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Bangli's mountainous region centers around
the spectacular volcanic crater (or caldera's) of Batur. Mount Batur
itself is actually just a small volcano, but its setting is in the
heart of a huge crater 14km in diameter. Adjacent to the volcano is
the large crescent-shaped Batur Lake, all surrounded by the high walls
of the crater rim. As the road rises steadily from Bangli or Tampaksiring,
nothing in the surrounding gray landscape of bushes and garden plots
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over one more small ridge a dizzying view awaits the ayes, encompassing
the crater and beyond. From Panelokan, the main road runs right
round the rim towards Kintamani, the panorama shifting as you circle
around the crater.
The sheer size of the crater conjures up images of the massive
eruption of the original Mount Batur that occurred tens of thousands
year ago. The volcano is still active today as Balinese all over
the island who still remember the great eruption of 1917 will ratify.
It claimed thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples.
Old people might tell you this was "the year when the world
shook". Other eruptions have taken place since, forcing the
local population to be relocated, along with several of their temples
including one of the main Bali temples, Pura Ulun Danau. Initially
inside the huge crater, this temple has been relocated to the top
of the ridge overlooking it. Here it now offers an impressive view
of Mount Batur.
For a complete panoramic view, you can drive half the circumference
of the crater along its upper rim. The highest point is Bukit Penulisan.
Here, one of the most ancient of Bali's temples contains the remains
of carvings from the earliest Buddhist period. From Penulisan the
road continues towards Buleleng and Kubutambahan.
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One very interesting excursion in Batur is the climb down the inside
of the crater fromPenelokan to Kedisan. You can then drive around
the smaller Mount Batur, through Songan. From Toya Bungkah, boats
cross the lake to a Bali Age village called Trunyan. This place
is notorious for its mortuary traditions. Instead of cremating the
dead, as Balinese do throughout most of the island, the Trunyan
community leave the bodies to decompose naturally in a special cemetery.
There are also hot springs and lodgings in Toya Bungkah. From Songan
there is a beautiful trek to Tianyar to the north coast of the island.
The adventurous traveler may even wish to climb Mount Batur itself.
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| BATUR SUNRISE TREKKING |
| It is once in a lifetime to experience the
early trekking and admire the best sunrise on the Bali's active Mt.
Batur (1717 m above sea level). |
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03:00
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Hotel pick - up,
drive directly to starting point. |
| 04:00 |
From starting point
about 1.5 hours to reach the peak of Mt. Batur accompanied by experienced
organization trekking guide. |
| 05:00 |
Stop will be made
for short break and drinking water. |
| 06:15 |
Arrive at the peak
of Mt. Batur, while waiting the sunrise a packed breakfast will be
served with a special volcanic steamed eggs. |
| 07:00 |
Descend the path
down to other crater, crater 2 & 3 and the last crater which erupted
on the year of 2000. |
| 09:00 |
Arrive back on the
shore of Lake Batur, where a stop is made and get second breakfast
Banana pancake with chocolate or sandwich with cheese , eggs and tomato. |
| 10:00 |
Drive back to your
hotel. |
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Price US$ 35 per person. Minimum 2 Person.
Price US$ 40 per person. Minimum 2 Person (over night at Surya Hotel)
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- Private transport your hotel -Lake shore - back to your
hotel.
- Drinking water, breakfast tea and coffee.
- Experienced organization trekking guide (English speaking)
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| What to wear: good shoes,
long T-shirt, long trousers, hat, camera don't forget extra
film. |
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Pick Up:
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Kuta, Sanur,
Nusa Dua : 01.30 am |
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Ubud : 02.00
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Lake Batur
: 03.30 am |
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