Rinjani (3.726 M or 12.224 ft) ranked 39th

Mount Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the Island of Lombok. This is the second highest mountain in Indonesia after Carstenz Pyramide at Jaya Wijaya Mountain in Papua (4,884 meters)

A massive eruption of Rinjani in 1258 may have triggered The Little Ice Age. Rinjani is belonging to volcano of The Sunda Arc. The Trench System forming part of Pasific Ring of Fire. The Sunda Arc is home to some of the most dangerous and explosive volcanoes in the world.    

On the top of volcano a 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) by 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) we can find a caldera which is filled partially by the Crater Lake as Segara Anak (Child of the Sea).

This lake approximately 2,000 meters (16,600 ft) above sea level and estimated to be about 200 meters (660 ft) deep, the caldera also contain hot spring water.

The volcano and caldera are protected by the Gunung Rinjani National Park. The Park is popular for mountain climb and trekking. The volcano is also representing an important nature reservation and water catchment area.

Mount Rinjani has obtained the World Legacy Award from Conservation International and Traveler (2004) and was a finalist for Tourism for Tomorrow Awards (2005 and 2008) from World Tourism Council.

Over villages surround Rinjani and there are many routes up to the mountain, but the main access is from Senaru in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east.

Senaru trek is the famous route. The tourist often used as a route to the Lake Segara Anak. It takes 7-9 hours hike to the Lake Segara Anak. Segara Anak is a stunning Crater Lake. We can take a rest in this forest area and seeing beautiful scenery of Mount Ibu Jari in the middle of the lake. If we want to continue the journey to the summit of Mount Rinjani we need to go to Palawangan Sembalun which takes 4 hours.    

The other route to Rinjani is Sembalun Lawang. Sembalun lies in the district of Aikmel about 92 kilometers from Mataram. Sembalun name comes from Sembah Wulun means “Worship to the King”.

The beautiful valley of Sembalun also known for hill walks, recently restored traditional village, active cultural performers and local weavers some home stay accommodation is available. The Sembalun Lawang village walk is a scenic experience, we also to see the wild flower walk at Propon in Gunung Rinjani National Park. 

This point is very dramatic and impressive tourist trail. We go through a savanna and beauty desert scenery and vast forest along the valley. Your eyes will be spoiled by the beauty of strait Alas and Sumbawa Island in the distance.