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2014/05/01 Penglipuran is an area with villages which still have the old ancient ways of administration and lifestyles. It is said that these villages were chosen by the king to serve as food suppliers or farmers for the palace. Those villagers have their own way of customs and values which had come all the way from early days. This is the entrance of the Penglipuran village. The village is a very calm and serene place with not much activity. Only movement was the wind ,stray dogs and hens. We visited just days after a big ceremony so that the remaining are still left along side the road. The houses are standing along the both sides of the main road which runs straight through the village. It is not notable in the picture below but while the right side of the road was decorated in yellow colored flags and stands the left side was decorated in white. According to the guide, the colors symbolize pureness and holiness. This is the village meeting place. It had been ...

Gokayama means five hills. These special five hills are named as UNESCO world heritage for it s old  village still left unharmed. The ancient kokiri dancing village The beautiful village of Ainokura The entrance to the village The ancient roof This roof is called "gasshou dsukuri" meaning -the prayers hand architecture-. This roof style is so strong that its compatible for the extremely heavy snow fall in this area in winter. From here onwards are some of the houses still left to date. This houses are still strong and man made. Even in the scorching sun the temperature inside the house is cool and it is said that it is the same in the winter. It was marvelous to see this little village, where in winter visiting this village is difficult due to several routes are closed due to heavy snow fall in winter. All Rights Reserved.