Top 20 Lakes in Indonesia

Water temple on Lake Bratan on the island of Bali, Indonesia. The temple is an important religious center of Balinese Hinduism and a popular photo subject for tourists.

If you want to see the Blue Fire and the sunrise, you should set off early. The gates open at 2:00 a.m., and you can begin the climb up Ijen. It's about 4 km to the top and 600 meters in elevation. The path is wide and well-maintained, with some steep climbs. You'll definitely need a headlamp. Then you can descend into the crater to see the natural phenomenon known as the Blue Fire, which is caused by the combustion of sulfur gases. The path is rocky and requires some surefootedness—but I found it manageable in sneakers. The fire wasn't big when I was there, but it was still fascinating! You definitely need a mask, as it smells strongly of sulfur down there! Masks and headlamps are available for rent. Afterward, you climb back up and can watch the sunrise. You need a bit of luck, as fog often rises from the crater, and you can't see much. Truly beautiful, BUT it's a mass event! Many of those who climb up, and especially those who descend into the crater, don't have the fitness for it, and especially not the surefootedness. So, you have to set off right away at two o'clock! People are also crowding around the blue fire.

Gili Air, the second largest of the islands, offers a bit of Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno - nightlife and quiet places for undisturbed relaxation. Here you can also dive with one of the local diving schools or you can rent a snorkel and explore the underwater world around the island yourself. Diving on Gili If you don't want to be on the beach, you can pay one of the local diving schools and go on an excursion to the local sea depths and believe us, you won't regret it.

Gunung Batur is an active volcano located in Kintamani, Bangli District, Bali, Indonesia. With an elevation of about 1,717 meters above sea level, Gunung Batur is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Bali, especially for its stunning sunrise.

The smallest and quietest of the 3 Gili Islands. No cars, just a few R-scooters. Otherwise you get around on foot or with a bike that is not very roadworthy 😉 Alternatively you can take a small horse-drawn carriage. Very quiet and relaxing. Unfortunately, there were a lot of jellyfish in the sea when we were there 🙄

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

The water garden complex 'Taman Tirtagangga' was built in 1946 by the last Raja of Karangsem, inspired by the spring, cool climate and scenic beauty. The water from one of Tirtagangga's natural springs is considered sacred. The garden is intended to ensure the safety of the sacred place and create a place of reflection, peace and joy for all visitors. In 1963, the Gunung Agung volcanic eruption almost completely destroyed the garden. Tirtagangga is abandoned and subject to looting. The restoration of the water garden began in 1979, but in the 1990s the facility fell into disrepair again. End of the 20th century Widoere Djelantik, the grandson of the last Raja, founded a foundation with the aim of restoring and developing the garden based on the Balinese Hinduism-Buddhism concept. This concept divides the cosmos into Bhur, Bwah and Swah. Swah is the upper world of gods, Bwah is the middle world of humans and Bhur is the underworld of demons. The transition between these worlds is expressed by the 8 sculptures in the meditation center in the northwest corner of the garden. The human struggle between gods and demons is symbolized by 20 sculptures in the Mahabharata pond. https://www.tirtagangga.com/ https://tirtaganggabali.com/index.php/en/home/

In the Mahabharata Pond in Taman Tirtagangga, Pandawa and Kurawa figures rise from the water, symbolizing the human struggle between gods and demons. A path between the statues allows visitors to walk on the water and cross the Mahabharata pond while observing the Pandawa and Kurawa figures. https://www.tirtagangga.com/Sculplan.htm#Mahabharata Excursus: In the Mahabharata, the Hindu epic, the Pandavas are the five sons of Prabu Pandu Dewanata, who rules the kingdom of Hastinapura. King Pandu leaves the kingdom to live as an ascetic, leaving his wife, five sons and the kingdom to his brother Dretarastra. When the five sons grow up, the kingdom will be handed over to them. Dretrastra has 99 sons of his own, called Kurawa. Over the years, Dresastra and the Kurawa try to get rid of the Pandavas and seize power. The disputes ultimately lead to a war, which the Pandavas win despite losses. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-pandava-unit-pengelola-museum-seni/NgWB8o4lv7-hgQ?hl=en