Climbing Mount Semeru (Mahameru)

 Mount Semeru is the highest mountain in Java with Mahameru highest peak (3,676 meters above sea level). One service that is in demand climbers. Usually, the climber will feel at home on the mountain's because the scenery is beautiful. Especially around Ranu Kumbolo. The last village we must pass on to the peak Mahameru is the village of Ranu Pane. To go from the city could Ranupane poor or Lumajang. From the city terminal unfortunate ride public transportation to the village Tumpang. Followed by jeep or truck Vegetables are widely available in the market behind Tumpang terminal. Ranu Pane there are checkpoints, stalls and cottage rentals. Climbers can also spend the night at the guard post. In Pos Ranu Pani also has two lakes namely Lake (ranu) pani (1 ha) and Ranu Regulo (0.75 ha). Located at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level.

There are two paths that can be taken from the village of Ranu Pane towards Mahameru. But both of these pathways will meet at Ranu Kumbolo.

1. Line Climbing Mount Semeru via Watu Rejeng.
2. Line Mountain Climbing Mount Semeru via Ayek-Ayek.

Ranu Pane - Watu Rejeng - Ranu Kumbolo

Usually for first-time climbers to Mount Semeru would be difficult to find the route, sometimes even simply rotate around the village of Ranu Pane. Preferably after finding the welcome gate, pay attention to keep to the left toward the hill, do not follow the wide street toward the gardens of the population.

The initial path we've been through quite a gentle slope, down the hillside predominantly grass plants alang.Tidak no sign signpost street, but there are signs measure the distance to each of 100m, we just follow the signs. Occasionally there are fallen trees and branches on their heads, so we often have to bend the head, bags high keril very uncomfortable.

After walking about 5 km down a hillside overgrown with Edelweiss, we will arrive at Watu Rejeng. We will see a very beautiful steep rock. We see a very beautiful view across the valley and the hills were covered with spruce and pine forests. Sometimes we can see the smoke from the summit semeru. From here we can go climbing in the post Ranu Kumbolo we have yet to travel a distance of about 4.5 km.

In addition to the usual path through which the climbers passed Watu Rejeng, there is also a shortcut that is usually used by local climbers, this path is very steep with over Mount Ayek-ayek.


On arrival at Ranu Kumbolo we should set up a tent because here there are lakes that have clean water, and also the scene here is very beautiful. Usually, the climber will feel at home here, plus a view of the sunrise on the sidelines of the hill. There are many fish, sometimes wild grouse. Ranu Kumbolo located at an altitude of 2,400 m with an area of ​​14 ha.

Ranu Kumbolo - Oro Oro Ombo - Cemoro Cage

From Ranu Kumbolo should prepare as much water as possible. Ranu Kumbolo leaving us to climb a steep hill, with beautiful views over the lake behind. In front of us lies a hill vast meadow called oro-oro Ombo.

Oro-oro Ombo surrounded by hills and mountains with beautiful views, wide meadow with slopes overgrown with pine trees like in Europe. From behind Gn. Kepolo looked tops Gn. Semeru belching smoke wedus trash. Next we entered the pine forest where sometimes we find birds and deer. There are many fallen trees so we had to step over or climb. This area is called Cemoro Cage.

Cemoro Cage - Pos Kalimati

Cemoro Cage of us will be heading Pos KALIMATI located at an altitude of 2,700 m, here we can set up a tent to rest and physical preparation. Then continue climbing in the early morning at 24.00. This post is in the form of vast grasslands on the edge of pine forest, so a lot of available twigs to make a fire. There is a spring water source Mani, to the west (right) explore the forest edge KALIMATI with a distance of 1 hour to go.

In KALIMATI there are many mountain rat when we set up a tent and wanted to sleep should keep food in a safe place.

Pos Kalimati - Arcopodo

  

To go Arcopodo we turn left (east) walk about 500 meters, then turn right (south) slightly down meadow Kalimati. Arcopodo within 1 hour of KALIMATI pass very steep pine forests, soils are prone to landslides and dusty.

We can also camping in Arcopodo, but less stable soil conditions and frequent landslides. We recommend using goggles and masks because a lot of fly ash. Arcopodo at an altitude of 2.900m. Arcopodo is the last area of vegetation on Mount Semeru, the rest we will go through the dunes.

Arcopodo - Mahameru

Arcopodo to the summit of Semeru takes 3-4 hours (relaxing), through the dunes are very steep and easily degenerate. All luggage should we stay in Arcopodo or in Kalimati. The climb to the summit is done early in the morning around 02.00 am from Arcopodo. Body in fresh condition, and effective use of water. Travelling at noon terrain traversed all the more acute besides hot sand also be loose when exposed to heat.

