Menjangan Island

Menjangan Island is one of a smaller islands are uninhabited and being part of Bali Island. Menjangan Island is located Sumber Kelampok Village, Gerogak District, Jimbaran Regency. Menjangan Island is part of Bali West National Park area. From Denpasar can be reached 4 hours with car,and 55 km from Lovina Beach. Menjangan Island is unique name, because Menjangan in English is mean "Deer" and Balinese maen "Kijang". According from local people name of Menjangan because live wild deer.

Menjagan Island is holy place for Hindus because exist 8 temple. One of them is Segara Giri Kencana, this temple have story of  holy priest, is named Dang Hyang Siddhimantra to Bali. From myth Dang Hyang Siddhimantra with stick to divided Java and Bali Island.This temple was built as respect and faith from Hindus people for him. Giri Dharma Kencana Temple consist of 3 word, there are Giri means earth/region, Dharma means truth and Kencana means lines, so Giri Dharman Kencana means line region of truth. 

Looking to other part of Menjangan Island that is expanse of blue sea surrounds island. With white sand has a beautiful underwater panorama is extraordinary. Coral reefs with marine life well because this area is part of Bali West National Park as well as this area to be one of best snorkeling areas in Bali. As one of best snorkeling areas, marine in Menjangan Island is divided into several point with drop off 60 meters and consist of a complex rock. These rock form a large and small caves becomes coral reef habitats. Many type of various fish even shark also live in flow of calm waters.

If you want cross to Menjangan Island primarily transport with boat. There are 2 port, first Labuan Lalang port in Teluk Terima Village and second is small dock in Teluk Banyuwedang. Time required to Menjanagan Island between 30 - 40 minute. Cost of Boat Rp. 50.000. Before cross to Menjangan Island, must be prepare mineral water, snack because in Menjangan Island don't find village, warung and restaurant. So, enjoy the adventure in Menjangan Island.http://www.balisurfadvisor.com/