MoBaturunt & Lake Batur: The Majestic Kintamani Caldera

Mount Batur

Rising 1,717 meters above sea level in Bali's northern highlands, Mount Batur is an active stratovolcano and UNESCO Global Geopark featuring a dramatic "caldera within a caldera" formation. Formed by a massive volcanic eruption roughly 29,000 years ago, the outer caldera basin spans a massive 10x13 kilometers, embracing both the active central cone and the serene, crescent-shaped Lake Batur. Spiritually regarded as the sacred Purusha (masculine element of fire), Mount Batur stands in harmony with Lake Batur, the dwelling of Dewi Danu (Goddess of the Water) and the primary source feeding Bali'…