The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan
provide a great view of the still active Mount Batur and its fantastic lake.
Seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, Batur caldera is simply
astounding. From Penelokan, take the road Kedisan on the shores of the lake
where boats can be rented to cross over to Trunyan. The spectacular mountainous
region around Kintamani with its deep Crater Lake and bubbling hot springs,
make this region a must to visit. Batur Lake is the largest lake in Bali and
the region offers some of the most spectacular views to be found anywhere on
the island. Batur Lake also provides water for an underground network of
streams and springs across the southern slopes of the mountain. Kintamani is
really great for day trips, trekking or simply for getting away from it all for
a few days.
The district is the
earliest known kingdom in Bali, dating from the tenth century. The evenings get
cool up here but it's well worth the stay overnight to climb the volcano and
watch the sunrise. Many cheap cottages are available here.
Kintamani can run
through Payangan or from Denpasar through the Sangeh monkey forest, Plaga and
Lampu, arriving to the north of Kintamani. Bemos to Kintamani are available
from Ubud via Sakah (notable for its huge "Baby" statue). They also
run via Tampaksiring and Bangli. From Denpasar bemos leave for Kintamani from
the Batubulan terminal until late afternoon.
Tour to Kintamani is a
very impressive experience where Kintamani Area have very beautiful panorama
located in plateau and also encircled by mountain atmosphere with the windblast
from Mount Batur. Carpet of Batur Lake seen far below and also there are local
resident house beside of Batur Lake. Beside of that, Mount Batur which to date
still be active growing its beautiful for Kintamani Area.
