Trunyan Attractions

In the past tourists were recommended not to visit the village of Trunyan, on the east side of Lake Batur, which is still occupied by a few Old Balinese (Bali Aga). The villagers have the reputation of being mistrustful of all strangers and of giving visitors a suspicious and sometimes downright unfriendly reception. More recently they appear to have recognized the (financial) advantages of tourism and to be less hostile to visitors. It is still the tradition in Trunyan, however, that any inhabitant of the village who marries a stranger must leave the village.