MOUNT RINJANI NATIONAL PARK
The mighty Rinjani mountain of Gunung Rinjani is a massive volcano which
towers over the island of Lombok. A climb to the top is one of the most
exhilarating experiences you can have in Indonesia. At 3,726 meters
tall, Gunung Rinjani is the second highest mountain in Indonesia. The
climb to the top may not be easy but it’s worth it, and is widely
regarded as one of the best views in the country.
Part of the
famous ‘ring of fire’ this mountain also holds spiritual significance
for the local people. It’s thought that the name Rinjani comes from an
old Javanese term for ‘God’.
Around the slopes of Rinjani there are lush forests sprinkled with waterfalls and surrounded by stunning scenery.
Within
the mountain is a crescent shaped lake, the breathtaking Segara Anak
which is about 6km across at its widest point. This lake of sulfur is
located 600 meters below the crater rim. Rising from the waters of this
lake is a new volcano, Mt. Baru, which is a result of a series of
eruptions during the 1990’s. Segara Anak is a spiritual place. The
Balinese come here each year and perform a ceremony called pekelan where
jewelry is placed in the lake as an offering to the mountain spirit.
The Wetu Telu people also regard the lake as holy and come here to pray
on full moon nights.
Mt Rinjani lies within the Gunung Rinjani
National Park. The park covers 41,330 hectares and sits inside a major
bio-geographical transition zone (Wallacea). This is where the tropical
flora and fauna of South East Asia meets that of Australasia. This
National Park was established in 1997 and is one of over 40 throughout
Indonesia.
For visitors, 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 may want to head all the way to the summit of the
volcano. This is best reached from Sembalun Lawang and takes four days,
finishing up in Senaru.
To ensure that local communities
benefit from tourism revenue, the Rinjani Trek is managed by a
partnership of National Park officials, the public and private sectors
of the Lombok tourism industry and community representatives. Community
run cooperatives coordinate the Trek at the Rinjani Trek Center (RTC) in
Senaru and the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang.
Revenue
from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation,
management and assisting the National Park with maintenance of the
Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring its sustainability. This management model is
unique in Indonesia and considered an example of best practice of
ecotourism in Indonesia.
source : http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/256/mount-rinjani-national-park
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