Mount Rinjani is one of the most popular destinations in the world of Adventure located on Lombok Island West Nusa Tenggara Indonesia. The mountain is the second highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci in Sumatra with a height of 3,726m above sea level and Located in Central Lombok and North Lombok latitude 8º25′ LS and 116º28′ BT is a favorite mountain for Indonesian and foreign climbers because of its truly beautiful scenery. From the top can see all of Lombok, shrimp ponds, even some of the Gili islands and Mount Agung on the island of Bali are clearly visible.
Around the lake there are a mountain growing from the middle of Lake Segara Anak with a height of 2,376 meters above sea level. We called (Gunung Baru Jari) surrounded by lava and trees after several of eruptions. The last time eruption in 2016 smoke often comes out from the hole then the water in the lake sometimes changes color to green.
This mountain is part of the Mount Rinjani National Park which has an area of about 41,330 ha and it will be proposed to increase it to 76,000 ha to the west and east. Administratively this mountain is in the area of three districts: East Lombok, Central Lombok and North Lombok.
Noted : Please do not book your tekking package through (Padang Bay Bali) There is no official agency located there and official and Licensed trekking organizer only in lombok at the foot of mount rinjani and If you book the trekking package from Gili islands, We highly not recommended you to pay in advance, they are mostly broker and they are not responsible on your adventure, Why? Because they are illegal organizer live there will sell rinjani mount to you.
Attention for climbers?
Mount Rinjani has a Limited Availability of permit every day since the pandemic until now and if you are planning trekking to Mount Rinjani in April – December this year. we with strongly suggest you to book in advance to secure Permit/Entrance ticket. Please E-mail or WhatsApp us. Your trekking date start to hike first. Before coming to the island of Lombok because we have to make sure the permit is still available for you or has been sold out. Click For Booking!
You Need to Know Before Book Your Trekking Dates to hike to Rinjani Mountain in Lombok Indonesia?
What is The Temperature like in Rinjani Mountain!
The temperature in the day is around 15-25 degree Celsius at and below the rims at nights and The temperature at the Rim is usually below 10 degree Celsius at times, it can be near freezing especially towards the summit rinjani.
The Best Time to Climb in Mount Rinjani! Rinjani Mount opened for legal trekking adventure is from early April to the end of December every year and hiking time is divided into three (3 seasons part)
April to May
Transition from rainy to (summer) This part the weather on Rinjani Mountain from early April to the end of May is still bit rain and it usually rains during the day between 12.00 to 4 pm and on some treks it becomes slippery like from post extra to post 3 of the Senaru route and the path from campsite down to Lake Segara Anak, Climb in this season you need to bring extra equipment such as a raincoat, waterproof plastic to wrap clothes and use the clothes that dry quickly
This part the trees and grass in the Mount Rinjani National Park area are still green, the hiking trails are not dusty and hot along the adventure, many water locations are found on the hiking trails and there are not too many hikers but little bit slippery.
June to October (Summer)
This part the weather is hot during the day and very cold at night, the hiking trails are dusty, there are springs only at (Post 2 Sembalun, Near Sembalun campsite, Near Segara Anak Lake and at Pos 3 then at Pos 2. Senaru route) and climbers are very crowded so when climbing to the Summit you have to queue to get the peak of Mt.Rinjani.
This part It was sunny all day and Clear views in all directions so you can see all of view in lombok, even the 3 Gili island, Mount Agung in Bali and Mount Tambora on the island of Sumbawa be seen from the peak of Mount Rinjani.
November to December
Transition from Summer to (rainy season) This part Early November the weather is still hot but it can rain at any time, so you have to prepare extra climbing equipment for the rainy season and at the end of November to December heavy rains.
There are not too many hikers in this part, the hiking trails are not dusty but is slippery especially in the forest, there are many springs along the way, so you should prepare good shoes (boots) and hiking poles.
The Best Months to explore Rinjani Mountain is from June to October this month is Normally dry season every year.
Rinjani Closed for hiking from first day of January to the end of March every year because of heavy rain, weather extremely, windy all bad in this part. and other activities in lombok Area available every day for, Tours Lombok, Soft trekking and Trekking to pergasingan hill, Anak Dara hill, camping trip to Gili Kondo, Snorkling trip to secret Gilis that is near from the island of Lombok and panorama to Traditional village of Senaru then to the rice-field and Singang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfall at the foot of Mount Rinjani.
Why choose Salvin Trekking Agency?
Honest prices – We have the best price for your trip and many package options to suit your trekking budget.
Trusted partner – We work closely with the management of Mount Rinjani National Park and the local government. Salvin Trekking company is officially, registered as a tour and trekking organizer to Mount Rinjani National Park and is protected by accident insurance that can be accessed specifically for visitors who are categorized as eligible for the insurance.
Complete Service – Everything tourists need when climbing Mount Rinjani, besides tickets/permits, such as trekking equipment, cooking set, water mineral, snacks, fruits, soft drinks, acommodation/hotel, pick-up and drop-off after the climb is done. We have prepared it for our prospective tour participants.
