Posted by Daniel on Monday, 8. February 1999 at 11:29 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Hiking Gunung Agung posted by Bill on Monday, 8. February 1999 at 05:42 Bali Time:
Climbing Agung is in general OK April - October. It is exhausting and can be down right dangerous: several people, all foreigners, disappear each year never to be found. You should never climb alone, and you should use a guide.
1) There are no good hiking maps of the area, just very "approximate" maps
2) Sebudi is the best place to start. Muncan is good also.
3) Depending on your condition, 5 - 8 hrs.
4) The trails is hard to follow. You may be experience in hiking, but this is MORE than a simple hike up a mountain, believe me. It is dangerous (narrow trail, and very deep ravins) and you would be very foolish not to grab a guide in Sebudi or Muncan(It's cheap)
5) Abang can be climbed, and you'll need a guide.