Gunung Rinjani National Park
Gunung Rinjani National Park represents a range of Nusa Tenggara
s ecosystem types, from sub-montane rain forest to montane forest
and savanna.
The plant potential in this Park area includes jelutung (Laportea
stimulans), dedurenan (Aglaia argentea), bayur (Pterospermum
javanicum), beringin (Ficus
benjamina), jambu-jambuan (Syzygium sp.), keruing (Dipterocarpus
hasseltii), rerau (D. imbricatus), lumut jenggot (Usnea sp.), cemara
gunung (Casuarina
tripolia and C. equisetifolia), edelweiss flowers (Anaphalis
javanica), and endemic species of orchid such as Perisstylus
rintjaniensis and P. lombokensis.
There is one endemic species of civet in the Park, namely the musang
rinjani (Paradoxurus hemaproditus rinjanicus). Also to be found in
the park are barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), ebony
leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus kohlbruggei), pangolin (Manis
javanica), southeast Asian porcupine (Hystrix brachyura), Timor
helmeted friarbird (Philemon buceroides neglectus), crested hawk
eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus floris), lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo
(Cacatua sulphurea occidentalis), Lombok honeyeater (Lichmera
lombokia lombokia), dark-backed imperial pigeon (Ducula lacernulata
sasakensis), black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis broderipii), and
several species of reptile.
Mt. Rinjani, at 3,726 m asl., is the third highest mountain in
Indonesia. In a valley high up on the western part of Mt. Rinjani
lies Segara Anak Lake (2,208 m asl.) whose sulphurous-smelling water
has different temperatures from one part of the Lake to another,
ranging from cool, through warm, to very hot. A new volcano is
emerging from the centre of this Lake, and it is still active and
growing.
Particularly with the coming of the rice-planting season, the
communities in the vicinity quite often hold ritual ceremonies on
Mt. Rinjani and at Segara Anak Lake. One involves releasing small
artificial fish made of very thin gold into the Lake.
Interesting locations/attractions:
Mt. Rinjani: mountain climbing and camping.
Segara Anak Lake, Sebau and Gunung Baru: research, enjoying natural
phenomena, thermal springs, bathing, observing animals and exploring
the forest, cultural attraction.
Otakokkoq and Kembang Kuning: enjoying thermal springs and
waterfalls.
Cultural attractions outside the Park area include, in Mataram,
Perang Topat in December, and Ciwaratri in January.
Best time of year to visit: August to December.
How to reach the Park: there a number of options. Mataram-Selong-Sambelia-Sembalun
Lawang by car, 4.5 hours (140 km), then on foot to Segara Anak Lake,
9 hours (25 km). Or Mataram-Bayan-Senaru by car, 2.5 hours (82 km),
then on foot to Segara Anak Lake, 9 hours (25 km). Alternatively,
Mataram-Bayan-Torean, 2.5 hours (85 km), then on foot to Segara Anak
Lake, 7.5 hours. Or Mataram-Masbagik-Kutaraja-Tetebatu, 1.5 hours
(60 km), then on foot to Otakokkoq, 30 minutes.
Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No.280/Kpts-II/97,
a total area of 41,330 hectares
Location : Regencies; West Lombok, Central Lombok and
East Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara
Temperature 23° - 30° C
Rainfall 2,000 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 550 - 3,726 m asl.
Geographical location 116°18' - 116°32' E; 8°18' - 8°33' S
Park Office: Jl. Erlangga 88, Mataram
West Nusa Tenggara
Tel. : +62-370-627764
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