F. Lavigne et al., PNAS Early Edition (2013) Big bang. In 2006, the caldera atop Samalas volcano (top) measured roughly 9 kilometers across and 800 meters deep. After reconstructing the volcanic cone to its pre-eruption shape (bottom), scientists estimated the magnitude of the eruption, one of the most powerful in the modern era. About 750 […]
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One of history’s great disaster mysteries may be solved—the case of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 3,700 years. Nearly 800 years ago, the blast that was recorded, and then forgotten, may also have created a “Pompeii of the Far East,” researchers suggest, which might lie buried and waiting for discovery on an Indonesian […]
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There are two main entrance to Mt Rinjani National Park: Senaru Village (North Lombok) and Sembalun Village (East Lombok). For those who heading up to summit of Rinjani, Sembalun could be the easier trek entry point. And for those who heading up to Crater Rim or Segara Anak Crater Lake, Senaru will be most recommended. […]
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The Mount Rinjani National Park AUthority has closed the Gunung Rinjani volcano to trekking, effective from 10 January 2014. All tourist gateways to Mount Rinjani – including Sembalun, Senaru, Torean, and Timbanuh – are now officially closed. The Authority normally closes Lombok’s famous tourist attraction to trekking around this time every year to protect tourist […]
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Lombok Island is mostly well known by its’ beautiful and original panorama. It is rarely has a human interference with its’ beauty, so once you have your visit, it will give you an extraordinary experience. Some tourists found its’ more natural and eloquent compared to other Islands. Rinjani is the highest active volcano mountain that […]
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RINJANI TREKKING GUIDE & PORTER COMMUNITY Most of the porter and trekking guide all of them from Senaru Village because they have always been to Rinjani Mountain for religious purpose (mediates, sacrifice, etc) they have great experience of the area and professional. more people are using guide and porter from senaru or sembalun village to […]
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OUR TREK EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES In order to give our clients total satisfaction, we committed to serve you with best available trek and camping equipment. Following are list of the major trek and camping equipment that included in each trek program you book through Rinjani Trekking Agent For list of items you should prepare, please […]
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Before trekking you should prepare Day pack, as personal Day Pack : Torch or Flashlight 1pair champ shoes/trek shoes are good Toiletries Sun block/lotion, hat/cap, sun glasses Spray for muscle/balm Insect repellent Camera, Handy cam (Manual or Digital) Small towel 2/3 paces of T-Shirts Long trek pants/wind proof Windproof Jacket 2 paces of shorts Trek […]
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Sembalun Village Led by Local Guides, this half-day walk explore a Village and Country Side in an ancient Caldera. Located in the foothills of the Spectacular Volcano Mt. Rinjani at 3726 m. It is the second highest Volcano in Indonesia and the sacred mountain of the Sasak People Sembalun Lawang is a gateway to Gunung […]
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