Mount Rinjani Lombok Island NTB-Indonesia, a favorite for climbers. Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island, NTB, Indonesia is the second highest volcano in Indonesia.

This mountain has 3,726 m asl and is located latitude 8º25′ South Latitude and 116º28′ East Longitude. The mountain is included in the National Park area. And has an area of ​​approximately 41,330 hectares

It is known that this mountain is one of the favorites of mountain climbers. Access to Lombok Island can use the land route Jakarta – Mataram. Or you can also use the ferry but twice from the Bali Strait and Lombok Strait.

Besides that, you can also use an airplane. Mount Rinjani has a crater about 10 kilometers wide. Uniquely, there is a crater lake called Lake Segara Anak with a depth of about 230 meters.

And has water with a bluish color like a child of the ocean. The water flows from the lake to form a very beautiful waterfall. Many climbers fish in this lake because there are many carp and tilapia.

Hiking trails

There are 2 routes for climbing, namely the Sembalun Route and the Senaru Route. The Sembalun route is a favorite route for climbers.

Because even though the route is longer, it can save 700 m of altitude. On this path, you will pass through a very wide and beautiful savanna. There are 3 rest posts on this route.

After heading 3 climbers will face a steep incline with a slope of about 60 degrees. Meanwhile, if you go through the Senaru Route, you will pass through a dense and steep tropical forest.

As with the Sembalun Route, this route also has 3 resting posts. after that there will be a pelawan post which is usually used for camping. The attraction of Mount Rinjani is almost perfect.