The ‘lumbung’ or rice granary is part of Bali’s unique cultural heritage. Traditionally used to store rice under the protection of the goddess Dewi Sri, lumbungs are now seldom used because farming techniques have changed.

We discovered several disused lumbungs averaging 80 years old, and with minor adjustments adapted them into simple but charming accommodation. Of course we held a special ritual to transfer Dewi Sri back to the rice fields, but her gentle energy remains.

Our compound is designed in the traditional Balinese manner modeled on the sacred human form with shrines at the head, guest accommodation at the heart and other facilities at the foot. Guests enjoy spectacular sunsets and stunning panoramas of the rice fields and coast. Evenings are cool and refreshing.

The people of Munduk village are involved as much as possible in caring for our guests. We not only provide employment, but engage them in activities that maintain the tropical rainforest and preserve water. We also encourage the young villagers to keep their cultural heritage alive with traditional dance, music and crafts.

Puri Lumbung Cottages is a unique tourism project. It combines the efforts of the people of Munduk Village with the Bali Tourism Institute to assist in community development and environmental and cultural preservation within the context of 'sensitive' tourism.

Puri Lumbung Cottages Mission:
To develop a small scale model of rural tourism development as a core of economic activities in which both human being and natural components will get a sustainable direct and indirect benefits. It is also to confirm that if tourism is planned and developed ethically will drive economic and non economic proportionally.

Munduk's History
Munduk is a small mountain village, located between 500 to 1200 meters above sea level and with average temperatures of 20 to 30°C.

With a population of 6,200 people, the village of Munduk has a rich history. Legend tells that it was settled by people from the mountains who were escaping an invasion of ants. Several clans then moved from Klungkung to resettle in Munduk Village 200 to 300 years ago. This was the portal through which the vizier of the Majapahit Kingdom in East Java penetrated to South Bali.

History repeated itself when the Dutch expanded their colonial empire from Java to Bali. They too reached South Bali through the Village of Munduk, and subsequently used it as a mountain retreat from the administrative capital of Singaraja. The first guest house for Dutch officers was opened at Munduk in 1908. The Dutch brought colonial architecture to Munduk Village, along with traditional export commodities such as coffee, cocoa, cloves and vanilla.

Scientists Van Der Tuuck, Lifering and Dr.Goris researched the culture of North Bali early in the last century and established Gedung Kertiya at Singaraja in 1928. This manuscript library, possibly the only one of its kind in the world, contains collections and copies of hand written texts on Balinese literature, myths, medicines, magic formulae and religious texts on palm leaf (‘lontar’).

A unique combination of western and traditional Balinese musical instruments was played to the first president of Indonesia, Ir.Soekarno, in front of Governors Palace in Singaraja in 1952. The President considered this a colonial invasion of the local culture. But the expression of creativity can’t be stopped, and continues to manifest in the younger generation. Artists such as Made Trip and others continue these joint performances in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

All rooms at Puri Lumbung Cottages are crafted from hardwood in traditional North Balinese designs. Our rooms are designed to be secure and earthquake resistant.

12 Twin or Double Standard Cottages
With a spacious bathroom, upstairs bedroom and walk-out balcony.

2 Family Cottages
Providing space for a family or group of four or more with a spacious living area, bedroom, two bathrooms, balcony and a fire place.

1 Deluxe Family Cottage
With double the space of the Family Cottage, two bathrooms, an open fireplace and connecting balcony.

1 Deluxe Alam Dewata
Our Villa offers spectacular views over verdant rice fields, a dramatic valley and the distant sea. It features one bedroom upstairs, one down stairs, an open-air bathroom, fireplace and kitchenette.

• Cook traditional Balinese specialties
• Balinese dance
• Making and playing traditional Balinese musical instruments
• Weaving,
• Wood carving
• Traditional Balinese herbal medicine
• Healing massage
• Traditional games
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Understand Balinese spiritual life

Tours can be organized by Puri Lumbung Cottages to attractive sites such as:

• Bali Aga Villages of Pedawa and Sidatapa dating from pre - Hindu times (± 15 km)
• Tigawasa, an animistic village and bird watching centre
• Candikuning Spice Market, Ulun Danu Temple at Beratan
  Lake and Bedugul Botanical Garden (±20 km)
• Banjar Hot Spring and Buddhist Monastery (±25 km),
• Lovina Beach Resort (±28 km)
• West Bali National Park and Menjangan Island for diving and Snorkeling
  (about 60 km)

Guests may also choose to visit isolated settlements and meet farmers, fishermen, traditional healers, fortune-tellers, and traditional palm wine makers.

Facilities :
Warung Kopi Bali Restaurant

• Buffet Meal Service for up to 100 people
• Parking

Victoria Hall
The hall was contributed by Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria Hall is designed for social activities and performances of traditional music and dance in keeping with our program to preserve local art and culture. The children of the village have been learning traditional Balinese dance here three times a week.

Victoria Hall is also a perfect venue for other activities such as yoga, meditation, meetings, spiritual workshops and demonstrations of local arts and crafts such as weaving, making offerings and Balinese cooking classes.

Tourism Attraction and Numerouse Motivating Activities

North Bali and especially Munduk Village are famous for beautiful scenery and a variety of fascinating walks and treks. Munduk is surrounded by tropical rainforest, rice terraces and farms producing traditional commodities. Visitors are welcome to explore this delightful microcosm of traditional Bali.

Activities include:

• Trekking, Transport, Tour and Sightseeing Desk
• A walk around the village to watch women making offerings, preparing food and taking part in their daily lives
• A trek to observe farmers ploughing, planting and harvesting rice and picking and drying coffee, cloves and cocoa
• Observing traditional tropical fruits & commodities such as coffeee, cocoa, clove and vanilla as well as herbs for treatment
• Jogging and climbing around the hotel area
• Visit a number of ancient historical places which are spread out around the village to learn more about the area’s fascinating history. Visit lakes, rivers, valleys and mountains which are integral parts of Bali’s spiritual energy
• Observe the rich cultural heritage of painting, music, dance, the traditional market and other activities which have been practiced by our community since ancient times.
• Traditional water distribution system for the rice field (SUBAK) conservation

Other Facilities

• Baby Sitting
• Safety Deposit Boxes
• Laundry
• Massage Service
• Postal Service
• Art Shop
• Doctor on Call
• A garden of Herbs, Flowers, Tropical Fruits, Coffee and Cloves
• Cocoa Nursery
• Private Meeting Space Suitable for 10 to 15 People
• Jogging Paths Around The Hotel
• Telephone and Fax as well as Internet Connection to keep you in touch with the rest of world if you cocoa
• Major credit card accepted