Mount Agung, Bali’s sacred giant, rises majestically to 3,142 meters, its peak often wrapped in mist and myth. Revered as the abode of the gods, it offers thrilling treks and a gateway to Besakih, Bali’s majestic mother temple. Nestled in its shadow along the sacred Unda River lies Sidemen—a peaceful artisan’s village and stronghold of tradition. Here, life moves to a gentler rhythm, and exquisite endek and songket textiles, woven with silver and gold threads, are crafted by master weavers in time-honored fashion.