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Mt. Rinjani National
Park
Welcome to Mt. Rinjani
Trekking, We provide all information about mount rinjani Lombok
trekking by detail information below :
The park covers an
area of 41,330 ha on the northern part of Lombok. Named after
Indonesia’s second highest volcanic peak outside of West Papua,
the peak of Gunung Rinjani (3,726m) dominates the landscape.
Within the crater is the spectacular Segara Anak lake and the
still-active volcano Gunung Baru (2,363m). It is surrounded by a
further 66,000 ha of Protection Forest and covers the three
administrative district of West, East and Central Lombok. The park
ecosystem is in the transitional zone between Asia and Australia
(Wallace zone). Average rainfall is about 3,000 mm annually.
Gunung Rinjani is rich in a variety of flora, fauna and vegetation
types. On the south western side of the mountain is the most
eastern extent of primary rainforest in Nusa Tenggara. This gives
way to monsoon forest and drier climate in the east, and savannah
in the north east. Notable flora includes the everlasting
edelweiss flower (Anopheles viscid), tiger orchid (Vanda sp.),
alang-alang grass (Imperata cylindrical), cemara trees (Casuarinas
trifoliate and Casuarinas occidental).
 Mt. Rinjani, one of the over 40 National Parks throughout
Indonesia, was established in 1997. It is valued and protected for
its spiritual as well as natural values, and is worshipped by
thousands of Balinese as well as Sasak pilgrims. Hot springs near
the crater lake are sought after for their healing powers. 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-day Rinjani
Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim (Plawangan), down to the
stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one
of the best treks in South East Asia. Those heading for the summit
usually prefer to start in Sembalun Lawang.
The village of Senaru is the main gateway to Gunung Rinjani
National Park, the most popular start point for the three day
Rinjani Trek up Indonesia’s second highest volcanic peak (3,726m).
For the people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, the volcano is
revered as a sacred place and the abode of gods. Within the
spectacular crater, the Segara Anak Lake is the destination of
many pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away
disease in the nearby hot springs. Developed with New Zealand
Government assistance since 1999, the Rinjani Trek Centre embodies
under one roof (satu atap) the unique partnership of the National
Park, tourism industry and local communities that has been forged
to manage and protect the Rinjani mountain environment.
The Rinjani mountain is the
second highest peak active volcano in Indonesia and absolutely a
challenging mountain walk and you must be prepared with good
equipment, warm and windproof clothing if you want to make
adventure trekking to the summit of rinjani mountain 3726 m.
Trekking to Rinjani mountain lombok Indonesia can attract severe
storms, lightening and strong winds. When the weather is settled,
the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Parts of the trail are
steep and slippery.
Beware of bad weather and risks of exposure to the wet and cold
(hypothermia). If caught in an electrical storm, take shelter and
avoid prominent ridges. Beware of snakes, and stinging insects and
plants. Leeches can be a nuisance in the wet season.
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Geography |
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Elevation |
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3,726
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Location |
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Lombok, Indonesia
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Prominence |
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3,726 m |
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Coordinates |
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8°25'S, 116°28'E
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Type |
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Stratovolcano (active)
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Eruption |
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2004 |
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 A
prestigious 2004 World Legacy Award for environmental and social
leaders in tourism was given to the Rinjani Trek Management Board
by Conservation International (CI) and National Geographic
Traveler magazine, in a ceremony at the National Geographic
Society in Washington DC on 8 June 2004. The Rinjani Trek in
Gunung Rinjani National Park in Lombok Indonesia was the winner of
the Destination Stewardship Award, selected as a tourism
destination that best demonstrates effective protection of its
natural and cultural environment.
The Rinjani Trek was lauded in the award citation as “a place
doing superb work in protecting its overall natural and cultural
heritage, the volcanic heart of the island of Lombok, Indonesia”.
Visitors to this tropical island enjoy long jungle treks to the
awe-inspiring crater valley, waterfalls and hot springs, and
emerge from the forest canopy to enjoy an amazing panoramic ocean
view.
The Rinjani program is exemplary for its strong partnership among
local community groups, tourism industry and national park, and
has successfully withstood the recent deep dip in Indonesia’s
tourism.
At 3,726m, Mount Rinjani is the second highest volcanic peak in
Indonesia and is a part of the celebrated “Ring of Fire”. Gunung
Rinjani National Park lies within a major bio-geographical
transition zone (Wallace), where the flora and fauna of South
East Asia meets that of Australasia. The National Park, one of
over 40 throughout Indonesia, was established in 1997. For the
people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, Mount Rinjani is
revered as a sacred place and abode of deities. The crater lake is
a pilgrimage destination for tens of thousands each year. For
tourists, the three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the
crater rim, down to the crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is
considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. More
adventurous trekkers aim for the summit, best reached from
Sembalun Lawang, returning after four days to Senaru.
The Rinjani Trek Ecotourism Programmed has been developed since
1999 with assistance from New Zealand’s International Aid and
Development Agency (NZAID). To strengthen conservation and ensure
that communities on the boundary of the National Park benefit from
tourism revenues, community-run co-operatives coordinate the Trek
at the Rinjani Trek Centre in Senaru and the Rinjani Information
Centre in Sembalun Lawang.
Each has roster systems for guides and porters, village tour
activities and handicraft sales. Revenue from tourism activities
and entry fees is used for conservation, training, management and
assisting the National Park with maintenance of the Rinjani Trek,
thus ensuring sustainability.
Overseeing and supporting these activities is the Rinjani Trek
Management Board, combining the authority of the central
government and local government, with the voices of Lombok
tourism’s private sector and boundary communities. This
institutional model is unique in Indonesia and has now been
recognized in the World Legacy Awards as a global example for
practical implementation of the ideals of ecotourism.
The World Legacy Award is unique for its focus on environmental
responsibility and respecting cultural heritage. Nearly 100
applicants from more than 40 countries on six continents were
considered.
It is the only global tourism award to perform on-site
verification visits by scientific, anthropological and tourism
professionals. “These winners are perfect examples of the way the
travel and tourism industry should operate,” said Her Majesty
Queen Noor, the 2004 World Legacy Award Honorary Awards Committee
Chair. “I am heartened by their example and hope other
extraordinary places are similarly inspired.”
Representing the Board, Drs Tjokorda Suthenda Rai head of West
Lombok Tourism and Ir. Tedi Sutedi Msc Director of Gunung Rinjani
National Park, traveled to Washington DC to receive the
Destination Stewardship award from Queen Noor. Winners in the
other three World Legacy Award categories were named as Al Maha
Desert Resort in United Arab Emirates for Nature Travel, Anangu
Tours in Australia’s Northern Territory for Heritage Tourism, and
Casuarina Beach Club in Barbados for General Purpose Hotels.
Have Enjoy a Trek and Good Luck..!!! |
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