Bali Hita

Mount Agung is one of holy place in Bali. Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is also a highest sacred mountain in Bali even as the highest point on the island. Mount Agung is Known as strato active volcano which influences the climate in Bali. The interesting part of each area of the mount is clearly seen on the west part comparing to the east part. The west area is green and fertilized field. However, the east is dry and barren field. Climbing up this mount has special time.
In a bright day, the peak of Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok appears clearly from the peak of the Mount Agung .

The last eruption was in 1963-64. Many villages were destroyed in this eruption.
Over 1,000 people were killed.

Climbing up the Mountain as unique adventure
Starting point from Besakih. Climber will start at about 1100 meters above sea level. It will reach a higher peak of the mount. It takes about 4,5 hours to get the top.
Starting point from Pura Pasar Agung, on the southern slope of the mountain, near Selat and which is reputed to take 4 hours.