his video shows the climbing (or rather descending) of the sacred volcano Gunung Agung, the holiest mountain in Bali, Indonesia.
The highest point of this stratovolcano is 3142 m (or 9583 ft)
According to the Balinese Gunung Agung is a replica of Mount Meru, the central axis of the universe.
The most important temple on Bali - Pura Besakih - is located on the slopes of the mountain. Therefore the mountain may not be climbed on holy days.
Gunung Agung is an active volcano and last erupted in 1963-1964. The mountain has a large and very deep crater which occasionally belches smoke and ash. From a distance, the mountain appears to be perfectly conical, despite the existence of the large crater.
From the peak of the mountain, it is possible to see the peak of Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok, although both mountains are most often covered in clouds.
Music:
'Le géant qui dort' by Alaclair Ensemble
