Mountains Adventure

Mount Halimun, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +0700

Established in 1992, Gunung Halimun National Park (GHSNP) is the largest remaining primary lowland forest in Java, home to 23 mammal species, at least two of which are endemic and endangered (the Javan gibbon and the grizzled langur). The roughly 113,000 hectares found within its boundaries also cover a wide range of plant and animal species. The park also supports more than 200 bird species, of which 18 are endemic, and over 500 plant species.

Indigenous Kasepuhan and other Sundanese communities live in and around the park and depend heavily on its natural resources. The park protects an important watershed for Java. However, small-holder and plantation agriculture, infrastructure development, small-scale gold mining, and unsustainable fuel wood and non-timber forest product harvesting threaten GHSNP’s resources. Visitors trek here to observe rare primates, birds, and other forest attraction, and to relax in the tranquil setting of towering water falls.

How to Get There:

Firstly, fly to Jakarta and continue to the town of Bogor, West Java. From Bogor drive to Kabandungan via Parungkuda in a 1.5 hours drive, or drive to Cisangku located 50 km (1.5. hours drive) away.

The Best Season to Visit:

June to August every year

Contact:

Gunung Halimun Salak National Park Office
Parungkuda PO Box 2, Kabandungan Sukabumi 43157
Ph. +62 266 621 256, Fax. +62 266 621 257
E-mail: tngh@telkom.net

Source : My Indonesia

Mount Burangrang, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:40:00 +0700

This mountain, 2064 meters high above sea level. Located in North Bandung Area (units), separated by a large valley with Mount Tangkubanparahu. Burangrang including parasites old volcano, so that has valleys and in the slice with a steep slope.

In Sangkuriang legend, the mountain was of branches (rangrang) Sangkuriang tree used to make boats. Will be angry at the failure, Sangkuriang kick the boat up to reincarnate as Mount Tangkubanparahu, while the tree branches and blossom as the Mount Burangrang.

Climbing to the mountain can be done from Bandung and Purwakarta. If the climb from Bandung, we can select multiple channels, including through the Yellow Sands, Legok Haji Lawang Wind or path. The paths that consists of paths that split up in the forest and common finish in two to three hours travel. Be careful, a lot of dangerous terrain and thick fog can appear hinder your view.

Burangrang peak marked with a monument (a point of height). From the peak, if the weather is not sunny and hazy, you can see the stunning scenery to the Situ Lembang only visible as a small pool in the middle of the basin is surrounded mountains. Basin is not used to the point of bursting a very broad (kaldera) from the ancient volcano called Gunung Sunda. So, mountain fortify Situ Lembang crater wall is generated by a tremendous explosion. You have to enjoy them because what you see is a rare scene that is not visible to everyone. Enjoy while you breathe in fresh oxygen mountains.

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Mount Cikurai, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:24:00 +0700

Mount Cikurai identical with a giant cone is one of the mountain, located in the southern city of Garut in West Java. Mount is included in this group of young mountains that are categorized as non-active.

Although the mountain is beautiful, but rarely to be climbed and the popularity is not as famous as other mountains like Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango. To reach the location of climbing, climber can start from Cilawu, next to the plantation Dayeuh Manggung, before starting to climb this mountain peak. From the area climber can find a tower high enough (TVRI) that later can be a way (guidelines) in a trip to the summit.

As the characteristics of the mountain, the water flow will be found difficult or even not at all in the journey to the top of the mountain, and springs in the mountains this is only found in the bottom (or Cilawu Dayeuh Manggung ). Therefore, the climber should bring an adequate supply of water.

To achieve a high mountain peak reaches 2821 meters above sea level, the need of the time for 7 to 12 hours for normal time and at a certain time climbers should rest in order to maintain the condition and energy. Because the climbing routes that are still rarely to be climbed by people, then we will of the forest are a natural and beautiful, but needs to be remembered by every climber in that during the journey to the top we will find some way of branching, because the instructions to the mountain peak is not clearly as well as Mount Gede who have to use the arrow to reach the peak, the gang leader should always extra careful in taking path climbing because the climber does not a little misguided because in determining the correct path that will be passed in the ascent.

Forest is there in the mountains this is one of the forest which is perfect, because in some parts of the valley slope or almost virgin, as evidenced when the author was trying to open a new path, the author does not find ex-ex-exploitation of human beings, and even search woods never reach the location.

It was evident from the absence of any trace in the form of a discount department paths, both the top and down the peak. And the situation is different with most of the mountain in Central Java. Mountains in Central Java than Mount Slamet (3428 M) has experienced large-scale exploitation of the forest so as buffer areas around water sources and clean for people to be disturbed even in some places almost found the water flow.

Each climber will feel happy after reaching the peak, as in climbing to the top of Mount Cikurai this. Climber satisfied after reaching the peak. Especially Cikurai peak, climber will be the scene are probably different from the top of the mountain scenery on the other, because if we stand at the top of the mountain is more or less the extent of "football field", the view is very clear we will see the surrounding mountains, as there is no any trees or buildings that obstruct our view. Therefore, the climber should culminate in the early days when the sunrise, the landscape probably will never be forgotten.

After climbing the peak is complete, the climber is given the option to decline path. Climber can descend down to the Cikajang or skip lines when the climber early start climbing.

To achieve Cikuray can be increased with the vehicle from the public or from Tasikmalaya Bandung toward terminal Guntur. From the city terminal, we can ride the city transportation department number 06 Garut - Cilawu and down in the portal of national tea plantation (PTPN) VIII or Dayeuh Manggung. From here, proceed with the journey on foot around 10 km to the station several television stations as a starting point climb. If you want fast, we can rent motorcycles at 30 thousands IDR per person. Or 2 can use another path climbing commonplace use (Cikajang & Bayongbong). The three lines offer a very interesting field with characteristics of each. Channel Bayongbong path is the most precipitous, but it can quickly reach the peak.

Source : Travelling Anywhere

Mount Salak, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:18:00 +0700

Mount/Gunung Salak is a volcano located on the island of Java, Indonesia. This has some mountain peak, of which Peak Salak Salak I and II. Geography of the mountain is at 6 ° 43 'LS and 106 ° 44' BT. Highest peak I Salak Salak 2211 m and 2180 m dpl II. There is one more peak called Peak Sumbul with a height of 1926 m dpl.

Administratively, G. Salak area included in Sukabumi and Bogor Regency, West Java. Management of the forest area is under the Perum Perhutani KPH Bogor, but since 2003 a regional expansion Halimun Mountain National Park, now called National Park Mount Halimun Salak.Gunung-Salak volcano is a strato type A. Since the year 1600 recorded an explosion occurred a few times, including a series of eruption between 1668-1699, 1780, 1902-1903, and 1935. The last eruption occurred in 1938, in the form erupsi freatik that occurred in the crater Cikuluwung Putri.

According to Hartman (1938) G. Salak I was part of the oldest mountains. Followed by G. Salak II, and later appeared G. Sumbul. Meanwhile, Queen of craters estimated from the final product is a G. Salak. Putri Cikuluwung craters and craters Hirup is still a part of the crater can Ratu.Gunung Salak didaki of several climbing routes. Peak of the peak is often didaki II and I. The most crowded routes is through Curug Nangka, on the north side of the mountain. Through this path, people will reach the peak of Salak II.

I usually peak Salak didaki from the east, near the Cimelati Cicurug. Salak I can also be achieved from the Salak II, and with much difficulty, from Sukamantri, Ciapus.

Other path is the 'back roads' through Cidahu, Sukabumi, or from a crater near the Queen G. Bunder.

In addition, Mount Salak more popular as a place where education clubs for lovers of nature, especially once the punggungan Salak II. This is because terrain and the forest that the meeting also rare climber who visit this mountain. Also has a path that is quite difficult for the beginner climber because cross path that we rarely find the backup of water in the post unless I upgrade path Ratu crater, lucky in the peak of Mount (2211 Mdpl) found wallow air.Gunung eyes Salak mountain, even if classified as a low, but both have their unique characteristics of forests and forest-medannya.Hutan in Gunung Salak consists of mountainous forest down (submontane forest) and forest on the mountain (montane forest).

The lower part of the forest, the forest is planted production Perum Perhutani. Some types of trees planted here are tusam (Pinus merkusii) and Rasamala (Altingia excelsa). Then, as usually in the bottom of the mountain forest, and there is also the kind of flower trees (Schima wallichii), Saninten (Castanopsis sp.), Post (Lithocarpus sp.) And various types of hurly (tribe Lauraceae).

In this forest, in some locations, especially in the direction Cidahu, Sukabumi, also found a rare plant species raflesia (Rafflesia rochussenii) that limited the spread of Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango nearby.

In the border areas with the forest, or near-near the river, people to plant species kaliandra red (Calliandra calothyrsus), dadap cangkring (Erythrina variegata), african wood (Maesopsis eminii), jeunjing (Paraserianthes falcataria) and various bamboo . Aneka wildlife found in the environment of G. Salak, from the frog and toad, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Results of research D.M. Nasir (2003) from the Department of the Faculty of Forestry IPB ksh, get 11 frog and toad species in the S. Ciapus Leutik, Tamansari Village, Kab. Bogor. Species is Bufo asper, B. melanostictus, Leptobrachium hasseltii, Fejervarya limnocharis, Huia masonii, Limnonectes kuhlii, L. macrodon, L. microdiscus, Rana chalconota, R. erythraea and R. hosii. This result is not yet include the types of tree frogs, and the types of frogs are still other mountains may be found. In Cidahu also recorded the type of horned bangkong (Megophrys montana) and the flying frog (Rhacophorus reinwardtii).

Various species of reptiles, especially snakes and lizard, are located in this mountain. Some of the examples is Bronchocela vacillator jubata and B. cristatella, garden lizard Mabuya multifasciata and rivers biawak Varanus salvator. Types of snakes in G. Salak is not yet much known, but some were recorded from the snake rod (Calamaria sp.) Constrained small, snail snake (Pareas carinatus) to breed python (Python reticulatus) as long as several meters.

G. Salak has been known long before as a bird-rich areas, as noted by Vorderman (1885). Hoogerwerf (1948) have not less than 232 birds in the mountains this (Java total: 494 species, 368 types of settler). Some of the important mountain is bred eagle (Spizaetus bartelsi) and several other types of eagle, forest red-chicken (Gallus gallus), Cuculus micropterus, Phaenicophaeus javanicus and P. curvirostris, Sasia Abnormis, Dicrurus remifer, Cissa thalassina, Crypsirina temia, bird horse Garrulax rufifrons, Hypothymis azurea, Aethopyga eximia and A. mystacalis, and Lophozosterops javanica.

As well as frogs and reptiles, mammals note on G. Salak is not too much. However, in the mountains is clearly found some kind of important, such as spotted tiger (Panthera pardus), owa jawa (Hylobates moloch), lutung surili (Presbytis comata) and anteater (Manis javanica).

Source : Travelling Anywhere

Mount Cermai, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:13:00 +0700

Mount Ceremai have a distinctive feature when compared to other mountains on the island of Java. This mountain is located far apart from the high mountains and other side is the Java Sea.

Travel to G. Ceremai can be started from the terminal Cirebon, Kuningan ride the bus and go down in Cilimus. From Cilimus we connect with Colt vehicle or motorcycles to the village Linggarjati.

Linggarjati in the village, we can stay in the Hotel Linggarjati. From the hotel Linggarjati we travel forward through the manuscript to the building until around West Central Village Linggarjati. Here we find a former climber or precisely interpreter lock, which is called a pack of Ahmad, who because of age, he is now experiencing vision disturbances.

From here walk straight and we'll find pine forests, then we will arrive at the fork, called Cibunar. In this place we can build a tent because the available water. Travel resumed by selecting the way to the left toward the mountain peak Ciremai. 5 hours later we will find a large stone, the location made the rest POS called Watu Lingga.
Lingga from the top (crater) adopted in the 2-3 hour drive through the forest and rocklike cadas. From the peak to the right we go to the crater sulfur takes about 1 hour trip. To take a peak around 2 ½ hours, we can see the interesting Majalengka towards the city, Bandung, Java Sea and the other. Down from the peak to the village Linggarjati be in 3-4 jam.Jalur climbing

As the highest mountain in West Java, Mount Ciremai is one of the main climb and the young generation of nature lovers and the average visits per year is estimated to reach 15,000 people. There are three climbing routes, namely route Linggarjati and Palutungan in Kab. Brass and Apuy path in Kab. Majalengka.

Nature Tourism

Panorama Mountain natural Ciremai variatif and quite unique and have a high value such as Estetika Pesona Ciremai dipuncak sunrise, the beautiful natural forests, the beauty of Water Terjun in the valley, bathing and natural hot springs. Nature of tourism in the region in the Kuningan area, among other

1. Valley Cilengkrang, Curug sawer, Curug belt (Pajambon)
2. Pond mussel and swift water Paniis (Pasawahan)
3. Curug daughter (Cigugur)

While in the region Majalengka among others:

1. Curug Sawer (Argapura)
2. Curug Tonjong and panoramic natural Sadarehe (Rajagaluh)

Culture Tourism

For the pilgrims / cultural tourists, the area TNGC many places that have high historical value and dikeramatkan by the local community are: there Sangiang (Banjaran), Mt shoots (Argapura), Sumur Seven (Cibulan), Sumur Cikayan (Pasawahan), and there Ayu Latitude (Mandirancan).

Tourism Education

For the pilgrims / cultural tourists, the area TNGC many places that have high historical value and dikeramatkan by the local community are: there Sangiang (Banjaran), Mt shoots (Argapura), Sumur Seven (Cibulan), Sumur Cikayan (Pasawahan), and there Ayu Latitude (Mandirancan).

Source : Travelling Anywhere

Mount Galunggung, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0700

Mount Galunggung a volcano with a height of 2.167m above sea level, located about 17km from the center of Tasikmalaya, West Java Province, Indonesia. There are several tourist attraction offered between tourism and other attractions in the area wanawisata of approximately 120 hectares under management Perum Perhutani. The other object of approximately 3 hectares a hot water bathing (Cipanas) complete with swimming pool, bathroom and hot water tanks.

Eruption of Mount Galunggung

Mount Galunggung erupt once recorded in the year 1882 (VEI = 5). Marks the beginning of the eruption in July 1822, in which water Cikunir become turbid and muddy. Examination results indicate that the crater is hot water cloudy and sometimes appear in the column of smoke from the crater. Then on 8 October s.d. October 12, the rain burst reddish sand which is very hot, smooth gray, clouds, heat, and lava. Lava flow moving toward the southeast to follow the flow of the river-flow. This explosion killed 4011 lives and destroyed 114 villages, with the damage area to the east and south as far as 40km from the mountain top.

Next eruption occurred in 1894. Between the date of 7-9 October, the explosion occurred which resulted in a summer cloud. Then, on 27 and 30 October, the lava flows occurred on the same river that flows with lava in the eruption that produced in 1822. This eruption destroyed 50 villages, part of the house collapse due to rain are a gray.

Galunggung 1982 eruption, accompanied by lightning

In the year 1918, early in the month of July, the next eruption occurs, the earthquake begins. Explosion on 6 July this rainy gray for the 2-5mm in the limited crater and southern slopes. And on July 9, recorded eruption lava dome in the crater lake at 85m with the size of which was then called 560x440m mountain So.

The last eruption occurred on 5 May 1982 (VEI = 4) accompanied by the sound boom, fire, heating, and lightning. Activities during the eruption lasted 9 hours and ended on 8 January 1983. During this eruption, about 18 people died, most due to the indirect (traffic accident, old age, cold and lack of food). Estimated losses of Rp 1 billion and 22 left without the village. Eruption during this period has also been changing the map of the region around 20 km radius of the crater Galunggung, which includes Indihiang District, District Sukaratu and District Leuwisari. Change the map of this region more dissolution caused by the road network and the flow of the river and the area as a result of the cold lava flow melimpahnya material form of rock-pebble-sand.

In the post-eruption period (ie around 1984-1990) is the rehabilitation of disaster areas, with the restructure the road network is lost, the dredging mud / sand in the river and irrigation (especially Cikunten I), and check dams building (bag cold lava) Sinagar in the region as a 'fortress' is much the cold lava flood to the area of Tasikmalaya. At this period also made the exploitation of sand Galunggung which is considered high quality materials for building materials and road construction. In the later years, to the sand dredging business Galunggung is growing, even in the beginning of its development (approximately 1984-1985) built a road network from the Train Station near Indihiang Station (Kp. Cibungkul-Parakanhonje) to check Sinagar dam as the special to carry sand from Galungung to Jakarta.

Source : Travelling Anywhere

Mount Tangkuban Perahu, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:49:00 +0700

Tangkuban perahu is an active volcano, it is located 25 - 30 kilometers north of Bandung direction of Lembang. Mt. Tangkuban Perahu is an appealing destination that is fond to visit.

The name translates roughly to "overturning of (a) boat" or "overturned boat" in Sundanese, referring to the local legend of its creation. The huge crater is an astonishing view and we could explore the crater around two hours. The sulphur fumes still emit from the crater though it is not particularly active.

Where to stay

There are numerous hotels covering every budget case around Bandung city. But if you have the intensity to stay longer near Tangkuban Perahu, there are numerous hotels in Lembang (North Of Bandung) and experience the ambience of country side whilst breathing a clear air which is hard to persue in the city.

Dining Guide

Restaurants and warungs are scattered around Tangkuban Perahu. But if you want to experience a different vibe there are various eating places around Lembang.

What to do

• Sight seeing
• Trekking
• Photographing
• Hiking to the edge of the crater to view the hot water springs up-close,
• Boiled some eggs cooked on its hot surface of the hot springs

Tips

• Not everyone could stand with the fumes of the sulphurs, handkerchief are suggested to cover your nose and mouth
• Do not hesitate to resist the sellers offered if you are not interested.
• It is suggested that you bring a jacket/sweater to avoid cold temperature
• Try to go early as possible because around noon the mist start to roll in through the trees

Source : My Indonesia

Mount Batur, Bali, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:44:00 +0700

The mountainous region around Kintamani, centering on the spectacular volcanic caldera of Mt Batur with its deep crater lake and bubbling hot springs, is rugged with a high and wild beauty.
Wonderful mountain air and dizzying views in all directions, as well as several important temples, are what makes Kintamani one of the most memorable stops on the Bali tourist itinerary.

Mount Batur is actually just a small volcano, but its setting is in the heart of a huge crater 14km in diameter. Adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur Lake, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim. The sheer size of the crater conjures up images of the massive eruption of the original Mount Batur that occurred tens of thousands years ago.

The volcano is still active today as Balinese all over the island who still remember the great eruption of 1917 will testify. It claimed thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples. Old people might tell you this was "the year when the world shook" Other eruptions have taken place since, forcing the local population to be relocated, along with several of their temples including one of the main Bali temples, Pura Ulun Danu. Initially inside the huge crater, this temple has been relocated to the top of the ridge overlooking it. Here it now offers an impressive view of Mount Batur.

Getting There

You can go there by taxi or just rent a car. You can also join a tour to visit Mount Batur and Lake Batur. Tourist shuttle buses between southern Bali and Lovina stop off at Kintamani.

Where to Stay

There are several accommodations ranges from star hotels to Home stays in Kintamani. You may choose one of them to stay.

Moving Around

To move around Batur area, you just need to take a walk or you can rent a bike also.

Dining Guide

At Penelokan (translated as 'viewing spot') there are several restaurants from where to repose and get a well-deserved bite.

Souvenir Tips

Up the road going north is a market, busy every three days on Hari Paseh in the Balinese calendar. This is interesting to visit to see the variety of produce from surrounding mountain farms - oranges, corn, vegetable, fruit and the usual vast array of flowers, dried fish, tools, livestock, pots and baskets, plus a big clothing market. You may also see men cuddling big furry Kintamani puppies highly prized all over Bali.

Other Things to See or Do

Pura Ulun Danu Batur - near Batur village. This is most important temple after Besakih, housing more than 90 shrines. Worth visiting at any time of year, especially during the Odalan festival, usually in March depending on the full moon, which is dedicated to the goddess of the crater lake, who is said to control the irrigation systems for the entire island.

Trunyan Village - mortuary traditions. From Toya Bungkah, lot of boats will cross the lake to a Bali Aga village called Trunyan. This place is notorious for its mortuary traditions. Instead of cremating the dead, as Balinese do throughout most of the island, the Trunyan communities leave the bodies to decompose naturally in a special cemetery.

Trekking Around Gunung Batur. The most popular trek is from Toya Bungkah to the top of Gunung Batur for sunrise. You may ask for this to a group of local guides or some of tourist service there.

Travel Tips

There's a brilliant view from Penelokan, if its clear. But prepared for wet, cold and cloudy conditions and aggressive souvenir selling.
Remember to bring along a camera, as the breathtaking view is one to be cherished and shared back home.

There are many street hawkers selling some souvenirs. If you don't want to buy from them, don't make any contact to them otherwise you will be followed until you give up and buy from them.

Its better to visit mount and lake Batur in a dry season. It would make lakeside activities available and enjoyable. The rainy season was just too foggy and wet to enjoy to its fullest.

Source : Dunia Indah

Mount Gede-Pangrango, West Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:31:00 +0700

"Big Mountain". Major feature visible from many points of West Java.

Mount Gede and Pangrango are the first five parks that had distinction of launching Indonesias National Park Program. Located on Bogor, Cianjur and Sukabumi districts with cover area around 15,196 ha. It is the most accessible mountain to climb from Jakarta. By only 2 hours drive south of Jakarta and 5 " 6 hours trekking, you will find a tranquil rainforest, self guided trail and a spectacular view of West Java from the peak.

The national park consists of twin volcanoes: Gede 2958 m above sea level (asl) and Pangrango 3019 asl. The two summits are connected by a high saddle known as Kandang Badak, 2400 m asl. The mountain slopes are very steep and are cut info rapidly flowing stream, which carve deep valleys and long ridges.

For those fortunate enough to stand on the summit of Mount Gede in clear conditions the view is spectacular. Some people, including, it is said, Raffles, have claimed to be able to see the Java Sea to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south. Occasionally climbers with very good eyesight or maybe imagination " have sighted Sumatra on the west! Mount Pangrango is less scenery, but more rich in flora than Mount Gede.

Getting There

Visitors usually enter the park by one of four gates :
Cibodas Gate (Cianjur) is the main entrance and the site of the park Headquarters. It is located about 100 km from Jakarta/2.5 hour drive; 89 km from Bandung/2 hour drive.
Gunung Putri Gate (Cianjur) is close to Cibodas and can be reached via Cipanas and Pacet.
Selabintana Gate (Sukabumi) is 60 km from Bogor/1.5 hour drive, and 90 km from Bandung/2hourdrive.
Situgunung Gate (Sukabumi) is 15 km from Selabintana in the direction of Bogor.
Except from Situgunung, Mount Gede and Pangrango summits may be reached on clearly marked trails.

Where to Stay

Accomodation in the park is in simple guesthouses. The park also provides some camping grounds, including one at the Alun-alun Suryakencana, a flat area near the top of Gunung Gede. There are many hotels, villas and bungalows in the Puncak Pass-Cipanas area. This area is quite close to the Headquarters of the park.
Among the mountains in West Java, the twin volcanoes Gede-Pangrango are very famous for hiking and mountain climbing. There are 4 trails to go up to the summits of of the mountains; two trails are from Cibodas, one from Gunung Putri and another one from Selabintana, Sukabumi. Climbing the mountains and watching the sunrise from the top or the crater wall of Gunung Gede are the most exciting attractions for visitors.

Moving Around

You can go around Selabintana Park and Cibodas Park, if you didnt have a plan to climb or hike.

Dining Guide

Before start hiking or climbing, be sure that you already eat, or you can bring some food and drink from your place. Otherwise, you can buy some food and non alcohol drink on the nearest supermarkets for your supply during your activities on mountain.

Souvenir Tips

Among the mountains in West Java, the twin volcanoes Gede-Pangrango are very famous for hiking and mountain climbing. There are 4 trails to go up to the summits of of the mountains; two trails are from Cibodas, one from Gunung Putri and another one from Selabintana, Sukabumi. Climbing the mountains and watching the sunrise from the top or the crater wall of Gunung Gede are the most exciting attractions for visitors.

Travel Tips

Permit : All visitors must buy a ticket when entering the park. Recreational visit tickets can be obtained from ticket hatches at each of the four gates. In addition, mountain climbing permits are required:
When living the main trail from Cibodas gate to Cibeureum Waterfall in order to climb to the hot water stream/Air panas.

When turning off the trail to Cibeureum waterfall of Selabintana, Selabintana Gate, Beyond Bobojong camping ground upon entering the National Park proper from Gunung Putri Gate.

Should you wish to climb the mountains you must obtain the permit either at the National Park Headquarters, Cibodas or at Selabintana Resort Office.Register at the National Park Office: - Monday-Thursday 07.30 - 14.30 - Friday 07.30 - 11.00 - Saturday 07.30 - 13.30

Tools & Equipment

Minimum hiking gear : hiking or climbing shoes, warm clothes, sleeping bag (if staying on the mountain overnight), raincoat, waterproof clothing, flashlight and medical kit.Carry enough food and drink (non-alcoholic).
Do not climb alone, preferably there should be at least three people in your party and preferably you should be guided by someone with knowledge of the trail.
Conservation Tips during climbing

Take nothing but picture : have respect for untouched nature by trying not to cut through thick foliage of places where animals may be living.
Leave nothing but footprint: Pack in pack out. All garbage should be brought back to civilization and disposed property.

Kill noting but time: Hikers and campers should never molest of otherwise disrupt the natural flow of things in the woods. Stay relatively quiet and you are likely to see animals and birds at work and at play.
Try and stick to established trails when hiking. Hike in a single file to minimize the chance of widening a trail.

Use biodegradable soap and wash away from water resources such lakes and streams. Dispose of waste water in a shallow hole dug with a trowel. Build only one small fire, if permitted, and use only existing fire pits.

This park is really a fantastic Rain Forest in preserve!

Source : Dunia Indah

Mount Agung, Bali, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:42:00 +0700

Towering over 10,000ft above sea level, Mount Agung (Gunung Agung) is the highest volcano on the island of Bali.

Mount Agung has huge spiritual significance to the people of the island, and is home to the 'Mother Temple' of Besakih. It forms part of a chain of volcanos that form the back bone of Bali which includes Mount Batur.

Mount Agung last erupted in 1963, causing devastation as the lava flow forged its way to the sea. Superstitious locals believe that the eruption was caused by the gods' anger at Sukarno's request to hold the once-a-century festival of Eka Dasa Rudra, the most important in the Balinese calendar, ahead of schedule. The lava flows passed within meters of Besakih, sparing the temple, but still killing over 1000 people.

Mount Agung is most commonly approached from the south via the town of Klungkung.

Mount Agung is viewed as sacred and permission to climb is required from the various temples that sit at the base. Appropriate clothes and a nominal offering is required.

There are two main routes up the mountain, both of which are difficult. Unless you an experienced climber, do not attempt the climb without an experienced guide.

One route starts from Besakih at an altitude of approximately 1100 meters, while the other starts from Pura Pasar Agung, on the southern slope of the mountain, near Selat. The routes ascends different peaks, so there is no path between the two routes at the top.

Climbing time on either route is generally upwards of four hours. The mountain can be climbed overnight, starting around 10 PM for a dawn arrival, or with an overnight stay about three-quarters of the way in. Ropes are not necessary, and altitude sickness is unlikely, but warm waterproof clothing is necessary. No water or any other facilities are available en route.

Source : Wikitravel

Mount Bromo, East Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:23:00 +0700

Mount Bromo (Gunung Bromo, 2,392m) is an active volcano in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park of East Java, Indonesia. Bromo isn't the highest mountain in Java — that honor goes to nearby Mount Semeru at 3,676m — but it's probably the most famous one.

Bromo is in fact only one of many peaks inside the massive Tengger Caldera, but it's easily recognized as the entire top has been blown off and the crater inside constantly belches white sulphurous smoke. The inside of the caldera, aptly dubbed the Laut Pasir (Sea of Sand) is coated with fine volcanic sand and the overall effect is unsettlingly unearthly, especially when compared to the lush green valleys all around the caldera.

The major access point is Cemoro Lawang at the northeast edge, but there are also trails from Tosari (northwest) and Ngadas (west). The village of Ngadisari, on the road from Probolinggo about 5.5 km before Cemoro Lawang, marks the entrance to the national park. Both Cemoro Lawang and Ngadisari are rather picturesque, with brightly-painted houses and flower beds outside.

The nearest major airport is in Surabaya, three to four hours away by car (and more by bus).

The nearest larger town is Probolinggo, on the north coast of Java. It's about one hour from Probolinggo to Ngadisari and another half hour all the way to Cemoro Lawang, and it's (just) possible to visit on a day trip, although most visitors prefer to climb overnight and see the sunrise.

To go there, take a 'Damri' shuttle bus from the Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, to go to the Bungurasih bus terminal(terminal Purabaya). Then, take an express Patas air-conditioned bus for a 2-3 hours ride from Surabaya to Probolinggo.

It's a fairly easy 3-km hike from Cemoro Lawang to the foot of Mount Bromo. Alternatively, you can hire a pony to do the drudge work for you, or have it even easier and do the trip by jeep. Private cars are not allowed inside the caldera. You can join the jeep package at Rp40.000 per person at the Probolinggo entrance office. On the next morning 4am, the jeep departs from hotel to catch the sunrise at Mount Batok (costs Rp40.000 per person for entering the compound). After the sunrise, go down to Mount bromo. You can hire a horse (Rp50.000) to bring you up and then You walk thru the last stair-case to reach the top of Mount Bromo.

* Unfortunately, some overly-enthusiastic crowd members can be rather annoying with their loud laughters and blinding flashes. Therefore, it would be pleasant, if everyone try to maintain a certain level of decency so that the "sun-rise watch" experience becomes more enjoyable.

When timing any activities in the area, bear in mind that sunset is soon after 5 PM and sunrise is correspondingly early at around 5:30 AM. This means you'll usually need to get up by 3:30 AM or so to get there in time for dawn.

* Mount Batok (2440m) is a brown volcanic cone at the north center of the caldera. Unlike the other nearby peaks it is no longer active and actually has some vegetation growing on it, mostly the local cemara tree that somehow manages to survive even on volcanic ash.

* Mount Bromo, edges tinged with white sulphur and always bubbling, is the main sight. To reach it on foot, pick the left fork at Cemoro Lawang's solitary crossing, then head down the ramp into the caldera and then across the caldera to the Hindu temple at the foot of the mountain. From the temple a steep path of 250 steps leads to the edge of the crater and a precarious meter-wide ledge from where to gaze into the volcano. Beware of local jeep-hirers, who often try to persuade tourists the journey to the mountain is not walking distance (in order to hire them jeeps, or horses). The walk from the tourist centre to the top of the mountain should take no longer than 1.5 hours by foot, and is about 3km.

* Mount Penanjakan (2770m), located just north of the caldera, is a mountaintop viewpoint accessible by paved road from Tosari and hence popular with jeeps and even tour buses. Most of the crowd comes to see the dawn at 5 AM, and you'll likely have the large concrete observation post to yourself if you arrive later in the day.

* Viewpoint #2, along the trail from Cemoro Lawang to Mt. Penanjakan, is an excellent way to get a stunning view of the caldera (see pictures above) without the crowds. To reach it, head west from Cemoro Lawang (past Cemero Indah) for 6 km, past farms and fields. The paved road eventually turns into a twisty mountain trail that ends with a flight of stairs on the right, and the viewpoint (with concrete shelter) is at the top. Allow 1.5 hours for the climb up at a steady pace, and bring along a torch if attempting this at night.
o From here, you can continue onto Mt. Penanjakan by following the trail upward, after which the trail merges onto the paved road to the viewpoint (total time about 60 minutes one way). If planning to return the same way, mark the spot where the trail emerges onto the road (if you pass a stone lantern on the way down, you've gone too far!), and note that descending on this section can get slippery due to loose sand and rocks.

As of September 2008, the direct way from Cemoro Lawang up to Penanjakan and Viewpoint #2 is severely damaged because of landslides. The path is still passable, but it can be tricky to spot the dangerous parts in the dark — you need a good lamp for every hiker.

Tour operators

* Volcano Adventure Indonesia, Sukapura, tel. +62-335-581439 , +62-81319090225, [1]. To enjoy the exotic Bromo adventures, there is no other tour operator you can rely on. Volcano adventure indonesia guarantee you will get what a volcanic adventure should give. Be ready to have extra pleasures and surprising unforgatable experiences that you may not imagine before. All-inclusive two-day tours from Surabaya start from EUR 190/person.

The most popular local product, at least based on the number of hawkers selling them, appears to be the Bromo hat, a colorful wooly hat with "BROMO" embroidered on it. Scarfs and extra warm clothing are also popular, and useful if you are not prepared for the cold mountain air.

Every lodge has an attached restaurant, and simple roadside warung sell basic Indonesian dishes and mugs of hot Javanese coffee (kopi panas). There is no nightlife in the party sense of the word, but all restaurants are open at 3 AM as that's when everybody wakes up to see dawn over Bromo.

* Waroeng Basuki. Nice eatery serving many traditional Indonesian items like tahu tek (tofu/beancurd), rujak cingur (fruits with a sweet and spicy sauce garnished with ox-nose) and also serves Chinese food. Reasonably priced.

* Java Banana Bromo. It's a cafe with a very nice gallery, their specialty is in the coffee and banana snacks and drinks. Some traditional and western foods and beverages are also available.

There are plenty of accommodation options around the mountain. Facilities at Cemoro Lawang side of the caldera are rather basic, but there are good hotels in Sukapura and Probolinggo.

* Java Banana Bromo, Wonotoro, tel. +62-335-541193, [2]. A cozy boutique hotel with the beautiful landscape of Bromo. It's a lodge, cafe, and gallery. Room rates start from IDR 650,000 (Jan 2009).
* Bromo Cottages, Tosari, tel. +62-31-515253, [3]. Despite the name, it's actually an upmarket hotel. Net rates from US$47 for a double.
* Cemoro Indah, Cemoro Lawang +62-335-541019 (http://www.bromotrail.com) It has a nice view of Mount Bromo and provide hot water. You can sit down in its restaurant and view the Mount Bromo directly. An ecomomy room is 75,000rp.
* Lava View Lodge, Cemoro Lawang, tel. +62-335-541009. The most upmarket option in Cemoro Lawang, located at the caldera edge some 500m west of the village and price is more up than other hotels.
* Yoschi's, Ngadisari, tel. +62-335-541018. Cozy guesthouse done up to look like a Balinese temple. Note that the cheapest rooms here don't have hot water.
* Cafe Lava, Cemoro Lawang. This is the best budget option at 120,000 for an economy room.

A word of warning: Take your money (and anything else that you cannot afford to lose) with you when you leave your room. Especially when you take a tour or are away for some time. Theft from rooms is not unknown and criminals will take any opportunity presents itself. You could discover that an economy room wasn't.

Temperatures on Mount Bromo are refreshingly cool during the day (although sunburn is still a real danger), but outright cold at night, as temperatures can drop to zero in the summer and are rarely much above 5°C in winter. If needed, you can rent jackets and hats at Cemoro Lawang and the Penanjakan viewpoint for about Rp.5000.

Mount Bromo really is a live volcano that erupts with disturbing regularity: in 2004, two tourists were killed and five injured when the mountain spit out molten rock as far as the temple. Keep your distance if the mountain is acting up.

Pay attention to the geologists who can normally accurately predict the state of the volcano and the associated danger level.

All roads into Mount Bromo are dead ends, so you'll have to go back the way you came unless you are an experienced hiker and prepared to hike across the caldera to villages on the other side.

Source : Wikitravel

Mount Semeru, East Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:15:00 +0700

Semeru also Mount Semeru or Gunung Semeru - located in East Java is the highest mountain on the island of Java, Indonesia and one of its most active volcanoes.

Known also as Mahameru the (Great Mountain), it is very steep rising abruptly above the coastal plains of eastern Java. Maars containing crater lakes have formed along a line through the summit. Semeru lies at the south end of the Tengger Volcanic Complex.

Semeru's eruptive history is extensive. Since 1818, at least 55 eruptions have been recorded (10 of which resulted in fatalities) consisting of both lava flows and pyroclastic flows. Moderate explosive eruptions (VEI 2-3) have also been recorded with some regularity.

Semeru has been in a state of near-constant eruption from 1967 to the present. At times, small eruptions happen every 10 minutes or so.

Semeru is regularly climbed by tourists, usually starting from the village of Ranu Pane to the north, but though non-technical it can be dangerous. Soe Hok Gie, an Indonesian political activist of the 1960s died in 1969 from inhaling poisonous gases while hiking on Mount Semeru.

Semeru is named from Sumeru, the central world-mountain in Buddhist cosmology. In legend it was transplanted from India; the tale is recorded in the 16th-century East Javanese work Tantu Panggelaran. It was originally placed in the western part of the island, but that caused the island to tip, so it was moved eastward. On that journey, parts kept coming off the lower rim, forming the mountains Lawu, Wilis, Kelut, Kawi, Arjuno and Welirang. The damage thus caused to the foot of the mountain caused it to shake, and the top came off and created Penanggungan as well.

Most visitors will arrive via Indonesia's major gateway airports Denpasar (Bali) or Jakarta. The closest domestic airport is in Surabaya, about 3 hours' drive away. Now there are flights from Jakarta to Malang.

The starting point of the hike is the village of Ranupane. You can get there either via Malang and Tumpang or via Pasuruan/Probolinggo, Sukapura, Ngadisari, and Cemoro Lawang (see Mount Bromo for details on these).

You can take a microbus from Malang to Tumpang, and then a 4WD vehicle from Tumpang to Ranupane. But the latter of the above-mentioned routes is the more interesting because it leads across the 9-km-wide Sand Sea caldera and passes Bromo, a post-caldera cinder cone. A dirt road leads across the flat bottom of the caldera, up to Jemplang on its southern rim, and on to Ranupane. You have take a 4WD vehicle (unless you prefer to walk).

There is accommodation in all the towns and villages mentioned above (including Ranupane).

Elevation : 3,676 metres (12,060 ft)
Location : Java, Indonesia
Prominence : 3,676 m
Coordinates : 8°6′28.8″S 112°55′12″E / 8.108°S 112.92°E / -8.108; 112.92
Type : Stratovolcano (active)
Last eruption : 2008 (continuing)
First ascent : Unknown
Easiest route : hike
Listing : Ultra

Source : Wikipedia
& Wikitravel

Mount Reng, Kelantan, Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 05:03:00 +0700

One of the popular natural attractions of the country. It is located at Batu Melintang, which is situated along the East-West Expressway in the district of Jeli. You can take a bus heading to Jeli from Kota Bharu's main bus terminal.

Mount Reng is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and is visited by thousands of nature lovers who come to feast on the breathtaking natural wonders of the area. Like most of the natural attractions of Malaysia Mount Reng is also associated with some legendary tale. The local residents of the region believe that mountain is linked to the legendary Puteri Saadong. According to the folklore, Puteri Saadong was disappointed with the the villagers' preoccupation with cat and dog fighting and in anger he hurled a gigantic boulder down the Reng Mountain onto the village centre. Non one in the village could survive this onslaught and all the villagers died except one.

Latest research and excavation in and around the mountain has suggested that the entire area was inhabited during ancient time. The mountain also boasts of limestone caves, which have become popular tourist attractions.

Source : Asiarooms

Mount Faber, Singapore

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:46:00 +0700

Mount Faber offers landscaped gardens and vantage points at its peak provide panoramic views of the harbour, Sentosa island and the other Southern islands.

Chill out at the Altivo bar as you enjoy the spectacular views of the city at night.

You can also board a cable car to Sentosa from here. Click here for rates of cable car rides to Sentosa.

Open: Daily

Admission: Free

Approximate Touring Time: 1.5 hours
Location: off Telok Blangah Road

Getting There: Take a taxi or the cable car from the World Trade Centre.

Source : Newasia Singapore

Mount Sawur, East Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:34:00 +0700

Mount Sawur is to a place to see volcanoes. It is located in Sumur Mujur village, in Candipuro district about 27 km from Lumajang, East Java Province, Indonesia.

Beside being a perfect location to rest, it is also a lovely place to visit for the beautiful scenery and the fresh air.

The main places of interest are the Seismograph and Regional Centre Building as well as a telescope.

The visitors also can make a camp here and enjoy the mountain scenery. They usually visit this tourism area with family, friends or the other. The real nature of Mount Sawur can bring the visitor feel comfortable and fresh their mind.

Source : East Java

Mount Lawu, East Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 02:19:00 +0700

One of the most famous hiking / tracking destination to local people.
It is 3,245 m high and the vegetations are thick.

It has the most beautiful Edelweiss field on the island of Java. there are several kind of Edelweiss, mostly Red and White.

The sun rise are often fantastic, with blue and Red sprakling around.
It has several good tracks for hiking.

Local people usually start to hike at around 9 pm, and with moderate speed can reach the last post by dawn.
On Saturday afternoon till Sunday afternoon, there will be many of hikers enjoys it's beautiful Rain forest.

But (for me) it is also one of the most coldest mountain on the island of Java. At 6 am usually the temperature is less then 5 deg Celcius. Freezing!

The nearest city to get information (and profesional tour guide) are Solo and Yogyakarta.

There are many exciting place on the top of lawu, they are:
- Argo Dalem
- Kapandhitan
- Sendang Derajat
- Sendang macan
- Sendang Panguripan
- Sumur Jalatunda
- Pawon Sewu
- Pringgodani
- Cokro Suryo
- etc.

Those places are holy places for Kejawen religion. The followers of Kejawen ussualy hike to the top of mountain for holy rituals at javanesse new year (1 Suro) eve.

How to get top of Lawu?
There are some routes to reach the Top of Lawu mountain but there are two favorite routes that started from Cemoro Sewu and Cemoro Tandan.
* Cemoro Sewu is a gate of route in Magetan - east java area, the route through the steep slope but the distance is shorter. The Hikers likes this route for a challenges.
* Cemoro Tandan is a gate of route in Karang Anyar - Central Java, the route is not too steep but the distance to top mountain is longer. It is good for beginner hikers.

Source : Wikimapia

Mount Merapi, Central Java, Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Gunung) — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:25:00 +0700

Merapi (Javanese, means: The Mountain of Fire) is one of the Most Active Volcano in the world, today!

Before the eruption of April – July 2006, it is 2,914 m (9.616 ft) high.
If you like to go tracking or hiking or climbing mountain, this is the place you have to visit!

If you enjoy photography, or you just human being that enjoying watching the exotic nature of our world – this is exactly one of the most recommended place on earth to visit.

There are several features to enjoy if you like going tracking / hiking:
1. Sun Rise: similar to other mountains / volcanos on this region, you may enjoy the glare of Sun Rise. Please take the NORTH route from Selo (via Blabak, Magelang Town) to enjoy this feature.

2. Volcano: Merapi is a living volcano. It has 4 years Eruption Period, means it is erupts every 4 years in average. If it is in a “Calm” condition, you may enjoy the beauty of its lava and steam flowing out the crater, from the summit. If it is on “Wild” condition people may admire the strength of nature from the nearest Resort (Kaliurang – 6 km from the crater) or even from your 5 star hotel windows at Yogyakarta City; some 30 km south direction from the volcano! Seeing glaring Hot Lava flowing down in the night, and Huge Pyroclastic Flows (Wedus Gembel, NUe Ardante) destroying everything in its path

3. Culture: Local Culture could be vaccinating. Every year, Local Sultan held a ceremony to give Merapi’s Guardian god a Gift to ask for mercy from its anger.

There are 2 famous routes to reach the summit.
A. South Face
The Base Camp is Kinahrejo Village some 3 km east of Kaliurang Resort. You may stay at the famous Mbah Maridjan’s house. It is less then 1 hour trip from the famous City of Yogyakarta. Please note that this route is not recommended for the beginners (although the 1st time ever I climb mountain was using this route, but I was accompanied by experienced ones). It is one of the most demanding / hardest Tracking Route in the Island of Java. Besides need 8 – 10 hours trip, please do not forget to bring good gloves to prevent your palms and hands cuts by sharp pyroclastic stones. Near the top, there are no vegetations; and the elevations are greater then 70 deg. (some points are 90 deg.).
Last but not less, you have to wear mask to breath while walking near the crater!

B. North Face
It is easier path. The Base Camp is Selo Village. If you are from outside of Yogyakarta / Central Java Region (or even from outside Indonesia Country), please get information how to go to this village from the City of Yogyakarta (the 2nd Tourism Destination in Indonesia after The Island of Bali). You may hire Professional Guides there. They speak English, French, Japanese, and other languages. For more information about Yogyakarta, you may find on the internet.
If you love photography, and would like to take hundreds of breath-taking Sun Rise pictures, this route is highly recommended. The best point to take pictures is at Pasar Bubrah, right in the foot of the summit (approx. 4 – 5 hours hike from Selo Village).

Source : Wikimapia