RINJANI MOUNTAIN

Rinjani ( 3726 M ) is one of the Indonesia’s highest peak. It stretches from north to south that the volcano is towering every corner of the island.

This massive area including its wild life of various flora and fauna are the remarkable sites of wealth natural resources to be explored. The crater lake Segare Anak, with an active volcano in it is a surfeit point of interest beside the steamy springs all around. In this crater-lake the locals perform some ritual ceremony that the locals still have a strong attachment with the volcano. For the locals Rinjani is something but for the mountain lovers, Rinjani is the unlimited wonderful sites.

PHYSICAL FEATURES : The enormous crater of this semi-active volcano is about four km across at its widest, nearly filled with the bright emerald-green water of Lake Segara Anak. The lake lies nearly one km below the crater rim. Virtually this whole mountain complex, its steep slopes covered in dense forests, has been declared a National Reserve. Puncak Rinjani is the highest and steepest point on the edge of its caldera. While the crescent-shaped Lake Segara Anak within the caldera lies at height of just over 2000 meters. About three km at its widest, its depth is 230 meters. Plentiful fish inhabit its waters and waterfowl can be seen. The volcanic peak inside the caldera is considered quite young, Gunung Barujari (2,375 m) which is sit at the edge of the lake, rose only during The last century or two.

FLORA AND FAUNA : There are buffalo, barking deer, wild pig, long-tailed macaques, civets and other wildlife and ducks frequent Lake Segara Anak with the tropical vegetation.

TREK TRAILS CONDITIONS & WEATHER INFORMATION ARROUND  RINJANI MOUNTAIN

Senaru - Pos I - Pos II - Pos III : Easy, gentle walk.

Pos III - Crater Rim I : Hard Climb. walk slowly, fully guided.
Crater Rim I - Lake : Extreme trails, extra careful, steep and rocky.(fully guided by your guide and porters)
Lake: Flat and easy, relaxing.
Lake - Crater Rim Sembalun : Extreme, extra careful, steep and rocky (fully guided by your guide and porters)
Crater Rim - Summit: Extreme trails, fully guided (two steps up, three steps down), steep, slippery sands.
Crater Rim Campsite: Relax, enjoy the views
Crater Rim - Pos 3 Pada Balong: Steep, walk with slowly, guided
Pos 3 - RIC Sembalun: Gentle walk, easy