Mount Batur is actually only one of a small volcano, but its location was in the midst of a large crater diameter of 14 Km. In addition, Mount Batur Lake Batur adjacent to the crescent-shaped high wall surrounded the outskirts of the crater. The size of the crater steepness will make you imagine the massive eruption of Mount Batur which happened ten thousand years ago.
The mountain is still active today as Balinese people who still remember the eruption that occurred in the 1917 eruption which has taken thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples. Another eruption often occurs after the incident, forcing local people to be evacuated, along with several temples including one of the main temple of Bali, Ulun Danu. Ulun Danu temple which was originally located in a large crater, and then moved to the top of the hill. Now, Ulun Danu temple offers a view of Mount Batur is charming.
You can reach the location of Mount Batur with a taxi or rent a car. You can also join a tour to visit the Mount Batur and Lake Batur. Tourists can change buses between South Bali and Lovina, then stopped at Kintamani.
Where to Stay
There are few accommodations ranging from star hotels to stay at home kind of Kintamani. You can choose one of them to stay according to your budget.
Dining
In Penelokan (which see), there are several restaurants, where you can relax and get a meal according to your taste.
Around
To round the Batur area, you only need to walk or can also rent a bicycle.
Dining Guide
In the north, terdpaadt a market, which will be full for three days ie on the Day PASEH (Balinese calendar). This is very interesting place to visit to see the variety of products ranging from plantation products such as oranges, corn, vegetables, fruits and flowers, dried fish; tools; ranch; pots and baskets; plus a clothing market that big. You can also see youth enterprise Kintamani dogs big and fluffy highly valued all over Bali and there is also a commercial use
Things to See or Do
Ulun Danu Batur, located near the village of Batur. This is the most important temple after Besakih, which has more than 90 temples. Very nice visit any time of year, especially during Odalan Festival, which usually happens in March but it depends on the full moon, which is dedicated to the god of the crater lake, which is said to control the irrigation system throughout the island.
Village Trunyan, mortuary traditions. Starting from Toya Bungkah, many boats will cross the
lake led to a Bali Aga village, known as Trunyan. This place is famous for its tradition of his body room. Pengkremasian different from the usual dead people all over the island of Bali, the people Trunyan leaving the body under a tree Trunyan to decompose naturally in a special cemetery. Even so, these bodies did not leave a strong scent.
Trekking around Mount Batur, the most popular tracks is the beginning of Toya Bungkah to the top of Mount Batur to see the sunrise. You can do this by way of trekking to ask in a group of local guides or tourist services contained therein.
Tips
- There are brilliant scene from Penelokan, if the weather was sunny. However, also prepare for wet weather conditions, cold, and cloudy, and the souvenir sellers are aggressive.
- Remember to bring a camera where the beautiful scenery can be grateful for and capture you.
- Many street vendors who sell a few souvenirs. If you do not want to buy anything from them, do not make contact with them unless you want to follow until you give in and buy from them.
- Better to visit Mount and Lake Batur in the dry season, this will make the lake activities available and can be enjoyed. Whereas in the rainy season, the view you'll get will be cloudy and wet.
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