Central Java,
Climbing Mountain,
East Java,
hiking,
Indonesia,
Jambi,
Mountain,
Nusa Tenggara Timur,
pekelan,
West Sumaterat,
Yogyakarta
Climbing mountain becomes a new hobby trend among teenagers. This is evident from the number of photos uploaded on various social media. Beautiful natural view makes them willing to tired and spend a lot of money to fulfill the desire to climb the mountain. Indonesia is included in the circle of fire thus making has a lot of mountains. Despite located in the ring of fire including hazardous for life place because of the possibility of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, but it turned out to also have fortunately side. One of them is the number of mountaineering object that has incredible natural scenery. In this article will be informed several mountains that have natural scenery like in heaven and often be the climbers destination.
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| The Climbers in Semeru Mountain |
1. Merapi
Merapi mountain located between provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java. The mountain is still active and the last eruption occurred in 2010, killing the legend of caretaker "Mbah Marijan". According to the story, Mbah Marijan is a palace courtiers sent to keep Merapi mountain by Sri Sultan Hamenegku IX as king at Keraton at that time. The influence of the culture and customs are quite thick making Yogyakarta has many mystical stories. The southern part of the city of Yogyakarta, there is a beach which is believed have a master of beach and no one ever seen. The master of the southern coast of the Yogyakarta city mentioned have a close relationship with the existence of the Keraton and Merapi mountain. No wonder, if after the death of the caretaker "Mbah Marijan" appears many mythical stories of mystery. Likewise to Merapi mountain, besides having a beautiful view also has a mystery that makes some people feel goose bumps.
Mount Merapi has a height of about 2968 meters above sea level. Mount Merapi including mountain which has relatively frequent eruptions, normal cycle occurs every four years. Although a bit dangerous, but many climbers who climb Mount Merapi because of the beautiful natural scenery. The location closest to the peak is Bubrah market is an area that pebuh with sand and rock from the eruption. The peak of Merapi, there is a large stone subuah often called the peak of Garuda. Climbers often menjadikam peak of Garuda as the point of image capture. Actually it is very dangerous, because if not careful will fall to early kawah. Selo is beginning point for climbing to the peak. Ascent of Selo towards Pasar Bubrah takes about 5 to 6 hours drive. The best access road to Merapi is from Yogyakarta to Selo with transport, then proceed with climbing to the peak. Although it could be climbed without having to stay overnight, many climbers usually stay and set up a tent in the Pasar Bubrah. The goal is to be able to see the sunrise dawn from the peak of Merapi.
2. Merbabu
Location of mountain Merbabu is right next to Mount Merapi. As administration is located in province of central Java and became a symbol of the pride of citizen. In the Merbabu's peak can be seen Selo village, Semarang city, Boyolali City and mountain ranges such as Andong, Sundoro, Sumbing, Merapi, Telomoyo, and Ungaran. Merbabu have a height of about 3124 meters above sea level. Hiking trails can be taken for 1 or 2 days, its trajectory is not dangerous but must pay attention to provisions that were brought especially water. Because of the distance is long enough then the climber should bring a tent as a place to rest or overnight. Interesting point from Merbabu mountain are many savanna, prehistoric heritage sites, and waterfalls Grenjengan Kembar. It has three peaks that is Sharif, Keteng Songo, and Triangulasi. The highest peak of them is Triangulasi. The main attraction of this mountain is the view of the sunset, the best than others.
3. Rinjani
Mount Rinjani is a sacred mountain people of Bali and Lombok, is used as a place of worship of the god of Hindus. Bali people usually come to Mount Rinjani to carry out a traditional ceremony called pekelan (put jewelry in the lake as an offering to the spirits Mount). Rinjani name is taken from the ancient Javanese language, which means God. The mountain is located in the province of Dati I West Nusa Tenggara, be located among three districts that is West Lombok, Central Lombok and East Lombok, has an altitude of 3726 meters above sea level and becomes the third highest in Indonesia. Climb Mount Rinjani need considerable effort but will pay off with the extraordinary beauty exotic nature. In the area of Mount Rinjani, there is a small mountain which is still active and a lake where the water contains sulfur, the lake is named Segoro Anak. Segoro Anak lakes were used for ceremonial pekelan. Rinjani region also has three caves such as Payung, Manik, and Susu, as well as kokok putih that is channel hot spring which is comfortable for bathing. These hiking trail can be gone for three days, from Senaru then to Sembalun Lawang and finally to the peak.
4. Kerinci
Mount Kerinci is located in Sumatra Island of Indonesia, precisely located on the border of the province of Jambi and West Sumatra. Kerinci mountain has an altitude of 3805 meters above sea level and become the second highest in Indonesia. The highest mountain in Indonesia is Puncak Jayawijaya, located on the island of Papua but because the hiking trails and permits to climb quite difficult, there are a few climbers ever to Puncak Jayawijaya. Hiking trails in Kerinci can gone for 3 days.
5. Semeru
Filmmaking is located in Mount Semeru make this mountain became very famous. The film, titled "5 cm" recounts the journey of four best friends and a sister of one of them in reaching the top of the mountain. Location shooting displays of natural beauty and interesting plot makes the film managed to be successful. The film made in end of 2012 and after that a lot of impromptu climbers climbing Semeru mount. Although the terrain is quite difficult but can still be reached by someone who has physically healthy. The starting point of the climb is in the village of Ranu Pane follow the hiking trail up to the summit. Some interesting points during the ascent is Ranu Kumbolo (lake which is located at the highest altitude in Java island), Oro-oro Ombo (land overgrown with lavender), and Mahameru (peak). In addition to the third-best point, along the hiking trail on Mount Semeru was also beautiful. Arcopodo is an final ascent point before to the summit. The hardest path is hiking trail from Arcopodo to the peak, sandy mountains and lots of rock fall easily so should be alert and cautious. Taking the picture above Mahameru carrying the inscription "3676 mdp" (3676 above sea level) is a valuable thing for climbers. The whole hiking trails to the peak can be reached within 3 days.
Mountain climbing is a fairly risky, but still remain secure when paying attention and know the procedures to climbing mountain well. Something valuable that is full of risks. The main key to survive when climbing a mountain is always put safety above all else. Keen to climb the mountain?
