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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 (3,726m asl). 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
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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 |
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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 sub-alpine plants. |
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Mount Rinjani Trekking Program |
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Rinjani Package
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Rinjani Package
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Asia / Singaporean Packages |
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