The eastern coast of Bali counts as a pleasant break from the rampant party scene in Kuta: most of the tourist trails in East Bali are pleasantly spared from huge crowds, with the possible exception of the "Mother Temple" Pura Besakih on the slopes of Gunung Agung. Politically, most of Bali's eastern part falls under the Karangasem Regency. The geography is remarkable for its mountainous terrain: the holy Mount (Gunung) Agung dominates the skyline, and a number of mountains stand guard over the eastern coast.