31 October 2011

Enchantment Under the Sea in Tulamben

Unlike the beaches in Bali in general, where we can lay down and bask in the sun. Here we probably can not get it because there is no sand, but rocks. The specialty of this beach is not a beach but underwater tours. This is specifically for the happy diving or snorkeling. In this area many dive operators are ready to teach us diving though we can not swim.
This is a very beautiful beach is located about 125 kilometers northeast of Denpasar.From Kuta beach including Karangasem district can be reached in about three hours.
Under the sea coast there are the USS Liberty wreck that drowned by Japan in 1942. The wreck of the ship itself has become a gathering place for some kind of life on the ocean floor Tulamben. the wreck's position along the 50-foot flat with a slope of 45 degrees, looks like an antique that had been on display for diving lovers. Location is not too deep, only about 10 meters below the water surface.
In addition to displays of historic, you also enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish that are benign sea cliffs that have a slope of almost 90 degrees. To reach the area, you should come to the surface first, then with motorized boats will be delivered to you under the sea cliff is named after the drop of points.
In addition, with his back to the beach looks towering Mount Agung. For those who like trekking and hiking can start the climb from here as well. Along the way to Mount Agung that you will be able to enjoy the view of eastern Bali and Lombok island piles across the strait.
Tulamben Beach here, has many hotels, resorts, from cheap to expensive classes.Visitors here more foreign tourists who want to dive.
The restaurants are also found on this beach. Almost all of them overlooking the sea, as if deliberately overlooking the beautiful nature and romantic. With a seafood dish, the average price of food in restaurants is quite expensive.
Tulamben region has seven dive sites are scattered along its shores. The dive site is about 50-200 meters from the shoreline. Relatively small waves allows to perform dives with entry from the beach in some of his dive spot.
To dive, you do not have to bring their own diving equipment. You can rent rental rate here is pretty cheap. You can rent a complete scuba gear (swimsuit, diving shoes, weights, oxygen tank, mask, mouth piece and regulator) and boat rental. If you want to pose in the water, you can rent an underwater camera with a separate price.
The road to Tulamben beach is very nice and smooth. To get there, you can use a tourist transport vehicle, motorcycle or bring your own car.
source:
http://muktiwibowo.multiply.com/journal/item/23
http://jalan-jalan-bali.blogspot.com/2009/01/pantai-tulamben.html
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