Mount Batur, a Mountain in Bali Suitable for Trekking
Bali not only has beaches, but also mountains that are equally interesting. One of them is Mount Batur. This Mount Batur is known to tourists as a suitable place for trekking.
In this article, we will share some information about the mountain. Starting from a brief description, attractions, to the price packages offered there. All this information can be found as follows!
Brief Description of Mount Batur
Mount Batur is one of the active volcanoes in Bali. This mountain is also one of the highest mountains in Bali. Its location is in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali.
Mount Batur has three volcanic cones. Each of these cones has a crater. The three cones are Batur I, Batur II, and Batur III.
This mountain is commonly used for trekking by tourists. Besides trekking, Mount Batur is also often visited for several other tourist activities, such as watching the sunset and visiting Trunyan Village.
Attractions of Mount Batur
There are several attractions found at Mount Batur. These attractions are guaranteed to make you not regret visiting this mountain. Some of these attractions are:
1. Caldera
The main attraction of Mount Batur is the caldera. It can be said that the caldera at Mount Batur is one of the largest calderas in the world. How could it not be, the caldera of this mountain has a size of 13.8 km x 10 km.
The caldera of Mount Batur consists of two, namely Caldera I and Caldera II. Caldera II is located right inside Caldera I. Caldera II has a circular shape with a diameter of 7 km.
2. Sunset View
Enjoying the sunset in Bali does not have to be at the beach. You can also do it at Mount Batur. There, you can see the reddish sunset sunlight. This light is then covered by a thin mist, coloring the surroundings of Mount Batur. This panorama can be enjoyed when you successfully reach an altitude of 1717 meters above sea level on this mountain.
3. Ground that Emits Geothermal Sources
In several corners of Mount Batur, there is ground that emits geothermal sources. On this ground, you can experience the sensation of boiling eggs until cooked. To do this, we recommend that you do it with a tour guide. This is done for your safety while at Mount Batur.
4. Trunyan Village
In addition to nature tourism, you can also experience cultural tourism at this mountain. At Mount Batur, there is a village called Trunyan. In this village, most of the residents are Hindu descendants of Majapahit. Unlike the general Balinese community.
Tour/Trekking Price Packages at Mount Batur
As we conclude, we will inform you about the price range for a picnic to Mount Batur. Whether for a tour or trekking.
For a tour, you need to spend around IDR 1 - IDR 2 million. This budget already includes pickup costs, tour guides, and so on.
For trekking, the cost is slightly more affordable, around IDR 600 thousand - IDR 800 thousand. Trekking can be done individually, in pairs, or in groups. Depending on your preference, as well as the policies of the trekking service providers at Mount Batur.
That is some information about Mount Batur. Hopefully, it can serve as a guide for those of you who are interested in visiting this mountain. Whether for trekking or other tourist activities.
Author: Anggie Warsito
