INDONESIA: Mount Rinjani, the best and most beautiful hiking terrain

Mount Rinjani with a height of 3,726 meters above sea level is the second highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci-or third-highest peak after peak Jaya / Carstenz Pyramid in Papua. Mount Rinjani on Lombok island is situated at latitude 25 º 8A "S and 116Â º E 28 ', West Nusa Tenggara and into the region of Mount Rinjani National Park which has an area of ​​about 41.330 hectares of national park is also listed. In the UNESCO as a geological park in Indonesia .
At the peak of Mount Rinjani you will see a very large caldera (with an area of ​​approximately 50 km2) with a lake (Segara Anak) and a small mountain (New Mountain) in the middle. The view above is very beautiful, enough to pay for your trip tired during the hike. If you have enough time to try to get down into the crater & fishing. In the lake Segara Anak Mas & there are plenty of fish Oreochromis mossambicus. In addition there are also hot tubs, try soaking in a pool of hot water may pool the highest in Indonesia. Temperatures at the summit of Rinjani is very cold, could reach 4 degrees Celsius.
trip to the summit of Rinjani can be reached from two places, namely Senaru door with an altitude of 600 M above sea level and the door Sembalun (Sembalun Lawang) with a height of 1150 M above sea level. Sembalun door is preferred because it is closer to the top so they can keep the port gate energy.From sheet, travel to the bus terminal in Kota Mataram. Available in the department of peri-vehicle terminal Aikmel Mataram. Approximately 1 hour drive, arrived in the region Aikmel. Here, the adventurous fairy greeted the vehicle directly into the post Lawang.During Sembalun climbing trip, we pass plus attractions of the tropical forests of wild monkeys on the roadside. Plantation cabbage, peppers and garlic spread. Additionally, dazzling green canyon scenery presented to the traditional Sasak tribe inhabited the island Lombok.Arriving original post at Lawang Sembalun climbing, climbers must register. Before departure, the official park ranger gives a message to keep clean and respect the customs of the locals. Do not forget to also explain the location of hidden springs.For those in need, available services of the guide (the guide) or porter (energy transport), which is equipped with standard equipment, rental equipment and mountain climbing. Management of tourist services involving this Sasak tribe, different rates apply to foreign tourists and local tourists. 

by : Syirdal_team