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  Bali's 8 Districts and Denpasar | Bangli
The regency of Bangli covers two distinct geographical areas: the volcanic uplands of the Batur and Kintamani area, stretching down towards the sea near Tianyar and Tejakula and the upper part of the rice-growing area of southern Bali, overlooking Gianyar and Klungkung.
Mount Batur itself is actually just a small volcano, but its setting is in the heart of a huge crater 14km in diameter.
Adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur lake, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim.
www.bali-paradise.com /districts/bangli.cfm   (858 words)

  
 batur
Batur caldera is assumed to have subsided in response to the eruption of the Ubud and Gunungkawi ignimbrites.
Batur caldera I, as defined by its topographic rim, is elliptical in shape and about 13.8 by 8 km in size with its longest axis trending northwest-southeast, parallel to the interpreted graben.
The volcanic rocks of Batur caldera are predominantly composed of dacites and andesites (58-68% SiO2) with only subordinate amounts of precaldera basalts to basaltic andesites, all of which have geochemical characteristics typical of Island arc calc-alkaline suites.
www.vsi.esdm.go.id /volcanoes/batur/geology.html   (1419 words)

  
 Bangli - Promoting Bali
The regency of Bangli covers two distinct geographical areas; the volcanic uplands of the Batur and Kintamani area, stretching down towards the sea near Tianyar and Tejakula, and the upper part of the rice growing area of southern Bali, overlooking Gianyar and Klungkung.
Mount Batur itself is actually just a small volcano, but its setting is in the heart of a huge crater 14-km in diameter.
Adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur lake, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim.
www.promotingbali.com /bali-guide/government/bangli   (792 words)

  
 A Volcanic Experience
Mount Batur Volcano, on the Island of Bali, One hour's drive from Ubud.
Mount Batur, considered sacred by the Balinese, is a fairly easy journey up one of the world's most active volcanos leading to a strange pristine wilderness.
The worst was in 1926," he continues, "where one of Batur's eruptions levelled a village.
volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/southeast_asia/MtBatur.html   (835 words)

  
 Bali Photos | Mount Batur, Bali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The historically active Mount Batur is located at the center of two concentric calderas north west of Mount Agung.
The Batur stratovolcano (the conical volcano which is made up of hardened lava and volcanic ash) has produced vents over much of the inner caldera, but a NE-SW fissure system has localized the Batur I, II, and III craters along the summit ridge.
The first historically documented eruption of Batur was in 1804, and it has been frequently active since then.
www.villasemana.com /events/biking/vs_12.html   (210 words)

  
 Places of Interest in Bali - Bangli - BaliBagus.com
Batur is the name for the lake, mount, temple and village in Kintamani district.
The present Mount Batur, with elevation of 1717 meters, is in fact the younger and smaller then the former mount, with elevation over 3500 meters, that was erupted thousand years ago.
The Batur temple is constructed by fl frozen lava stone and consider as the second important temple of Bali after Besakih temple.
www.balibagus.com /generalinfo/bangli.html   (955 words)

  
 Agung and Batur, Bali, Lesser Sunda, Indonesia
View of Batur to the south from the eastern cone.
Lake Batur and caldera rim in the background.
Batur is on the island of Bali and consists of a complex of coalesced volcanic cones inside of two nested calderas.
volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/img_agung_batur.html   (246 words)

  
 Mount Batur
Mount Batur, located less than an hour from north Bangli, is a mall volcano that still active in this island.
The temple of Pura Danu Batur on the rim is dedicated to the Goddess of the Lake.
Danau Batur is Bali's largest lake and cribbed with the calderas of an active volcano named Gunung Batur.
www.indo.com /geo/mountbatur.html   (198 words)

  
 The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today
Mount Batur is one of a popular tourist sites in Bali but tourists usually can only enjoy its beauty from Kintamani or Panelokan.
No matter on which side you stand, Mount Batur looks graceful with a mixed foreground: a mass of lava, a vast expanse of sand, a pine tree forest and the life in villages on the mountain's western and eastern sides.
It is from this eastern side that mountaineers usually climb to the top of Mount Batur to view calderas I, II and III.
www.thejakartapost.com /yesterdaydetail.asp?fileid=20050130.N01   (1076 words)

  
 Places of Interest in Bali - Balifastbooking.com
Batur is the name for the lake, mount, temple and village in Kintamani district.
The present Mount Batur, with elevation of 1717 meters, is in fact the younger and smaller then the former mount, with elevation over 3500 meters, that was erupted thousand years ago.
The Batur temple is constructed by fl frozen lava stone and consider as the second important temple of Bali after Besakih temple.
www.balifastbooking.com /balinfo/bangli.html   (929 words)

