The Wonderful of Bali, Indonesia  

Bali is the island of thousand temples.With its diverse landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque backdrop to its colorful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth. With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of accommodations, this is one of the world's most popular island destinations and one which consistently wins travel awards. Bali has something to offer a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers right through to the super-rich.

One more interesting from Bali is “Nyepi” (Silence day) this is the New Year days of Balinese people. On Nyepi day every street is quiet - there are nobody doing their normal daily activities, light is kept to a minimum or not at all, the radio or TV is turned down and, of course, no one works, no transportation, airport/harbor closed, nobody can out from house or hotel except “Pecalang” (the traditional police in Bali). Pecalang will control the security of the street and also to stop any activities that disturb Nyepi. Nyepi day is once a year on 31 March, check this day on your calendar before you travel to Bali, Indonesia. 

Tour Activities:

 

1. TanahLot Temple is the best place to enjoy the sunset in Bali with Balinese spiritual aura. And also, when you waiting the sunset coming you can look around or taking some photos. 

2.  Kecak Dance Uluwatu: Is an especially unique and possibly the most dramatic of all Balinese dances. A combination of dance and drama, the Kecak dance depicts the Hindu epic, “Ramayana,” that tells the story of Prince Rama. 

3.  Ubud Traditional Art Market: You will find a lot of kinds of traditional art Balinese in this market, you can bargain as much as you want. Then, you can bring to your country. 

 4. Besakih Temple Bali : It’s called The Mother of Temple in Indonesia.      

 

5.    Jatiluwih Rice Terrace: Where you can see the beautiful of rice field? This is a good time to treat your eyeswithbeautifulscenery of rice terrace.   

6.   Banjar Hot spring : The natural hot wellspring and people believed can heal the disease. Most of tourists interested to swim in this place. 

7. GiliTrawangan Island : The small island crosses from Bali. At GiliTrawangan you can enjoy the pretty beach and hotel. One more thing will be surprised you, there is no vehicle transportation in this island. 

Hotel

1.  Belmond Jimbaran Puri Bali 

2. Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali  

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3. The Menjangan Jungle, West Bali National Park 

      

     4.Villa OmbakGili Trawangan 

 

Itinerary 5Days/4Nights Bali – GiliTrawangan :

Day 01: South Bali

•  Meet and Great at NgurahRai International Bali airport
• Tanah Lot Temple 
•  Uluwatu and Kecak dance
• MelastiKedonganan Cafe - Jimbaran  Menu : BBQ Seafood 
• Check in at Belmond JimbaranPuri Bali

 Day 02: South Bali – Kintamani

• Breakfast at JimbaranPuri Bali hotel 
• Traditional market 
•  Kintamani tour 
•  Lunch at   Madu Sari Mountain Restaurant
•  Menu : IkanBakar (Fish grill) with traditional local cuisine 
•  Besakih Temple 
•  Check in Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali

 Day 03: Kintamani – Pemuteran

•  Breakfast at Spa Village 
•  Jatiluwih rice terrace 
•  Hot spring at Banjar Village 
•  Lunch at Aditya Lovina Beach Resort Bali - Restaurant  
•  Menu : Fried Rise and Banana fried with palm sugar sauces. 
•  Optional tour : Snorkeling at The Menjangan Island
•  Check in hotel at The Menjangan Jungle, West Bali National Park 

 Day 04: Pemuteran – GiliTrawangan

• Breakfast at The Menjangan Jungle Resort 
• Lunch at Warung Babi Guling Sanur  
• Menu: Babi Guling (Suckling Pig) and Ayam Betutu (Chicken with Balinese flavor) 
•  Take Gili Cat cruise to GiliTrawangan 
•  Ride Cidomo to Villa OmbakGili Trawangan  
•  Enjoy the sunset/sunrise and around the island

 Day 05: GiliTrawangan – NgurahRai Airport

• Breakfast at Villa Ombak hotel 
•  Free program until check out time 
•  Catching Gili Cat cruise to NgurahRai airport 
•   End of services.

