All hiking routes on Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed for almost a month. Ascents will be prohibited from 28 March to 24 April 2026 inclusive, with the routes expected to reopen on 25 April.
The dog — the guardian of Agung. This is what commentators of a viral video called the dog that accompanies climbers to the summit. The video has garnered nearly 6,000 likes. The footage was taken alm…
A light smoke was noticed over the crater of Bali’s sacred mountain, which is also the island’s largest active volcano, Agung, on December 1st.
The footage caused a stir, but Indonesian geophysicists and local authorities quickly reassured: this is ordinary steam emission after rain.
A Norwegian citizen with the initials BG, aged 41, was deported by immigration officers in Singaraja for climbing Mount Agung alone. He has been banned from entering Indonesia. BG arrived in Bali on F…
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Mount Agung captivates with its ancient charm. Once reserved for sacred Hindu rituals, it now became a hotspot for tourists.
Yet, amid the surge in tourism, the Governor of Bali has proposed to ban tourist activities on Mount Agung.
Climbing Mount Agung in Karangasem will be temporarily closed from November 2 to 16, 2025. This is due to the annual sacred Pujawali ceremony at Pasar Agung temple in Sebudi village.
A cone-shaped volcano that is recognized as the highest point in Bali, known for its eruptions and impact on the climate.
Mount Agung holds great significance for the Balinese, as it is considered a sacred place and a symbol of the god Shiva. Locals conduct religious ceremonies and rituals on its slopes to honor the gods…
Bali is preparing for the Patuh Agung 2026 traffic operation. It will run from 8 to 21 June across the province.
Preparations were held on 4 June in Denpasar. Bali Police said that this year the focus will be on electronic recording of traffic violations using ETLE systems. Fixed cameras and mobile devices…
Most people who decide to hike in the mountains of Bali usually choose one of two well-trodden routes: catching sunrise on Mount Batur alongside hundreds of tourists, or climbing Mount Agung for the b…
For almost three decades, the lake was hidden by overgrowth and silt, with legends circulating about dragons and spirits living there. Now Yeh Malet Lake in Karangasem is open to tourists again. It’s…
