Rinjani Mountain

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

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

In addition to the peak, the haunt 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 Senaru or Sembalun Lawang village (two nearest entry point at an altitude of 600m asl and 1.150m above sea level).

Most climbers start climbing from the climbing route and end at Sembalun Senaru, it can save 700m altitude. Sembalun route is rather long but flat, and the weather is hotter because it is through the scorching savannas (cold temperatures, but direct solar radiation burning the skin). cream shading is highly recommended.

The route climbs from Senaru without pause, but due to weather gently through the forest. From both locations takes about 7 hours walking toward the ridge at an altitude of 2.641m lips asl (arrived at Plawangan Senaru or Plawangan Sembalun). In this place overlooking the lake, or to the outside is very nice. Of Plawangan Senaru (if it rises from the 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 been to immediately seedling tradition to soak in hot tubs and fishing.

To reach the top (of the lake) have to walk up the west wall and climb the 700m-high ridge height 1.000m to be taken within 2 hours of stage 3 and 4 hours. The first stage towards Plawangan Sembalun, last camp to wait for the morning. Summit usual attack at 3 am to find the beautiful moments - the sun rises at the top of Rinjani. The journey to the summit quite tolerable; for climbing on the lip of the crater with a margin of safety is mediocre. Terrain of sand, rock, soil. Last 200 meters of altitude must be taken with great difficulty, because one step forward followed by a half step down (sink rock gravel). Create a highlander - 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 in Sumbawa clearly visible when the weather is nice in the morning. Not necessary to climb Rinjani tools, enough stamina, patience and "passion".