Tirta Gangga is a lavishly decorated water garden located in Bali, spread over 1.2 hectares of crystal water pools, natural koi ponds, and surrounding tropical gardens. Formerly, these grounds were part of the ancient royal palace of the Karangasem kingdom, which was later turned into an ornamental garden accented with bathing pools, ornate fountains, stone carvings and breezy pavilions.
If you’re in for an adventurous road trip then that is what you’ll get trying to locate this secluded beach. Once you do though, it’s a dream come true, Pair Puthit means white sands and that is exactly what you will come across, striking white sands with crystal blue waters making it a tropical paradise.
You’ll also then notice something lovely unlike almost every other beach in Bali, this one is so secluded there’s not a single villa or hotel in sight. Making it the perfect place for a hide out.
Activities: You can swim in turquoise waters, rent a beaten-up longue chair and enjoy some local eats on the sparsely populated shoreline.
Amed
Delve into the beauty of black sands at Amed beach a rare sight of deep black sands contrasting with clear blue sea. The black sand is an effect of volcanic deposits but this is what makes this beach famous.
Apart from it’s striking beauty, Amed is also home to numerous fishing villages providing cheap accommodation for the avid backpacker.
Seafood is a delicacy here, boasting some
of the best delectable seafood dishes you’ve ever tried. Spend a whole day
exploring this amazing destination and it’s perks.
Activities: Featuring a flat bottom lagoon, it’s also a perfect spot to learn snorkelling and diving, and the reef is a short distance away by boat in calm waters.