| 1. SUMATRA MOUNTAIN
TREK, WEST SUMATRA KERINCI SEBLAT
NATIONAL PARK
Located
in the 4 provinces of Sumatra island: West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South
Sumatra province, the park consist of 1,484, 650 hectares. Started as a game reserve
for the protection of the Sumatran endemic mammals such as Sumateran tigers (Panthera
tigris sumatrensis), Sumateran Rhinos (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) etc. and was
upgraded to a National Park in 1982. It is the only protected area in South East
Asia, which is located in the high land. The park also functioned as an important
hidro-orologis for the area surroundings with large rookeries that provide breeding
grounds for a wide population of mammals. PHYSICAL FEATURES:
The
vegetation in the park consist of low-land tropical rain forest (200 - 600 m above
sea level), sub-montana (600 - 1,500 m asl), Montana (1,500 - 2,500 m asl), gleichenia
(ferns) vegetation (2,500 - 2,800 m asl) and the sub-alpine vegetation (2,300
- 3,200 m asl). The topography of the area is predominantly undulating, steep
slopes at 200 m asl to an altitude of 3,805 meter. The slightly flat area with
altitude of 800 m is located in the enclave area of Kerinci regency. The park's
mean annual rainfall is 3,000 mm, falling mainly in the rainy season (September
- February). The temperature varies from 9 degrees Celsius (at the summit of Mt.
Kerinci) to 20 degrees Celsius in the valleys FLORA & FAUNA:
There
are more than 4,000 species of flora, which are dominated of family dipterocarpeae,
lauraceae, myrtaceae and bombaceae. The typical vegetation of the park such as
histiopteris insica, nepenthes sp., pinus mercusii strain Kerinci, "Pacat" (Harpullia
arborea), Rafflesia arnoldi, agathis sp. etc. The park is also rich in wildlife
with 30 species of mammals such as: Sumatera Rhinos (Dicerorhinus sumarensis),
Sumateran Elephants (elephant maximus), Sumateran tigers (Panthera tigris), Tapirs
(Tapirus indica), jungle goats (Capriconus smatrensis); 10 kind of reptils, 6
kind of amphibia, 6 skind of primates such as: Siamang (Sympalagus syndactylus),
gibbons (Hylobates agilis), black gibbons (Hylobates lar), long tail macacca fascicularis)
and others besides the 139 kind of birds, some are endemic birds such as Sumateran
mynah (Cochoa becari), barking doves (arborophila rubirostris) etc. THE SUMMIT OF
Mt. KERINCI (3,805 m asl)
The
highest active volcano in South East Asia, reachable by 12 hours trekking up the
mountain from Kersik Tuo (Day 1 starting in the early morning to the last camp
(3,100 m asl) in 8 hours; Day 2 continue hike up for 4 hours to the summit --
total 12 hours). LAKE GUNUNG TUJUH
(1,996 m asl)
A
breathtaking and mysterious panoramic non-active watered crater of 1,000 Ha surrounded
by the 7 peaks and pristine rain forest with abundant wildlife. It is the highest
altitude fresh Water Lake in South East Asia. THE JUNGLE LODGE
(1,400 m asl)
Located
3 hours trekking from the Lake Tujuh, the lodge is built with all wooden and surrounded
by beautiful primary tropical rain forest. The area surrounding is habitat of
Sumatra tigers and elephant maximus. 2. GEDE MOUNTAIN
TREK & WHITE WATER RAFTING, WEST JAVA PROVINCE GEDE PANGRANGO
NATIONAL PARK
Gede
Pangrango national park, together with four others, was established under a declaration
made by the Minister of Agriculture on 6th March 1980. These first five parks
had distinction of launching Indonesia's National Park Program The park, covering
15,196 ha, evolved from several already existing conservation areas: Cibodas Nature
Reserve (240 ha), gazette in 1889, was the oldest reserve in Indonesia and in
1925 was extended to 1,040 ha; Cimungkat Nature Reserve (56 ha) gazette in 1919;
Situgunung Recreational Park (120 ha) gazette in 1975; and Mount Gede Pangrango
Nature Reserve (14,000 ha) gazette in 1978. Annual rainfall
is high. The average is in the range of 3,000 - 4,200 mm per annum, making the
area one of the wettest parts of Java. The rainy season occurs from October to
May, the monthly average of 200 mm rising to over 400 mm in the period from December
to March. The dry season occurs from June to September, rainfall dropping to below
100 mm per month. Visitors are asked to be especially careful at this time as
the vegetation in easily ignited. Relative humidity is likewise high, especially
in the forest at night. However, during the dry season humidity on the peaks swings
from night time low of 30% to an afternoon high over 90%. These variations have
a marked effect on plant communities. Daily temperature at Cibodas averages around
18-degree centigrade, while on the peaks of Mount Gede and Pangrango the average
is a chilly 10-degree centigrade. Frost occur regularly so warm clothing is essential
to anyone intending to climb the summit. PHYSICAL FEATURES:
The
forest ecosystem of the park can be grouped into: Sub-montane (1,000 - 1,500 m
a.s.l), Montane (1,500 - 2,400 m a.s.l), Sub-alpine/elfin (+2,400 m a.s.l) Sub-Montane
forest has the highest diversity of plant life and is characterized by large trees
forming a tall canopy 30 - 40 m above the ground. Three tree layers can be identified,
whose dominant species are respectively: - The huge rasamala
(Altingia excelsa) which can exceed 60 m and the chestnut Castanopsis Argentea.
