The Kintamani area is often referred to as 'the Roof of Bali'. At an average height of 1500 meter lie the mountain villages of Kintamani, Batur and Penelokan on the highest ridge of the caldera of the Batur volcano. In the caldera itself, at the shores of Lake Batur, you will find the traditional 'Bali Aga' villages of Trunyan, Toyabungka and Kedisan.

Climbing mount Batur can be done with local guides, starting at night time and arriving at the top at sunrise to be rewarded with splendid views in all directions over Bali.

In the village of Batur you will find the famous Pura Ulun Danu temple, which is dedicated to the goddess of the lakes and rivers Batari Ulun Danu.

The village of Trunyan, down in the caldera, is known for its typical funeral rites, where the deceased contrary to the rest of Bali are not cremated, but placed under a special tree until the elements, in particular the wind, has dissolved the remains and only the skeleton remains. Then the skulls are placed on a special, stone altar.