Mount Batur in Bali offers a beautiful view, especially at sunrise. No wonder climbing this mountain is also a favoured activity by foreign tourists during their vacation in Bali.
Mount Batur is located in Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali. This active mountain, at an altitude of 1,717 meters above sea level, offers a beautiful view of the caldera and Lake Batur.
The ascent of Mount Batur only takes two to three hours, so beginner climbers can also follow it easily.
A viral video on TikTok shows a funny moment when a foreign tourist climbs Mount Batur and sees his guide wearing a dinosaur costume.
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Intrigued by his appearance, the tourist asks where he got the costume, while his partner who recorded the video is heard rejecting the suggestion that his partner wants to wear a dinosaur costume while climbing Mount Batur.
Many activities can be done on Mount Batur, including:
Camping with the Sensation of ‘Land Above the Clouds’
Tourists can also enjoy Mount Batur’s natural beauty while camping. There are many camping locations in Mount Batur, ranging from the forest to the lakeside to the hill.
Canoeing on Lake Batur
Around the foot of Mount Batur, there is a lake shaped like a crescent moon called Lake Batur. The scenery or view on this lake is very popular with tourists. You can enjoy the beauty of the area around the lake while sailing using a boat there.
Relax at a Coffee Shop while Enjoying the View of Mount Batur
If you want to visit a cafe with a homey feel, many coffee shops around Mount Batur can be a recommendation. Here, you can relax while enjoying the view of three mountains at once, namely Mount Batur, Mount Abang, and Mount Agung.
Balinese culture on Mount Batur
In addition to its natural beauty, Mount Batur has an interesting story behind it, which is documented in the Lontar Susana Bali. According to the story, Mount Batur is considered the peak of Mount Mahameru, which Batara Pasupati moved to become Sthana Betari Danuh (Palace of Dewi Danu).
Therefore, Balinese people who live around Mount Batur believe that the mountain has mystical powers.
This belief is reflected in various traditional ceremonies. One of the ceremonies often performed by the local population is an offering ceremony known as suwinih. The giving of these offerings is believed by the local community to protect their fields from natural disasters.
This belief is reflected in various traditional ceremonies. One of the ceremonies often performed by local people is the offering ceremony known as suwinih. The local community believes in giving these offerings to protect their fields from natural disasters.
Mount Batur is also the centre of Balinese culture. One of the ceremonies that is always held at Mount Batur is Nyepi Karya Desa Adat Batur or Karya Agung Danu Kerthi, Tawur Agung Melabuh Gentuh, Mepedanan Icaka and Caru Balik Sumpah ceremony.
This traditional ceremony is held to cleanse Mount Batur and maintain the sanctity of Lake Batur. For information, Mount Batur is an ancient mountain that has a very important meaning in the religious life of the Balinese people. Likewise, Lake Batur is a means of earning a livelihood and a place of worship for the surrounding community.
