The place
was Sumbawa, Indonesia, the year was 1815, and the
month was April. Everything was set for one of the
most explosive events in human history. Sumbawa
Island is home to the volcano called Tambora which
has an elevation of 9,348 ft. (2,850m) and a diameter
at sea-level of 38 mile. On April 5th of 1815 the
volcano, which had lain dormant for more than 5,000
years, began to erupt.
 The mountain had been experiencing small eruptions
before it exploded in 1815 and the April eruption
left a deep summit caldera where the previous stratovolcano
stood, causing earthquakes as far away as Surabaya
(a distance of 500 km) in reaction to the collapse.
Ash exploded from the eruption and was carried as
far as east Java, approximately 900 km from Tambora.
Thunder-like sounds were heard up to 1,400 km away
and the entire eruption is estimated to have had
the volcanic explosion strength of seven. The eruption
column itself was roughly 44 km high vertically
and produced numerous pyroclastic flows. Tsunamis
were generated as a result of both the flows and
the shock waves from the collapsing caldera. In
total, the volcanic eruption lasted for two days
and ejected about 50 cubic km of magma. The eruption
was the largest that had occurred over past 1,000
years, with an immediate human impact of 92,000
deaths.
As far-reaching as the immediate outputs of the
volcanic explosion were, the full effects of the
eruption had yet to be felt. The year after the
eruption, 1816, is often titled “the year without
summer," due to significantly cooler temperatures
throughout Europe and other reaches of the world,
resulting in such unusual phenomena as snow in June
in the northern hemisphere and cyclone tracks being
pushed to the south, bringing unusually wet weather
in many areas. Crop failures and famine abounded
the world over, marked by higher death rates that
exceeded anything on Earth in the past 10,000 years.
“The year without summer” is not a complete mystery,
however, for its causes are the typical results
of a large volcanic explosion, such as the Tambora
eruption. There are many who would disagree with
this hypothesis, claiming that the effects of a
volcanic eruption the size of Tambora could not
be as far-reaching or as destructive to cause “the
year without summer.”
Mount TAMBORA TREKKING
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Highlight
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Hotel, trek, adventure,
wild life,
Holiday, Eco-tour)
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Type
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Trek
Expedition, Adventure, Ecotourism, Volcano.
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Term
of booking
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Minimum
4 days before arrival date, confirmation,
advanced deposit is required
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Route
to Tambora Mountain Peak
Sumbawa Island with its volcano, Mt Tambora, offers
adventurous trekking, wonderful natural forests,
archeological sites, fantastic beaches, arts and
crafts and interesting Dutch colonial heritage.
Unfortunately Sumbawa is ignored by most tourists
who usually proceed straight to Eastern Indonesia.
If you chose to tour the entire island of Sumbawa
we recommend a visit to the Komodo Islands, one
of Indonesia? famous national parks featuring the
Komodo Dragon, a large monitor. Tambora Trekking
can be arranged in the appropriate season for the
fit and healthy.
Day 1.
Early Morning at 6 o'clock, we drive to east of
lombok" Labuan Lombok harbor" then cross by Ferry
to Sumbawa island " Poto Tano harbor". arrive in
Poto Tani then continue drive to sumbawa Besar city,
stop over for lunch. after lunch then continue drive
to Pancasila village" in the bottom of tambora mountain".
7 pm arrive in pancasila village then overnight
in Sinar Kedindi Bungalow.
Day 2.
Breakfast, prepare the food and meet the porter
then we start trek to up to post II (1900m above
sea level), we will arrive at Post II around 05.00
pm for overnight.
Day 3.
After have a light breakfast at 04.00 am, than at
05.00 we go up to the Top of Mount Tambora (2850m
a.s.l). After take a picture than we go down to
Pancasila village to have Lunch. Drive to Sumbawa
besar, then Overnight in Tabora hotel.
Day 4.
After Breakfast make city tour, visiting Dalam Loka
Palace, yellow house ( the private museum of the
king sumbawa ) then head to Poto Tano harbor for
Lombok island.
Packages
Included:
- Tent and sleeping bag.
- Foods and drinks ( mineral water + wine )
- Guide ASSISTANT During the trips .
- all land and sea transportations
- Entrance fees.
- Porters
- Hotels
Excludes :
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Laundry.
- Tips for porters and guide.
- Other personal expenses.
Recommended items to bring:
1. Suitable walking shoes / warm clothing / wind
breaker / rain coat
2. Gloves / extra socks / Small towel / hat / tissue
paper
3. High energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins)
4. Headache tablets / lip gloss / deep heat lotion
( Sun block)/ plasters
5. Torch light / walking stick / waterproof bag
for camera
6. 2 or 3 T-shirt / long trouser / short / swim
cloth
Reservation
A deposit of 50% is required upon confirmation and
Full payment must be received prior to or upon arrival
at the first destination point, except for those
companies with whom special agreements have been
made. Failure to comply with this condition may
result in cancellation of all reservation.
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