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RINJANI TREK SEMBALUN LAWANG ROUTE
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Sembalun Information
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The gate to the summit of Mount Rinjani
Sembalun lies in the district of Aikmel, about 92 kilometers from mataram. sembalun has beautiful scenery. The name of sembalun comes from the word sembah and Wulun, and means “to worship the King”.
Sembalun Lawang:
Sembalun Lawang is set in an ancient and fertile caldera to the east of Mt. Rinjani, the preferred access route for summiteers. The rich soil produces high quality market garden crops, including the famous garlic and rice, staple of local farmers. Seismic activity is monitored daily at the government Rinjani Volcano logy Centre.
The beautiful valley of Sembalun is also known for its hill walks, recently restored traditional village, active cultural performers and local weavers.
Also enquire about the local walks: the Sembalun Lawang Village Walk, to experience the scenic beauty of the village and the Sembalun Wildflowers Walk, a two day one night hike to see the wildflowers at Propok in Gunung Rinjani National Park.
Accommodation:
1. Lembah Rinjani Hotel Sembalun Lawang
Located in the centre of Sembalun Lawang Village and this is the only comfortable accommodation in the valley of Sembalun, Ideal place for relaxing and peaceful atmosphere surrounding by Mountain hill and traditional village in neighborhood.
2. Cemara Siu ; the simple accommodation
The Trekking Route:
Sembalun Trek, is the path traveled by visitors, especially by the fans trekking. Route is a gateway Sembalun Lawang – pelawangan Sembalun takes 7 hrs and to peak rinjani takes 3,5 hours from Plawangan.
This point is very dramatic and impressive tourist trail you go through a savanna and desert ridge winding with a gap on the left and right channels. This route is not too steep, but because the field is dominated by savanna make your trip sweating by the heat of the sun that stung, but it will go away when you made was struck by the beauty of desert scenery and vast forests along the valleys nan green east of Mount Rinjani, even your eyes will be spoiled by the beauty of the strait Alas and Sumbawa Island in the distance.
Climbing to the peak is generally done at 2.30 o’clock AM, from pelawangan sembalun to Puncak Rinjani take around 3 – 4 hours, this meant that to enjoy the sunrise (Sunrise) from the summit of Mount Rinjani, After arriving at the summit of Rinjani you can rest a moment while enjoying the panorama of nature and pride to ourselves has been set foot on one Indonesia horizon, and will engender awe of God’s creation.
Example itinerary of SEMBALUN ROUTE
Sembalun 01: Rinjani Summit / Top Program 2 days/ 1 night
Itinerary:
Day 01: Senggigi – Sembalun Village – Sembalun crater ( Rim II )
Early morning at 05.00 am drive to sembalun village ( it take around 3 hrs), and then start for the beginning of 7 hrs challenging days. We walk through the savannah, with tremendous opportunities for viewing wildlife. Lunch in the route (base Camp III), Camp make on the second Rim (Sembalun Crater).
Day 02: Rim II – Summit – Senggigi
From the crater, early morning (about 03.00 am) commence the climb with Guide Team ascend the Summit of Mt. Rinjani (3.726m a.s.l.), it takes about 3 hours. After the obligatory photographs and enjoy the spectacular panorama descend to crater (the camp). Arrive at the camp Having breakfast by special mountain jaffle or pancake or scramble egg with toast then we taking back to the sembalun village. Around 3 o’clock noon you will be ready at Sembalun village, and then around 6.00pm you will be arriving at your hotel in senggigi.
Sembalun 02: Rinjani Summit / Top Program 3 days/ 2 night
Itinerary:
Day 01: Senggigi – Sembalun – sembalun crater
Early morning ( at 05.30 am) drive to sembalun village, and then start for the beginning of 7 hrs challenging days. We walk through pristine rain forest, with tremendous opportunities for viewing wildlife. Camp make on the second Rim (the crater of sembalun).
Day 02: Rim II – Summit – Lake – Crater Senaru ( Rim I )
Summit season beginning at 3 o’clock in the morning. We climb several ridges for 3hrs until reaching the true Rinjani summit. The view across the gilis, bali, lombok and sumbawa are spectacular. Then along down to the lake – it take 3 hrs.
After arrive in the lake, we will spending and having sauna in hot natural water spring for refill our energy (temperature around 50 degrees) (lunch will prepare by porter awhile you have sauna). About 3o’clock afternoon, we start climb up to the rim (crater of senaru) and overnight here.
Day 03: Rim I – Senaru – Senggigi
Having breakfast in the morning and enjoy sunrise by special mountain jaffle or pancake, then we taking back to the senaru village. Around 12 noon you will be ready at senaru village, and then around 3.00pm you will be arriving at your hotel in senggigi.
Sembalun 03: Rinjani Summit / Top Program 4 days/ 3 night
Itinerary:
Day 01: Senggigi – Sembalun Village – Second rim ( Sembalun crater )
Early morning at 05.30 am drive to sembalun village ( it take around 3 hrs), and then start for the beginning of 7 hrs challenging days. We walk through the savannah, with tremendous opportunities for viewing wildlife. Lunch in the route (base Camp III), Camp make on the second Rim (Sembalun Crater).
Day 02: Second rim ( Sembalun crater ) – Summit – Lake ( Segara Anak )
From the crater, early morning (about 03.00 am) commence the climb with Guide Team ascend the Summit of Mt. Rinjani (3.726m a.s.l.), it takes about 3 hours. After the obligatory photographs and enjoy the spectacular panorama descend to crater (the camp). After having lunch, going down to Segara Anak Lake, it takes about 3-4 hours. Then overnight around lake. (You may have fishing in the Lake).
Day 03: Lake – First rim ( Senaru crater )
After breakfast, enjoy the beautiful panorama in Segara Anak Lake.
Today we will spend relaxing in the near by hot spring pool and exploring to the steaming milk caves ( lunch will prepare by porter awhile you have sauna). about 3o’clock afternoon, we start climb up to first rim ( crater of senaru) and overnight here.
Day 4: First rim ( senaru crater) – Senaru Village – Senggigi
Having breakfast in the morning and enjoy sunrise by special mountain jaffle or pancake or scramble egg with toast then we taking back to the senaru village. Around 12 noon you will be ready at senaru village, and then around 3.00pm you will be arriving at your hotel in senggigi or Airport for your
Special Note (For trekkers):
It is recommended that all trekkers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any high altitude trek. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from trekking to a high altitude.
Hypertension, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (overweight). Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease, which may hamper the trekker.
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“…The expedition is exhausting, no doubt, but the sheer size and beauty be seen to be believed. This was definitely a life altering experience …”
Gerrard Neve, Rinjani 2004
