Online News Kamandalu Hotels & Resorts		Edition February - March 2017

Dear Friends, Greetings from Kamandalu Ubud! With the New Year celebrations behind us, it is now time for a fresh start as we begin another cycle of ceremonial rituals that make Bali so unique. There are plenty of things coming up on the island’s cultural calendar, including Nyepi or Silent Day, which will see all activity on the island come to a complete standstill for a period of 24-hours. The act of keeping the whole island of Bali quiet for an entire day and night is truly amazing. The whole experienceof temporarily shutting down and pausing all activities to rejuvenate is very rewarding. The seasonal rains are now upon us and Bali is looking particularly lush and green. Our own rice terraces are thriving and we look forward to another successful harvest in the months to come. As the village of Ubud continues top the polls as one of Asia’s best cultural destinations, we hope to welcome more discerning travellers during 2017. We are eager to share our resort and showcase what we believe is the perfect blend of art, nature, tradition and gracious Balinese hospitality. Blissfuly Yours, Kamandalu Ubud

Special deal Valid until 31 March 2017 Special rate for last minute booking. Inclusive daily breakfast and a one way airport transfer with a 2 night stay, an extra 30 minute foot massage with a 3 night stay or return airport tranfer with a 5 night stay. Guest can also enjoy beginner daily yoga session at Rumah Yoga, complimentary wi-fi and scheduled shuttle service to Ubud center. Pool Villa guests can also enjoy a special benefit at the Village Club. Book Now   Honeymoon Package Valid until 31 March 2018 Check out our honeymoon packages to find out the endless tropical honeymoon trip in Bali you will never forget. Package inclusive daily breakfast and complimentary one time Candlelight Dinner at Tipi, one time 60 minute Indonesian Massage at Chaya Spa, return airport transfers and honeymoon benefits. Guest can also enjoy beginner daily yoga session at Rumah Yoga, complimentary wi-fi and scheduled shuttle service to Ubud center. Pool Villa guests can also enjoy a special benefit at the Village Club. Book Now

Guest Activities   Cyling IDR 340,000 ++/person Minimum 2 persons Duration: 1,5 hours An easy, guided bicycle tour to discover the natural beauty of Ubud through the rice paddies. Starts at 08:00 and based on schedule. More

Enjoy a special under the stars with your loved one at the Alun-Alun specially during this special month of love. Our chef has specially prepared a six course dinner for this memorable night. May your love be as faithful as a pair of doves. More   At KamandaluUbud, we go to great lengths to create extraordinary dining experiences for couples seeking private time alone together. Tipi is a romantic venue set up for candlelight dinner in a lush garden environment encompassed by tropical greenery. An dedicated and unobtrusive waiter will serve each course during your dinner. Dinner is paired with two glasses of red or white wine. More

Enjoy a romantic experience specially crafted for couples . Begin your journey with an Aromatherapy Foot Bath followed by a relaxing full body massage using a special blend of essential oils to enhance sensuality. End the journey by a deep soak in a tub of exotic tropical flowers and essences with your loved one while enjoying some nectar Jamu herbal drink. More   Book in advance prior to arrival and receive a 25% discount on any of our relaxing spa therapy, with a minimum of one hour treatment. You are invited to observe our spa recipe in the making, as our therapists freshly prepare your selection using traditional methods. Experience the essence of well-being that will restore “the real you”. Book Now

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Yoga Spirit Festival 19 - 26 March 2017 The annual BaliSpirit Festival will take place from 19 - 26 March 2017. This gathering of world musicians, yogis, dancers and spirituality seekers from every continent has become a highly-anticipated event on the global calendar. The daytime line-up reflects the rich variety of activities on offer at the festival, including: Yoga workshops, traditional Balinese performances, bhakti music, kirtan, capoeira, meditation, sound healing and ecstatic dance. There are a huge number of seminars and satsangs available from health and nutrition to self-help, ayurveda, vedic astrology and so much more. KamandaluUbud is offering an exclusive package especially for participants of this magical festival.!

Nyepi Day Tuesday, 28 March 2017 Nyepi Day is the New Year in accordance to the Balinese calendar. It is also known as Silent Day as all activity on the island comes to a complete standstill for a 24-hour period. If you happen to be staying with us at Kamandalu Ubud during this cultural holiday, you will certainly find the quietness a refreshing change from the busy pace of today’s modern world. With literally everything coming to a temporary halt, Nyepi is the perfect opportunity to reflect on life itself. On the eve of Nyepi, a unique event in the form of a Fire War will be taking place in the neighbouring village of Nagi. Young men from within the community will stage a mock battle and throw flaming balls of dried coconut husks at each other. This symbolizing driving away any demons that may try to disturb the peace on Bali. They will continue with a noisy parade of monster effigies known as ogoh-ogoh, which represents the manifestation of all evil forces from the underworld. The parade is actually an exorcism ceremony that seeks to restore harmony on the island in preparation for the New Year ahead.

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Pengerupukan dinner Monday, 27 March 2017 IDR 349,000++ per couple inclusive 2 bottle of local beer Discover a Balinese cultural heritage dining “ Megibung” on Silent day eve, 27 March 2017 at Petulu Restaurant. This traditional dining custom involves sharing lots of sampler sized dishes to highlight the diversity of exotic flavours from all around the island. Join us to watch the famous Fire War performed by our neighboring Nagi villagers before dinner time. It is once a year festivity that surely worth watching! More

Recent Events

Chinese new year dinner Saturday, 28 January 2017 The Year of the Red Fire Rooster was welcomed in true style at Petulu Restaurant with a delicious feast featuring an array of Chinese specialty dishes to symbolize good luck. Guests were entertained throughout the evening with a traditional Lion Dance and Wushu performance.

new year eve celebration Saturday, 31 December 2016 New Year’s Eve at Kamandalu Ubud was an elegant evening of superb dining and entertainment with a live performance by jazz-pop vocalist Marc Gris. The event started with a stylish cocktail reception and was followed by an exceptional six-course menu at Petulu Restaurant. Table settings were arranged to take in the simple beauty of the adjacent rice terraces. A group of musicians from Water Light Percussion took things up a notch with an energetic session of drumming to sound the end of dinner. Then the celebration continued with a fun after party featuring upbeat DJ music and free flow cocktails for all guests.

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