Thursday, June 17, 2010

Nature Tourism Of Jatiluwih

Jatiluwih, located in the Subdistrict of Penebel, Regency of Tabanan, Bali Island, Indonesia.
Jatiluwih is a nature tourism object of rural, cool air and comfortable, located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level.
Jatiluwih nature tourism is much visited by domestic tourists and foreign tourists who intended to enjoy the beauty of nature, feeling the cool air, and feel so peaceful rural atmosphere.
Rice-fields area is a nature tourism attraction, this attraction can be found in Jatiluwih. Jatiluwih areas, mostly rice fields, where the land is made terraced (story), so it was known by the name of terraced paddy-fields, typical of Bali. Terraced paddy field system has made Jatiluwih nominated for UNESCO World Heritage list as a world cultural heritage.
To irrigate the paddy fields of ± 636 acres in this Jatiluwih, Subak irrigation system is used. Subak is a traditional irrigation system of Bali, which is managed by the community.
Tabanan Regency, also known as an agricultural area and is the largest rice producer in the Island of Bali.
Besides the Jatiluwih, Tabanan Regency has also some other interesnes Tabanan, Subak Monument, Alas Kedaton, the last to Tanah Lot to see and enjoy the sunset in the evening.

Tourist Activities In Jatiluwih
In Jatiluwih, tourists canting attractions, among other things : Bedugul, Tanah Lot, Puputan Margarana, Butterfly Park and other attractions places.
Tourists can travel all day in Bali with the beginning of Denpasar, Bedugul, fork of Pacung Village, Jatiluwih, Yeh pa do trekking activities while enjoying the unspoiled natural atmosphere.
Tourists can see the cultural attractions how to plant rice, which is from the agricultural process and Mapag Toya, ngendag, cultivate the land, planting rice, mebiyukukung, and until the rice harvest. Interestingly, still retaining local rice cultivation and the use of organic fertilizers. Tourists can also see Petoyan Ceremony, a ceremony was held at Petali Temple. At this ceremony, held a dance that is sacred, it is Wali Pendek dance.

Facilities Available
In the Jatiluwih area, available: restaurant, homestay, Wantilan for a place to rest, Bale Bengong, toilets, parking and other places.

From Denpasar City To Jatiluwih
Distance from Denpasar to Jatiluwih is ± 48 km, Jatiluwih is located in the north of Tabanan City(± 28 km from Tabanan City).