Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Mount Rinjani

Indonesia is indeed rich in natural beauty. Mountains, sea, rice fields, all show how beautiful Indonesia is. One of Indonesia's natural charms is Mount Rinjani. This mountain with an altitude of 3,726 meters above sea level is indeed an option for climbers, both domestic and foreign climbers. How not, the story that spreads about its beauty, makes every climber must be challenged to explore the mountain located in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.The climbing terrain of Mount Rinjani, it can be said is not too difficult, if you have found the right path. There are several usual climbing routes, namely Sembalun, Senaru, Timba Nuh, and Torean. Usually, the favorite path for climbers is the Sembalun Climbing Path, because the path is quite easy compared to other climbing routes.

In the Sembalun Climbing Trail, you will pass through a flat savanna. But it is important to know, that sun protection cream is highly recommended considering the air can feel very hot during the day. However, in the afternoon, the air around the savanna can be said to be not too hot, and you can also enjoy the singing of the melodious birds. There are 4 posts that must be passed in the climb of Mount Rinjani, namely post 1, post 2, post 3, and the last is the Plawangan Sembalun post. In this climb, it is advisable to bring enough drinking water, because not all of the posts that you pass through are springs.

The beauty of Mount Rinjani cannot be expressed in words. Both in the morning, during the day, in the evening and at night, the charm of Mount Rinjani is always magnificent. Especially at night, where you will see the beauty of a star-studded sky. Especially if you look at it while lying outside your tent, hmmm ... like beautiful covered with sparkling stars ... really an experience that will never be forgotten surely ...

one of the places that climbers do not miss in climbing Mount Rinjani is Segara Anak Lake. Yes, this beautiful lake can be found after climbing through two routes, namely the Sembalun Climbing Trail and the Senaru Climbing Path. To reach Lake Segara Anak from the Sembalun Climbing Path, it takes around a minimum of 8 hours, while through the Senaru Climbing Trail, it takes around a minimum of 7 hours. Around Segara Anak Lake, people usually do some activities such as camping, soaking in warm sulfur water, and also fishing. To reach this lake, it's not a short time, but you won't regret it when you see the beauty.

Many things can be witnessed on Mount Rinjani which is so beautiful. To go to Mount Rinjani, you can start from Mataram to Sembalun, East Lombok by traveling about 2 hours. If you are outside Lombok, you can start by visiting Lombok by plane. After arriving at the airport, you must go to Selong, East Lombok by vehicle. From Selong, continue your trip to Air Mel Market, East Lombok. From Aik Mel Market, then you go to Sembalun, East Lombok to start your ascent.





Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Tours on Gunung Agung

Gunung Agung is one of the most famous tourist attraction in Bali. Mount Agung has a height of 3,014 meters above sea level (dpl) and is believed to be the residence of the ancestral spirits of the Balinese Hindu community. Mount Agung is one of the active volcanoes on the island of Bali, where the last eruption occurred around 1963 and resulted in a severe destruction, especially in Karangasem regency.unung Agung stratovolcano type inside which has a crater large enough and deep. Sometimes from the crater smoke and sulfur emitted in considerable amounts. Right at the foot of Mount Agung is located Pura Besakih which is also very guarded by the Hindu holiness, also including the largest temple in Bali. When viewed from Pura Besakih, it appears that the peak of Mount Agung is like a perfectly pointed cone, even though the peak state itself is actually shaped elongated and ends in a circular crater and wide.
The beauty of the Peak
Being at an altitude above 3000 meters can certainly see the nature of Bali and the surrounding area perfectly. Visitors are not only sedated by the natural scenery around the exotic Mount Agung, also Mount Rinjani located on the island of Lombok can be seen from the peak of this mountain mashur. Besides Rinjani, not less also the beauty of Nusa Penida Island cluster can also be enjoyed from the top of the mountain. Likewise with Sanur Beach and Mount and Lake Batur that can be enjoyed and viewed as much from the highest area of ​​Mount Agung.

 

Hiking trails
For the adventurers, Mount Batur is also available a challenging climbing path. Currently, there are at least three climbable trails:
* southeast direction, then get through the Jackfruit area.* From the south, can be passed from Selat District, Karangasem with its basecamp at Pura Pasar Agung.
* From the west which is a climbing route that is often used by climbers, namely from Pura Besakih, District Rendang, Karangasem. Due to the number of accidents and the loss of some climbers, since 2009 the climb through this route is required to use the guidance services that have been prepared to anticipate all the things that are not desirable.
The location of Mount Agung is located in District Rendang, Karangasem regency, Bali. By taking the path via Pura Besakih, tourists who come from Denpasar can go north with a distance of about 25 km. Or can also be passed from Semarapura City, Klungkung Regency by using public transportation whose tariffs range from Rp. 7000-10.000.