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Explore the full itinerary for Discover Balinese Mystic & Death Ritual in Bali in Kuta, Indonesia. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 10 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

The locals in this village live a very traditional life that is vastly different from the rest of Bali. The Trunyanese do not cremate their dead. After a cleansing ritual, the dead body is placed in a bamboo cage, locally known as ancak saji, which is placed under the Taru Menyan tree. Taru Menyan means nice smelling tree and it emanates a scent that neutralizes the smell of rotting bodies. It is from this tree that the name Trunyan is derived. It is only the bodies of married people that are placed in bamboo cages.

Stop at highland Kintamani to see the ancient Batur volcano and Lake

Visit Kehen Temple for the famous steps of heaven

Visit the last old village that has unique architectures, social system, and belief system