Bali has so many tourist destination, one of the most popular among tourists is its natural attractions. The island is so complete, mountain and coastal regions coexist in the region that can be visited by a distance that is not far enough. Climbing Mount Agung, the highest mountain on the island, reaches a height of 3,140 meter-seems to be tour that you can choose when visiting this island of Gods.

For Balinese people, Mount Agung is a very sacred mountains and other mountain which is purified on the island of Bali is Mount Batur. In their beliefs, Mount Agung is a place of Gods, and they always supervise humans. Cosmology and symbolism of the mountain even comes in the forms of their architecture. Mount Agung is also regarded as a ‘center of the earth’. At the foot of Mount Agung, there are a fairly well-known temple, Besakih Temple.

The crater of Mount Agung becomes one of attractions for hikers, of course, if you made it to the peak. From the peak of this mountain you can see Bali in a whole, hence Mount Agung is also called the tower of Bali. Mount Agung in 1963 recorded a tremendous explosion that claimed up to 1,000 lives. The smoke from the explosion soared even more than 10,000 meters of the top of the mountain.

To be able to reach the summit of Mount Agung there are several hiking trails that you can choose. First, take the south path passing Pura Pasar Agung, Selat District, Karangasem.  Secondly, from the southeastern region through Budakeling or Bhuana Giri (Nangka), Bebandem district. The third path  which passes through the southwest region of Besakih, Rendang district. The third track is a track that is quite popular both among hikers as well as among tourists. For tourists, through this path they can visit Besakih temple; for hikers, through this largest temple in Bali allows them to reach the peak of Mount Agung in the appeal of other path.

Climb Mount Agung Besakih passing lane, you will also be treated to the natural panorama of Bali Island which is very beautiful. Rice fields that seemed exhausted to the eye as well as some small temples around make the climb become an unforgettable trip.

For information about climbing Mount Agung, before climbing you have to report in advance to officers and required to use local guides at a cost of Rp. 350.000, – for a guide (2010). It has become a local indigenous community agreement in order to maintain the sanctity of Mount Agung and to reduce the accident rate of those who attempt to climb it. In 2008 ago, there was an “accident” that claimed the lives of three climbers, It is more or less the trigger to apply the rule in 2009 because of their local guides are familiar with the terrain and also at the same time “watching” the doings of climbers that can tarnish the sanctity Mount Agung. For the record, the event of a disaster such as a missing person or dead, the local community must hold a ritual to re-purify Mount Agung.

In 2010, the route of Besakih temple is taken through Junggul Hamlet, which does not directly pass through the temple, as the old path. Junggul hamlet is located on the right side of Besakih. This new path also allows the climbers arrive faster than the old climbing lane.

Things you should consider in addition to your physical condition is the water supply during the hike, because along the track is very difficult to find the source of drinking water. Paths climbing steep with an average slope of 55-70 degrees is more than ready to challenge your adrenaline. The path is rocky, mossy, and sometimes flanked by steep ravines are obviously very demanding prudence. In addition, the weather and wind conditions should considered as well. Ask the officer on guard about it and ask also what should and should not do during the climb.

If you managed to arrive at the spire of the sacred island of Bali, you will see the crater walls which are golden yellow, and scenery that could no longer be disclosed