Mount Agung
Gunung Agung
Bali's highest peak (about 3,031 m) and its most sacred mountain. A night climb for sunrise offers views of Mount Rinjani and all of East Bali.
Mount Agung is Bali's tallest active volcano and is revered as the centre of the cosmos and the home of the gods. It erupted in 1963 and again in 2017–2019. Climbs must be made with a licensed guide. There are two common routes: from Pura Pasar Agung up to the crater rim (about 4–5 hours uphill), or from Besakih Temple to the summit (about 6–7 hours, steeper). Hikers usually set off around midnight to reach the top before sunrise, when Mount Rinjani on Lombok can be seen in the distance. The trail is steep and covered in loose gravel, so it is physically demanding. Bring a headlamp and warm clothing, and check the volcano's alert level before setting out.
Opening hours
Guided groups usually depart in the early morning
Nearby sights
- Tulamben
- Tirta Gangga
- Pura Lempuyang (Gates of Heaven)
- Lahangan Sweet
- Sidemen Valley
- Tenganan Pegringsingan Village
- Amed Coast
- Candidasa