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A 2 days 1 night scenic and Wildflowers hike to Propok
in Gunung Rinjani National Park
We invite you to join our two day walk through the grassland and tropical forests that clothe the ancient Sembalun Caldera and to camp the night in a hidden valley on the lower slopes of Mt. Rinjani. The second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia, Mt. Rinjani is sacred to Sasak and Balinese people and renowned for the challenging Rinjani trek. This beautiful nature hike wanders through the hills, providing an unforgettable Rinjani experience for the less ambitious walker.
Led by local guides, the first day starts early from the Rinjani information centre in east Lombok village of Sembalun Lawang(1,156m) and eastern gateway into Gunung Rinjani National park. Winding through agricultural fields belonging to the community, the walk climbs gently up 100m. climb to the undulating caldera rim from where there are sweeping views of Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun Bumbung villages. Formerly Sembalun was known for coffee production until the crop was changed to garlic to take advantage of the garlic boom in the early 1990s. On clear days many Lombok villages can be seen to the north with the ocean beyond. To the west is the soaring summit of mount Rinjani (3,72m).
After a couple of hours walk from Sembalun, reach the grassland area of Dandaun, home of wild animals particularly groups of wild pig. October is their breeding season. After another hour the walk arrives at the open grassland at Kanji where various species of orchid flourish in the trees and the ground is carpeted in wild flowers. Along the way the guide explains local agricultural activities, such as the traditional of owners calling their cows using only salt. After about there hours the trail reaches our camp site at propok(1,600), a beautiful flat valley with beautiful views of the topical forest. At sunset and early morning, wild animals such as pigs, deer, various bird and, if you are fortunate, even the rare black ebony leaf monkey may be observed here.
Next day the walk returns through the forest using a different route. Arrive in the afternoon at the Rinjani information centre at Sembalun Lawang. A special feature of this hike is to be accompanied by the local Pemangku (Traditional Spiritual Leader) and on the way blessings are made in sacred places to celebrate the creation of nature and ensure a safe journey.
WHAT TO BRING : make sure you bring your camera - the views are simply wonderful! The best season is May to October, but upon request we can do it in any day. Days can be warm (29- 32 degrees C). although during June to August the night time temperatures can drop to well below 10 degrees C. Bring some warm clothing as well as a hat, sun lotion and an umbrella. Camping equipment, all meals and drinking water will be provided by Lombok Network Outdoor & adventure team.
HOW TO BOOK : please book at least 3 days in advance. The Sembalun Wildflowers walk operates on a demand basis with minimum two persons. | |
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Price includes:
- Full AC Private Car from hotel - sembalun - hotel (roundtrip)
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruits, tea or coffee,
bottled water)
- English Speaking Guide
- Mountain Guide
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Mountain porters
- Camping tents
- Toilet tent
- Comfortable Airbeds
- Sleeping bags
- Clean Cooking Equipment and use no wood for fire to preserve the nature.
- Communication devices (walkie talkie & mobile phone)
- Electrical lantern
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RESERVATION / BOOKING
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| Lombok Intro | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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LOMBOK is a series of small islands in the Indonesian archipelago. It stretches for some 5000 km between Malaysia and Australia. Lombok spans 90 km from North to South and 80 km from East to West. Although this beautiful area is not as well-known as its' popular neighbor, Bali, it boasts untouched, pristine beaches, a bigger Volcano and a huge variety of different landscapes and sceneries........... |
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| Rinjani Stories | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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At 3.726 m, Mt. Rinjani is the second highest Volcanic peak in Indonesia and is a part of celebrate "Ring of Fire". Forested slopes rising directly from the sea create their own weather pattern and act is the main water-catchments for the island of Lombok. Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within a major bio-geographical transition zone (Wallaceae), where the flora and fauna of South East Asia ................ |
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| | Senaru & Beyond | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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The village of Senaru, an easy 2.5 hours drives from Mataram or Senggigi, is the main access to the national park. As a non trekking destination it is also popular a cool, flower filled mountain village stretching along a hill side spur above Bayan. Senaru has range of accommodations in simple home stays (Losmen), and a number of cafes serving delicious local specialties.................. |
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| | Rinjani Trek Information's | | Monday, July 24 2006 |
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The Rinjani trek is a challenging mountain walk and you must be prepared with good equipment, warm and windproof clothing. Rinjani can attract severe storms, lightening and strong winds. When the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Parts of the trail are steep and slippery. Beware of bad weather and risks of exposure to the wet and cold (hypothermia).................. |
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| GIli Islands | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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Around the three Gili Islands in the North-West of Lombok (Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan) are more than 15 different dive spots and there are new reefs being explored all the time. Some of our spots are more suitable for advanced divers, but many are also suitable for beginners. Our experienced dive masters will always find the right spot for you........................... ........................................................... | |
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| | Scuba Diving | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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Did you know that 25 percent of all reefs are in Indonesia? With over 3,500 species living in the Indonesian underwater world, we have one of the richest diversities of marine life in the Indo-Pacific region. In comparison, the Great Barrier Reef has just 1,500 species and the Red Sea has only 600 species. Our drop-offs, plateaus and slopes reflect a good cross-section of what Indonesia has to offer............ | |
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| | Cultural Tips | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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The Rinjani trek is a challenging mountain walk and you must be prepared with good equipment, warm and windproof clothing. Rinjani can attract severe storms, lightening and strong winds, but when the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Visitors are attracted to the stunning view, panorama and wildlife. Our trek programmes are sets to minimize the impact on the environment,.............. | |
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| | Villages & Watefall | | Monday, July 24 2006 | |
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The village of Senaru is the main entrance to Gunung Rinjani National Park, the most popular start point for the trek to Indonesia’s second highest peak (3,726 m). Within the spectacular crater, the lake Segara Anak is the destination of many pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in the nearby hot springs. The cool, flower – filled mountain village of Senaru on the slopes of Mt. Rinjani.............. | |
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John's Adventures - Trekking Specialist
Senaru - Lombok - Indonesia (83354)
Mobile : +62 81 757 88 018
E-mail : rinjani_master@yahoo.com
Homepage : http://www.lombok-rinjanitrek.com |
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