Kintamani
The
villages of Kintamani and Penelokan provide a great view of the
still active Mount Batur and its fantastic lake. Seven miles in
diameter and sixty feet deep, Batur caldera is simply astounding.
From Penelokan, take the road Kedisan on the shores of the lake
where boats can be rented to cross over to Trunyan. The spectacular
mountainous region around Kintamani with its deep Crater Lake
and bubbling hot springs, make this region a must to visit. Batur
Lake is the largest lake in Bali and the region offers some of
the most spectacular views to be found anywhere on the island.
Batur Lake also provides water for an underground network of streams
and springs across the southern slopes of the mountain. Kintamani
is really great for day trips, trekking or simply for getting
away from it all for a few days.
The district is the earliest known kingdom in Bali, dating from
the tenth century. The evenings get cool up here but it's well
worth the stay overnight to climb the volcano and watch the sunrise.
Many cheap cottages are available here.
Kintamani can run through Payangan or from Denpasar through the
Sangeh monkey forest, Plaga and Lampu, arriving to the north of
Kintamani. Bemos to Kintamani are available from Ubud via Sakah
(notable for its huge "Baby" statue). They also run
via Tampaksiring and Bangli. From Denpasar bemos leave for Kintamani
from the Batubulan terminal until late afternoon.
Tour to Kintamani is a very impressive experience where Kintamani
Area have very beautiful panorama located in plateau and also
encircled by mountain atmosphere with the windblast from Mount
Batur. Carpet of Batur Lake seen far below and also there are
local resident house beside of Batur Lake. Beside of that, Mount
Batur which to date still be active growing its beautiful for
Kintamani Area.
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