Quality Assurance – don’t worry about the service that we promise 100% to you, because your satisfaction is our top priority. We always try our best to provide excellent service and experience for our customers.
Full support – by contacting us, you get full support, starting from choosing a tour and ending with advice on what to bring on your trip.
Booking process – With us, you don’t need to worry about proces booking we will secure a limited permit for you, after you choose to join with us, please send your identity such as passport photo of you and your members because we need that for register to secure Entry ticket for you, So you don’t lose your time and opportunity to climb Mount Rinjani.
About Salvin Trekking
We are Rinjani trekking organizer Licensed by the Indonesian government through the Mount Rinjani National Park. A trusted trekking agency and responsible for your adventure while climbing Rinjani Mountain and also your pick-up and drop-off after hiking to the your next destination in the area of Lombok, we are the real Rinjani trekking service provider team. Located in Senaru Village on the island of Lombok – Indonesia.
Might To See On Mount Rinjani
Over -+20 villages surround Mount Rinjani and there are many routes up the mountain, but the main access is from Senaru, Torean in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east.
Mount Rinjani national park lies within the major transition zone (Wallace) where the flora and fauna of south East Asia makes a dramatic transition into that which is typical 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 the rare black Ebony leaf monkey know locally as lutung (kepitu). The long tailed gray macaque of kera is common in Lombok and order males are seen on the crater rim. Rusa deer are forest dwellers and are occasionally seen a long the Rinjani trek train.
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 colorful birds live in the forest of the park. Perhaps the best – know icon of the park is the 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 casuarinas 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 the park and one of our best-know sub-alvine plants.
The following stories are a selection taken from a booklet for village guides containing a collection of traditional stories that have been related for generations by the people of Dusun Senaru.
Andongan Tambing
The first place to rest, located where the paths from Senaru and Semokan meet. Andongan Tambing is one of the forrest entry gates and the First Camping on the Rinjani trip. At this point the trekkers are warned to be careful of the steep slopes.
Half Way Point Pos II Campsite
At the second resting place (Camp II) is a stone which is called Batu Penyesalan. This marks the place where the trekkers feels a conflict about whether to continue or to turn back because we still have as far to go to our destination as we have already walked
Usually it takes about two hours to walk here from Bunut Ngengkang (Pos 1)
Caves
One of the three famous caves (Goa Susu, Goa Payung, dan Goa Manik)
Susu Cave is a good place for self reflection and is often used as a place to meditate The people with unclean and envious mind will have difficulty entering. Susu cave which has a 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 Mengukus (hot house) and sometimes people call it Rontgen (X-Ray).
Healing Hot Springs
Aiq Kalak means hot water and it is used to cure various deseases. One of the hot springs is named Pangkereman Jembangan which is meant a place for dipping The water which spurts out of the spring is very hot. Weapons such as keris, swords, big knives, and lances are dipped in the spring to test their magic power. If the weapon become sticky it means 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 power and the strength will be increased. People also use the hot spring to make medicine from coconut cream. After dipping a bottle of coconut cream in the hot spring if the liquid becomes clear oily it can be used as medicinal oil. Then the medicinal oil is used for good things and is called Siu Satus Tunggal or in Bayan language Siu Satunggal which means that it can be used to cure a thousand kinds of desease.
Segara Anak Crater Lake 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 power.
People feel content to stay a long time in this place because of the large community of mysterious spirits which live arround the lake. The local people believe that if the lake looks wide when seen at a distance it is a 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 spirits and calm soul and look at the lake contentedly. In the area of the lake it is forbidden to have sexual intercourse, to complain or say dirty things. We must be patient when facing problems.
Local Strawberry
This plant grows along the route to Mt. Rinjani. It has thorns like the rose and the fruit is red like strawberry. It has a sweet and slightly sour taste and is good to eat when trekkers are hungry and thirsty.
Eternal Flower.
The plant or the flowers should not be taken because it grows in the park and in the mysterious world of the spirit kingdom. In the past, someone who wanted this flower must be brave enough to fight and gamble his soul. That is why the flower is called Sandar Nyawa, the flower has never wilted and is as old as the mysterious spirits.
Summit Rinjani
The people of Lombok believe that the peak of Mt. Rinjani is where Dewi Anjani, the queen spirit and ruler of Mt. Rinjani lives. 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 followers. They are good spirits. According to a story about the Queen Spirit Dewi Anjani she was the daugther of a King who would not allow her to marry her boyfriend. At a spring called Mandala she dissappeared and changed from the real world to the spirit world.
Gunung Baru Jari
Gunung Baru is the name of the new volcano which emerged in the center of Segara Anak Lake. People believe that Gunung Baru is the navel of Mt. Rinjani. That is why if Gunung Baru erupted it will not harm the people of Lombok unless the eruption is from the peak of Mt. Rinjani. Some people said, that the 1994 Gunung Baru eruption 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.
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