Gunung Cemeng Temple in Nusa Penida Island, Bali Province

Gunung Cemeng Temple becomes one of the best tourist allures in Nusa Penida Island. Thus, all tourists should not miss the chance to visit it later. The location is in Bunga Mekar Village and it offers a distinct nuance to visitors. The basic function is indeed to accommodate local Hindus when it comes to praying. However, this sacred place also becomes a new vacation spot for tourists especially those who come from outside Nusa Penida. They want to feel the sacredness and conduct photography (especially during a religious event). So, what is more?

The Nuance
One thing that makes Gunung Cemeng Temple different is none other than the location. The temple resides on the top of a mountain, offering great panoramas and soothing nuance. The ambiance is sacred and the atmosphere is chilling. It is located on a steep cliff and surrounded by deep valleys! No wonder, tourists must spend some efforts in order to get there. Also, it is located near to other famous vacation spots like Air Seganing Water Spring and Paluang Temple. Plus, the route is considered challenging, but it features amazing scenery.

Exploring Gunung Cemeng Temple
The presence of Gunung Cemeng Temple completes Nusa Penida’s tourist allures. It is because visitors have other interesting places to visit instead of beaches. Located in Bunga Mekar Village and resides on a hill, the temple looks unique. Along the way to the location, in fact, tourists are able to witness stunning panoramas and feel a comfy natural ambiance. The temple is surrounded by lush trees, as well. The size of the temple is moderate so it is able to accommodate both tourists and worshippers.

Aside from the distinct nuance, Gunung Cemeng Temple also offers an interesting story. In this case, tourists must find a good local guide who can tell the information. It is said this sacred temple has a strong relation with Puncak Mundi Temple. In the past, people used the temple for both worshipping and pilgrimage. According to locals’ belief, three Goddesses guide that area. They are Rohini, Uma, and Durgha. Local people have been worshipping these Goddesses for generations, especially to ask for land fertility and rain, in fact.

Trekking becomes another reason to visit Gunung Cemeng Temple. It is because tourists need to pass through a difficult landscape in order to reach the site. Along the way, they have the chance to drop by in the famous Seganing Waterfall, too! Thus, carrying a camera is a must for collecting great photos of nature later.

Nearby Attractions

• Kelingking Beach
• Seganing Waterfall
• Guyangan Water Spring
• Nusa Batupahet
• Paluang Cliff

How to Get There
Tourists’ first destination would be Bali Island and the best transportation is an airplane. For the information, a flight to Ngurah Rai Airport would take about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Jakarta City (Soekarno – Hatta International Airport). Later, after arriving at Denpasar City, tourists should take By Pass Ngurah Rai Street and head to Sanur Port. The distance is 17.3 km, so the trip may take around 31 minutes. From Sanur, the next destination is Nusa Penida Island and tourists can get there by fast boat. This voyage takes around 35 minutes, actually. Once arriving at Toyapakeh Port, they must take Raya Klumpu – Toyapakeh Street and head to Gunung Cemeng Temple right away. The distance is 15.3 km, so the trip may take around 52 minutes.

Where to Stay

• Broken Beach Villa
• Dungkap Mount View
• Yoga’s House