THE SURROUNDINGS

Village of Tulamben

Tulamben, on the northeast coast of Bali, is a tiny village far from Bali's more tourist-oriented southern coast. The are no pretty rice-fields and only one quite insignificant Hindu temple is perched on a rocky headland above the sea.

Men from the village fish the deep offshore waters in pursuit of tuna and bonito. The women collect dry wood from the nearby barren scrub and tend cattle. It is doubtful that Tulamben would ever have become a tourist destination if it was not for one fateful day during World War II. On January 11, 1942 the USAT Liberty was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The wreck now rests just 50 meters from the pebble beach at Tulamben and since the late 70s it has become one of Indonesia's most recognized wreck-dive site.

Nearby Places of Interest

Tirta Gangga

Sourrounding places of interest include the charming seaside town of Candi Dasa that boasts a mixed selection of different restaurants. There is also the royal water palace of Tirta Gangga, created in 1940 's by one of Bali's last reigning King's. It is reminiscent of a noble era and exludes a tranguil beauty. A series of pools are fed by a secred spring where visitors can bathe in the refreshing waters and appreciate the calming surroundings. Alternatively, avid divers will benefit from a trip the relatively isolated area of Amed that claims a number of dive sites of its black sandy beach front. A drop of about 35 meters in depth is home to abundant marine life including tropical fish and coral.

Mount Agung Trekking For Those who enjoy a challenge, guided hiking tours are available with several routes that lead up the slopes of the spectacular holy mountain Gunung Agung. Trips are scheduled for early morning to take advantage of the dramatic views at sunrise.

Tulamben Trekking