Well, the Bali season is on and yet the most awaited time of the year is about to arrive, the new year. Bali is yet the most mesmerising place to soothe your soul and undoubtedly a perfect place to experience the natural wonders and Balinese culture.
Bali is filled with a little bit of everything, from beautiful beaches to incredible landscapes, from lush jungles to soothing waterfalls. The awestruck sunsets will ignite the fire within you. Well, that's the beauty of Bali. But while travelling to Bali or any other international trip we often commit mistakes which could cause us time and money.
Here is a list of 12 things to note while travelling to Bali to make your trip worthy of every single penny. Knowing these tips will not only be your saviour but save you time and money.
1. Make sure you get travel insurance well in advance. The travel insurance for a 10 days trip costs around Rs. 800 per person.
2. There are no direct flights from India to Bali. Also, flight tickets can get very expensive so book in advance.
3. Cash is the king in Bali. Make sure you carry ample cash. Islands like Nusa Penida rely completely on cash. The currency in Bali is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
1 INR = 187 IDR (approx)
1 USD = 14800 IDR (approx)
4. The best time to visit Bali is between May to October. Bali mostly has tropical weather in most parts whereas the northern part of Bali can get a bit chilly.
5. Bali is huge. Getting from one place to another may take a while and there is hardly any public transportation. Roads are narrow and traffic can be crazy during peak hours. Make sure you keep buffer time while travelling.
6. Grab and Gojek are for internal transfers by cab. Renting a bike is the easiest to go around. Scooter rentals cost anywhere between IDR 70,000 to IDR 100k (Rs. 350-500 per day).
7. Vegetarians and vegans are lucky in Bali as you will get ample vegetarian and vegan food in Bali.
8. Avoid consuming food from very small stalls and avoid drinking outside water. Consume water only from packed drinking bottles.
9. Bali swings are worth the hype. ATV rides and River rafting are incredible and can be done at very affordable prices in Ubud. (Rs. 4000 per person).
10. Locals will have the brightest smile when you greet them in Balinese. Try to learn a few basic words.
11. Krisna Oleh Oleh in Seminyak is the best place to bring back souvenirs at reasonable prices.
12. Telkomsel offers the best network. You can buy a sim card easily. Everyone relies on WhatsApp here so Calling is technically not much required.