Packages with cultural performances are coastal strip past Seririt narrows westwards, with the main road winding past Celukan Bawang harbor and Gondol beach (a good place for swimming and snorkeling) before eventually arriving at Bali's western tip. After passing a huge rock-face almost to the sea and the nearby Pulaki temple, you will reach the newly-developed Pemuteran beach resort, with fair accommodation and black sand, though it is a little far from Bali's cultural centers.
Pemuteran is an ideal place to plan excursions to West Bali National Park (Taman Nasional Bali Barat), comprisirig the nature reserve of Menjangan Island and the uplands in the west. Menjangan Island has the most beautiful coral reefs in Bali. Along with the nearby Labuan Lalang, this is a wonderful place for diving and snorkeling. Basic accommodation is available at Labuan Lalang, but you are forbidden to spend the night on this unique Menjangan island.
Taman Sari Bali Cottages, near Pemuteran village and at the foot of the Pulaki Mountain, should be the first choice of accommodation for visitors. Designed to be a place for spiritual uplifting, the resort is in total harmony with its natural surroundings. Visits to temples, jungle trekking, snorkeling and diving excursions can be arranged for you. To organize treks to the inland section of the park, you need to go southeast to Cekik, near Gilimanuk, where the West Bali National Park office is situated. |