During the day the wind cendurung north toward the summit carrying poisonous gases from the crater Jonggring Saloka. At the peak of Mount Mahameru (Semeru) climbers are advised to not get to the crater Jonggring Saloko, also banned climbing on the south side, for their poisonous gas and lava flows. Mahameru dipuncak temperature range 4-10 degrees Celsius, at the height of the dry season minus 0 degrees Celsius, and found ice crystals. The weather is often foggy, especially in the afternoon, evening and night.

Ascent groove Ayek-Ayek

Mahameru can also be reached through the shortcut path that Ayek Mountain Biking Ayek. These courses are often used by local climbers, the condition of the path is very steep and quite dangerous. To find this path from the village of Ranu Pane trip can be started with vegetable gardens across the population in the form of onion and cabbage crops (cabbage). Cross the vegetable garden during the day was hot and dusty, so it would be better if the climber is wearing sunglasses and a mask covering the nose.

Hiking slightly sloping and slightly dusty crossing forest areas dominated by crop greening of akasi and mountain pine. The next lane began to climb a steep mountain ridge down one Ayek-ayek. Along these lines can sometimes be found footprints and dung. Birds and various animals are often spotted around this track.

Approaching Ayek-Ayek mountaintop fir trees grow rather far apart so that hikers can look down towards the village of Ranu pane. Ngadas village is also very apparent. Hikers can rest on the mountain pass to shelter from the wind. In this place hikers can also see the mountain wall that surrounds Mount Bromo Tengger, sometimes seen smoke coming from Mount Bromo.

After crossing the mountain pass that is a bit slippery and rocky mountain climbers to be down side Ayek-ayek somewhat circular in the right direction. On the left side is an open ravine overlooking hills overgrown with grass, when the climb is done in the afternoon will be very hot. In the distance we can see Mahameru hiding behind the mountain Kepolo, occasionally belching smoke visible Mount Semeru wedus trash. Strip began to decline but the need to remain vigilant because it is prone to landslides.

Plants that exist in the form of grass and pine yag diselingin Edelweiss. Still in position down the steep cliff about 30 minutes we will arrive in a somewhat flat, wide enough gap confluence of two mountain. Here, hikers can take a break and rest. Some plants grow Edelweis high enough so it can be used for shelter from the sting matahari.Setelah rest satisfied with the trip continued down the sheer cliff somewhat circular to the left.

Plants that exist in the form of grass rather tight and thick, some pine trees grow rather far apart along the track. Along this path can not precede each climber so had to walk one by one. About 30 minutes down a steep cliff edges will appear in front of our hills and pastures were very spacious.

We arrived in a very wide meadow called Pangonan Cilik.Pemandangan in the morning and afternoon in this idyllic place is incredible, we will not get tired of looking at the hills overgrown with grass. This meadow dogged cliffs overgrown with pine trees and edelweiss. About 45 minutes across the meadow next turn to the left then we come in a vast lake called Lake Ranu Kumbolo.

The wind blowing in from December to January is often a storm. Gembel Wedus eruptions every 15-30 minutes at peak of Mount Semeru, which is still active. In November 1997 Gn.Semeru erupted as much as 2990 times. During the day the wind direction to the summit, to avoid coming during the day at the top, because the toxic gas and the eruption leads to the summit.

The eruption in the form of white smoke, gray to black with a height of 300-800 meters eruption. The material that comes out at every eruption of ash, sand, gravel, rocks and even the heat is on very dangerous if hikers are too close. In early 1994 the hot lava flow through the southern slopes Gn.Semeru and ask some fatalities, the river view hot winding towards the sea becomes a very interesting spectacle.

Estimated Time To Climb Mount Semeru

The first day

• 8 a.m. to 09:00: Travel to Overlapping of stations, service or Home Stay
• 09:00 to 10:00: Breakfast and prepare for the needs are still lacking
• 10:00 to 13:00: Markets Mixed heading towards permitting Ranupane (2100 masl)
• 1:00 p.m. to 14:00: Lunch, administering licensing and briefing of TNBTS
• 14:00 to 19:00: Trekking from Ranupane to Ranu Kumbolo (2383 masl)
• 19:00 to 06:00: Cook, dinner and rest

The second day

• 6:00 to 08:00: Wake up, cook, breakfast and packing
• 8 a.m. to 09:00: Trekking Ranu Kumbolo to Oro-Oro Ombo
• 9:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Oro-Oro Ombo to Camp Kalimati
• 13:00-23:00: Ngecamp, cooking, lunch and rest
• 23:00 to 00:00: Getting to the top of Mount Semeru (summit attack)

