Trunyan Village in Kintamani, Bali: Ancient Mystical Land

1. The Legend and History of Trunyan Village, Kintamani
2. The Funeral Tradition in Trunyan Village, Kintamani
3. How to Reach Trunyan Village
4. Top Attractions Nearby: Trunyan Village
5. Frequently Asked Questions for Trunyan Village Kintamani

The enchanting tale of Trunyan Village unfolds centuries ago on the island of Java in Indonesia. At that time, the King of Solo in Surakarta, present-day Java, had four offspring – a princess and three princes. One day, the princess and the eldest prince caught wind of an extraordinarily delightful scent. Captivated by its allure, they decided to trace its origin, leading them to the island of Bali.

Ultimately, only the eldest prince reached the source of the captivating fragrance, discovering a tree at the heart of a village near the renowned Lake Batur in Bali. This village is now known as Trunyan.

Cremations or burials are the most common ways for most Balinese Hindus to honor the deceased. Nonetheless, the funeral customs in Trunyan Village are, to say the least, unique. Rather than burying or cremating their loved ones, the people of Trunyan Trunyan Village, Kintamani, Bali place  their loved ones' bodies on the ground, cover them with fabric, and arrange bamboo around them to form a prism known as "ancak sanji" and this custom is called “Mepasah.”

During Mepasah, the bodies are cleansed with rainwater and then placed on the ground, draped in white fabric in order to preserve the face. Despite the fact that the bodies remain above ground, they do not smell. The remains are interred in the Taru Menyan tree, which translates as "fragrant tree." The scent from the tree, presumably, neutralizes any “unwanted odors.”

Pretty much interested in going to the village? Then here is how you reach the strange village, Trunyan is on Lake Batur’s east bank, and to get to Trunyan, you must first travel inland to one of the best places to visit in Bali,  Kintamani, which is around a two-hour drive from the main tourist centers of Canggu or Seminyak. After arriving in Kintamani, you can take a boat ride from the local port in the village of Songan, located on Lake Batur's western shore. 

Top tip: Visit Trunyan with a tour guide rather than just arranging a return boat journey, since you will obtain insight into the history and culture rather than just transportation.

Kintamani has beautiful tourist attractions in Bali. Here are some of the best places to visit in Bali’s Kintamani and include in your Bali vacation itinerary:

• Mount Batur
• Trunyan Village
• Ulun Danu Batur Temple 
• Penulisan Temple
• Kehen Temple
• Kintamani Organic Farm
• Toya Bungkah Hot Spring
• Luwak Civet Coffee Farm
• Tampak Siring/Holy Spring Water Temple and more.

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