Rinjani Mountain

Rinjani Mountain

Rinjani, a mountain which has panaroma is arguably the best among the mountains in Indonesia. Each year (June-August) visited by many tourists from the locals, lovers of outdoor activities, nature lovers and other nature lovers. Mount Rinjani is a mountain located on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Mountain is the third highest volcano in Indonesia with an altitude of 3,726 m above sea level. Mount Rinjani National Park is representative of ecosystem types, lower montane rain forest to high mountains and savannas in East Nusa.

There is one species of mammals endemic to the civet Rinjani (Paradoxurus hemaproditus rinjanicus), there are also deer (Indian muntjac nainggolani), ebony leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus kohlbruggei), pangolin (Manis javanica),
birds cikukua horn (Philemon buceroides neglectus), Dawah forest (Ducula lacernulata sasakensis), kepudang black neck (Oriolus chinensis broderipii), and several species of reptiles.

Potential plant located in Mount Rinjani National Park, among others jelutung (Laportea stimulant), dedurenan (Aglaia argentea), bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), banyan (Ficus benjamina), syzygium (Syzygium sp.), Keruing (Dipterocarpus hasseltii), rerau (D. imbricatus), Eidelweis (Anaphalis javanica), and two species of orchid endemic to the Perisstylus rintjaniensis and P. lombokensis.

A little history of Mount Rinjani, Mount Rinjani according to public confidence in Sasak is Dewi Anjani throne which is the queen of the Jin. Most local people believe that the name of Sasak is the provision of Dewi Anjani. On the peak of Mount Rinjani is believed by the general public in chili is as the abode of the King of Jin, the ruler of Mount Rinjani named Dewi Anjani. From the top to the southeast there is a sea of dust (caldera) called Segara Muncar. at certain times, with the naked eye can be seen the palace of Queen Jin.

Jin is a group of his followers were both good. Once the Queen Jin Dewi Anjani is a king's daughter who is not authorized to marry the lover of his choice. At a place called Mandala spring queen Disappear. he migrated from the real world to the supernatural (natural Jin).

In addition to the summit, a place frequented is Segara Chicks, a crater lake at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level. There are two routes to reach the site is in the village of Senaru, from Mataram - Bayan - Senaru, ± 82 km (2.5 hours). Or through the village of Lawang Sembalun from Mataram - Selong - Sambelia - Sembalun Lawang, ± 140 km (4.5 hours).

The climbers usually like a journey through Sembalun, because these Sembalun rather long but flat, and the weather is hotter because through savanna blistering (cold temperatures but direct solar radiation burning the skin). Early challenges that must be taken is the vast savannas and hilly. These natural characteristics provide new experiences for adventurers usually climb mountains in Java. Typically mountain in Java to present more homogeneous and heterogeneous forest.

Dusty badlands accompanied stinging climate makes stamina quickly depleted. Only in some places lay rumut dense reeds as delicious food for oxen shepherd. In particular where there is a special post that can be used camping with springs and emergency toilet.

After savannas, field trip was getting heavier. Steep ascent to the start yawning chasm exists between heterogeneous forest grove. Mount Rinjani can be said to be safe from the threat of wild animals. Birds, monkeys hanging and partridge are often found in the forest. After traveling about 7 hours, came in Pelawangan (a mountain ridge) Sembalun Lawang. The location is overgrown with mountain pine (Casuarina junghuniana) This is the last post before the ascent to the summit.

Pelawangan Sembalun Lawang is located right on the slopes of Lake Segara Chicks buffer. As a result, while resting, hikers can watch as much exoticism giant lake formed by a volcanic eruption of Mount Rinjani.