Climb Mount Agung which sacred by the Balinese

For the Balinese, Gunung Agung is a sacred mountain which is a sign of greatness of the Almighty. One incident is quite shocking happened when Mount Agung erupted in 1963 and killed about 1,000 people and destroying over 100,000 houses. Yet, oddly natural disasters are not making significant damage to the Pura Besakih is situated approximately 1 km from the crater of Mount Agung.

Mount Agung, including climbing a leading tourist attraction in Indonesia. As the volcano is still active, panoramic view of Mount Agung provides bursts of smoke and sand and gravel from the hole gaping crater with a diameter of 500 meters. If the weather was clear, from the top of this mountain tourist can enjoy the view of the cities around it. This natural beauty that attract tourists to climb the peak of Mount Agung.

In order to walk safely climbing activity, there are some restrictions that must be avoided by mountain climbers. The first prohibition is climbing as ongoing religious festival at Pura Besakih and Pura Pasar Agung. Other restrictions, for female tourists suggest not to climb when get menstruating. Because, according to local belief, if the two restrictions are violated will invite disaster.

Recommended climbing activity conducted in the dry season, between the months of July to September, due to the rainy season climbing routes will be more dangerous, more slippery roads, and the temperature at the top of the mountain can be dropped drastically. Therefore, the climbers should also equip heavy equipment such as clothing to maintain body temperature, a flashlight for illumination, and enough food and beverages for a total time up and down the mountain can reach 15-20 hours.

To facilitate the climb, tourists can hire guide costs around 150,000 - 300,000 Indonesia Rupiah for one person guide (April 2008). In addition, if travelers require climbing equipment, visitors can hire it on around climbing locations. If you want to rent a lodging for a break or just wait for time to start the climb, tourists can stay at Pura Besakih and Pura Pasar Agung or rented inn around the temple. To meet the needs of tourists do not worry abdomen, around the Pura Pasar Agung and Besakih there are stalls selling food Balinese food.