Things To Do In Kintamani – One of the favourite tourist attractions that must be visited if you are on holiday in Bali is Kintamani Bali. Kintamani is famous for the beauty of the lake and the volcanic mountain Batur.
This tourist spot is visited by many domestic and foreign tourists, especially when the holiday season arrives, of course tourist visits to Kintamani will be booming.
The crowds of tourists visiting this place bring fortune to the local population, because they can sell the crafts made and agricultural products to tourists such as: oranges, tomatoes, Balinese oranges and others.
Most of the people in Kintamani are farmers, such as vegetable farmers, oranges, tomatoes and other horticultural crops. The best location or place to see the beauty of Kintamani is from Penelokan village.
This village is suitable for seeing the beauty of the lake and Mount Batur because it is located at an altitude, so that Lake Batur is clearly visible below.
As a tourist destination, Kintamani is supported by relatively complete facilities, ranging from restaurants, parking lots, restaurants, lodging, art shops and others.
The main attraction of Kintamani is the natural beauty of the mountains with fresh air and temperatures around 21 degrees Celsius during the day. The following is a list of tourist attractions that you can visit if you go to Kintamani:
Mount Batur
Mount Batur is a volcano that is still active today, the mountain has an altitude of 1,717 metres above sea level. Mount Batur has a caldera which is one of the largest calderas in the world measuring 13.8 x 10 kilometres.
The mountain has erupted 26 times, recorded from 1804 to 2005. The most powerful eruption of Mount Batur was recorded on 2 August and the eruption ended on 21 September 1926.
For travellers who like challenges and adventure, Mount Batur is one of the best places to climb to see the sunrise besides Mount Agung.
The climbing route of Mount Batur is fairly easy when compared to the climbing route on Mount Agung, this is one of the reasons Mount Batur has many climbers both foreign and local tourists.
Lake Batur
Lake Batur is the largest lake in Bali and is located on the slopes of Mount Batur. Lake Batur has very clear water and is used by some local residents to make cages to raise fish.
Cages from local residents only raise tilapia fish which are sold in traditional markets around Kintamani. Besides being a tourist attraction, many fishing hobbyists come to Lake Batur to channel their passion. The beauty of Lake Batur will be seen perfectly from the village of Penelokan which is located at an altitude.
Batur Volcano Museum
The Batur Volcano Museum is located in the Penelokan tourist area, Kintamani. If you enter the museum, you will find various types of rocks from Batur Volcano complete with explanations.
Visitors can also see photos of Batur volcano and photos of volcanoes in Indonesia. In addition to photos of Mount Batur, visitors are also presented with a documentary film about the development and history of its devastating eruptions.
Penelokan Village
Penelokan Village is one of the best places to see the beauty of the lake and Mount Batur. The location of Penelokan village at an altitude makes this place a favourite when visiting Kintamani. From this village, the beauty of Lake Batur can be seen side by side with the volcanic mountain Batur.
Toya Bungkah Hot Spring
Toya Bungkah is a village located at the foot of Mount Batur. Toya Bungkah is famous for its hot spring, as it has hot springs from the Batur volcano. Many tourists come with their families to Toya Bungkah to soak in this hot spring pool.
In addition to local tourists, many foreign tourists also visit this hot spring after they climb Mount Batur. Because by soaking or bathing in hot water will make the body relax again after the fatigue of climbing the mountain. The hot spring pool also has a beautiful view, because most of the pools are built right on the edge of Lake Batur.
Ulundanu Batur Temple
Ulundanu Batur Temple is one of the Sad Kahyangan temples in Bali. This temple is located at an altitude of about 900 metres above sea level, which is in the area of Kalanganyar Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency.
Ulundanu Batur Temple is a temple to worship Dewi Danu as the goddess of fertility who has given prosperity. What is unique about Ulundanu Batur temple is that there is a temple in the temple area. The one worshiped in the temple is Ida Ratu Gede Ngurah Subandar or Kongco Cong Po Kong.
How to get there
Kintamani is one of the districts in Bangli Regency, Bali Province. To get to this tourist spot is not so difficult, because there are many accesses that can be travelled to Kintamani.
Besides the many access roads to Kintamani, adequate road signs also make it easier for tourists to get to this tourist spot. The path that can be passed if from the direction of Kuta such as Ubud path to the North or through Bangli path if going to Penglipuran Village.
If you stay in the Kuta area, to reach this place can be reached about 2 hours drive.
Entrance fee and best time to visit
Kintamani is a highland area with high rainfall. The weather in Kintamani can be unpredictable, especially in the afternoon when the area is usually foggy.
To get the best experience, the best time to visit Kintamani is between 10am and 2pm. Because when the weather is clear, at that hour the surrounding scenery will be clearly visible. You will see the majestic Mount Batur and the stunning Lake Batur below.
To visit and explore this place, you will pay for the entrance ticket and parking fee. Here are the details of the entrance and parking fees, as below:
Kintamani entrance fee
- Adults: IDR 50,000/person
- Child: IDR 30,000/person
Parking fee
- Motorbike : IDR 2,000/motorbike
- Car : IDR 5,000/car
- Bus: IDR 10,000/bus
Things To Do
Kintamani is a great destination for travellers looking to experience nature, culture and adventure. There are several activities you can do here, such as:
- Enjoy the view of Mount and Lake Batur: Kintamani is famous for its spectacular views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur. You can enjoy this view from many vantage points, including restaurants and cafes along the main road.
- Mount Batur Trekking: Mount Batur Trekking to watch the sunrise is one of the most popular activities. Hiking trips usually start early in the morning in order to reach the summit just in time for sunrise.
- Visit Toya Bungkah Hot Springs: After climbing Mount Batur, you can relax at the Toya Bungkah hot spring located on the shores of Lake Batur.
- Take a walk in Trunyan Village: Trunyan village is famous for its unique funeral tradition where corpses are placed under a large tree without being buried. The tree has a distinctive aroma that masks the smell of the corpse.
- Visit Ulun Danu Batur Temple: This temple is one of the important temples in Bali and offers beautiful views and traditional Balinese architecture.
- Cycling Around Kintamani: You can rent a bike and ride around Kintamani to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and fresh air.
- Culinary: There are many restaurants and food stalls in Kintamani that offer a variety of local Balinese dishes. Don’t forget to try speciality dishes such as satay lilit and nasi campur.
- Visit Agro Coffee Tourism: Kintamani is also famous for its Arabica coffee. You can visit a coffee plantation, taste different types of coffee, and see the brewing process.
- Canoeing: Lake Batur is one of the largest lakes in Bali with crystal clear water. Travelling around the lake by canoe is an activity you should try.
- Camping: The natural beauty of Kintamani offers an interesting experience for camping activities in this place. The area is often misty in the morning and evening, offering the sensation of Land Above the Clouds.
- Volcano Museum: Mount Batur is a volcano that is still active today. The Batur Volcano Museum was built here to store documentation and evidence of eruptions from year to year.
- Jeep Tour Kintamani: Explore the natural beauty of Mount and Lake Batur using a 4WD Jeep, while seeing the beauty of the sunrise.
Tour Package
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking is a day tour package that is suitable for adventurers. Climbing Mount Batur is one way to enjoy the beauty of this mountain in Bangli Regency. Mount Batur is one of the volcanoes that is still active in Bali. This mountain is in the Kintamani tourist area which is famous for its natural beauty and cool atmosphere. More…
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