  

  **Tour Price:Private tour 5 Days/4 Nights = USD 1.200/Pax**

Included in the tour prices are:

•        Accommodation inclusive of breakfast in twin share 
•          Local German speaking guide 
•      Transportation by Superior car with air conditioned, Toyota Kijang Innova 
•          Gili Cat cruise and Cidomo transfer 
•          Meals as indicated in the itinerary 
•          Entrance fees, donation and admission for tours as mentioned in the itinerary 
•      All specified transfers and tours in itinerary above by air conditioned car including parking fees, road taxes (Infant seat in the car during the transfer is subject to availability)
•          Service charges, room tax, Local tax/VAT, driver, guide expenses and baggage handling.
•     Service/Access to Dewa Lounge upon departure (included on this service: unlimited use of hot spot facility, internet, Free flow of beer, Unlimited food and beverage that are served at Self service food and beverage station) - subject to change

    not included in the tour prices are: 

• Supplement to higher room category (another than room type as mentioned on the program) 
• Peak Season Surcharge/High Seasons Surcharge at hotels used on the program. 
• Compulsory Christmas Eve Dinner and Compulsory New Year Eve Dinner (if any) 
• Personal expenses such as beverages during dinner/lunch, laundry, telephone, room service, meals are not specifying on the program, etc. 
• Visa on Arrival: currently USD 25 net for maximum 30 days stay (subject to change without prior notice) 
• Travel Insurance 
• Tipping for guide/driver

    Transportation from Seattle to Denpasar or v.v :

1.       Delta Airlines.

       SEA – DPS – SEA/Jan 2015 = USD 1.300/Pax/Roundtrip

       http://www.delta.com/air-shopping/findFlights.action

2.       American Airlines.

       SEA – ORD – HKG – DPS

       DPS – HKG – ORD – SEA/Feb 2015 è USD 2.200/Pax/Return

       http://www.aa.com/homePage.do

  

     Transportation around the Island:

1. Blue Bird Taxi

    http://www.gilicat.com/

2. Rental Car and Motor Bike

    http://www.amerthadana.com/motorcycle-hire-in-bali

3. Sarbagita Bus

   http://www.indo.com/news/bali_bus.html

4. Gili Cat Cruise

   http://www.gilicat.com/

COLORS OF ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

COLORS OF ISLAMABAD

 Islamabad is relatively quiet city, Capital of Pakistan. It covers an area of 1,165.5 km (450 mi) of which 906 km (349.8 mi) is Islamabad proper. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory, the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.19 million as of 2013.In the last decade there have been vast changes in the city's traditional reputation.

 Islamabad has become more charming with many new restaurants and hotels springing up to service this new wealth. A lot of international food chains have opened, and generally a great improvement in nightlife with increasing shopping areas opening till late. However during winter season streets are considerably quiet after dark. Even now, Islamabad remains a city where people come from all over the world to enjoy its peaceful, noise-free atmosphere with a lot of greenery and nice surrounding scenery.

You can stay according to your budget 

There are many hotels and restaurants in Islamabad but I prefer to stay Envoy Continental Hotel and Maragla Hotel these are local hotels and we can categories them in 3 stars hotels. They offers many facilities but they are cheaper than other five star or many guest houses main thing is that they are situated in middle of the city so through this  you have better access to move anywhere easily in Islamabad.

http://envoyhotel.com/ Envoy Continental Hotel, http://www.ramadaislamabad.com/

Ramada hotel Islamabad, http://www.hotelmargala.com/ Hotel Margala Islamabad,

http://www.serenahotels.com/serenaislamabad/default-en.html, Islamabad Serena Hotel

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/isbpk-islamabad-marriott-hotel/ Islamabad Marriott Hotel 

Food and Restaurants

Melody Food Street

For those who love fish, there are a few stalls that sell fish dishes in G6 Melody market, Islamabad. But I found this one as an interesting one. It's the way the fish is arrange here makes it so pretty. They breakfast is very popular in Islamabad, You must try there HALVA PURI and KASMIRI CHAYE, OR in diner they have specialty in CHIKEN KARI and SAG which is traditional food. It will cost you 9 to 10 dollars. Melody Market in the sector G6 Islamabad is very popular with street food and really a food paradise for those who love street food!

Des Pardes Restaurant Islamabad

http://despardes.com.pk/

Des Pardes offers a unique blend of Mughlai Cuisine with fine dining services; they invite all who like to explore historical food items.

