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Gunung Rinjani (3726m) appears to rise in solitary glory from the plains, but in fact the entire area is a throng of bare summits, wreathed in dense forest. The most breathtaking feature of the range is Segara Anak , the magnificent crater lake, measuring 8km by 6km. The climb up Rinjani is the most energetic and rewarding trek on either Bali or Lombok. You can ascend from Senaru , where there is some accommodation, or climb the volcano as part of an organized tour. The trip is only possible in the dry season, from about May to October, is not for the frail or unfit, and should not be attempted without adequate food or water. Although not all the treks need a porter or guide, you should let somebody know where you are going and when you will be back. There are conservation offices at Senaru and Sembalun Lawang to report to when you set off, but they're often deserted. There have been fatal accidents on the mountain and this is an active volcano; Gunung Baru in the crater lake last erupted in 1994. Although it's easy to go to Senaru or Batu Koq and arrange the climb up Rinjani from there, many companies arrange inclusive trips : one-night/two-day trips to the crater rim, three-day trips to the rim and the lake and four-day trips (or longer) that go to the summit from Sembalun Lawang, down to the lake and finish at Senaru. Operators include Coconut Cottages, Gili Air (tel 0370/635365); Green Belt Lombok Holiday, Hotel Wisata, Ampenan (tel 0370/626971); Hati Suci in Sapit; Nominasi, Senggigi (tel 0370/693690), Gili Trawangan (tel 0370/644169); Taman Sari Restaurant at Bangsal; and Rainbow, Pringgasela, central Lombok (no phone).
Rinjani National Park TrekkingAndi Herman says "Visit : www.rinjaninationalpark.com for more information"
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