Bali Barat National Park in Bali โ history, photo, description, how to get there, map
Between the ocean and the sky, as the island of Bali is called. The demon hid among a huge number of extinct and active volcanoes of the island, in the depths of the ocean. God, who lives in the sky, like an extraordinary sun, with the rays of his amazing sunsets, sunrises, protects this unusually beautiful, lost in the waves, primeval world. Every year tourists from all over the world come to touch the special life of the island. Everyone here finds for themselves the best option for recreation, travel. Among the many offers for nature lovers is the opportunity to explore Bali Barat Park.
Description
In a protected area in the northwestern part of the island, a protected area was legally organized in 1941, called the Bali Barat National Park. This was done to preserve 200 rare species of animals, plants, birds living on the island. Among them are the wild banteng (a type of bull tamed by the locals), the Balinese starling. The fate of the Bali tiger, the only remaining specimen killed by hunters in 1937, cannot be repeated.
To enjoy the taste of the local drink tuvak, extracted from the black palm tree, it was possible for our great-grandchildren and subsequent generations. By the way, it is mined in an interesting way according to the customs that came from antiquity. To do this, cut off a bunch of black palm fruits, leaving the stalk. The liquid secreted from the tree flows down the bamboo stick, like our birch sap. The amount of alcohol in such a drink reaches 15%.
The park is the only park with National status. Its area is 190 km 2. Water expanses occupy 34 km 2. The territory of the park consists of plains, highlands, savannahs, tropical forests, coral islands, coastal mangroves. All kinds of animals and plants have the opportunity to develop in optimal natural conditions without the danger of destruction. Geographically, it includes the Prapat Agung Peninsula, northwestern Bali. There are six settlements of different ethnic groups in the park area. included in the structure of Jembran, Buleleng. The small island of Menjangan, called a paradise for diving enthusiasts, lurking on the outskirts of the peninsula, is included in the park area.
For tourists, there is an opportunity to explore a small part of the National Reserve Park after certain conditions are met and under the guidance of guides. You can get permission, get acquainted with the rules of hiking along the agreed routes, order a guide at two official offices serving the National Park. One office is located in Chekik (near Gilimanuk). Another point is organized in the small village of Labuan Lalang near Pemuteran, from where the boat trip to Menjangan Island begins. It is allowed to be in the park zone only during the day. It is forbidden to spend the night, trade in the territory of the National Park.
Nature
The rich world of plants and animals that fills the park resembles a piece of a lost paradise on earth. A rare place on the planet where you can still meet the Balinese starling, which is a symbol of the island and does not live anywhere else on our earth. A beautiful bird with silky snow-white plumage, crest, black tip of the tail is bred in captivity. Then they release. In nature, there are about 30 families. Talk to the ubiquitous monkeys, listen to the singing of unprecedented birds, such as the kingfisher, sunbird, black eagle. Consider toothy crocodiles, hear the hiss of rare lizards, snakes.
Sit in the shade of amazing banana, coconut, sugar palms, along the branches of which giant squirrels jump. Watch rare muntaki deer, leopard cats, ancient monitor lizards. After enjoying the sun, plunge into the mysterious water element to travel among the coral gardens, next to the amazing underwater kingdom. Small seahorses, important turtles, reef sharks, colorful fish swimming among 110 types of coral will be happy to meet creatures in scuba diving suit.
An amazing world hidden behind a green wall of plants, sparkling ocean water is complemented by a mysterious view of extinct volcanoes. During sunny weather, they are visible from anywhere in the park in the form of the high mountains of Patas, Merbuk. Now six active volcanoes breathe on the island. Not sure that they will not start throwing out fire-breathing lava, destroying the surroundings. By the way, there is no winter on the island. Here it is only hot or rainy with an average annual temperature of about 26.
What to see
The most accessible, allowed for tourists to visit, is the area of โโthe peninsula
Prapat Agung. All hikes on foot are only with a guide. You need to know that there are no shops, cafes, shops with souvenirs on the route paths. Drinking water, everything you need must be prepared in advance. The following routes are considered the most popular:
- Tegal Blunder trail. The duration of the easiest route is 2 hours. The route starts in the village of Sumber. During the hike, you will get acquainted with the variety of birds of the island. If you're lucky, you can see touching courtship dances, relationships in bird families, talk with the Macaw parrot, peacock, birds of paradise. On the way, the abundance of all kinds of orchids, the mysterious roots of mangrove trees surprises
- Gunung Klatakan trail. It starts at the same point as the first route. The hike continues through the tropical lowlands with an amazing flora, leading to the Klatakan mountain at a height of 690 m above sea level. The duration of the hike is 5 hours. They don't climb the mountain. It is proposed to explore the surroundings from an organized observation deck
- Teluk Terima trail. It goes along the Teluk River to the mountainous region of Ulu. For three hours, the famous black monkeys of the island will definitely meet
Entertainment
Menjangan Island, which is part of the park zone, is called a famous place for underwater travel in Bali. The name of the island means deer in Indonesian. You can get to it by boat, coming from the village of Labuan Lalans. It stretches along the northern part of Teluk Bay. First, the right to travel around the island is acquired. It has a small size. You can walk around the island in an hour. In addition to exciting underwater adventures with a mask, you can see the temple of Puri Gili Kensan on it. By the way, there are a thousand majestic architectural structures on the island.
Together with the extraordinary nature, their atmosphere helps to restore the inner harmony of a person, overcome the hustle and bustle of large cities, and create conditions for a good rest. Arriving at the National Park, in addition to participating in hiking trails, sports activities on the water are invited to visit the Gilimanuk Bay by boat.
How to get there
Ferries departing from the island of Java regularly sail to Gilimanuk. In the town of Chekik, travel by minibuses is organized. It only takes 15 minutes to get to the office location. To the office of the village of Labuhan Lalang sail on a boat departing from the island of Menjangan. Travel time is about 40 minutes. You can get to Gilimanuk by bus from Dnepsar. From the north side, the park is reached along the road that runs along the coastline of the island, from Lovina or Pemuteran.
Most often, people come to the park on rented vehicles, scooters. The organization of National Parks among the interesting places of the planet is of great importance for future generations. This is the most precious gift that humanity makes for posterity. Bali Barat Park is considered one of them. It is a must to see it when visiting the island.