The regency of Karangasem is one of the nine regency in Bali, situated in the eastern part of Bali, covering an area of 839,54 sq. kilometers. Karangasem itself consist of eight District namely : Karangasem, manggis, Rendang, Selat, Sidemen, Bebandem, Abang, and Kubu District. Karangasem was the most powerful kingdom in Bali but in the middle of the 19th Century, it become a vassal of Lombok. Covering 861 square kilometers, the district of Karangasem is well know for it’s breathtaking landscape formed by lava flows from Gunung Agung, the sacred mountain of Bali. Beautiful terraced paddy fields lie at the lower south-eastern slopes of the district while coffee and clofe plantation are found higher up. Panning salt and fishing are the major economic activities in the coastal areas. Standing 3,412 meters high, Gunung Agung made disaster news on 17th march 1963 when its crater exploded, spewing rivers of lava and hot. Volcanic mud down its slopes  and  into the sea. Ash rained over the whole island and lava streams covering roads isolated its eastern end and even made the sky of Surabaya in East java dark at midday. Large areas of crops and many villages and temples were wiped out.

		Mahagiri Resort - Resort Garden View Room Exploring the eastern part of Bali, Visitors should not miss the opportunity to enjoy this fascinating panorama from the Village of Rendang. When the weather is clear, the great volcano of... [details]
		Villa Taman Ujung - Villa Deluxe One Bedroom | Deluxe Executive Room | Deluxe Two Bedrooms (Connecting Room) Taman Ujung Villa is located at east part of Bali especially at Ujung Village, Karangasem Regency, and the only one lies beside of Taman Ujung Water Palace. Villa Taman Ujung is... [details]