Published on Aug, 2024
My friend and me took a 2D1N camping package to climb Mt Agung with Dekwar recently. Dekwar was communicative on whatsapp and drove us to the mountain on camp day itself. He is a very polite and friendly gentleman who was attentive to our every need.
At the start of the hike, we were introduced to our guides Lulut and Wenten. Like Dekwar, both our guides were friendly and helpful to every little request. We took 2.5h to reach our camp site on the first day, after which we relaxed on a mat and was served delicious goreng pisang and hot beverages. However, the location where we chilled out could be better as trees and bushes hindered the scenery on all sides.
Lulut built a fire to keep us warm in the chilly mountain air, then served us a tasty meal of nasi goreng for dinner. Our tents, complete with mattresses, were set up by then and after a short supper and a long bout of stargazing, we retired for the night.. or at least, tried very hard to. Turns out sleeping on demand isn’t easy and so we ended up not sleeping a wink at 1am, when we’re supposed to break camp and start the day’s climb : (
We took 4.5h to reach the summit. The rocky terrain was doubly challenging at night and our progress was slow but sure. The actual summit area was pretty small for climbers to gather but our guides enthusiastically helped us took group photos of the beautiful sunrise.
The journey back to the campsite took 5.5h because my friend’s legs gave out and had to rest ever so often. On the bright side, the weather was clear and the view was spectacular all the way down. Despite the snail’s pace, our guides were patient and still endeavored to ensure our safety during the treacherous descent. Wenten, especially, was full of cheer and hummed happily even though we had to stop for breaks frequently. Upon reaching our campsite, we were served fruits and beverages as our lunch/tea. I ate about six oranges and four bananas while Jack napped for an hour in his tent.
Our final descent took 3h and brought us below the clouds into the forest again. Here, we managed to pick up our pace a little due to the more forgiving terrain and eventually, at long last, reached the end of our journey. Exhausted and sleep-deprived, we bade our awesome guides farewell and met up with Dekwar, who unfortunately had to send us home through peak hour traffic. It was just as well that we slept most of the drive back to the hotel.
This climb is an exhausting but memorable experience for us. Our guides, Lulut and Wenten, were indispensable and took good care of us throughout the trip. The prepared meals were tasty and the hot beverages felt amazing in the cold. Last but not least, all the equipment, especially head torches and trekking sticks, were in good condition. We were happy with our guides as well as Dekwar’s services, and would recommend them to anyone looking to climb Mt Agung!
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