Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within the major transition zone (Wallaceae) where the flora and fauna of South East Asia makes a dramatic transition into that which is typical of Australasia. The Park has a rich variety of plants and animals, although they can be hard to spot due to the terrain and rainforest cover. Sometimes seen early in the mornings is the rare black Ebony leaf monkey, known locally as Lutung. The Long tailed grey macaque or Kera is common in Lombok and older males are seen on the crater rim. Rusa deer are forest dwellers and are occasionally seen along the Rinjani trek trail. The smaller Barking deer or Kijang has an alarm call with a distinct dog-like bark. Look for the disturbed ground where the Wild pig or Babi hutan has been foraging. Also found in the forest is the Leopard cat or Bodok alas, Palm civet or Ujat and Porcupine or Landak.
A variety of colourful birds live in the forests of the Park. Perhaps the best-known icon of the Park is the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo that is not found any further west of Lombok. Many of the forest-dwelling animals, insects, birds, civets and monkeys owe their survival to the wild fig tree or Beringin as a provider of food and shelter. The pine-like Casuarina species, Cemara, are a feature of the grassy higher slopes. Orchids or Anggrek are also a feature of the grassland areas, as is Edelweiss or Bunga Abadi growing above the tree line; it is a beautiful icon of the Park and one of our best-known sub-alpine plants.
Rinjani Summit. The people of Lombok believe that the peak of Mt. Rinjani is where Dewi Anjani, the Queen spirit and ruler of Mt. Rinjani live. To the south – east from the peak in a sea of dust called “Segara Muncar” is the invisible palace of the queen Dewi Anjani and her follower, They good spirits. According to a story about the queen spirit Dewi Anjani she was the daughter of a King who would not allow her to marry her boyfriend. At a spring called Mandala she disappeared and changed from the real world to the spirit world.
Segara Anak Lake is so wide it appears like the sea with its blue water, the name Segara Anak means child of the Sea. Segara anak Lake holds various mysteries and invisible powers. People feel content to stay a long time in this place because of the large community of the mysterious spirits, which live around the lake. The local people believe that if the lake looks wide when seen at a distance, it is sign they will live to an old age; or if the lake seems narrow, it is a sign of a short age. So in order not to be pessimistic, people quickly purify themselves by lifting up their spirit and calm soul and look at the lake contentedly. In the area of the lake, it forbidden to have sexual intercourse, complain or say dirty things. We mush be patient when facing problem.
Gunung Barujari is the name of the new volcano, which emerged in the center of Segara Anak Lake. People believe that gunung baru erupted it will not harm the people of lombok unless the erupted is from the peak of Mt. Rinjani. Some people said that the 1994 gunung baru erupted was caused by spirits who were building something because the stones that erupted were arranged in an orderly and attractive way at the foot of gunung baru. (Around September 2004 and 2010 gunung baru was erupted again).
Aik Kalak means hot water and it is used to cure various diseases. One of the hot springs named “pengkereman jembangan” which is means a place for dipping. The water, which spurts out of the spring is very hot. Weapon such as Kris, sword, big knives, and lances are dipped in the spring to test their magic power. If the weapon become sticky, it mean that the weapon is bad and has no magical power. However if the weapon remain unchanged it means that the weapon has supernatural power and the strength will be increased. People also used hot spring to make medicine from coconut cream. After dipping bottle of coconut cream in the hot spring if the liquid become clear and oily it can be use ad medicinal oil. Than the medicinal oil is used for good things and is called “Siu satus tunggal” which means that it can be used to cure a thousand kinds of diseases.
Goa Susu ( Susu Cave ) One of the three famous caves ( goa susu, goa payung, dan goa manik ), susu cave is a good place for self reflection and its often used as a place to meditate. the people with unclean and envious mind will have difficulty entering susu cave which has narrow entrance, but people with noble and pure mind will easily enter the cave. Inside the cave water drips from the tip of a stone which looks like a nipple, so people say the water in goa susu tastes different. inside goa susu is hot and there is a lot of smoke which looks like cooking steam so people call this menguku ( hot house ) and sometimes people call it roentgen ( X-Ray ).
Senaru Trek is the busiest route, because the only one main access for the trek also often used as a route by which indigenous peoples, who do the customary ritual / religious on the top of Rinjani or Lake Segara Anak. Integrated Climbing Center (Rinjani Trek Center) Senaru Route that is Senaru – Pelawangan Senaru – Segara Anak Lake on foot takes ± 10 – 12 hours through the tourist trail in primary forest and along the trail has provided resting places on each post. From the gate Senaru to Lake Segara Anak, there are three headings. Along the way the visitors can enjoy the beauty of wilderness and stunning stones.
