{"id":1439,"date":"2025-09-02T15:50:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/?page_id=1439"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:47:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:47:53","slug":"lac-batur-et-bali-aga-de-trunyan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/lac-batur-et-bali-aga-de-trunyan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Batur and Bali Aga from Trunyan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lake Batur and Bali Aga from Trunyan<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome to Lake Batur and Bali Aga of Trunyan<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\ud83c\udf0a Lake Batur: volcanic mirror in the heart of Bali<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location and geography<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Located in the Mount Batur caldera<\/strong>, in the region of Kintamani<\/strong>, northeast of Bali.<\/li>\n
  • This is the largest lake on the island<\/strong>, with an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately 16 km\u00b2<\/strong>, perched at 1,033 meters above sea level<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Formed by an ancient volcanic eruption, it lies between the mountains Batur<\/strong> and Abang<\/strong>, offering a dramatic and captivating landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83c\udf04 Ambiance and atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • The waters of the lake vary from deep blue to emerald green depending on the light and clouds.<\/li>\n
    • In the morning, a light mist<\/strong> floats on its surface, creating an almost mystical atmosphere.<\/li>\n
    • The banks are lined with traditional villages<\/strong>, of natural hot springs<\/strong>, and of sacred temples<\/strong> as Pura Ulun Danu Batur<\/strong>, dedicated to the goddess of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udea3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Activities around the lake<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Boat trips<\/strong> to explore the shores and reach Trunyan.<\/li>\n
      • Hiking<\/strong> in the caldera or towards the summit of Mount Batur.<\/li>\n
      • Thermal baths<\/strong> in Toya Bungkah, powered by volcanic geothermal energy.<\/li>\n
      • Watching local fishermen<\/strong>, which still use traditional techniques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83e\uddd9\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Trunyan: the timeless Bali Aga village<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f An isolated and ancestral village<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Trunyan is located on the eastern shore of Lake Batur<\/strong>, at the foot of the Mount Abang<\/strong>, accessible only by boat<\/strong> from the opposite bank.<\/li>\n
        • This village is inhabited by the Bali Aga<\/strong>, the Original Balinese<\/strong>, which have preserved traditions predating the arrival of Javanese Hinduism in the 14th century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83c\udf33 The Taru Menyan: the sacred tree<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • The name Trunyan<\/em> comes from Taru<\/em> (tree) and Menyan<\/em> (scented).<\/li>\n
          • A sacred tree<\/strong> grows in the center of the village cemetery, clearing a natural incense scent<\/strong> which neutralizes that of decomposing bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u26b0\ufe0f A funeral rite unique in the world<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Unlike the rest of Bali, the people of Trunyan do not burn or bury their dead<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • The bodies are placed on the ground, under bamboo cages<\/strong>, in an open-air cemetery, only accessible by boat.<\/li>\n
            • Thanks to the fragrance of Taru Menyan, no smell of putrefaction<\/strong> does not emerge, despite the visible presence of human skulls and bones<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \ud83d\uded5 Spirituality and preservation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • The temple Pancering Jagat<\/strong>, one of the oldest in Bali, houses a 4-meter megalithic statue<\/strong> representing the ancestral god Bhatara Datonta<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • The inhabitants live mainly from fishing<\/strong>, of corn cultivation<\/strong>, and of community rituals<\/strong>, by limiting contact with the outside world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u2728 Why this region is fascinating<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Lake Batur and Trunyan form a striking duo : the raw beauty of volcanic nature<\/strong> and the spiritual depth of a preserved culture<\/strong>. It is a place where one feels the power of the elements<\/strong>, the respect for ancestors<\/strong>, and a intimate connection with the sacred.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>