A hiker stands victorious on a rocky peak at sunrise above the clouds.

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Pura Pasar Agung Route

This steep, 3.5 to 5-hour climb starts at 1,500 meters and ends at the southern crater rim.

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The Pasar Agung trail is shorter than the Besakih route but demands intense physical effort. Hikers face a continuous, severe incline that requires scrambling over sharp rocks in the dark.

You will reach the crater rim at roughly 2,900 to 3,000 meters before dawn. Foreign tourists must hire a licensed local guide for this trek.

Silhouettes of two hikers on a mountain ridge against a bright orange sunrise.

Pura Pasar Agung

20 minsStarts at 1,500m

The trek begins at this high-elevation temple located 1,500 meters above sea level. You will typically start walking between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM.

The dark silhouette of a mountain peak against a twilight sky.

The Rock Scramble

1.5 - 2.5 hoursSteep rock climbing

This section requires hikers to use their hands to climb over large, sharp boulders. The incline is steep and physically exhausting. Wear sturdy hiking gloves to protect your hands from the abrasive volcanic rocks.

A view of the volcanic crater rim of Mount Agung above the clouds.

Southern Crater Rim

1 hourSunrise viewpoint

This is the final destination for the Pasar Agung route. The rim sits between 2,900 and 3,000 meters in elevation. You get clear sunrise views over the massive crater and Mount Rinjani in neighboring Lombok.