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Gili Putih: North Bali's secret sandbar island
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Gili Putih, also known as White Island, is a secluded sandbar located near Sumberkima in North Bali. This uninhabited island is only accessible and visible during low tide, and its shape changes with each tidal cycle. While long known to local communities and fishermen, Gili Putih is now gaining attention from tourists. Local accommodations, including Sumberkima Hill Retreat and Mangroove Bay Hostel, collaborate with the community to offer exclusive trips. Sumberkima Hill Retreat provides luxury dinner experiences on Gili Putih, featuring beach barbecues, fresh seafood, and Indonesian cuisine with sunset views. Guests can also reach Gili Putih via stand-up paddleboard or kayak, with options for mangrove forest paddles and snorkeling. North and Northwest Bali are noted for their coral gardens, which have undergone significant conservation and restoration efforts, making them a rapidly growing coral ecosystem in Bali Province. Sumberkima Hill Retreat offers various villas, cabins, and rooms, many with private pools and views of the North Bali landscape. Mangroove Bay Hostel in Sumberkima provides stylish dorms, private rooms, and Javan Gladak homes, along with exclusive tours and experiences. Visitors to North Bali can also enjoy early morning dolphin-watching boat tours.
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