Puputan
Balinese term for a mass ritual suicide
Puputan is a Balinese term for a mass ritual suicide in preference to facing the humiliation of surrender. It originally seems to have meant a last desperate attack against a numerically superior enemy. Notable puputans in the history of Bali occurred in 1906 and 1908, when the Balinese were being subjugated by the Dutch.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -6.558, 106.361
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
Overview of Puputan
Travellers heading to Indonesia will find Puputan, a spot. What stands out most: sports. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Puputan
Sports in Puputan
(2)Sports lovers get Running and Trail Running. It is a direct read of Puputan's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Puputan rewards a slow approach — a hub in Indonesia, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Asia/Jakarta on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Puputan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puputan known for?
- Travellers associate Puputan with sports. It sits in Indonesia.
- What can you do in Puputan?
- Puputan is tagged with Running and Trail Running, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Puputan located?
- Puputan belongs to Indonesia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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