WHAT CAME FIRST?
BALI? OR ITS BEACHES?

Bali is popularly known as the Island of the Gods – and of course, one of its most gorgeous offerings to the Gods are its beaches. When it comes to Bali, beaches don’t look or feel the same. You have miles-long sandy beaches, sweeping bays that the nightlife erupts to, beaches adorned with millenia-old, black volcanic sand and ones painted on a canvas with towering limestone cliffs as the backdrop.

While in Bali, your beach activity options are endless. You could soak up the sun and flip a book. Plonk yourself in one of the beach bars and sip a cocktail. Or maybe dive into the many wonders of underwater life and marvel at the pristine waters. Surfing. Cycling. Jogging. Whatever you feel like doing, you can be sure Bali has a beach dedicated to it.

Out of the many gorgeous ones, our hearts always go out to these – without any reservations whatsoever.

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T-Rex Bay (aka) Kelinking Beach, Nusa Penida

Of all the beaches in Nusa Penida, the Kelingking beach is the most instagrammed and featured in ads, shot in Bali. The top view of the unique rock formations resemble the backbone of a Dinosaur – not surprisingly, it’s known as the T-Rex Bay on Google maps. It’s a favorite with the tourists and hence with the locals as well – many even hire drones to have themselves photographed in unique places and poses out here. Hiking down from the top of the cliffs through a trail to the beach is highly recommended and worth every minute of it once you hit what is undoubtedly the most picturesque beaches in the Nusa Penida island. The ascent down might take around 20-30 minutes while getting back to your starting point will take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour depending on your physical fitness levels. A must must visit, if you are planning Bali.


Location : Nusa Penida Island, South East Bali
Time for visit : 11 AM to 3 PM – if you aren’t planning the hike down, 4-5 PM
Tips : Carry shoes, hat and lots of water
Visit time : Roughly 3 hours
Caution : Careful of selfie points. And if you’re a novice swimmer, don’t get into the sea – the waves out here are treacherous
Ideal visit : April to October 

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The Komodo Island

As the home to the one and only Komodo Dragon, exotic beaches and to some of the most exotic marine life, the Komodo island or the group of islands are Indonesia’s valuable gems; there are 29 volcanic islands, out of which 3 are major ones – Rinca, Padar and Komodo. The Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also the latest addition to the list of 7 Wonders of Nature. The most famous inhabitant of the group of islands is the Komodo Dragon, the largest and heaviest living lizard in the world, with an average size of 2-3 meters. This Park attracts Photographers, Scientists and Divers from across the world – just for its biodiversity, in the land mass as well as the seas. The fierce currents, riptides and whirlpools experienced in these waters bring the necessary rich nutrients from the depths of the ocean – creating ideal conditions for exotic fish and corals to flourish.

Location : Between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores
Visit Duration : 1-2 days depending on your inclination
Tips : Carry comfortable sweat absorbing clothes, sunblock etc., – tropical warm weather and lot of hiking involved
Caution : Komodo dragons are carnivores – menstruating are ladies advised not to visit. Visit with local rangers a must.
Ideal visit : April to December

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The Gili T islands

Welcome to the ‘Party Island’ and its pristine powdery soft white beaches. Dotted with lullaby-inducing palm trees, bright turquoise waters that is teeming with diverse marine life and beach bars that serve you the “nirvana” cocktails, Gilli T is a must visit. Absolutely must visit, if you please. Oh wait, the list doesn’t stop there. Out here, you could snorkel with some magnificent turtles; scuba-dive to your breath’s content with reef sharks; or just hop island to island in search of the perfect place to probably retire to. Known precisely as the Gilli Trawangan island, this gem of a destination lies just few kilometers off the northwest coast of Lombok. In fact, Gilli T is one of the three islands that form the archipelago – the other two being Gilli Meno and Gilli Air – and it is so close to Bali that many travelers believe that Gilli T is in Bali itself. And to be honest, the nightlife at Gilli T is something you can’t afford to miss – what with its many bars and nightclubs that welcome the young and old alike throughout the night and up until the wee hours of the morning.

Location : Northwest of Lombok
Visit Duration : 1-2 days depending on your inclination
Tips : Carry comfortable sweat absorbing clothes, sunblock etc – tropical warm weather. No motorized vehicles in Gilli T – hence prepare to walk or cycle.
Caution : Generally safe with low crime rate, but risk of petty theft. Carry a torch while on your nighlife escapades
Ideal visit : Throughout the year but high season is June to August

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