Mount of Mahameru

Saturday, February 23, 2013


For mountain conquerors, Mahameru certainly is not foreign anymore. Another name from the summit of Mount Semeru in East Java, these do have a challenge for climbers.

Mahameru is another name for the summit of Mount Semeru. Mahameru is the highest mountain peak on the island of Java with an altitude of around 3676 meters above sea level. The mountain is located in two counties at once, namely Malang and Lumajang.

To be able to conquer the peak Mahameru, climbers typically use a route that starts from Ranu Pane, the name of the area in the City of Apples, Malang. From here, you can continue the journey to the lake Ranu Kumbolo for about half a day.



At this location, the climber usually start setting up camp for the night. In addition to unwind, climbers can also see the beauty of the lake Ranu Kumbolo. Scenery more beautiful in the morning. The air is cool, calm lake water, and a beautiful sunrise will give a new spirit to continue the journey.

Furthermore, you must continue to climb toward the Post Kalimati. Post the climber is in the height of 2700 meters above sea level. Fun in the post with a stretch of meadow, you can light a bonfire of pine tree branches that have been dried.

Journey can continue to the east and toward the next post, which Arcopodo. However, you have to be careful while in Kalimati and Pos Pos Arcopodo, because there is a mountain rat that could disrupt travel.

In addition, there is a growing mystery amid the climbers after this post. The Javanese are often called by the name 'Oyot kesimpar' which means someone is going to get lost. Not a few climbers who made daze here, circling in the same location.

However, you need not worry. The mystery may not be the case if you multiply prayers and reduce arrogant attitude along the way. Although it was only a mystery, but it never hurts to be noticed during the ascent.

Regions are diketinggian Arcopodo 2900 masl. This area is the last area of ​​vegetation of Mount Semeru, then you will pass the sandy dunes.

From the Arcopodo, you still need time for 3-4 hours to get to berjalanan Mahameru Peak. The journey to the summit will be heavier. The deserts were steep and slippery a challenge. It is better if all the luggage, you live in the area Arcopodo, for fear it would complicate your trip.

When they reached the Mahameru, you will be greeted with temperatures about 4-10 degrees Celsius. In addition, of course, the beautiful scenery that maybe will never forget for the rest of your life. Yes, this is the highest peak on the island of Java.

The sunrise will look beautiful from Mahameru. Not to mention the thick fog that blanketed the mountain region, so unfortunately if not immediately immortalized.

However, a beautiful view on the mountain should not make you less attention surrounding area. In the south there Mahameru poisonous gas and lava flows. Is Soe Hok Gie, an Indonesian activist who died in Mahameru Peak in 1969 from inhaling poisonous gases.

The climb should be done during the dry season, which is between the months of June, July, August, and September. In the rainy season, the route often prone to landslides and storms.

courtesy of detik.travel

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