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Catch Tthe Sunrise Aatop Bali’s Mt. Batur By Gaya Rachim When one thinks of Indonesia, what comes to mind are beaches, jungles, and volcanoes. Why not experience that speculation firsthand by ascending the elevations high above Bali to see it all? Located in the north-eastern region of Kintamani, Mt. Batur, also known as Gunung Batur, is one of Bali’s spectacular natural wonders, with the vast crescent Batur Lake hugging Mt. Batur’s base. FollowingWith one of Mt. Batur’s greatest eruptions occurring in 1917, the volcano is still active today. A number of tour companies guide treks up Mt. Batur to catch the sunrise and breathtaking views of Kintamani and neighboring volcanoes, Mt. Agung and Mt. Abang. So, if you’re looking for adventures amidst your relaxing Bali vacation, consider packing your hiking shoes for a morning climb up Mt. Batur. Find Adventure within your Relaxing Bali Vacation Climbing Mt. Batur presents a rare opportunity to climb up one of the islands still-active volcanos. Outdoor-lovers, nature photographers, and …show more content…

With Lake Batur providing excellent views on the caldera along with a sustaining source of fish for locals, and with Mt. Batur providing fertile soils for prime crop yielding—not to mention the popular tourism that attracts hundreds of visitors each day, the area around Mt. Batur brings life and sustenance to the local economy. The experience you take upon to conquer Mt. Batur is priceless, with the imagery of the sun rising behind goliaths Mt. Agung and Mt. Abang forever printed in your memory and the stories of overcoming physical hardship during the descent and ascent of the mountain worthy to tell friends and future grandchildren. If you’re looking to break out of the comforts of your beach-side Bali resort or stray from the chaos of clubs in Kuta, climbing Mt. Batur proves a recommendation of the highest

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