- Antidesma tetandrum
and several laurel (Litsea spp.) (approx. 10 - 20m).
- The shrubs Ardisia
fuliginosa and Dichirea febrifuga (approx. 3 - 5 m).
FLORA & FAUNA:
Beside
a rich ground flora containing begonias and ferns, many species of epiphyte are
found growing non-parasitically on twigs and branches: predominantly orchids,
lianas, and herbs. One of the most easy to identify is the bird's nest fern (Asplenium
nidus): perched on trees its rosette of long ribbon-like leaves can easily exceed
2 m in diameter. The
park is home to many species of mammal. These include the stink badger (Myadus
Javanensis), flying lemur (Galeopterus variegatus), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak),
lesser mouse-deer (Tragulus Javanicus) and two species of wild pig (Sus scrofa
and S.verrucosus) besides primates and different kinds of bird. 3. SEMERU - BROMO
MOUNTAIN TREK, EAST JAVA PROVINCE BROMO TENGGER
SEMERU NATIONAL PARK
Bromo
Tengger Semeru National Park, before declared as a National Park mountainous highland
of Bromo Tengger Semeru is a forest area with many functions like Strict Nature
Reserve Recreation Forest, Protection Forest and Production Forest. Declaration
of Bromo Tengger Semeru area as a National Park is based on some considerations
i. e: rare and endemic flora habitat of migrant wildlife, unique ecosystem, active
volcano, scenery of nature cultural and traditional lives of local people as a
catchment area for water resources around the area etc. PHYSICAL FEATURES:
The
Area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers 50,273.30 hectares of mountainous
highland and vertily valley between 1,000 - 3,676 M above sea level. The area
is dominated by mountainous trees are also 4 lakes inside namely: Ranu Pani (4
Ha), Ranu Regulo (0.75 Ha), Ranu Kumbolo (14 Ha) and Ranu Darungan (0.50 Ha).
Geografically the area lies between 7'54'' - 8'13'' South Latitude and 112'51''
- 113'4'' East Longitude on the globe. Administratively is situated in four regency's
i.e.: Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Malang and Lumajang - East Java Province. According
to Schmidt and Ferguson there are four climate types ie : A, B, C and D. The monsoon
showers fall from late October through the end of April when the dry season commences.
The temperature ranges between 3 to 20 degrees average with frequent intense beat
waves that cause hush - fire in the June - August period and stifling humidity
of 80 % can be felt during the wet season. The activities of Bromo Tengger Semeru
some times have great effects in the freak weather. Winds with the velocity of
up to 60 km can become intro lably cold. FLORA AND FAUNA:
The
vegetation of the park area consists of four main vegetation types: Highland Forest,
Alvin Forest, Casuarina Forest and Grassland. It is predicted about 600 species
of flora in the park. The common species are: Casuarina junghuhniana, Vaccinium
varingaefolium, Albitzia lomphata, Acasia decurens, Anaphalis javanica. At the
southern part of Mt. Semeru there are about 157 species of orchids. And also endemic
species in the park. Little information about wildlife in Bromo Tengger Semeru
National Park is recorded. They're only about 16 species of Mammals and 70 species
of Birds. The Mammals are: Wild Pig, Timor Deer, Barking Deer, Panther, Silver
Leaf Monkey, Common Porcupine etc. The common birds are : Hornbill, Banded Pitta,
Crested Spent Eagle, and Australian Grey Duck at Ranu Pani and Ranu Kumbolo. RANU PANE, RANU
REGOLO, RANU KUMBOLO AND PEAK OF Mt. SEMERU
Ranu
Pane and Ranu Regolo are two beautiful creater lakes on the upland of 3 km beyond
the southern rim caldera. Ranu Pane/Ranu Regulo mostly passed by climbers who
want to climb the Mt Semeru. Ranu Pane about 1 Ha and Ranu Regulo about p0.75
Ha, are located nearby. Ranu Kombolo with about 14 Ha is located between Ranu
Pane and Mt Semeru, walking a long the slopes of the Lake Kumbolo getting yours
shoes stuck in the soft mud smelling the fregance of pines and pacthes of miniature
flowers this is the ideyllic solitude of the Kumbolo lake. For traveling to the
peak of Mt Semeru/Mahameru hikers are adviced to avoid visiting the creater of
"Jonggring Seloka" and southern part of the area due to the toxic gasses and lava
path. RANU DARUNGAN
Ranu
Darungan is another small crater that located in southern flanks of Mt Semeru
