Uluwatu is one of a beautiful tourist destination to see the Uluwatu sea temple and the wild monkey in the forest around it. This Bali temple is the most crowded place visited by tourists in every afternoon. And this temple as famous as Tanah Lot Sea temple in Tabanan regency. Uluwatu temple which was built on a steep cliff, with a height of about 100 meters above sea level. And overlooking to the Indian Ocean, it is located at Pecatu Village, District of Kuta, Badung regency. And it takes approximately 31 kilometers from Denpasar City, or around 45 minutes driving by car.
A brief history of the Pura Uluwatu, are intimately associated with the journey of a Hindu priest named MPU Kuturan, who came to the island of Bali in 1039 AD, and at that time there was few sects founded in Bali Island, they are all live harmony with good tolerance each other. Then by him unite all cults into the concept of Tri Murti. And in his spiritual journey, which at that time MPU Kuturan built 17 temples, and one of them is Pura Uluwatu. Besides this place is famous for its beautiful sunsets, and there are also many sacred / holy monkeys live around the temple area, the visitors also can see the attraction of traditional Balinese Kecak and fire dance. This dance is one type of Bebali Dance classification. An old dance, but the oldest dance was Gambuh, and rarely performed at this time. Talking about Kecak and Fire dance, quite unique in the show, because this dance is not using gamelan instruments, not like other Balinese dance in general. Kecak dance is played by about 50 people, with shouting CHAK, and the theme of the story is played out themes drawn from the history of Ramayana. The story tells about Sri Rama, he is an incarnation of the God, with his brother named Lakshmana, to free his wife Sita, who was abducted by Ravana the king Alengkapura.
