Lahagan Sweet: The Throne of the East

LAHANGAN SWEET

​Perched on a high mountain ridge in Banjar Dinas Gulinton, Karangasem, Lahagan Sweet is a breathtaking community-based viewpoint known as the "Throne of the East." ​Etymology: The local word "Lahagan" refers to a dry, open highland ridge historically used for farming and monitoring weather/sacred Mount Agung. The addition of "Sweet" reflects the rewarding, panoramic views enjoyed by travelers who reach the top—a "sweet escape" into pure mountain air above the clouds. ​Community-Based Tourism: Developed around 2018–2019 by local village youth, it stands as a prime model of eco-friendly, susta…