Most people who had hiked the Mount Batur said that this is the easy trekking for them. Even for the beginners. But, it was from their point of view. Different people will feel different way. For you who have never been there before, please do not underestimate the Mount Batur trekking as most people say and as its altitude that only 1.717 meters above sea level.
The Characteristic Of Mount Batur
Every person could say different feel about the Mount Batur sunrise trekking tour. It is because the different experience they meet when climbing up to the top of Mount Batur. The weather also affect their trekking. When it is raining, the tracks become so slippery and hard. When it is cloudy, the sunrise won’t appear. When it is too windy, the climbers get cold easier that may burdensome their steps. And when it is too hot, they find it difficult to climb.
Although many obstacles can be found during Mount Batur trekking, there are also many people who make it to the top. Maybe they really know the characteristics of Mount Batur.
- The First Track Is Safe
Starting from the entrance gate to the first peak, Pura Pasar Agung, the distance is about 3 kilometers with a travel time for about 45 minutes. This track is still considered safe as it tends to be sloping and rather wide. In addition, there are still many trees around and the footing is still fun because of the solid sand. - The Next Track Is Quite Steep
The altitude of Mount Batur is only 1717 meters above sea level and even its position is 2000 meters below Mount Rinjani, this volcano is quite steep. From Pura Pasar Agung you’ll go to Post 1 which has the track that very steep, no shade trees, only weed grass, and so many sharp and rough rocks formed from cold lava. - This Track Is Not Friendly To Short People
The steep track just like the knees almost knock on the forehead. - The Weather Is Extremely Change Sometimes
At first track, the climbers often feel it is cold enough and windy. Then, at the next steep track, they feel it is hot and humid so that they must take off the jacket. But, it is hard to bring the outer outfit due to the steep track. - The Sunrise Doesn’t Always Appear
The bad weather makes the sunrise invisible. This is the condition where clouds cover the sun. Maybe you’ll be a little disappointed, but at least you can enjoy the fresh air and do camping on Mount Batur.
Favorite Starting Point
One of the favorite starting points is at Toya Bungkah village. Because the distance is closest to Mount Batur. Visitors have to pay 100 thousand rupiahs as the entrance ticket. The Mount Batur trekking from this point begin at around 4 a.m. many climbers spent the night at Toya Bungkah village. They don’t want to be late to follow the group or the guide in this trekking.
Then, the climbers will ride motorbike together with the rider to the point where the motorbike cannot be used anymore. From this point, you will continue the journey by walking through the steep track to the first peak. If you feel exhausted in the middle of the journey, you can rest for a while. There are resting posts at some points of climbing. After one or two hours, you will arriveat the top of Mount Batur.
The Sunrise As Main Object
Some people may ask this question. Why do people do the Mount Batur trekking tour in early morning? Because the sunrise is the natural object that all climbers want to see. They feel as if they can touch the beautiful yellowish sun. Not everyone can get the chance like this at the same time. Wherever they are.
Moreover, climb the mountain in early morning is fresher than climbing at noon. Then, you will go down the mountain in the morning before 12 a.m. Or maybe you will continue camping after the sunrise? It’s up tou you.
Animals Around Mount Batur
Most climbers must have met a number of animals during the Mount Batur trekking. They are Kintamani dogs and a group of long-tailed monkeys. For those who are afraid of wild dogs, it must be very stressful. But, you should calm down as the dogs usually just walk with the climbers to the top of mountain.
Meanwhile, many long-tailed monkeys are easily found at the top of mountain. The monkey often steals food from hands of climbers. Just be careful when enjoying your meal near the monkeys.
Convenient Downhill Lane
Convenient descent depending on where you start. For those who ride cars and motorbikes, they usually park their vehicles near Pura Pasar Agung. They won’t choose to park the vehicles in parking lot at the entrance gate. Because it’s too far away from the first peak.
The descent time of the mountain is usually faster than the climbing. You can enjoy the track, the fresh air, and the talking among others.
Sometimes, the moment of going down the mountain can be unpleasant when you’re very exhausted after the long Mount Batur trekking. It’s better for you to take a break up there while enjoying the food and drinks warm tea or coffee before going down the mountain.
Well, once more. To prove what people say about how easy Mount Batur tracks are, you have to visit this active volcano and start the Mount Batur trekking. You can go solo without the guide as the track is not too hard to find. So, you may not getting lost. Or you go in groups together with the group of climbers who do the trekking at the same time. Or maybe you will come together with friends who have never been doing climbing mountain before and all of you need the guide. You can also join with our Bali trekking trip team for get better experience. You choose.