ABOUT GUNG BAWA
Gung Bawa has been a mountain guide since 1996. This enterprising young Balinese man was born in Selat, a small village located in the foothills of Mt Agung, just ten kilometres (30 minutes’ drive) from Pura Pasar Agung – a market temple that serves as one of the two trekking start points. Gung has completed an astonishing total of well-over-600 treks up Mt Agung in his first ten years as a guide. He has an intimate knowledge of the mountain tracks and the safest routes, together with the history of the volcano, and the traditions of the villagers who live within its proximity. Gung speaks fluent English, and is an entertaining and inspirational trekking companion. You will find his office in the centre of Selat village, next door to the police station.
TREKKING MT AGUNG
If you wish to trek up Mt Agung with Gung Bawa, you can choose from two routes.
Pura Pasar Agung, located on the southern slopes, is the start point for the easiest route and shortest trek; this takes around 3 hours and although it doesn’t take you right to the summit, it will bring you to the lower edge of the crater rim, around 2800 metres above sea level. If you wish to see the sunrise from the top, you will need to set out at about 3 am. This offers the best chance of seeing the view before the clouds form. You will be able to look straight down into the oval-shaped crater, which is about 500 metres deep. On a clear day, you will have a views to the south, and also views to the east of Mt Rinjani on the neighbouring island of Lombok.
Pura Besakih, on the southwest side, is the start point for a longer trek of around 5-6 hours, setting out at 11 pm. This climb is much tougher than the climb from the south and is only suitable for the very physically fit. The trek begins at 1160 metres above sea level from Pura Pengubengan, the most distant of the temples at the Besakih complex. This route will take you right to the summit and offers a 360 degree view on a clear day.
What to bring : Hiking boots, warm clothing, camera, sunblock, sunglasses, payment or payment voucher.
Schedule: From Selat Village
PASAR AGUNG TEMPLE
02.00 am Transfer to Pasar Agung Temple
03.00 am Start trekking
06.00 am Arrive at the top, take a rest, and enjoy breakfast and the sunrise
07.00 am Begin the trek down
10.00 am Arrive back at Pasar Agung Temple
BESAKIH TEMPLE
11.00 pm Transfer to Besakih Temple
11.30 pm Start trekking
06.00 am Arrive at the true summit, take a rest, and enjoy breakfast, the sunrise and
a 360° view.
12.30 pm Arrive back at Besakih Temple
PACKAGES
ACCOMMODATION
If required, accommodation before and after the trek can be arranged in Selat, or in one of the neighbouring villages within a 7-kilometre radius of Selat. There is a choice of hotels and homestays to suit all budgets. Most people opt to stay at least one night in the area so that they can rest before and/or after the trek, familiarising themselves with the region, and giving themselves time to appreciate the beautiful countryside. Gung Bawa can arrange a package at any of the following hotels and homestays, including transportation from the hotel to the start point and back to the hotel after the trek.
TRANSPORT
It is recommended that you stay in the area but if you choose not to, Gung Bawa Trekking will arrange transport from your hotel or villa anywhere on the island to the start point. You will be picked up and returned to your hotel.
Please contact Gung Bawa for prices.
CONTACT
Gung Bawa Trekking
Office:
Mobile phone:
E-mail: gbtrekk@yahoo.com / gbtrek@gmail.com