The third day

• 00:00 to 02:00: Trekking Camp KALIMATI to Arcopodo (2912 masl)
• 2:00 a.m. to 03:00: Arcopodo to Kelik (Last vegetation limit)
• 3:00 to 6:00: Kelik to Mahameru peak (3676 masl)
• 6:00 to 08:00: Rest and take pictures at the peak of the gods
• 8 a.m. to 09:00: Descending from the summit to Kelik
• 09:00 to 11:00: Kelik to Camp Kalimati
• 11:00 to 13:00: Break, lunch and packing
• 13:00 to 16:00: Down from the camp KALIMATI to Ranu Kumbolo
• 4:00 p.m. to 6:00: Ngecamp last night at the lake Ranu Kumbolo

The fourth day

• 6:00 to 08:00: Get up early, cook, breakfast and packing
• 08:00 to 12:00: Down from Ranu Kumbolo to Ranupane
• 12:00 to 13:00: Rest and preparation to Malang
• 13:00 to 15:00: Ranupane to Malang

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The beauty of Kalibiru

 Enjoy the sights of nature is one fun activity when we're saturated with the atmosphere of the crowd, congestion or when we're bored. One of so many natural attractions that are quite interesting and can be encountered in Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta) is the Tourism Village Kalibiru. Many people believe this is the place down Kalibiru a panoramic tour or travel blue river. But the assumption is wrong, because Kalibiru located in Yogyakarta This is the name of a natural attractions in Hargowilis precisely located, which is in Kokap, in the area of Kulon Progo. This place serves scenery with shades of green hills or mountains.

If you're almost at the Tourism Village Kalibiru, during your trip to the location, you will enjoy a view of the woods and hills around until you finally get to the point of this tourist destination. Tourism Village Kalibiru, in addition you will feel the atmosphere of beautiful nature and fresh, you will also be presented on the Mount Menoreh natural scenery is so fantastic. But not merely the scenery alone contained therein, you can also try to test the guts to play flying fox or just pictured standing on a board that is mounted dipohon with a height of approximately 6 to 7 meters. You should not forget to bring a camera to capture the fun moments. The right time to come to this tourist village is when the morning before daylight so you can clearly see the sights on the hill and of course when the weather conditions were friendly. 

 




In addition, if you want to stay at the Tourism Village Kalibiru, widely available lodges local people who rented as homestay accommodation. There were renting per room, per whole house there is also a rent per cottage (joglo). Rates or fees for lodging around Kalibiru Tourism Village is also very reasonably friendly. So if you are from out of town and want to stay in this place, it does not need to pay too much.

If you bring a car or motorcycle, you can park for a parking place in advance of the neighborhood that has been provided. Then you will walk up on to the top of kalibiru travel. At these places also provide some small rooms and small mosques.

 

If you are from the city of Yogyakarta, the travel time to the Tourism Village Kalibiru about 60 minutes with an estimated street smooth. Distance traveled to the location approximately 43 Km. If you bring your own vehicle, the better melewat Wates road until about km 17 you can turn right (west) to cross the railroad tracks. After that you just rode follow the road until you find the way to the village of Tourism Kalibiru. There are many driving directions there is mounted alongside a road. However it is advisable to ask the citizens sekiatar if you still feel confused to go to the Tourism Village Kalibiru this Jogja  

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Mount Bromo Indonesia Travel, History and Culture

Mount Bromo is one of the active volcanoes in Indonesia, precisely in East Java and covers four districts namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang and Malang. As the volcano is still active, so Bromo-known tourist destination in East Java and almost never empty every day.

His status is still active makes Mount Bromo become more attractive in the eyes of tourists. Mount Bromo altitude of 2,392 meters above sea level and has a body shape mesh between valleys and canyons with the caldera or the ocean surrounded by vast sand approximately 5,300 hectares.

Mount Bromo in Probolinggo travel icon known as the most beautiful and most visited. The word "Bromo" comes from the word "Brahma" is one of the Gods of Hinduism. Mount Bromo is not as large as other volcanoes in Indonesia but the scenery is fabulous Bromo all. The beauty of Mount Bromo outstanding makes tourists amazed.

Penanjakan peak at an altitude of 2,780 m, tourists can see the sunrise at Bromo Travel. A beautiful view, many people want to immortalize this precious moment. At the time of sunrise seen from the top of a very remarkable climbing visitors can see the foreground of Mount Semeru which will remove smoke visible from a distance and the sun will shine brightly rise into the sky. 

Communities around Mount Bromo will celebrate the festival Yadnya Kasada or Kasodo annually by describing the offerings such as vegetables, chicken, and the money will be offered to the gods and thrown into the crater of Mount Bromo. As a form of gratitude to the almighty.

History of Mount Bromo

 
Antiquity when the kingdom of Majapahit received many attacks from all regions, many natives so confused to find a new place to live until they finally split into 2 parts. One heading to Bali, two to Mount Bromo. Second place is until now have in common is equally embraced Hinduism.

