The Rinjani Trek Ecotourism Story

At 3.726m Mt.Rinajni is teh second highest volcano peak in Indonesia and is a part of the celebrate "Ring of fire". forested slopes rising directly from the sea create their own weather pattern and act as the main water-catchment for the island of lombok.Gunung Rinjani

Gunung Rinjnai National Park lies within a major bio-geographical transition zone (wallaceae), where the flora and fauna of south East Asia meets that of Australasia. The National Park, one of over 40 throughout Indonesia, was established in 1997. for the people of lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, Mt.Rinjani revered as a sacred place and abode of deities.

The crater lake is a pilgrimage destinaton for tens of thousands each year. Pilgrims place offerings in the water and bathe away ailments in the hot springs. For visitors, the three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim, down to the crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. More adventurous trekkers aim for the summit, best reached from Sembalun Lawang returning after four days to Senaru. Danau Segara Anak dan Gunung Baru Jari

To assist with conservation and ensure that communities on the boundary of the National Park benefit from toursm revenues, the Rinjani Trek is managed by a partnership of National Park officials, the public and private sectors of the Lombok toursm industry and community representatives.

Community-run cooveratives coordinate the Trek at the Rinjani Trek Centre (RTC) in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Centre (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang. Each has roster systems for guides and porters, village tour activities and handicraft sales. Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, training, management and assisting the Natinal Park with maintenance of the Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring sustainability.

Overseeing and supporting these activities is the Rinjani Trek Management Board, combining the authority of the central government (National Park) and local government (tourism offices), with the voices of Lombok tourism's private sector, and the boundary communities. this institutional model is unique in Indonesia and considered an example for practical implementation of the ideals of "ecotourism".

Please contact or email to Mr.Din at : Senaru Raya street : Rinjanitrekmount@gmail.com Mobile + 6281 805 233 773 Lombok Nusa tenggara Province Indonesia.