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Mount Agung

Indonesia

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the towering majesty of Mount Agung, the undisputed spiritual and physical pinnacle of the island of Bali. Standing at a staggering elevation of over three thousand meters, this active stratovolcano is not merely a…

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  2. 2The Lower Jungle Trail

    As we move about an hour into the hike, you are now fully immersed in the dense, unforgiving jungle of Mount Agung's lower slopes. The path here is primarily composed of loose dirt and exposed, twisting tree roots that demand…

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  3. 3Breaking the Treeline at Pos 2

    Welcome to Pos 2, a crucial waypoint sitting at an elevation of approximately one thousand eight hundred meters. You have been climbing for a little over an hour, and the sheer physical effort is likely taking its toll. …

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  4. 4The Rocky Ascent to Pos 3 and 4

    We have now pushed past the two thousand meter mark, navigating the increasingly hostile terrain toward Pos 3 and Pos 4. You have been ascending for nearly three hours, and the mountain is showing no signs of mercy. …

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  5. 5Pos 5 and the High Campsite

    You have arrived at Pos 5, situated at an elevation of roughly two thousand four hundred meters. After hours of relentless upward struggle, this small, relatively flat plateau offers a desperately needed sanctuary. …

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  6. 6Simpang Cho and the Final Push

    Welcome to Simpang Cho, an elevation of two thousand eight hundred and seventy-five meters. You are now breathtakingly close to the roof of Bali. …

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  7. 7Approaching the Crater Rim

    You have finally crested the highest ridge and arrived at the crater rim. The sudden, sheer drop into the massive volcanic caldera is absolutely breathtaking. …

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  8. 8Closing

    You have officially conquered the summit of Mount Agung, standing triumphant at an elevation of three thousand one hundred and forty-two meters. As the sun finally breaks the horizon, the world is bathed in a warm, golden light…

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What is Mount Agung?

Mount Agung is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationIndonesia
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-8.3692, 115.5030
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