Brilio.net/en - In the eastern part of Indonesia, there are many active volcanoes and one of them is Mount Rinjani, located on Lombok Island. This 3,726 meter-mountain is the second highest mountain in Indonesia.
Situated in a volcanic area, the land and soil around the mountain is fertile. It can be seen from the dense forests and floras found in the surrounding area of this national park. In addition, many faunas of South East Asia and Australia can be found in this area because it is located in the Wallace transitional zone.
The beauty of Rinjani is reflected not only on its floras and faunas, but also a sickled lake called Segara Anak. This is a sulfuric acid lake which is positioned at 600 meters inside the crater.
For the Balinese, Segara Anak is a spiritual place used for holding the pekelan annual ceremony. In this ritual, people would provide offerings in the form of jewelries for the spirits living in the mountain. Furthermore, Watu Telu societies usually pray at the lake when the full moon appears. So, are you attracted to visit this place?
For those who love going on adventures or want to visit Mount Rinjani, you can join a trekking expedition for 3 days, starting from Senaru to Sembalun Lawang, where you can also continue to the peak of the volcano.