You’ve heard the nightlife of Bali, the exotic beaches, and the sense of peacefulness in the jungles of Bali. But have you ever heard of Trunyan Village? If you haven’t, then better get your goosebumps ready!
For those of you who are interested in an unordinary adventure, Trunyan could be your next destination in Bali. Located in Kintamani, East side of Mount Batur, it’s the oldest village in Bali. In addition, what’s interesting about Trunyan is the mysticism wrapped around it. They have an interesting tradition of burying people. The locals buried their dead above the ground for centuries. The village is surrounded by skulls and dead bodies yet, you can’t smell rotten corpses. According to locals, it’s because of the giant tree in the center of the village called Taru Menyan.
It is believed this tree’s roots absorb the smell of rotten corpses. Around the corpses, there would be a bamboo fence as a spot for each corpse. Certain energy of mysticism hovers around the village which makes it unique, as no other village does this type of tradition.
To get to Trunyan first you need to go to Kintamani, it's around a 2-hour drive from the main tourist hub spot of Canggu or Seminyak. Getting to Trunyan Village usually requires a boat ride from a local dock in the village of Songan, on the caldera lake’s - more accessible on the western side.
So, are you curious to explore more Trunyan’s spiritual tradition? Visit Bali soon and we’ll help out with all of your visa documents. Believe us when we say this, experiencing Trunyan will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photo credit: wonderfulbali.com
