Trunyan Village
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Trunyan Village, located on the eastern shore of Lake Batur in Bali, is renowned for its unique funeral rites where the deceased are laid above ground under a sacred banyan tree, which naturally neutralizes any odor.

📜 Trunyan Village, an ancient Bali Aga village, is famed for its unique open-air burial customs.
🔍 Bodies are laid under a sacred banyan tree, which prevents decomposition odors.

Why Go

🌳 Witness a rare funeral tradition where bodies decompose naturally without burial or cremation.
🗿 Explore the preserved Bali Aga culture, distinct from mainstream Balinese traditions.
🏞️ Enjoy scenic boat rides across Lake Batur with views of Mount Batur.
👃 Experience a unique phenomenon where a holy tree masks the scent of decomposing bodies.

Why Avoid

💸 Boat access often involves significant costs or demands for donations.
📍 Remote location, accessible only by boat.

Tips

👗 Dress modestly and respectfully.
💰 Bring sufficient cash for boat fees and local purchases.
🗣️ Consider hiring a local guide for cultural insights and smoother interactions.
📸 Respect privacy; ask permission before photographing sacred areas.

💰 Cost

Boat ride from Kedisan Pier, including village donation, starts from 400,000 IDR per person (as of 2017).

🅿️ Access

Only accessible by boat from Kedisan Pier, Kintamani.

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