The name "Tengger" is believed to come from the legend Anteng Roro and Joko Seger. "Teng" is Roro An-name suffix "teng" and "ger" is the suffix of the name of Joko As "ger" and Mount Bromo also believed to be a sacred mountain. Hindu communities call it by the name of Mount Brahma. While the Javanese call it Mount Bromo. Less like that of origin - origin of the legend of Mount Bromo.

Places Mount Bromo

1. The crater of Mount Bromo

To be able to reach the location of the crater of Mount Bromo travel, from where parki Jeep visitors can use the services of rent a horse or walk approximately 1.5 km to reach the stairs which numbers about 250. The road is impassable sandy and passed the Holy Temple Tribe Tengger commonly functioned for celebration melaksanakn Yadya Kasada or commonly called by the name of Kasodo ceremony, according to legend came from the crater Bromo Tengger volcanic eruptions. With a diameter of approximately 800 meters (north-south) and approximately 600 meters (east-west). While the hazardous area of a circle with a radius of 4 km from the center of the crater of Mount Bromo.

2. Teletubbies hill Mount Bromo

Is a desert-savannah commonly called by the name of Mount Bromo Teletubbies hill and surrounded by rows of hills. A natural landscape is perfect, it can be said Mount Bromo has a natural charm which is very comprehensive, ranging from beautiful sunrises, splendor Tourism bromo crater, or caldera sea of desert and grass savannah contained in this field.

3. Berbisik Sands Mount Bromo 

An expanse of ocean desert vast and beautiful black, located around the caldera of Mount Bromo right on the eastern part of the tourist area of Mount Bromo. The place is now so popular since been used as a shooting location Berbisik Sands movie starring Sastro dian Ward. Set amidst a sea of sand, there is a pure commonly used as a place of public worship Tengger tribe.    

4. Penanjakan Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo is the best location in Indonesia to see the sun rising very beautiful and charming. In order to achieve Penanjakan Mount Bromo, tourists can use the Bromo jeep rental services to deliver to the tourist sites of interest in Mount Bromo. Depart to the summit of Mount Bromo Pananjakan be done in the early morning at around 03.00 am and the trip can be started from the inn where you stay at Mount Bromo, so you do not miss the sunrise in the tourist area of Mount Bromo.

5. Strawberry Gardens Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo is not just to offer you a beautiful natural landscape and culture course, in the field of Agro You can also find a tourist area that has a different nuance to Mount Bromo. In the tourist area of this one, you can immediately reap the fruit of their own strawberries direct from the tree stem. More than that, you can directly enjoy the sweetness of the strawberries is typical of Mount Bromo.

Strawbery fruit that grows on Mount Bromo is different from those in other areas. Which makes it different, strawberry that grows on Mount Bromo has a distinctive taste that is legit, and a red blush. If you're visiting one of the most beautiful mountain in the world, no one tried to enjoy the sensation of sweet and strawberry fruit legitnya slopes of Mount Bromo.

    

Bromo Mountain Culture

 

At day 14, the Hindu festival Yadnya Kasada, Tengger people who live around Mount Bromo, Probolinggo, East Java, to climb the mountain by bringing offerings or offerings of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers and also sacrifice their livestock to the mountain gods by throwing offerings into the volcanic caldera.
The origin of this ritual comes from the legend of the 15th century where there was a princess named Roro Anteng and her husband, Joko Seger. The pair originally had no children and therefore the couple pleaded for help on the mountain gods.
The gods of Mount then give them 24 children but, it was given 25 children, the last named Jaya Kusuma, and in the partner agreement with the gods, the couple had to throw her into 25 into the volcano as a sacrifice.
Then the request of the god of Mount were held. After Jaya Kusuma threw himself into the crater of Mount, he asked for the Tengger people so abandoned farm products into the crater every 14 months kasadha, tradition of throwing the field into the volcano to appease the ancient gods then continue to this day and is called with Yadnya Kasada ceremony.

Although dangerous, some residents take the risk climbed down into the crater of the volcano, in an effort to bring the goods sacrificed believed to bring good luck to them.
In the desert there is a Hindu temple called Pura Luhur Poten name. The temple holds significance for the Tengger people scattered mountain villages, such as Argosari, Ngadisari, Ngadas, Wonokitri, Ranu Prani, Ledok Ombo and Wonokerso.
The temple is a major place in the annual Kasada Yadnya ceremony which takes place in approximately one month. On the 14th day, usually Tengger people will gather at Pura Luhur Poten have to ask for blessing from Ida Hyang Widi Wasa and the ruler Mahameru (Mt. Kilimanjaro).
Then a wide range of results along the edge of the crater of Mount Bromo become the offerings that will be thrown into the crater. Notable difference between this and the temple Bromo temples in Bali is a type of stone materials and building materials.
Pura Luhur Poten Bromo in using natural black stone that comes from the volcano nearby, while the temples in Bali are mostly made of red brick material. In this temple, there are some buildings and stables are also aligned in the composition mandala zone.

  

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