with area about 0,5 Ha. The lake is surrounded by tropical rain forest with many
species of orchids. Some activities can be done here i.e: camping, fishing, education
and research. CEMORO LAWANG
The
area is one of the entrance gates to the park from Probolinggo. Some activities
can be done here and its surrounding ie: camping, shopping and enjoying the nature
scenery of Mt. Bromo and sea of sand, farmland, wild foliage and sturdy trunks
plunge to wards the gleamay sand, etc. THE SEA OF SAND
The
sea of sand area was declared as a strict Nature reserve in 1919 for the purpose
of protecting the extraordinary sea of sand which forms the floor of caldera with
diameter 8-10 km. There are several mountains inside the caldera namely: Mt Bromo
(2.392 m asl ), Mt Batok (2.470 m asl ), Mt Kursi ( 2.581 m asl ), Mt Watangan
( 2.661 m asl ), and Mt Widodaren ( 2.650 m asl ). Walking on the sea of sand
stepping up on the 249 steps to rim. Enjoying the unique creater in a creater,
watching the dawn at Bromo are the main attractionsin the area. PEAK OF Mt. PANANJAKAN
From
the peak of Mt Penanjakan ( 2.770 m asl ) you will get a very good view to the
area of Sea of Sand with the mount Bromo, Batok, and Semeru in the backround.
From the look out point at Mt. Penanjakan you can enjoy the sunrise between 4.30
am - 5.30 am will sunset is 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm. To wacth the dawn of the day at
Mt. Penanjakan you have to be ready on the spot at about 4.00 am. 4. RINJANI MOUNTAIN
TREK, LOMBOK ISLAND LOMBOK ISLAND
Lombok
is dominated by Mount Rinjani, the Indonesia's second highest volcano (after Mt.
Kerinci in Sumatra). Located in the province of Nusa Tenggara Barat (West Nusa
Tenggara), it's dense primary rainforest still covers the steep slopes of the
mountain complex. The Senggigi is well known with its marine tourist activities
such as white sandy beach, diving and snorkeling spots, island cottages, the unique
culture of Sasak tribes made Lombok - the 'neighbor' island of Bali which isn't
tourist yet - in the future will compete Bali. GUNUNG RINJANI
NATIONAL PARK
Famed
for its great beauty and eerie isolation, Gunung Rinjani (3,726 m) is the third-highest
Volcano Mountain in Indonesia, towering over every corner of Lombok. Shrouded
in clouds throughout the afternoon, the best time to catch an unimpeded view of
Gunung Rinjani is the calm early morning hours. PHYSICAL FEATURES:
The
enormous crater of this semi-active volcano is about four km across at its widest,
nearly filled with the bright emerald-green water of Lake Segara Anak. The lake
lies nearly one km below the crater rim. Virtually this whole mountain complex,
its steep slopes covered in dense forests, has been declared a National Reserve.
Puncak Rinjani is the highest and steepest point on the edge of its caldera. While
the crescent-shaped Lake Segara Anak within the caldera lies at height of just
over 2000 meters. About three km at its widest, its depth is 230 meters. Plentiful
fish inhabit its waters and waterfowl can be seen. The volcanic peak inside the
caldera is considered quite young, Gunung Barujari (2,375 m) which is sit at the
edge of the lake, rose only during The last century or two. FLORA AND FAUNA:
There
are buffalo, barking deer, wild pig, long-tailed macaques, civets and other wildlife
and ducks frequent Lake Segara Anak with the tropical vegetation. LEGEND:
The mountain is
sacred to both the Balinese and the Muslim Sasak on Lombok make a twice-yearly
pilgrimage to the top to throw ritual rice and goldfish into the lake, a Hindu
offering to the goddess of the mountain. The Sasak may tramp up the mountain several
times a year, especially during the full moon. MOUNT RINJANI
AREA:
A
national conservation area covered with lush tropical rain forest and dominated
by Mount Rinjani's peak (3726 m). A numerous hot springs, and a spectacular lake
of sparkling emerald colored water, can be found on the mountain's caldera. SEMBALUN LAWANG
AND SEMBALUN BUMBUNG:
150
km, North east. The traditional Sasak villages of Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun
Bumbung lies in the tranquil Sembalun valley, high up on the eastern slopes of
Gunung Rinjani. These villages are two of the main starting points for climbing
Mt. Rinjani. > MOUNTAIN
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