Mount Agung is the highest point on the Indonesian island of Bali, reaching 3,031 metres.
It is a stratovolcano and the highest mountain on Bali. Balinese Hindu tradition regards Mount Agung as a sacred mountain, and the important Besakih temple complex lies on its slopes. The volcano forms a prominent landmark visible across much of the island.
Mount Agung erupted dramatically in 1963 after a long period of quiet. The eruption produced ash, lava, and pyroclastic flows, causing extensive destruction and killing more than 1,000 people. Activity began again in 2017, producing ash clouds and widespread travel disruption.
Mount Agung is sometimes confused with Mount Batur, another well-known Bali volcano. Batur sits inside a large caldera and is a popular hiking destination, but Agung is the island’s highest summit and its dominant sacred peak.