RINJANI MOUNTAIN, THE SECOND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN INDONESIA

							RINJANI MOUNTAIN, THE SECOND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN INDONESIA

Mount Rinjani is a mountain located on the island of Lombok, West Nusa
Tenggara. Mountain which is the second highest volcano in Indonesia with
an altitude of 3726 m above sea level and lies in latitude 8 º 25
'latitude and 116 º 28' BT is a favorite for mountain climbers Indonesia
for its beautiful scenery. This mountain is part of Mount Rinjani
National Park which has an area of ??about 41,330 ha and this will be
proposed the addition to be 76 000 ha to the west and east.
Mount Rinjani to the highest point 3726 m above sea level, dominating
most of the views of the northern island of Lombok.

In the west there is a caldera cone Rinjani with an area of ??3,500 m ×
4800 m, extending west to the east you. In this there is Segara Anak
caldera (ocean = sea, lake) area of ??11 million sq m with a depth of 230
m. The water that flows from this lake to form a very beautiful
waterfall, flowing through a steep ravine. At Segara Anak there are lots
of carp and tilapia that are often used for fishing. The southern part of
this lake called Segara Endut.

On the east side of the caldera there are New Mountain (or Mount
Barujari) which has a crater measuring 170m × 200 m with a height of
2296-2376 m above sea level. This small mountain last active / erupted
from the date of May 2, 2009 and during May, after also previously
erupted in 2004. [2] [3] If the eruption in 2004 claimed no lives, the
eruption of 2009 has claimed the lives of 31 people indirectly , a flash
flood on the crowing (River) Tanggek urging of lava into the Segara Anak.
[4] Earlier, Mount Barujari ever recorded erupted in 1944 (and
establishment), 1966, and 1994.
Located on Mount Rinjani Lombok island, To get to Mount Rinjani, you can
use a direct bus from Jakarta to Mataram, after arriving in Mataram
you're heading to the village Sembalun or can also use the vehicle to the
village Senaru setempat.atau using flight from Jakarta, Surabaya and
Denpasar headed to the airport Selaparang Mataram - Lombok.

Rinjani has panaroma best among the mountains in Indonesia. Each year
(June-August) are frequently visited by lovers of nature ranging from
local residents, students, lovers of nature.

Temperatures average around 20 ° C; the lowest 12 ° C. Strong winds are
common at the peak in August.

In addition to the peak, a place often visited is Segara Anakan, a lake
situated at an altitude of 2.000m above sea level. To reach this location
we can climb from the village or village Senaru Sembalun Lawang (two
nearest entry point at an altitude of 600m asl and 1.150m above sea
level).

Most climbers begin ascent of the route and put an end to the climb in
Sembalun Senaru, because it could save 700m altitude. Sembalun route is
rather long but flat, and the weather is hotter because it is through the
scorching savanna (cold temperatures, but direct solar radiation burning
the skin). shading cream is highly recommended.
From Route Senaru slope without a pause, but soft because of the weather
through the forest. From both these locations on foot takes about 7 hours
to the lip ridge at an altitude of 2.641m asl (arriving in Plawangan
Senaru or Plawangan Sembalun). In place of this view of the lake, or to
the outside is very nice. From Plawangan Senaru (if it rises from the
direction Senaru) down to the lake via a steep wall to a height of 2000
meters above sea level) that can be taken within 2 hours. We can camp on
the lake, fishing (Carper, Oreochromis mossambicus) are aplenty. Lombok
residents have a tradition of visiting the puppies immediately to soak in
hot tubs and fishing.

To reach the top (of the lake) had to walk up the west wall and climb as
high as 700m-high ridge 1.000m to be taken within two hours of stage 3
and 4 hours. The first stage towards Plawangan Sembalun, the last camp to
wait for the morning. Summit attack is usually done at 3 am to find the
beautiful moments - the sunrise at the summit of Rinjani. The journey to
the summit of relatively tolerable, for climbing on the lip of the crater
with a margin of safety is mediocre. Terrain of sand, stones, soil. Final
height of 200 meters must be taken with great difficulty, because one
step forward followed by a half step down (fallen rocks gravel). Create a
highlander - this place is the most challenging and unpaid preferred
because of the rough terrain with beautiful natural scenery. Mount Agung
in Bali, Mount Ijen-Merapi in Banyuwangi and Mount Tambora on Sumbawa
clearly visible when the weather is nice in the morning. Not necessary to
climb Rinjani aids, enough stamina, patience and "passion".

The entire trip can be achieved in the course of three days and two
nights, or if you want to see two other objects: Cave New Finger Milk and
mountain (Mount Rinjani child with a new crater in the middle of the
lake) need an additional two-day trip. Logistics preparation is
necessary, but fortunately everything can be obtained in a nearby
village. Tent, sleeping bag, eating utensils, food and what is needed
(including radio communications) can be rented from the homestay,
homestay in the village mushroomed Senaru