Puri Anyar Royal Palace Kerambitan

Puri Anyar Royal Palace is in Kerambitan, west of Tabanan, and has roots in Bali’s royal history. The palace dates to the 17th century, and its buildings have architectural details associated with old Hindu kingdoms. Cultural performances, including Okokan dance combined with Calon Arang, are among the reasons to visit. The site’s condition has drawn mixed reactions, so come for its history and traditions rather than expecting a polished museum. Nearby Puri Gede can be added to a visit around Kerambitan’s royal town.

A royal palace in Kerambitan

Puri Anyar is the home of Kerambitan’s royal family. The palace dates to the 17th century, while the family’s roots in Balinese history reach further back. Its buildings have a distinct design associated with old Hindu kingdom structures, setting the complex apart from ordinary homes.

The royal family’s fortunes changed after Indonesia’s 1961 Land Reform law limited land ownership to five hectares per family. That history gives the palace a place in the story of Bali’s royal households as well as in Kerambitan’s local heritage.

Performances and local traditions

The family has opened the palace to international visitors and hosted cultural performances and other attractions. One tradition associated with the site is Okokan dance, presented together with the classic Calon Arang performance. Availability is not specified, so ask locally before planning your visit around a show.

Puri Gede is also in Kerambitan’s royal town and can be visited as part of the same outing. The palace complex has received mixed comments about its upkeep; approach it as a historic home rather than a carefully curated museum.