Mount Batur, also known as Kintamani volcano, has been the most favorite tourist destination in the central mountains area of Bali. With the magnificent view of its caldera, and also the beauty of lake Batur which fills the large part of the caldera. The crater of mount Batur is the central interest of the place which is estimated to have 13 square km size.
Kintamani area actually consist of 3 main villages including Panelokan, Batur and Kintamani. There are also some ancient villages around Batur lake which is often known as Bali Age Village. Panelokan is the vantage point at the southern most of the crater rim. You will be greeted by a fantastic spectacle as you come over the ridge at Panelokan and gaze down in wonder at the twin caldera of lake Batur.