To obtain information on climbing Mount Rinjani has provided Integrated Climbing Center (Rinjani Trek Center) with the cooperation of the Park of Mount Rinjani with NZAID (New Zealand Asistance International Development), of Lake Segara Anak if you want to continue the journey to the summit of Mount Rnjani you need to to pelawangan Sembalun which take ± 4 hours, from Pucak pelawangan Rinjani Sembalun to take time 4 – 5 hours. Climbing to the peak is generally done at 02 o’clock AM, this meant that in the morning to enjoy the sunrise (Sunrise) from Pucak Mount Rinjani can enjoy the scenery and the island of Lombok island even if the weather clears.
Sembalun Trek
Sembalun Trek is another trail traveled by visitors, starting point about 1.150m asl.The Route is Sembalun Lawang – Sembalun crater rim it will take 6 or 7 hours.Sembalun crater rim-rinjani summit it will takes 3 to 5 hours (maximum). This point is very dramatic and impressive tourist trail, through a savanna and desert ridge winding with a gap on the left and right channels.
This route is not too steep, because the field is dominated by savanna make your trip sweating by the heat of the sun that stung, but it will go away when you made was struck by the beauty of desert scenery and vast forests along the green valley east of Mount Rinjani, even your eyes will be spoiled by the beauty of the strait Alas and Sumbawa Island in the distance. After arriving on the rim, you can rest while enjoying the panorama of nature and pride ourselves has been incorrectly set foot in one horizon and Indonesia will engender awe of God’s creation.
Torean Trek
Along the way, from the village to the Torean Tiu (TNGR limit), which is a post for climb to the fields, grazing fields, plantations and the production forest area. Slope of 20 -45% range with a limit Torean village TNGR (Post I) ± Km 5.00 Km to the slope of ± 10-30%.
FHere flora can be found such as: Bajur, Klokos Shrimp, Rattan Forest, Ward, Lengsir, Guava, Bunut, Blimbing Forest, Juwet, ferns, Ketimunan, Rajumas, Tapan Dawa. As for fauna that can be found ie: some species of birds (perkici, Daweuh, Kecial, Drongo). Distance from Postal III Plawangan-Torean toward ± 3.50 km with a slope of -40% ± 30, along the way we will be in the clamping by 2 sides of the mountain and we also enjoy the flow of the river (crow) White.
Timbanuh Trek
Timbanuh trek is the combination of tropical rain forests and savannas. This trek is a new path opened by TNGR. Compared to three other trek, facilities and infrastructure is still inadequate. However the advantages of this route is the availability of enough water along the climbing. Timbanuh Trekking currently only limited to South Pelawangan and South Peak Rinjani. Trip to the lake is not recommended because the condition of the path is very steep and dangerous.
Volcanic Hazards
Although Mt.Rinjani has not erupted in recorded history, Mt.Baru (2,351m) in the crater lake is an active volcano. It last erupted dramatically in 1994. Check the notice boards for recent hazards, and take advice from park staff and guides. Spring Water: Fresh water springs are a feature of the trek and determine campsites. Your guide know where these are. During the drier months (July – September) some springs completely disappear. Park staff and guides constantly monitor these water sources to determine their abundance.
Park Fees
Fees are paid at the Rinjani Trek Center at Rp. 150,000/person/entry. They contribute to the protection, maintenance and management of the national park, rinjani trek route, village attractions and visitor facilities.
Guides and Porters
We hire only professional mountain guide and porters from the nearest villages in the area of Rinjani National Park who has pass the guiding and handling test and hold a valid guide license.
Weather Forecast
| Location / Spot / Area | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Rinjani Summit (3726m) | 5 - 8°C from 02:00-08:00AM |
| Segara Anak Lake (2000m) | Daytime: 14 - 18°C, Night: 11 - 14°C |
| Sembalun Rim (2639m) | Daytime: 14 - 18°C, Night: 11 - 14°C |
| Pos 2 Tengengean - Sembalun (1500m) | Daytime: 22 - 26°C, Night: 18 - 22°C |
| Pos 3 Pada Balong - Sembalun (1800m) | Daytime: 20 - 24°C, Night: 15 - 20°C |
| Senaru Rim (2641m) | Daytime: 15 - 22°C, Night: 12 - 15°C |
| Pos 2 Montong Satas - Senaru (1500m) | Daytime: 22 - 26°C, Night: 18 - 20°C |
| Pos 3 Mondokan Lokak - Senaru (2000m) | Daytime: 20 - 24°C, Night: 15 - 20°C |
- Rim Program 1N/2D
- Summit Program 1N/2D
- Lake Program 2N/3D
- Summit Program 2N/3D
- Summit and Lake Program 3N/4D
- Summit and Lake Program 4N/5D
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