A vast lake between Mount Abang and Mount Batur in Kintamani, Lake Batur is one of Bali's most spectacular sightseeing spots.
While the charming scenery attracts many visitors to witness the beauty of Lake Batur , the lake is considered sacred by locals, attracting a lot of tourists in all seasons. .
You can make your visit to the crater lake and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the floating restaurants on the lake, soak in the nearby hot pools and take pictures in the beautiful scenery glamor. The atmosphere and scenery here will become the highlight of your Bali trip .
Lake Batur - the largest lake on the island of Bali
The mountains around Kintamani, centered on the spectacular Mt Batur crater with deep crater lake and bubbling hot springs, are rugged with unspoiled beauty and high above sea level. The wonderful mountain atmosphere and poetic scenery in all directions, as well as a number of important temples, are what makes Kintamani one of the most memorable stops in the Bali travel itinerary .
The lake has a beautiful emerald green color
Mount Batur is actually just a small volcano, but its context lies in the heart of a giant crater 14km in diameter. Adjacent to the volcano is a large crescent-shaped lake Batur , all surrounded by high walls of the crater ring. The size of the crater evokes images of the massive eruption of the original Mount Batur that occurred tens of thousands of years ago. Visitors to this place will really enjoy seeing the lake as clear as turquoise, really a suitable place to seek peace.
When traveling to this area, nature lovers can enjoy beautiful sunrise treks to the top of the sacred mountain Mt. Batur, go on cycling tours through terraced fields and coffee plantations near the lake or take a boat ride on the lake from Trunyan village. Another highlight is a visit to some of the quaint Balinese villages around the lake to explore their traditional lifestyles as well as immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains.
If you plan to visit Lake Batur in Bali , then your physical condition should be in perfect condition. The road here is very winding and has some rather steep climbs at some point.
Lake Batur is also known as the largest lake in Bali . Lake Batur has a depth of up to 65 meters. If you take a photo of this lake from above, you will see its shape resembling a crescent moon. This largest lake in Bali is a crater lake from an active volcano. This causes the color of the lake to sometimes change, according to the amount of sulfur in it. But this is what makes the scenery on the lake so beautiful and attracts tourists to visit.
UNESCO also recognizes natural beauty and has established Lake Batur as a Global Geopark Network area. For those of you who love to take pictures, it is highly recommended to visit this lake. You can watch the beautiful sunset or sunrise on this lake.
See the lake view from the cafe on the high mountain
Destinations around Lake Batur - Indonesia
Batur natural hot springs include three hot springs overlooking the lake. It's a great place to take a dip especially after trekking through Mount Batur while the hot water soothes sore limbs. The view of Batur crater lake and surrounding volcanoes is worth it. To get this view, choose a spot at the infinity pool built closest to the lake.
Visit the restaurants by the lake: Freshwater fish is a specialty of this region, it would be a pity to leave without trying a bowl or two of Batur fish . So, choose a restaurant with a lake table to dine with beautiful views of Batur.
A grilled fish and rice can be a delicious meal when you come here. But there are also many restaurants with buffet style. With only 80k IDR, you can enjoy up to 15 dishes in one go.
Enjoy food in a lakeside floating restaurant
Pura Segara Ulun Danu Batur Temple: Do not be confused with Ulun Danu Temple of Lake Beratan , Pura Segara Batur is the water temple of Lake Batur. The temple is just a small area comprising a temple in the water. However, it still offers the same great view as on Beratan. It is a nice photo spot by the lake with not many people and almost no entrance fees.
And certainly the atmosphere was peaceful as it was much quieter. Take a walk around and feel how holy and serene the atmosphere here is, while the lake and mountains create a very airy atmosphere.
A note to you is that the entrance fee to Lake Batur costs 30,000 Rp. Admission ticket to Batur natural hot spring is Rp190,000 / tourist. One boat trip is 750k IDR per trip and can be shared for up to 10 passengers.
From Denpasar city , it takes about two hours to reach Batur observation point in Bangli. Follow another zigzag path to reach the coastal villages in half an hour. Many tourists choose to rent a car to travel around the area (the rental price is IDR 700 / day).
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