Nature & Beaches · Our pick in Bali
Mount Agung
Bali’s highest and holiest mountain
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Image courtesy of © CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Mount Agung
Mount Agung is the highest mountain on Bali and the most sacred, with the mother temple of Besakih on its slopes. Climbs are made only with licensed guides and are closed during major ceremonies; check before you plan one.
Why it's on our list
- Licensed guides only
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Mount Agung before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Mount Agung are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key places
- Pura Tirta Empul22 kmCar or taxi 64 min
- Tegallalang rice terraces27 kmCar or taxi 74 min
- Ubud Palace32 kmCar or taxi 88 min