  
 Surya Hotel
One very interesting excursion in Batur is the climb down the inside of the crater fromPenelokan to Kedisan.
Arrive at the peak of Mt. Batur, while waiting the sunrise a packed breakfast will be served with a special volcanic steamed eggs.
Arrive back on the shore of Lake Batur, where a stop is made and get second breakfast Banana pancake with chocolate or sandwich with cheese, eggs and tomato.
www.balibagus.com /surya/trekking.html   (578 words)

  
 washingtonpost.com: Style Live: Travel
My goal was Toyah Bungkah, the small town at the base of Mount Batur (ergo, inside the outer crater), that serves as "base camp" for most climbers.
Thanks to a series of recent eruptions -- the latest in 1994 -- the terrain on the far side of Batur is an otherworldly mix of colors (from bright red to jet fl) and textures (from crispy, peanut-brittle sheets, to oddly airy boulders, to a fine, soft sand).
Mount Batur is about 40 miles north of the Denpasar airport, but the trip will take at least three hours.
washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/travel/index/stories/bernstein06141998.htm   (1880 words)

  
 Volcanoes of Bali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Mount Agung is the most sacred mountain in Bali.
This volcano last erupted in March, 1963 and the lava flows missed, sometimes by mere yards, the Mother Temple of Besakih, which is located on the slopes of this important mountain.
Mount Agung (3,148 meters, 10,308 feet) is at the left in this NASA image, Mount Batur, or what remains of it, is to the right of center, on the far right is Mount Bratan.
read-and-go.hopto.org /Volcanoes-of-Bali   (133 words)

  
 Lake Batur
Lake Batur is the widest lake in this island.
Mount Batur itself is actually just a small volcano, but its setting is in the heart of a huge crater.
As the road rises steadily from Bangli or Tampaksiring, nothing in the surrounding grey landscape of bushes and garden plots suggest the presence of a volcano.
www.indo.com /geo/lakebatur.html   (304 words)

  
 BaliSafaris.com - bali mount batur cycling tours
Then you are off on a leisurely, mostly downhill trail from Mount Batur that leads you through sleepy villages and secret back-road trails and tracks.
With the exception of four 300-meter sections, the 25 kilometres of the Batur Trail is virtually all downhill.
The Batur Trail ends at the temple of Pengukur-kur in the village of Pejeng in Ganyar at around 1.30 pm.
balisafaris.com /cycling/batur.htm   (535 words)

  
 Batur Temple Bali
Batur temple or commonly called Ulun Danu Temple is situated at 900 meters above sea level of Kalanganyar, Batur village, Kintamani District on the eastern side of the main road leading to Denpasar or Singaraja Via Bangli.
The temple faced west ward where mount Batur and remains of its solidified fl laves serve as backdrop and lake Batur stretches far down the slope, enchased the beauty to nature around the temple.
Formerly, before it is in its present location Batur temple is located on the south western slope of mount Batur.
www.balivision.com /Article_Resources/batur.ASP   (375 words)

  
 Bali Landscapes & Seascapes Pictures by Travel Photo Base   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The island of Bali is the cone of a single volcano, Mount Batur.
The caldera is a lake, the slopes are forests and terraced fields, the edges are beaches.
Mount Batur seen from the island's south coast.
www.travelphotobase.com /s/XDBL.HTM   (122 words)

  
 Bali Cities - Kintamani
There are two possible options for staying near Lake Batur: up on the ridge or down inside the crater.
The main reason to spend the night in the crater is to climb Mt. Batur at dawn.
Batur is 1,717 m high, but the upper cone itself is only several hundred meters above the level of the lake and can be climbed and descended in a few hours.
www.islandconcepts.com /bali_island/bali_cities/kintamani.html   (1311 words)

  
 Bali & Lombok holiday. World's best responsible & ecotourism holidays
After a trek up Mount Batur volcano, we have time to explore the seaside town of Lovina and Bali Barat Marine Park.
The impressive Mount Rinjani dominates the tiny, relaxing village of Sapit where there is the opportunity for an afternoon walk or a refreshing dip at the nearby waterfall.
We drive around the base of Mount Rinjani past dense jungle and glittering coastline then spend a night in the picturesque town of Senaru where there are plenty of walks to enjoy.
www.responsibletravel.com /Trip/Trip900180.htm   (1128 words)

  
 Kintamani Hotels information Lake Batur View
A massive mountain, Mount Batur, dominates the district of Kintamani, in the Bangli Regency, which is still an active volcano.
The Hindu population of Bali considers Mount Batur a sacred mountain.
Early in the morning you can climb Mount Batur, to see the breathtaking beautiful sunrise which will be a sweet memorable experience.
www.balihotelholidays.com /kintamani_hotels/index.html   (374 words)

