Mount Rinjani
National Park, Lombok Indonesia
Mt. Rinjani forms the second highest volcanic peak in
Indonesia, part of celebrated “Ring of Fire”. The dramatic
landscape has been created over millions of year of cone -
building, violent explosions, and erosion. Forested slopes
rising directly from the sea create their own weather pattern
and act as water - collectors for the hole of Lombok.
Mount Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island
of Lombok. It rises to 3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the
third-largest volcano in Indonesia. The first historical
eruption occurred in September of 1847. The volcano, and its
sacred, and spectacular Segara anak crater lake, are protected
by a national park established in 1997. The 6 km by 8.5 km
oval-shaped caldera is filled partially by a lake known as
Segara Anak. The eruptions of 1994, 1995, and 1996 have formed
a small cone in the center of the caldera and lava flows from
these eruptions have entered the lake.
The highlands are forest clad and mostly underdeveloped. The
lowlands are highly cultivated. Rice, soybeans, coffee,
tobacco, cotton, cinnamon, and vanilla are the major crops
grown in the fertile soils of the island.
For the people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, the
volcano is revered as a sacred place and abode of deities.
Segara Anak crater lake is the destination of thousand of
pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away
disease in the hot springs.
The endemic
duck Belibis is found here and several species of fish are
recorded. Mt. Rinjani, one of the over 40 National Parks
throughout Indonesia, was established in 1997.
Over 20 villages surround Rinjani and there are many routes up
the mountain , but the main access is from Senaru in the north
and Sembalun Lawang to the east.
The challenging three-days or four-days Rinjani Trek route
from Senaru to the stunning crater rim (Plawangan), down to
the stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is
considered as one of the best treks in south East Asia . Those
heading for the summit usually prefer to start in Sembalun
Lawang.
A model for Ecotourism in Indonesia, the community based
activities are focused on the Rinjani trek Center in Senaru,
the most popular starting point for the tough trek. Developed
by New Zealand Government Assistance since 1999, the Rinjani
trek Center embodies under one roof the unique
partnership of the National Park, tourism industry and Local
communities that has been forged to manage and protect the
Rinjani mountain environment.
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Elevation |
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3,726 metres
(12,224 feet) |
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Location |
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Lombok,
Indonesia |
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Prominent |
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3 ,726 m |
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Type |
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Stratovolcano ( active ) |
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