The development of Telengan Gegelang Tourism Village began in 2014 through the efforts of the Pokdarwis Membah Amertha management, who submitted a proposal to obtain formal legal approval and requested assistance from the government to provide comprehensive guidance in accordance with the Tourism Concept. The Karangasem Government conducted visits and several meetings with the Telengan community and prominent figures, resulting in an increasingly intense and improved collaboration. This culminated in a high level of trust, leading to the village being entrusted with the responsibility of promoting Telengan Gegelang Tourism Village by participating in the Pokdarwis Competition at the provincial level in Bali.
The establishment of Desa Wisata Telengan Gegelang was initiated in 2014 by the Pokdarwis Membah Amertha management. They submitted a proposal to obtain legal recognition and sought the government's assistance in providing comprehensive guidance to align with the Tourism Concept. The Karangasem Government actively engaged with the Telengan community and influential individuals through visits and multiple meetings. This collaborative effort intensified over time, resulting in a significant level of trust. As a result, the village was entrusted with the dual role of assuming responsibility and serving as a promotional platform for Telengan Gegelang Tourism Village. To showcase their achievements, they participated in the Pokdarwis Competition at the provincial level in Bali.
Since 2014, the development of Desa Wisata Telengan Gegelang has been underway. The initiative was spearheaded by the Pokdarwis Membah Amertha management, who submitted a proposal for legal recognition and sought the government's support in providing comprehensive guidance in line with the Tourism Concept. The Karangasem Government actively engaged with the Telengan community and influential figures, conducting visits and holding several meetings. This collaborative effort gradually intensified, leading to a significant increase in cooperation. As a testament to the trust built, Telengan Gegelang was entrusted with the responsibility of promoting the tourism village and participated in the Pokdarwis Competition at the provincial level in Bali.
Pokdarwis Membah Amertha, initiated by Lokal Boys I Wayan Toya Arnawa, has tirelessly strived to establish a Natural Agrotourism concept in order to create a sustainable Tourist Village. This endeavor has required immense dedication, sacrifice of thoughts, energy, and resources to ensure the preservation of nature and the local genius.
Therefore, we, the management of Pokdarwis Membah Amertha Desa Wisata Gegelang, would like to offer a unique rural tourism concept that showcases the beautiful natural surroundings, the daily activities of the local community, and our efforts to preserve and protect the ancestral heritage. By inventorying the legacy of our ancestors, we aim to provide an experience that can be enjoyed by present and future generations, ultimately enhancing the well-being of the local community without compromising our identity and the rich cultural heritage left by our esteemed ancestors.
For all the travel enthusiasts visiting Desa Wisata Telengan Gegelang, you will have the opportunity to indulge in various activities:
2. Kelampuak Dam with several traditional showers as a place for people to take traditional baths
3. Bias Waterfall has 3 floors with a height of around 70 m
5. Bianglalah Waterfall or rain bow waterfall and also Jungkel Waterfall with a height of 27 meters
7. Tangkid Putih Waterfall (white cliff waterfall)
10 Hiking to Shower OF Angle 1654 masl (3 hours hiking from start)
11. Tangkid Ngeredeg Waterfall is open (open waterfall cliff 30 minute trekking from parking start
13 Kuluk Labuh Waterfall (100 m)
14. Subak Bukit Jambul hiking 800 meters above sea level (1 hour)
15. Bukit Melanting hiking 1000 meters above sea level (1-2 hours)
16. Hill Tabu Hiking 600 meters above sea level (1 hour)
17. Local Geguntangan art artists
18. Children's traditional game arts
19. the art of sewing (how to woman making offerings)
20. Balinese carving crafts and Traditional Balinese House Concept
21. The oldest traditional house in the village, around 400 years old
22. Woven Rope Craft (Ata Basket)
23. Craft of making Tedung (local Umbrella)
25. Traditional Balinese Arak Craft (Bali wine meditation for health
26. Sunrise Special Trekking (Start from 2.00 am
27. cooking class local food and local cake, lawar Bali, etc.
29 Children's Dance and Percussion Arts (the Young Balinese Gong Kebyar and Dancer)
30. The art of making doormats from coconut fiber (local blind people creation)
