Mount Batur, one of the extremely active volcanoes in Indonesia located in Kintamani, will now become a major tourist destination after it was inscribed to the Global Geoparks Network (GNN) by UNESCO just last September 20. The Global Geoparks Network certificate for Mt. Batur was given during the 11th annual GNN meeting held in Arouca Geopark located in Portugal. This makes Mt. Batur the 89th member of the 90 GNN members all over the world.
Both the central and provincial governments have agreed to join their efforts in promoting Mount Btur.
There will be three main targets that the government will take note of, said Mari Elka Pangestu, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister. These are the implementation of conservation, education and income-generating efforts through developing community-based and ecotourism.
“Mt. Batur area could be designated as a destination for historical and cultural tourism, as well as medical and wellness tourism. It has a unique history and culture that could attract tourists. The area also has natural hot springs that are yet to be developed. We can combine natural resources with traditional medicines. That would be great,” Mari added.
Right now, Mount Batur is already a popular destination among tourists while they stay at any of the villas in Bali for rent or villas Bali. There are guided tours that visitors can take, as well as unguided tours.
There is a caldera in Mount Batur that contains a lake. It also has an inner caldera whose diameter measures 7.5 kilometers.
Despite the fact that Mt. Batur is an active volcano and may erupt anytime, tourists still continue to trek to the summit because of the panoramic view that it provides of Bali. They are just advised to be alert for temperature changes before they head for the summit.
Both the central and provincial governments have agreed to join their efforts in promoting Mount Btur.
There will be three main targets that the government will take note of, said Mari Elka Pangestu, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister. These are the implementation of conservation, education and income-generating efforts through developing community-based and ecotourism.
“Mt. Batur area could be designated as a destination for historical and cultural tourism, as well as medical and wellness tourism. It has a unique history and culture that could attract tourists. The area also has natural hot springs that are yet to be developed. We can combine natural resources with traditional medicines. That would be great,” Mari added.
Right now, Mount Batur is already a popular destination among tourists while they stay at any of the villas in Bali for rent or villas Bali. There are guided tours that visitors can take, as well as unguided tours.
There is a caldera in Mount Batur that contains a lake. It also has an inner caldera whose diameter measures 7.5 kilometers.
Despite the fact that Mt. Batur is an active volcano and may erupt anytime, tourists still continue to trek to the summit because of the panoramic view that it provides of Bali. They are just advised to be alert for temperature changes before they head for the summit.
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