The Monal Restaurant, Islamabad

http://www.themonal.com

I suggest you to please must try these things (Chicken Seekh Kebab, Gajjar Halwa,Chantni/ Achaar, Tea,Chiken Tika , Naan) it will cost 10 dollars. This place is like: WHAO! In the heart of Margalla Hills, on the lookout for the Capital, with all the hiking trails merging into this marvel. It is and just not the place, the food, the ambiance, the live music, the theme. I mean, you crave to go back to this place once you leave. I have memories with this place they give you several different tastes from around the World, They have a wide range of Continental Dishes.

HABIBI RESTAURANT
I-8 Markaz, Executive Center, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: (92-51) 444-8222, 444-8555, +92 -514448222.

Khyber Afghan Restaurant, Street 55, G9/4. Islamabad. Pleasant local Afghan restaurant set in a small house, and a good excuse to explore the back streets of little-visited G9 Islamabad. You can eat well for under Rs. 500 ($ 5) per person.

Day tours to explores Islamabad

Lok Virsa Museum, Shakarparian Park , Islamabad's premier museum featuring more than 25 large galleries in four blocks linked through passages depicting cultural linkages with Iran, Central Asia and China. There are large halls dedicated to architecture, musical heritage, textiles, romances, Sufi shrines and several other cultural themes. It has a large collection of embroidered costumes, jewelry, woodwork, metal work; block printing, ivory and bone work on display. 

    

Daman-e-Koh,  A lookout point in the hills above E-6 with great views of the city on a clear day/night. Its beauty is enhanced by the greenery and flowers at different sites. High quality restaurants, good food, live music, hiking trails and lush green hillsides make it a favorite place for local and foreign tourist .

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A visit to Imam Bari Shrine: Historical shrine of a Sufi saint located in the valley of NurPur Shahan near the sector of G5 Sector. You can see to Hillary Clinton over there.

 A place to visit Shakarparian and Pakistan Monument

 It is a beautiful wild and hilly area for a nice evening walk in a green natural atmosphere.

 Lake View Park is a beautifully laid out park with gardens, picnic spots, and secluded paths and views over the lake. Is now home to an aviary, go-kart track and climbing wall. The terraced garden and the lake are used for fishing and boating. On the south side of the lake is another small park with a nice lookout, Red Onion restaurant and old Hindu temple. The highest point in the garden offers a panoramic view of Islamabad. Boating, sailing, water skating and diving facilities are organized by private clubs. To the west of the lake is the Islamabad Club, which offers different sporting facilities.

This is Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia. With its backdrop against the Margalla Hills and its white structure designed to resemble a Bedouin tent, it makes an impressive sight even from very far.

One day trip to Murree.

The Murree, region is known for its scenic vistas of pine- and oak-covered mountains,      crisscrossed with springs and rivulets and dotted with lawns and orchards. On clear days a good view of the snowy peaks of Kashmir is possible, and the crest of Nanga Parbat, mountain can sometimes be seen. It has lot of mountain with full of snow winter.

 A day trip to Taxila

Taxila is a small city and an important archaeological site in Pakistan. Ancient Taxila literally meaning "City of Cut Stone" or "Rock of Taksha") was situated at the pivotal junction of India, western Asia and Central Asia. Some of the earliest ruins in this area date to the time of the Achaemenid or Persian Empire in 6th century BC
Transportations

Popular flights from Seattle (SEA) to Islamabad (ISB) for Round trip.

Qatar $1296, Turkish $1447, Emirates $1526, Etihad $1535, Air Canada $1546

Islamabad / Rawalpindi Airport (ISB) situated in the middle of Rawalpindi receive flights from a variety of international destinations, including in Europe, USA. There is a PIA for domestic destinations.

 Local modes of transportation:

By Bus Coach: Skyways or  Daewoo (+92 51 111 007 008) are some of the nicer long-haul operators. Skyways/Daewoo offers some direct services to/from Islamabad and Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi. http://www.daewoo.com.pk/

Taxis in Islamabad are abundant, popular and generally safe. Cost is around Rs100 – Rs200( $1 to $ 2) per sector traveled, depending on your bargaining skills.

By train Since First Class travel with Pakistan Railway is good, it's worth knowing that Rawalpindi, the neighboring city, has railway connections with various major cities.

Auto Riksha: it very charming way to travel in local way, it is very cheaper way to travel inside the city.

Total cost of your round trip $ 3000. See you soon. Thank you