The village of Brangbang, 11 km north of Negara, 110 km west of Denpasar or 44 km east of Gilimanuk is accessible via public or private transport. Those staying at accommodations in the town of Negara, the capital to Jembrana regency in west Bali may visit the village using public transport, private car, motor bike, or bicycle.
Cycling to the village is a breathtaking sport. Turn right at the cross-road at the west border of the tow, drive through the village of Kaliakah until you reach the sub-village of Munduk Kendung and Munduk Tumpeng. On the way back, you may drive to the center of Negara through the village of Baler Bale Agung.
In the village of Kaliakah visitors enjoy the greenery of vast rice fields, farmers at work, and people flying kites. Reaching the slopes of the mountainous range is the sub-village of Munduk Kendung and the peak is bukit Kendung – the hill of Kendung. On the top of the hill lies a public temple – a majestic temple. Near the temple, on the lower hill, there is an ashram, the centre for spiritual tourism. Above the slope the hill is full of tropical fruit such as rambutan, mango, white mango, mangosteen, as well as bananas and jack fruit. In the middle of the plantation, you may visit a Balinese family compound owned by the former governor of Bali, Ida Bagus Oka.
The compound is called “Geriya Ijogading”. Few villas were built amid the green rice fields stretching on both sides of river. Those who love trekking on the banks of the river will reach the junction of two rivers which are located on the outskirts of the jungle.
There is a temple worshipped by 9 subak (traditional irrigation organization) members. The temple is nestled above the large stone and is called “Pegubugan Temple”, derived from the word “bug…bug….” The sound of water crashing onto the stones. For tourists visiting the village by helicopter, the two hectare helipad is available.
The trip can be continued to the neighboring sub-village of Munduk Tumpeng. On the top of the hill of Bukit Tumpeng lies a public temple too. From the hill, visitors can admire the scenic wonder, the valley covered with coconut plantations, rice fields, and the overview of the town of Negara. Bali Travel News contributor has guided foreign travel writers and photographers such as Clement Emler (Paris Match) and Bill Dalton (Moon Publication) who think that the place is suitable for aerial sport. In fact, European travelers love to visit the village because of its virginity of nature.
Some sarcophagi (stone coffins) can be found in the village – it look like an onsite museum. The locals told us that the ancient artifacts are the heritage of a former Brangbang kingdom during the Majapahit era. The ruins of such a kingdom are worth visiting to understand the history of the village. The hilly village of Brangbang is a haven in the hot months, having springs and natural showers and breezy air. All of the inhabitants are Balinese Hindu devotees.
There are many kinds of art forms found in the village: shadow puppets, Balinese gamelan and dances such as the folk dance of “Joged bumbung”, jegog, and the sitting opera called “Sewagati”.

News by International Bali Post

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