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Mt. Rinjani Trekking Information
Lombok Indonesia
Rinjani
Mountain National
Park is challenging mountain, the following below is
what should to know before starting the trek activities:
Rinjani Trek Centre:
The centre is located at the trail head above Senaru
Traditional village, it offers and display visitors Trek
information, The National park and the Register office
for the trekkers.
Park Fees: Fees are
paid at the Rinjani Trek Centre. They contribute to
protection, maintenance and management of the National
Park, Rinjani Trek route, Village attractions and
visitor facilities.
Guide and Porters:
Trained and licensed Guide and porters are available arrange
by the Lombok Tourism Leisure Management cooperation with Senaru Village Community Association (Desa Adat).
Warning: The Rinjani Trek
is a challenging mountain walk and windproof clothing. Rinjani
can attract severe storms, lightening and and strong winds.
When the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the night
frosty. Parts of the trail are steep and slippery. Beware of
bad weather and risk of exposure to the wet and cold
(hypothermia). Id caught in an electrical storm, take shelter
and avoid prominent ridges. beware of snakes, and stinging
insects and plants. Leeches can be nuisance in the wet season.
Volcanic Hazards:
Although Mt. Rinjani has not erupted in recorded history, Mt.
Baru (2,352m) in crater lake is an active volcano. It last
erupted dramatically in 1994. Check the notice boards for
recent hazards, and take advice from park staff and Guide.
Spring Water: Fresh
springs are feature of the trek and determine campsites. Your
guides knows where these are. During the dry season (July -
September) some springs completely disappear. Park staff and
Guides constantly monitor these water sources to determine
their abundance.
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