Authorities of Bali – dubbed the Indonesian Paradise Island, have advised foreign tourists not to visit the area during the Hindu Day of Seclusion on March 31.

According to a regional government spokesperson, all means of transport will not be operated for 24 hours beginning 6 am on March 31 to April 1.

The operations of six seaports and Ngurah Rai International Airport will also be halted.

Bali is the smallest province of Indonesia with an area of 5,780 square kilometers and a population of nearly 4 million, 84.5 percent of whom adhered to Hinduism.

It is blessed with breathtaking beaches and famous for traditional and modern dances, sculpture, painting, fine arts, and handicrafts.-VNA