Bali - Indonesia

Address: Ratu Bagus Ashram Dsn. Muncan, Ds. Muncan Kec. Selat, Karangasem, Bali 80862 Indonesia	Ida Pandita Mpu Parama Daksa Nata Ratu Bagus
Telephone: +62-(0)817-561 888	E-mail: ashram@ratubagus.com
	Contacts: Ketut and Sukri Medallion: marianne.s@ratubagus.com

6 – 9am: Morning Shake – followed by Breakfast

12 – 3pm: Afternoon Shake – followed by Lunch

6 – 9pm: Evening Shake – followed by Dinner

Please e-mail or phone the ashram a week or so before arriving with your arrival details - name, date, time and flight number. During busy times not all room types may be available, so it is strongly advised to book in advance.

A minimum stay of five days is highly recommended.

Accommodation

The ashram has two types of accommodation for Western visitors. In the original building there are single, double/twin or 3-4 person bedrooms. These rooms are simply furnished but comfortable and have en-suite bathrooms. There is no hot running water but there are kettles for hot showers.

The rooms in the new buildings are beautifully decorated; they have single or double room accommodation with hot running water.

All room rates include all shaking sessions and meals.

The room rates per person per day are:

The above prices are based on the following exchange rates:
£=16,500 € = 14,500 US$ = 11,000 AUD = 8,000
Rates will be adjusted if there is a significant deviation from the above exchange rates.

Children Coming to the Ashram
Children are welcome when accompanied by adults. They have a great time playing with the Ashram kids. There is no charge for children up to the age of six. Children aged seven to twelve pay half price.

The currency of Bali is the Indonesian Rupia.

The ashram does not accept cheques or credit cards. You can pay for your stay in either Euros, GB£ sterling, $AUD or US$. Payment in rupia is also accepted, but we prefer payment in any of the currencies mentioned above.

If you want to change money into local currency for personal expenditure, you can do so at the many money changers on the island, the ones at the airport offer the least favorable rates.The ashram also offers a money changing service. There are plenty of ATMs in Bali, although the nearest one to the ashram is over 1 hour away and many of them allow you to withdraw small amounts of cash only in one transaction. You can also cash US$ travelers cheques at some money changers and some banks, but the rate you receive is less than for cash.

To check the current currency rates use this link for a web currency convertor: http://www.currencyconverter.uk.com/jump/ggo.html

The ashram is around 2 hours travel from Denpasar airport. On arrival at the airport someone from the ashram will meet you at arrivals, with a card displaying Ratu Bagus Ashram. The airport transfer is £25/€35 one-way. This can be shared if there are several people in your party.

On leaving Bali an airport tax of 150,000 Rp (£9/€12/$15) is payable as you leave through departures.

• Deep tissue massages are available
• There is an Ashram shop selling
  incense, sarongs, wood carvings etc.
• Occasionally there are trips to local beaches and
  arts and crafts markets
• Internet and phone access
• Landry facilities

Mostly all mobile phones work at the ashram, although it is dependent on which network as to how good the reception is.

The ashram is located in a remote spot, there's a local supermarket a few miles away, but westernised products can only really be bought from the bigger supermarkets located in the tourist areas, the nearest of which is around 1-2 hours away.

• For the shaking sessions you need plenty of light clothes
• Flip flops/sandals or simiar
• a sports bra can be useful for the women.
• The ashram is located quite high above sea level so tends to be a bit cooler than the reliably hot and humid beach areas. A couple of warm jumpers for the evening can be useful.
• a torch
• a two-pin continental type plug adaptor if necessary
• an umbrella
• mosquito repellent if you wish,
• sun cream, a towel and toiletries.

Bring sport shoes, a backpack and a hat if you want to climb Mt. Agung.

Food at the ashram is something people enjoy very much – it is wholesome and delicious, prepared with positive loving energy. Much laughter and happiness emanates from the kitchen!

There are 3 meals a day taken after each training session with enough to satisfy the most hungry amongst us - plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables with both meat and vegetarian options. Meals are included in the daily room rate.

For those concerned about allergies, the broad range of food on offer caters for any needs. People feel really good on the diet at the ashram.

The restaurant is in a beautiful location with a view of the treetops and Mount Agung. Meal times are also a great opportunity to relax and share with others and meet people from the many countries that go there. But if you want to be alone this is respected too.

Sometimes people choose to fast, and find the energy supports this in surprising ways.

Staying Less than 30 days

Citizens of most countries (please check) can get a tourist visa, valid for 30 days, on arrival at the airport for a cost of around £15/€25.

Staying over 30 days

If you wish to stay longer than 30 days you will need to apply for a Cultural Visa in your country of residence before arrival in Bali. This can be obtained from the Indonesian Embassy and you will need a sponsor letter to go with your visa application. This sponsorship letter can be obtained by liaising with the country coordinators listed under each country in the groups section. The cultural visa has to be renewed each month after the initial validity period (usualy 60 days, to a maximum of six months and costs approx 50 euro per month.

Visa

United Kingdom - Indonesian Embassy:
http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/consular_visa.html

Ireland - Indonesian Embassy
The visa information is the same for United Kingdom above, follow the link below for consulate details.
http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/embassy_honorary.html

Australia - Indonesian Embassy
http://www.kbri-canberra.org.au/consular/visa/visas.htm

New Zealand - Indonesia Embassy
http://www.indonesianembassy.org.nz/consular/consular.php

North America -
For a list of Embassies and Consulates
http://www.indo.com/tplan/embassy.nam.html

South Africa
http://www.indonesia-pretoria.org.za/index_files/Page940.htm

Travel Info

A really informative site for all matters relating to Bali
Wikitravel Bali http://wikitravel.org/en/Bali