Gunung Agung volcano - the highest point of Bali and a sacred place for each of its residents. With the volcano associated with many legends and secrets that the local population passes from mouth to mouth. According to one of them, the mountain was created when the Hindu god Pasupati disconnected Mount Meru, and formed part of the Gunung Agung it.

The height of the volcano is 3142 m. Above sea level, its top crowned by a crater the size of 520 x 375 meters, still emitted into the atmosphere smoke and ash, recalling its activity, and at the foot of the cascade spread temple Besakih - the main temple complex in Bali.

Recorded only 4 eruption of the volcano in history, the last of which occurred in 1963-1964, causing great damage to the Balinese: 2000 people died, thousands of homes were destroyed. This was one of the largest eruptions in the world in the twentieth century. It is noteworthy that the temple Besakih remained virtually undamaged.

The expedition to the volcano is considered to be simple climbing routes, but this climb - hard work for the unprepared person. For the convenience of lift can hire a guide who will show the most beautiful vantage point on the hill and talk about the historical and religious features of the volcano. Climbing to the top takes about 6 hours, so expect the route to be so, to be on top of the mountain until 7-8 in the morning - so you will have the opportunity to see the famous Balinese landscapes painted rays of dawn, or at least before noon - when the clouds have not yet have time to gather around the top, closing the review.

There are several routes that you can go to the top: from the south side through Klungkung and Candidasa, on the east - in Tirta Gangga and Karangasem (with the most spectacular views of the coast), and from the west - through the village of Besakih.

It is important to know that during religious ceremonies to ascend the volcano is prohibited, so make sure in advance that the planned a visit to the mountain in Indonesia will not be celebrated any religious holiday.