Gianyar is 125 meters above sea level, has cool climate and two seasons
every year - rainy season from October to April and dry season from May
to September. Gianyar regency is rich in art and the greatest culture of
the past which is both ancient and sacred. It is also supported by the
creativity of the people. That is why many tourists are interested to come
and visit Gianyar and many stay for a couple of weeks.
Places of interest
Bali Bird Park
Singapadu
The Birds from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and other
parts of the world can be found in Bali Bird Park, Singapadu,
Gianyar.
Wanara Wana Forest
Wanara Wana, more popularly known as the monkey forest, is nestled between
the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang Tegal in Ubud. This small monkey
forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque monkeys who delight visitors
with their antics. Being used to humans, the monkeys will frolic with each
other and steal any food away from you, so be careful! There is a lovely
grotto down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple
called Pura Dalem.
Taro - Elephant Safaris
Two experiences in one! See the wonderful Balinese from atop an elephant’s
back. Taro is located in the village of Tegallalang District in Gianyar
regency
Tirta
Empul
Known as a holy Geyser, the water here is the original meaning
of Tirta Empul. This place has 30 different functions; for cleansing the body,
for removal of evil temptation, for cleaning objects, for ceremonies and
rituals, etc. The weather here is cool with light breezes.
Gunung
Kawi
Gunung Kawi means carving in the mountain. It is the monument of King Udayana
and his son. When you arrive at the area, located in Tampaksiring, 40 kms
from Denpasar, you will see the Vihara Buddhist monastery dating back to
the ancient time (11th century).
Goa
Gajah
Located at Bedulu Village, 26 kms from Denpasar there is the ruins of Balinese
palace complex, complete with a huge cave for hermitage. The cave used
to be a meditation site for Hindu and Buddhist monks, dating back to the
11th century. The frightening demon head was carved out of the cave’s rock
face, while inside the cave a God statue with elephant head ‘Ganesha’ can
be seen at west end and ‘Tri Lingga’ statue at the cave’s east end (the
cave is ‘T’ shaped). Two bathing places at cave’s yard have six nymph statues,
each holding a water fountain on its umbilicus, as a symbol of the six
holy rivers in India
