Sobangan | Gantari Mengwi

Before the 14th century, Sobangan was called Padang Jerak. It was changed into Sobangan after Sira Arya Sentong from Puri Ida Dalem Gelgel came. He was just wandering around at that time, finding a place to pray and seek for guidance from Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa after he was betrayed by the governors. Moving north from Alas Baha, he found this expanse of land that is now Sobangan.

The word Sobangan itself comes from the Balinese “engsub-engsuban” which means that this place has various inhabitants from different regions.

Sobangan was also used as a place to defend Indonesian independence from Dutch powers, especially shown through the efforts of Tjokorda Agung Tresna which was made as a monument after then.

Sobangan is an extension of a larger part of Baha. Here, Baha is divided into two starting from 1991 and is finally fixed in 1993.

Sobangan borders 4 different villages on all sides, which are Sembung to the north, Ayunan to the east, Baha to the south, and Werdi Bhuwana to the south.

Sobangan also has a potential in the breeding of cows, boasting the largest collection of cows in the entirety of Bali.

Getting here depends on how you land in Bali.

• If you are coming straight from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), the trip will take at least a little over 1 hour by car, depending on current traffic. This trip takes you through the bustling life of western and southern Bali before landing in Mengwi.
• Otherwise, if you are arriving from Java Island by ferry, it will take approximately 3 hours to reach Sobangan by car from Gilimanuk Ferry Port through Baha. The drive will offer you a good view of the Balinese rural landscape.