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Mount Rinjani is the name of a volcanic peak that lies in the lap of Lombok, Indonesia. This volcano also ranks second regarding its height in the entire Indonesia. The elevation is almost 3,726 meters. It is a part of the famous “Ring of Fire”. The sight of the volcano is really wonderful. The inclines of the volcano have ascended from the sea and these have also turned into deep forests. Since its birth, the active volcano, Mount Rinjani has experience several explosions, erosions and so on. In the year 1997, a National Park was established for the protection of the striking Segara Anak Lake that was formed due to an explosion of the volcano in remote past. The lake is known as a crater lake because the lake was naturally created when a huge opening came out at the top of the peak, due to the great explosion. This National Park is popularly known as the Gunung Rinjani National Park, Lombok. After knowing the colorful background behind the establishment of the Gunung Rinjani National Park in Lombok, now you must know the details of the park, which is spread around in the northern region of Lombok. The Segara Anak Crater Lake is considered to be a sacred place in Lombok. The local people believe that this is a dwelling place of some divine spirits. So, gradually it has become a religious place and countless pilgrims, especially the Balinese and Sasak people, come to visit this sacred place throughout the year in Lombok. The water of the Anak Lake covers a considerable portion of this sacred caledra. The local people along with the pilgrims have faith in the water of the lake and they believe that if they take bath in the hot spring there, all their diseases will be washed away. People also offer some solemn pledges to the deity when they visit this scared place. To talk about the forestry around the lake, it covers the western, eastern and central administrative districts of Lombok. Different types of animals can be found in the forest and the vegetation is also rich. You will find some unique species of plants such as tiger orchid or Vanda species, alang-alang grass or the Imperata cylindrical, cemara trees and many other varieties. Though you may reach the peak though several routes, it will be easier if you take the routes of Senaru village in the north and Sembalun Lawang village in the east of Lombok. You are bound to respect the Gunung Rinjani National Park, Lombok for both its natural and spiritual aspects. So, what is the wait for? Materialize your plan and travel to Lombok. Experience the thrill and enjoy the charm of the still alive volcano surrounded by the Gunung Rinjani National Park, Lombok.
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