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massive mountain, Mount Batur, dominates the district
of Kintamani, in the Bangli Regency, which is still
an active volcano. The Hindu population of Bali considers
Mount Batur a sacred mountain. Its explosion, however,
did not only cause death and obliteration but paradoxically
had a constructive side, the slopes of the mountain
and the areas nearby it (where the large Lake Batur
is) have turned out to be extremely productive as the
effect of the ashes
The area has become very productive
for the growing of oranges, banana trees and coffee
plants. Many villages are dispersed at the foot of the
mountain, such as Songan, Toya Bungkah, Kedisan, Abang
and Trunyan.
The special custom for the tourists
who come to enjoy the very amiable climate, the natural
beauties as well as very unique tradition continued
by the villagers, not only they do not cremate the body
of their deceased, they do not even bury them. They
are simply left on a stone platform in the village cemetery.
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Surya Hotel and Restaurant, located on Lake Batur
is a quiet and peaceful place. It is strategically
located with a majestic view of mountains volcanoes.
