The Beauty of Mount Rinjani

Lombok Island, a small island and beautiful, rich in culture and tourist attractions. Neither the beach tourism and mountain travel. Mount Rinjani adorn most of the northern part of Lombok. Mount Rinjani is the most famous mountain on the island of Lombok. How not, nature is still very original, scenery coupled with the beauty of the lake Segara Anak there in the middle of it will further add to the beauty of the famous mountain is beautiful and sacred.

Mount Rinjani is the second-largest volcano in Indonesia that is still active. Based on latitude, Mount Rinjani is located at 8º25 'LS and 116º28' BT with a height of about 7262 meters above sea level. In addition, Mount Rinjani is part of the garden tour Mount Rinjani National Park has an area of about 41300 ha.
 

History of Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani in Lombok history and narrative sasak ancestors used to say that Mount Rinjani is the palace of Dewi Anjani. A watchman Goddess of Mount Rinjani. Therefore, it is usually all climbers must always keep his words when doing the climb, be it from a dirty word, making people or other creatures and talking dirty. And forbidden to say that are too boast themselves. This is one form of tribute to Dewi Anjani as Rinjani mountain spirits. In addition, some people argue that the Rinjani is often a gathering place for the trustees.

The climb Rinjani

Because of Rinjani is the second largest volcano in Indonesia, it is natural for the climbers to want to conquer the summit of Mount Rinjani. Therefore, by the time June to August, many local and foreign tourists who flocked to climb Mount Rinjani. One attraction of Mount Rinjani is Segara son. A lake which is located on top of Mount Rinjani roughly at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. For those who might already exhausted climbers climbing, lake Segara Anak could be a very suitable place to rest while fishing and enjoying the natural scenery is very beautiful.

Many of these options could be an alternative pendakitan your choice when you want mendakit to Mount Rinjani. But for those who are novice or first time to climb to Rinjani, it is recommended to pass Sembalun that will end up in Senaru. The line is considered to be more secure because of flat terrain impassable passable but with warmer weather. Because if you go through this path, then you will pass savanna very hot during the day, therefore it is highly recommended to use a sun block to avoid burning your skin from the sun is too hot.

And to reach the peak of Mount Rinjani yourself you have to pass through the wall as high as 700 meters and then mendakit mountain again approximately as high as 1000 meters. The stories told by ordinary people mendakit to the top of Rinjani, takes about 7 hours on the lake Segara Anak. You can choose the right time to get dipuncak Rinjani so you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise and other natural scenery is very beautiful from the top of Mount Rinjani. For the problem of time or a long climb, then you can ask the guide who was there, they usually know exactly how long it takes.


Edelwiss in Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani on the list as a place worth seeing edelweiss flower in Indonesia, other than in Tegal Alun (the volcano), and Square Surya Kencana and Mandalawangi (Gunung Gede Pangrango).

Interest earned the nickname perennial flowers and Anaphalis javanica Latin name is a typical plant that grows at altitudes above the mountain, thousands of meters above sea level. The flowers are small, white, and drying flowers symbolize longevity and immortality.

If climb Rinjani of Sembalun Lawang, a traveler will find this edelweiss flowers ranging from Area Post 3 At an altitude of approximately 1,800 masl Balong. Getting closer to the camp area in Plawangan Sembalun, this interest will be more easily found.

Travelling down from the peak time of the day was bright Rinjani is a great time to see and admire the beauty of flowers delweiss in Rinjani, because this is where the most widely grown flowers. Starting from growing near the cliff, or expanse of desert edelweiss flower, some of which are even still in the form of new shoots grow.

Pura Batu Bolong - Lombok

NAME Senggigi beach on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), already familiar in the ears of domestic and foreign tourists. Senggigi beach tourism is a pioneer in introducing Lombok tourism abroad.

80s, along the coast in this area is filled with palm trees, poorly-maintained streets and narrow. However, Senggigi now turned into a famous tourist attraction on the island of Lombok. The afternoon is always enlivened tourists. Moreover, night, night life begins with the proliferation of restaurants and cafes in the area.

Seeing the sunset (sunset) is a moment that is always awaited travelers along the west coast of the island of Lombok. Many places to see the sunset at the background of Mount Agung in Bali.

One is Pura Batu Bolong. Pura Batu Bolong location not far from Senggigi. If you want to Senggigi of Mataram, the capital of the province, certainly pass Pura Batu Bolong.

Pura Batu Bolong reminded of the existence of Tanah Lot Temple in Tabanan, Bali, which are both located on the beach. Only Pura Batu Bolong with black sand has a hole or a hole in the middle so-called perforated stone.

Pura Batu Bolong historical existence is not separated from the trip a Hindu priest from East Java, Dang Hyang Dwijendra to Lombok who traveled from Java and Bali. He often moved around the place.

In addition to surround the southern coast of the island of Bali, he went on a spiritual peralanan to North Bali. As Pulaki up to Pura Pura Batu Ponjok, before continuing the journey crossing to the island of Lombok.

In the last place that Dang Hyang Dwijendra could help some people mentioned bendega or fishing boat that sank near Ponjok Stone. The bendega from Lombok who rescued him that supposedly helped usher Dang Hyang Dwijendra also known by the name Ida Peranda Wawu to Lombok and setting foot in Batu Bolong.

