This is the largest volcano on the island of Bali in Indonesia At its feet is a huge lake that contrasts with a nearby sea seen from the highest part, capable of offering spectacular views. However, to get into it and visit it, unfortunately you must pass through a mafia established in the place called «The Ring», which is accompanied by threats and other risks.
How to get to the Bangli volcano
It is the most active volcano on the island of Bali, in 200 years has erupted 20 times. The year 1917 was the most devastating, more than 1000 people died and 2000 temples were destroyed. To access the Bangli , you must first visit the island of Lombok, where you must take a ferry to access.
Before reaching this mountain, you can see it from the top of a mountain that surrounds it, giving us spectacular views. Some restaurants charge to observe this beautiful mountain. When you get down, you can see a village and a beautiful and immense lake, which is characteristic of the place.
Near the town, there are several places to stay, both hotels and inns with cabins, the cost may vary depending on the services offered, some even include services such as hot springs making a stay more comfortable and pleasant.
What is the tour to the top of the Bangli volcano?
To reach the top of the mountain, you must practice a style of climbing «trekking», in some cases it may be somewhat difficult. In this place, it has established something known by visitors and tourists as «mafia» because some people do the work of making the trips on their own, in this case, you must hire the services of some agency . The people in charge of the excursions and badly called «mafia», or in such a case, in the hotel where you are staying, the prices are usually exorbitant, although in some cases can negotiate this price and reach some agreement with the guide or guides.
After having established the price of the service, the walk usually begins in the early hours of the morning. The trekking contract is very important, because the way up to the top of the volcano is long, and it can even be complicated, and there are cases of mishaps within this area.
When you reach the top of the volcano, you can see the sunrays of the dawn, this is the end of the trekking. From this height, you will appreciate the mountain, the lake and the sea simultaneously, giving a beautiful view, ideal for to photograph this spectacular landscape. The guides, have the habit of offering fried bananas to the tourists, which is cooked with the natural steam that emanates from the volcano.
What you must take into account in Bangli
As a recommendation, we detail the main cultural center of Bali , called Ubud, place where art, offerings, ceremonies and cremations are gathered.
In this place are the best hotels for rest and relax during the trip, its name, » Ubud » means medicine since in ancient times the Balinese inhabitants went to Ubud to heal and meditate. This essence has not disappeared, as it is a very appropriate place to find peace.
If the adventure does not end with Bangli , and you want to continue, you can make a wonderful excursion to get closer to some aspects of Balinese culture, such as:
- Kehen TempleBamboo ForestPenglipuran Village, Kintamani,Mas Village Gunung Kawi Temple,
- Kehen TempleBamboo ForestPenglipuran Village, Kintamani,Mas Village Gunung Kawi Temple,
- The Kehen Temple
- The Bamboo Forest
- The Penglipuran Village, Kintamani,
- The Mas Village
- The Gunung Kawi Temple,
- The Kehen TempleThe Bamboo ForestThe Penglipuran Village, Kintamani The Mas VillageThe Gunung Kawi Temple,
- The Kehen Temple
- The Bamboo Forest
- The Penglipuran Village, Kintamani,
- The Mas Village
- The Gunung Kawi Temple
- The Kehen Temple
- The Bamboo Forest
- The Penglipuran Village, Kintamani,
- The Mas Village
- The Gunung Kawi Temple,
They are one of the favorite places for tourists to go deeper into this wonderful culture . This type of excursion does not include lunch or entrance fees to the sites, although are usually inexpensive. The guides regularly speak Spanish. These services also include a sarong with a sash, which is an essential item of clothing to access the temples.