  
 Bali Special Package : Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Package at Lake View Hotel (overnight based on Deluxe)
The climb up to the peak of Mount Batur, accompanied by an experienced guide, will take approx.
-10.00 AM Arrive back on the shore of the Lake Batur, where a stop is made at the hot spring for a refreshing bath.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Package at Lake View Hotel (overnight based on Deluxe)
www.baliwww.com /bali_special_package/package_list/101.html   (422 words)

  
 Bali Adventure - Sunrise Active Volcano - Batur Mountain Bali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Catch the magnificent sight of the red sky when it appears during the sunlight and a beautiful sunrise from the top of volcano.
Arrive at the peak of Mt. Batur, while waiting for the sunrise.
Arrive back on the shore of Lake Batur, where a stop is made at the hot spring for arefreshing bath.
www.ebalitour.com /adventure/batursunrise.htm   (377 words)

  
 bangli mount batur - bali hotels and travel featuring discounted rates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bangli's mountainous region centers around the spectacular volcanic crater (or caldera's) of Batur.
Mount Batur itself is actually just a small volcano, but its setting is in the heart of a huge crater 14km in diameter.
One very interesting excursion in Batur is the climb down the inside of the crater from Penelokan to Kedisan.
www.balihotels-bali.com /kintamani.htm   (389 words)

  
 Mount Batur Bali Indonesia - photos of natural phenomena in Bali on Worldisround
Mount Batur Bali Indonesia - photos of natural phenomena in Bali on Worldisround
Mount Batur at 3 am seemed like such a big challenge for me (I had never climbed such a high mountain)but it was well worth the climb to watch the beautiful sunrise with all the other climbers.
I was on Bali too, saw Mount Batur, but from a distance.
www.worldisround.com /articles/10793   (517 words)

  
 Lakeside Cottages - Bali Kintamani best hotel
Batur, the most active volcano in Indonesia, especially in
This Balinese styled cottages has the best position off all right down on the lakeside, (Lake Batur, the biggest lake in Bali) surrounded by quiet local farms.
It has the best position in the Lake Batur and Kintamani area.
www.lakesidebali.com   (177 words)

  
 Indonesia Report: Kintamani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and Lake.
The caldera of Batur is inpressive: 7 miles in diameter and 60 feet deep.
From Nelokan, a road leads to Kedisan on the shores of the lake where boats can be hired to cross over to Trunyan.
www.indonext.com /report/report169.html   (111 words)

  
 CVC Travel - Mountain biking in Bali's Mount Batur by Monique Cordeiro
Instead of viewing Mt Batur from where the masses gather at Penelokan, a day trip bike ride would be ideal for the more sporty and adventurous traveler.
Alright, maybe a ride all the way from Penelokan to Batur might be a little much, so you might want to drive down the main road to the lake and do the ride along the shores and explore other trails.
Or, you might want to hop in a boat from Lake Batur Jetty and cross the lake to the ancient village of Trunyan.
4cheaperrates.info /Mount_Batur.html   (404 words)

  
 Day 20 - The trip to mount Batur 1/2
Day 20 - The trip to mount Batur 1/2.
We took off very early in the morning to mount Batur.
Around 5h30 AM we arrived at lake Batur.
bali.skynet.be /day20.htm   (106 words)

  
 Mountain Climbing Tours, Batur Sunrise Trek, Mountain Climbing, Bali
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The Mount Batur itself is actually just a small volcano, but sets in the heart of a huge crater 14km in diameter.
As the road rises steadily from Bangli or Tampaksiring, nothing in the surrounding gray landscape of bushes and garden plots suggests the presence of a volcano.
www.komodotrip.com /bali_island/bali_mountain_climbing.htm   (594 words)

  
 Indonesia :: Articles :: Bali
Instead of viewing Mount Batur from where the masses gather at Penelokan, a day trip bike ride would be ideal for the more sporty and adventurous traveler.
You get a good close up of the Crater Lake within Mount Batur which makes the ride there highly rewarding.
So leave your 4 wheel drive behind, mount your 2 wheeler and head down to Mount Batur.
www.ppi-enschede.org /articles.asp   (604 words)

  
 The Sunrise at Mount Batur - Keliki, Indonesia Travel Blog
Niko, the manager at Alam Sari suggested that for some added adventure, we might want to see the sunrise at Mount Batur, a currently active volcano (last major eruption was in 1926).
The ride to Mount Batur took less than an hour, but felt much longer.
We met up with our Mt. Batur guide, “Gooday” who kept telling us that his name is pronounced like the Australian “Good day mate!”, without the “mate” part.
www.travelpod.com /travel-blog-entries/michncam/all_asia_pass/1114225260/tpod.html   (771 words)

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