Munduk Village

Munduk, Banjar, Buleleng Regency, Bali 81155, Indonesia

“This mountain village boasts a clean green environment, fresh, cool air and charming natural attractions. The waterfalls and hills make Munduk a popular trekking spot. During the colonial period it was a favorite vacation spot for the Dutch, so European architecture, historic buildings and prosperous goods can still be seen here.”

Munduk and nearby villages are scattered along the scenic winding road between Buyan and Tamblingan Twin Lakes on the west side of Bedugul to Seririt on Bali's north coast. Although the village of Munduk itself doesn't look too prominent when walking along its only main road, the buildings hide a secret: behind them are special spots to watch sunrise and sunset. .

Often overlooked by tourists, Munduk's cooler climate offers visitors a welcome escape from the common Balinese heat and humidity. With countless trails through forested hills to hidden villages, two main waterfalls and coffee and cocoa plantations, hiking enthusiasts are sure to be delighted with the views. by Munduk.

During the colonial era, Dutch colonists used to stay in Munduk to escape the heat of Singaraja, Bali's second largest city and the center of the island's colonial past. The Dutch built a series of motels for those who wanted to leave the city. Today, visitors can still see evidence of these colonial-style buildings, some of which have survived after being converted into hotels.

5 things to do in Munduk:

- Trekking through the forest (Munduk Trekking): is one of the most popular activities in Munduk. Trekking watching the beautiful natural river, through the rice fields, watching the coffee plantations and clove flowers is a memorable experience.

- Munduk Waterfall (Munduk Natural Waterfall): is the first waterfall that visitors will see when going from the direction of Denpasar / Bedugul. The waterfall is located about 1km from Ngiring Ngawedang Restaurant. The waterfall is 15m high, located in the middle of the coffee hill population.

- Biggest Banyan Tree (Bayan Tree): This huge banyan tree can be found in Gesing village, 5 minutes by car from Munduk. This huge banyan tree is more than 700 years old, more than 85 meters tall and 70 meters in diameter. The dense roots of the tree are really like a maze, where visitors can walk inside the tree to clearly observe the root system. This banyan tree is kept by the local community as a sacred place. Visitors can combine hiking around Munduk to visit this banyan tree.

- Harvesting cloves: When visiting Munduk village between August and November, visitors will smell the scent of cloves filling the area, marking the beginning of the clove harvest season. In addition to rice cultivation, there are many cloves in Munduk, almost every house has one or two. Visitors can watch the process of picking dried shrimp by all the villagers, and join them as the process is natural and without the use of modern tools.

- Lake Tamblingan: one of the beautiful landscapes located north of Munduk. This picturesque lake is located in a highland area between two large hills. It is located at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level and the weather here is much cooler. When standing by the lake, the absolute tranquility of the surroundings creates an ideal place for relaxation and meditation.

Book tour Car rental Flight Visa Book Guide Gifts & Products

Nearby attractions

Munduk Village

Sidemen Valley

“The emerald Sidemen Valley evokes an old Balinese feel before it was crowded with tourists. The small villages are nestled among the terraced fields, and Mount Agung is always covered by clouds and hides behind the background like a masterpiece of landscape painting.”