Gunung Rinjani 
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Gunung Rinjani
The ascent of the volcano of Gunung Rinjani, the third highest mountain in the Indonesian archipelago, is one of the great experiences of a visit to Lombok. But the climb should not be undertaken with any idea of setting new records: plenty of time should be allowed for enjoying the beauty of this volcanic landscape, which was declared a nature reserve in 1984.
Gunung Rinjani (3726 m (12,225 ft)), which is revered both by Sasaks and by Balinese as a sacred mountain, can be climbed by a number of different routes. The route recommended here is the relatively easy ascent from Senaru on the north side of the mountain. Here you will find local guides offering their services and, almost certainly, other visitors who will be glad to make up a group. The guide can be expected to provide or obtain the necessary equipment.
From Mataram a bus or bemo can be taken to Anyar, from which it is only a few kilometers to Senaru.
The ascent of the volcano of Gunung Rinjani, the third highest mountain in the Indonesian archipelago, is one of the great experiences of a visit to Lombok. But the climb should not be undertaken with any idea of setting new records: plenty of time should be allowed for enjoying the beauty of this volcanic landscape, which was declared a nature reserve in 1984.
Gunung Rinjani (3726 m (12,225 ft)), which is revered both by Sasaks and by Balinese as a sacred mountain, can be climbed by a number of different routes. The route recommended here is the relatively easy ascent from Senaru on the north side of the mountain. Here you will find local guides offering their services and, almost certainly, other visitors who will be glad to make up a group. The guide can be expected to provide or obtain the necessary equipment.
From Mataram a bus or bemo can be taken to Anyar, from which it is only a few kilometers to Senaru.
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