Batur Mountain

26/06/2023 16:17

Bali is famous as a must-visit tourist destination because of all its beauty. Therefore, many local and foreign tourists visit Bali to be able to witness its beauty for themselves.

Almost all tourist attractions in Bali show the characteristics of Bali itself. There are places that show the natural beauty of Bali, some show the uniqueness of its culture, or even show all aspects of the beauty that Bali has. Like the Mount Batur tourist attraction located in the Kintamani wiasta area.

The Amazing Thing About Mount Batur

Mount Batur is one of the active volcanoes in Bali, where the crater itself still emits smoke and the smell of sulfur is quite pungent. However, there is no denying the fact that Mount Batur is one of the most famous climbing destinations in Bali, especially among adventure lovers. Mount Batur will be the most ideal climbing spot for beginners.

Mount Batur, which is located in Bangli Regency, will be a recommended climbing option. Mount Batur has a very large caldera, with a length of 13.8 kilometers and a width of 10 kilometers, even claimed to be one of the largest calderas in the world. At the base of the caldera, a crescent-shaped lake is formed known as Lake Batur, which is one of the largest lakes in Bali. One side of the caldera, Penelokan Village, is a very popular tourist destination known as the Kintamani Bangli tourist attraction. From this tourist spot, tourists can witness the natural beauty of Mount and Lake Batur.

Fun Activities to Do at Mount Batur

If traced from the first to the last eruption in 2000 recorded, Mount Batur located in Bangli Regency has erupted 26 times. The first eruption was in 1804, and a devastating eruption occurred on September 21, 1926 which caused great damage to the village located on the slopes of Mount Batur. The impact of the 1926 eruption brought hot lava to Batur village, including almost the entire Ulun Danu Batur Temple.

Mount Batur Bangli is a popular tourist destination for adventure tourism lovers, especially for recreational trekking, even for camping. The normal climbing time from the starting point in Toya Bungkah Village is about 2 hours, so you have to start climbing from 3 am, to arrive at the top of Mount Batur at 5 am, to see the natural panorama of the sunrise and the beauty of Lake Batur and the surrounding nature in Bangli area.

In addition to Mount Batur, there is also a crescent lake that also looks beautiful surrounded by Mount Abang which is also the highest caldera part of Mount Batur. On the edge of the lake there is a hot spring that also offers a view of the lake, another spot is a floating restaurant that presents the sensation of eating in a floating restaurant in the middle of the lake, rocks on the mountainside that seem barren are often used for pre-wedding photos, mountain bike activities, and villages. Trunyan has a unique tradition of funerals for the dead.

Location

In Kintamani District, Bangli Regency.