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MOUNT
RINJANI IN LOMBOK ISLAND
Mount Rinjani, Lombok's highest peak ( 3726 m asl
or 12,200 ft. ), draws religious pilgrim and adventure
tourist alike. its crater frames a lake, which is
5 miles wide and known as segara anak, which means
the lake of child. this crater also contains an
active volcano, Gunung Baru
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RINJANI
NATIONAL PARK
The park covers an area of 41,330 ha on the northern
part of Lombok and locates the three administrative
district of West, East and Central Lombok. The area
covers 12,357.67 ha in the west, 22,152.88 ha in
the east and 6,819.45 ha in central Lombok. Rinjani
dominates the National Park of Lombok, an island
east of Bali on the Indonesian archipelago. At 3726m
it is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, part
of the infamous ring of fire that encircles the
basin of the Pacific. Within the crater is the spectacular
Segara Anak lake and the still – active volcano
Gunung Baru (2,363m).
 It is surrounded by further 66,000 ha of Protection
Forest also covers the three administrative districts.
The park ecosystem is in the transitional zone between
Asia and Australia (Wallace zone). Average rainfall
is about 3,000mm annually.
Gunung Rinjani is rich in variety of flora and fauna
and vegetation types. There are 114 families and
more than 500 several of floras found and about
50 species of plant that can be used for traditional
medicine. While fauna in Gunung Rinjani is about
12 mammal and reptile species, more than 50 birds’
species and more 50 several of butterflies which
some are protected and has limited area of spread.
On the South Western side of mountain is the most
eastern extent of primary rainforest in Nusa Tenggara.
This gives way to monsoon forest and drier climate
in the east, and savannah in the north east. Notable
flora includes the everlasting edelweiss flower
(Anaphalis viscida), tiger orchid (Vanda sp) alang-alang
grass (Imperata cylindrical), cemara tress (Casuarina
trifolia and Casuarina ocidentale).
Gunung Rinjani, one of the over 50 National Parks
through out Indonesia and 21 become National Park
model included Gunung Rinjani National Park, it
was established in 1997. It is valued and protected
for its spiritual as well natural values, and is
worshipped by thousands of Balinese as well as Sasak
pilgrims. Hot springs near the Lake are sought after
for their healing powers.
Over 38 villages spread out in 12 sub-districts
surround Rinjani and there are many routes up to
the mountain, but the main access is from Sembalun
Lawang to the East. The challenging three-day Rinjani
Trek route from Senaru to crater rim (Pelawangan),
down to the stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun
Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South
East Asia. Those heading for the summit usually
prefer to start in Sembalun Lawang.
The village of Senaru is the main gateway to Mt.
Rinjani National Park, the most popular start point
for the three day Rinjani Trek up Indonesia’s second
highest volcanic peak (3,762 m). For the people
of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, the volcano
is revered as a sacred place and the abode of Gods.
Within the spectacular crater, the Segara Anak Lake
is destination of many pilgrims who place offerings
in nearby hot spring.
A model for ecotourism in Indonesia, the community-based
activities are focused on the Rinjani Trek Centre
in Senaru and Rinjani Information Centre in Sembalun
Lawang,
the most popular starting points for the tough trek.
Developed with New Zealand Government assistance
since 1999, the Rinjani Trek Centre and Rinjani
Information Centre embody under one roof (satu atap)
the unique partnership of the National Park, tourism
industry and local communities that has been forged
to manage and protect the Rinjani mountain environment.
The programmer has been successful and in 2004,
the Rinjani Trek won the 2004 Destination Stewardship
Award for “the tourism destination that best demonstrates
effective protection its natural and cultural environment.”
THE RINJANI TREK
Over 38 villages spread out in 12 sub-districts
surround Mt. Rinjani and there are many routes up
the mountain, but the main access is from Senaru
in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east. The
challenging three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru
to the crater rim (Plawangan), down to the stunning
Lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one
of the best treks in South East Asia or the 3-day
Rinjani Trek that includes the climb to the summit
and usually begins in Sembalun Lawang.
A model for ecotourism in Indonesia, the community-based
activities are focused on the Rinjani Trek Centre
in Senaru and on the Rinjani Information Centre
in Sembalun Lawang, the most popular starting point
for the tough trek. Developed with New Zealand Government
assistance since 1999, the Rinjani Trek Centers
embody under one roof (satu atap) the unique partnership
of the National Park, tourism industry and local
communities that has been forged to manage and protect
the Rinjani mountain environment. During the period
of the New Zealand Government assistance, the Rinjani
Trek Management Board (RTMB) was formed and continues
the program of Rinjani Trek Ecotourism Program
Rinjani Trek Ecotourism Program has received the
following International and National Awards;
The World Legacy Award sponsored by International
Conservation and National Geographic Traveler, June
2004 The Award for Innovative Ecotourism from the
Ministry of Tourism, September 2004
A finalist in the Tourism for Tomorrow Destination
Awards, April 2005
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE
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
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MOUNT RINJANI TREKKING PACKAGES
RTP 01: RINJANI TREKKING PACKAGE 3D/2N
First day,... 7 hrs walk up to rim I (senaru Rim 2.641m asl), sleep one night in the tent then second day after enjoy the
sunrise and breakfast we descent to Senaru Village ........Itinerary
RTP 02: RINJANI TREKKING PACKAGE 4D/3N
3 days cross the mountain and sleep 2 night in the tent.
we start the trek from semablun lawang (1.150m asl) and finish in senaru village ......Itinerary
RTP 06: SINGAPOREAN TREKKING PACKAGES
This is combination Packages, include sightseeing tours, soft to hard adventure and beach holiday, combination of city - adventure - beach
holiday, culture tour, climbing highest Mountain in Lombok " Mount Rinjani National Park "........Itinerary
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