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Stratovolcano in Bali, Indonesia
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Pura Besakih
This temple complex is the holiest in Bali. It consists of 23 temples. The biggest, not surprisingly, has the word "agung" ("greatest") in its name and is called “Pura Penataran Agung”. The temple has six tiers, built as terraces.
Is a losmen in Selat which specialises in simple board for climbers and provides guides.
Mount Agung is most commonly approached from the south via Klungkung and Candidasa, from the west via Besakih, or from the east via Tirta Gangga and Karangasem.
Read in the guideClimbing routes
From Besakih (west). This is a demanding climb starting close to Besakih temple. The ascent will take about 6 to 7 hours and ends at the very highest point of the mountain.
Guides
The service of a local guide is absolutely essential.
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