Munduk

Munduk is a remote town in the north of Bali set on a ridge running from Danau Tamblingan in the hills to the south right through to Seririt on the coast in the north. The ridge falls steeply on either side into the valleys below, where distant paddy and spice plantations create a spectacular scene.

The town itself is located approximately 800m above sea level, giving it slightly cooler and less humid weather than the lowlands on the coast. A world away from bustling Seminyak and Kuta, within Munduk itself there isn't much to see or do aside from take in the amazing view of the surrounding landscape, but step out of town and there is a range of nature activities for the taking.

The town was historically used by the Dutch colonial administration as a mountain retreat and some of the old Dutch houses are still standing today. Most of the houses within the village are now private residences, but a couple of hotels have converted the houses into rooms that guests can stay and the charm exuded by them is a good enough reason to visit in itself.

Most guesthouses and hotels in Munduk are able to arrange trekking within the local area and the nature reserve at Lake Tamblingan is a great spot to commence treks into the surrounding forest. Just north of Munduk town is the Munduk waterfall, which is a good local attraction.

Eating options in Munduk are essentially confined to what your guesthouse has to offer and the local warungs on the side of the street. A great place for a meal and a pot of coffee is at Karang Sari Guesthouse, which offers great views of the surrounding countryside.

Moving onwards from Munduk, you've got three main choices: Lovina on the north coast (via Singaraja), Bedugul or, via a long, windy and very scenic road, Medewi on the Java-facing coast.

Orientation
There are no ATMs in town and internet access is not widely available. Some guesthouses have private connections that they may be willing to let guests access. The closest medical care is in Singaraja.

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