a Catamaran boat, snorkelling equipment, and surfboards, are all readily accessible.For all tourists, the dawn and sunset are must-sees. Before you travel, be sure to verify the tide information. However, because of the algae and pebbles that cover the beach's shore, it is not a good location to swim. It features a collection of decent clean restaurants a few hundred meters away from the beach.Location: Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan No.5, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, IndonesiaTiming: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM