5 Beautiful Mountains in Indonesia You Must Visit
As a meeting place Pacific Circum and the Mediterranian Circum, Indonesia has many mountains. In fact, Indonesia is also knows as a "Volcano Country" simply because Indonesua has many active volcanoes. Indonesia has an advantage that is not owned by many othr countries, namely a very beautiful mountain panorama. Here is a list of 5 most beautiful mountains in Indonesia that should be on your destination list.
1. Mount Rinjani, West Nusa Tenggara
Lombok Island in West Nusa Tenggara has not only the exotic beauty of stunning beach, but also a mountain that famous by its beauty, especially among mountaineers. The mount is called Mount Rinjani. The mount is known as the best trekking tour in Southeast Asia. With a heights of 3,726 meters, this mount is one of most beautiful mountains in Indonesia, also managed to become the third highest mountain in Indonesia. Mount Rinjani offers a variety of stunning natural scenery; from savanna full of edelweiss flowers, Lake Sagara Anak, until beautiful sunrise views. Estimated time you need to climb this mountain is between 7 to 10 hours, therefore you must prepare your health condition before leaving.
2. Mount Tambora, Sumbawa
The eruption of Mount Tambora that occured in 1815 has removed the most beautiful mountain peak in Indonesia. Because of the great eruption, the largest and most beautiful caldera was formed in Indonesia. With a lake in the middle of caldera that is packed with so many edelweiss flowers, no doubt Tambora is one of the most beautiful Mountains in Indonesia.
3. Mount Prau, Central Java
Mount Prau is one of the most beautiful mountains in Indonesia that has become a favorite destination of mountain climbers in Central Java and sorrounding areas. The peak of Mount Prau is the best place in Southeast Asia to enjoy the beauty of the rising sun. Prau Mountain is in the Dieng Plateau area and located at an altitude of 2565 meters. Its relatively short peak with a relatively easy climbing path when compared to other mounts makes this mountain suitable for novice climbers.
4. Mount Kerinci, Sumatra
Mount Kerinci is the highest mount in West Sumatera and included in Kerinci Seblat National Park area. Being in the National Park area, this most beautiful mountain in Indonesia is also the habitat of Sumatran tiger and rhino protected by the government.Sumatra an and the highest volcano in Indonesia. The mount is located in Jambi Province bordering West Sumatera and a part of Kerinci Seblat National Park area. Being in the National Park area, this most beautiful mountain in Indonesia is also the habitat of Sumatran tiger and rhino protected by the government. At the peak of Mount Kerinci at an altitude of 3,805 meters, you can enjoy the whole view of the City of Jambi, Padang, and Bengkulu, complete with the blue Indian Ocean. Similar to Mount Ijen, this mountain also has a large crater with very beautiful blue-green water.
5. Mount Ijen, East Java
Mount Ijen is located between the border of Banyuwangi and Bondowoso. Located side by side with Mount Merapi. The height of Mount Ijen is 2,443 meters, still lower compared to Mount Bromo or Semeru, so trekking to the top of Ijen is also easier. Mount Ijen is famous for its unparalleled crater beauty. Ijen crater is the largest acid water lake in the world. Your tiredness from climbing will pay off with the beautiful blue Kawah Ijen. Moreover, if you decide to camp here, at 2:00 to 04:00 in the morning you can see the blue fire phenomenon that you will not find in other mountains, even in other countries, because blue fire on Mount Ijen is supposedly the only one in world.
That's the list of 5 most beautiful mountains in Indonesia version of goonwanders.blogspot.com . Have you ever climbed the mountain mentioned above? Or do you have other beautiful mountains recommendations? Please share! ;)