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…
They stand on every street, already intimidating just by their appearance — but on the night of March 19th, they will reveal themselves to the entire island. Balinese youth are putting the final touch…
Bali police deployed 2,076 officers on the streets at the same time. That number of officers is comparable to the population of an entire village.
Police officers are preparing the ground ahead of the year’s main operation, “Ketupat Agung” (Operasi Ketupat Agung). This year, Bali is seeing a rare coincidence: the Day of Silence Nyepi (Nyepi) fal…
A 33-year-old tourist from Slovakia fell into a three-meter ravine during her ascent to the sacred Balinese mountain, Agung.
The woman was climbing to the summit with a friend and a local guide. The group started late in the evening from the Pengubengan Temple in the village of Besakih on Friday. The incident happened at ar…
