Mount Agung is an active stratovolcano on the Indonesian island of Bali and the highest peak on the island. During an eruption in 1963, almost 1,600 people died.
There are three ways to climb the mountain: from the south, southeast and west. The path to the west is the usual ascent path. It begins at the mother temple of Pura Besakih. It is important for hikers to bring their own water, as the only spring on the path is sacred and its use is therefore forbidden (depending on the frequency of tourists, there are also water vendors on the summit).
From the top of the volcano you can see the summit of Gunung Rinjani on the island of Lombok; however, both volcanoes are often shrouded in clouds. The best time to arrive at the summit is at dawn, as it is usually cloud-free at this time and the views are not affected.