Mount Batur

Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is an active volcano in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia, rising to 1,717 meters within a large caldera. It overlooks Lake Batur, Bali's largest crater lake. Part of the UNESCO-recognized Batur Global Geopark, it is one of Bali's most popular trekking destinations, known for sunrise hikes, panoramic caldera views, and volcanic landscapes formed by historic eruptions.

Visitors can expect a volcanic mountain landscape inside a vast caldera with black lava fields, active craters, and views over Lake Batur and surrounding highlands. The main experience is a guided pre-dawn trek to the summit for sunrise, with panoramic views of Bali, Mount Agung and Mount Abang. At the base, visitors can explore lakeside villages, natural hot springs at Toya Bungkah, viewpoints along the caldera rim, and the Batur Geopark area.

Mount Batur is an active volcano within the Batur caldera, formed by major collapses and eruptions. Documented eruptions occurred in 1804, 1821, 1849, 1917, 1926-1927, 1963-1964, 1994 and 1999-2000. The 1917 and 1926 eruptions caused significant damage to villages. The caldera and lake system was later designated as part of the Batur UNESCO Global Geopark for its geological heritage.

Mount Batur and Lake Batur are considered sacred in Balinese Hindu tradition. The area is associated with the water goddess Dewi Danu and is linked to Ulun Danu Batur Temple, one of Bali's important temples originally located in the caldera and relocated after the 1926 eruption. The mountain remains a culturally significant landscape for local communities.