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GUNUNG RINJANI
Mt. Rinjani forms the second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia, part of the celebrated "RIng of Fire". The dramatic landscape has been created over millions of years of cone - building, violent explosions, and erosion. Forested slopes rising directly from the sea create their own weather pattern and act as water - collectors of the whole of Lombok.
Mt. Rinjani
For the people of Lombok, Sasak anda Balinese alike, the volcano is revered as scared place anda abode of deities.
Segare Anak
Segare Anak, crater lake is the destination of a thousand of pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in the hot springs. The endemicduck Belibis is found here and several species of fish are recorded. Mt. Rinjani, one of the over 40 National Park throughout Indonesia, was established in 1997.
Over 20 villages surround Rinjani and there are many routes up the Mountain, but the main acces is form Senaru in the NOrth and Sembalun Lawang to the East. Challenging three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim (Plawangan), down to the stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. Those heading for the summit usually prefer to start in Sembalun Lawang.
A model for ecotourism in Indonesia, the community - based activities are focussed on The Rinjani Trek Centre in Senaru, the most popular starting point for the tough trek. Developed with New Zealend Government.
assistance since 1999, the Rinjani Trek Centre embodies under one roof (satu atap) the unieque partneship of the natioanal Park, Torism industry and local communities that has been forged to manage and protect the Rinjani maountain environment.
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE
Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within the major transition zone ( Wallacea)where the flora and fauna of South East Asia makes a dramatic transation of Australia. 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 morning is rare black Ebony 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 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 disturbed ground where the Wild pig or Babi huutan has been foraging. Also found in the forest si the Leopard cat or Bodok alas, Palm civet or Ujat and Porcupine or Landak.
A variety of colorful birds live in the forest of the Park.
Perhaps the best – known icon of the Park is Sulphur Crested Cockatoo that is not found any further West of Lombok. Many of ther forest –dwelling animals, insect, 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 spicies, Cemara, are a featured of the grassy higher slopes. Orchid or Anggrek are also a feature of the grassland areas, as Edelweiss or Bunga Abadi growing above the tree line: it is beatiful icon of the Park an one of our best-known sub
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