For Hindus, Pura Batu Bolong facing the Lombok Strait and Mount Agung in Bali has a spiritual atmosphere that is capable of providing peace and tranquility for the people who worship at this temple.

Pura Batu Bolong not only visited by Hindus to be worshiped, but also frequented by the photographers. Especially when the sun is getting drowned in the western horizon, how beautiful view of the sunset here. As the sun slowly set behind Mount Agung, the photographer's camera unrelenting record the event. They do not want to waste the sinking sun accompanied by the waves and the scent of flowers in the middle of silence Hindus pray at Pura Batu Bolong

Senggigi Beach - Lombok

Senggigi Beach, Lombok is a tourist spot in Lombok's most famous. Senggigi Beach has panoramic beauty that captivates. Many foreign tourists who come to this beach. The beach is transformed into one of the interesting places in Lombok with a view of its long coastlines, looks beautiful when seen from a distance and altitude. With such a long coastline, Lombok Senggigi Beach sand beaches presenting shades from black to white. Seawater has waves that are not large, clear, and clean.

Obviously, there are many reasons that make Senggigi Beach in Lombok become one of the favorite tourist attractions for foreign tourists. Tourists who come to this beach more than happy to spend time with sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, or just playing around at the seashore. Senggigi Beach Attraction is interesting for those who like the sea as tourist destinations. Travel to Lombok Senggigi will be believed tourist experience will make you interested to visit back.

 Travel to Lombok Senggigi Beach can be reached from the city of Mataram. If you have arrived in the city of Mataram or have landed at the airport Selaparang Mataram, then a trip to Senggigi Beach will take approximately 30-50 minutes.

Senggigi Beach sea water is so clear and clean, even you can see directly herd fish in the sea swim freely Senggigi. The life of coral reefs in the Senggigi Beach is still maintained until now, it makes one of the tourist attractions in Lombok is a destination that interests many people snorkeling. This is supported by the sea water is not choppy senggigi that hard, so you do not have to worry about drifting sea while snorkeling. Dive into the underwater world Senggigi is very fun because you will find the natural beauty of the sea. You can rent snorkeling equipment on the beach location, not far from the entrance gate of Senggigi Beach.

In addition, the Senggigi Beach has a long coastline and very beautiful to look at. As far as you look at the coastline, you will see shades of sand beach of black to white. This is one of the strengths of Lombok tour today.

With its long coastline is also, jogging activity choices to be one of the activities are quite popular in Senggigi Beach. At the time the afternoon, you can unwind with relaxing on the shore while enjoying the sunset at Senggigi. A panorama is so beautiful!

Keep in mind also, in a way to the Senggigi Beach, you will witness traditional vehicle Mataram known as Cidomo. This traditional vehicles operating in places that still have not been able to reach by car. You will also pass through the traditional market in Mataram, known as Ampenan (Kebon Roek). This market is a market that is the closest of Senggigi Beach. After the market, you will find the Tomb of the Sacred and pass a temple that juts into the sea. This temple called Pura Batu Bolong. You can take pictures in both these places because it is quite interesting with beach background. After that, you will arrive in the tourist area of Senggigi Beach Lombok.

Tangsi Beach / Pink Beach Lombok

 Pink Beach Commonly known Located on the island of Komodo, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. But did you know Lombok also has its own beautiful beach called Pink Beach. Pink beach in Lombok, known as Tangsi Beach, located in the southeast of Lombok in the village Temeak, Jerowaru district, East Lombok. Located approximately 500 meters before the Tanjung Ringgit, or about 90 km from Mataram, if the Estimate the time, a trip to the beach or less can be reached in about two hours from Mataram.

Pink on sand grains are formed due to the original color of white sand mixed with crushed coral pink. Bias sunlight and exposure to sea water to add more apparent the beach pink color. The beach is so quiet and only has small waves that make travelers more comfortable when playing there. Pink Beach beauty also looks perfect with a stretch of hills around him. On the left side there is a hill with expansive meadows and from this hill Pink Beach scenery looks very beautiful. In addition, there are also exotic promontory on the right side with a gazebo that is provided on it.

This area is still natural and not overly developed. In this area the lack of restaurant and hotel for the night, so it is advised if beniat to visit Tangsi Beach / Pink Beach, are suggested to arrive in the morning or afternoon. Condition of the road make a trip to this beautiful place is rather challenging. Asphalted road will be encountered in advance through the trees and weeds that grow in the right and left side of the road. Unfortunately if it is approaching the coast of pink, the access road will be encountered is less feasible, steep rocky road will go through the whole 15 miles. Arriving at the beach pink, it is advisable not to park the vehicle (kususnya wheel 4) close to the beach, there is his dikarekan steep rocky path we need to take. As an alternative to the car in the parking above, and we can move on to the beach denganberjalan feet along 400 meters.

It was hidden and away from the city center makes this beach beauty awake. Inadequate infrastructure makes you have to travel about 2 hours from the city of Mataram and when you get there do not expect to find a shop or inn. Therefore, it is suggested that you bring food from the city and back to the city to stay