Exostisme Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia

Located in the northern land of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Mount Rinjani is the third highest volcano in Indonesia. The height of the peak is only surpassed by Jayawijaya Mountains in the Papua and Mount Kerinci who are in the land of Sumatra.

There are several hiking trails that are often used to climb Gunung Rinjani. But for those adventurers who first visited Lombok, it is advisable to choose the path Sembalun Lawang. Post start climbing on this route is relatively inexpensive and easy to reach by public transport.

From the seaport gates Sheet, en route to the bus terminal in the city of Mataram. In the terminal available vehicle elf-Aikmel Mataram majors. Approximately 1 hour drive, arrived in the region Aikmel.Here, the adventurous elf greeted vehicle heading straight to climb Sembalun Lawang.

During the trip, we passed the tropical forests plus the attraction of wild monkeys on the curb. Plantation cabbage, peppers and onions stretched. Moreover, the presented views of green canyons inhabited enchanting traditional Sasak tribe, tribal Lombok.

Arriving at the post Sembalun Lawang climbing, climbers must register. Prior to departure, the official rangers give a message to keep clean and respect the customs of the locals. Not forgetting also described the location of hidden springs.

For those in need, available services guide (the guide) or porter (personnel carrier), which has rental equipment and supplies standard mountaineering. The management of travel services involving this Sasak tribe, different rates apply for foreign and local tourists.

Climbing Terain

The initial challenge that must be taken is the vast plains and rolling hills. Characteristics of this nature provide a new experience for adventurers who used to climb mountains in the land of Java. Usually mountain in Java more forest presents a homogeneous and heterogeneous.

Dusty barren land with a stinging climate makes stamina quickly depleted. Only in some places lies the dense reeds rumut as delicious food for the oxen shepherd. In certain places there is a special post that can be used with a spring camping and emergency toilet. 

After savannas, field trip was getting heavier. Steep hill to start yawning chasm exists between heterogeneous forest hedge. Mount Rinjani can be said safely from the threat of wild animals. Birds, monkeys and chickens hanging woods that are often encountered in the woods.Setelah menempuh perjalanan sekitar 7 jam, sampailah di pelawangan (punggungan gunung) Sembalun Lawang. Lokasi yang ditumbuhi cemara gunung (Casuarina junghuniana) ini merupakan pos pendakian terakhir sebelum menuju puncak.Pelawangan Sembalun Lawang is located right on the slopes of Lake Segara Anakan buffer. As a result, while resting, climbers can watch unlimited exotic giant lake formed by volcanic eruption of Mount Rinjani.Unfortunately the weather at this altitude is very volatile. Attacks can come suddenly blurred cold weather replaces the summer heat.Quite often winds capable of ripping even fly tent. However, the charm of sunrise and sunset becomes an unforgettable moment for life.So there are two options: continue the adventure to the top of or directly down to the lake Segara Anakan. Field trip to the top heavy and quite dangerous. Deserts, craters, and seemingly bottomless abyss, will force berpacunya adrenaline for 3-5 hour drive.While field trips to Lake Segara Anakan no less thrilling. The climber must be nimble down the rocky slope with a slope ranging from 40-80 degrees. Which should be noted is that the risk of life-threatening debris rock climber.

Lake Segara Anakan. For ethnic Sasak, Lake Segara Anakan considered a sacred place that must be maintained purity. Green and blue lakes, it is also used as a place of pilgrimage and worship of Hindus, Muslims Wettu Telu (Hindu-Muslim syncretism) and belief in God Almighty.    So do not be surprised, if the smoke smell incense or find a flower offerings around the lake. Moreover, the very reverence Sasak Dewi Anjani's funeral, which was believed to be the supreme ruler of Mount Rinjani is supernatural.
Water lakes that taste rough, due to a mixture of fresh water and sulfur water is believed to be a potent drug to cure various diseases. Believe it or not, in fact, this situation led to the growth of local wisdom to preserve the environment and prevent the exploitation of natural resources. 

Apart from all that, the climbers will feel pampered nature. For relaxes tense muscles, we can soak in some hot water all day natural sulfur pool. Although dozens of wild monkey sex shows are toothed.

The most fun, of course, burn the fish in the lake. Carp, tilapia and large-sized harper thrived in this lake. If less expert fishing or being unlucky, we can buy fish from local anglers that frequently appear in the holiday season. Across the lake looks dune dunes are often issued white smoke into the sky. People refer to it as the New Mount. Not much information about the dunes are still active

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