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Mount Rinjani located in the North of Lombok Island with an altitude of 3726 meters above sea level, well known as the second highest in Indonesia. For Hindu communities their trust in the top is a sacred place as the place of the gods. When you climb to Rinjani mountain would be an unforgettable experience.
At an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level there is kaldera which forms the lake Segara Anak. In the middle of the mountain Barujari that there are still active, this place is also a source of hot water that is used for treatment, while Segara Anak lake can be used as a fishing place. Lake Segara Anak can reached through two routes, from Senaru in the West Lombok and Sembalun from the East Lombok. The climbing could be start from Pesugulan about 78 km from Mataram, also the wonderful places for camping ground especially on the lake side Segara Anak. (photo: indonesia.go.id)
The Wallace Line, named after 19th century naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, marks a point of transition between the flora and fauna of Western and Eastern Indonesia and acts as the Western boundary of West Nusa Tenggara, which includes the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa. The northern part of the island is mountainous and lush with tall trees and shrubs. The south, on the other hand is arid and covered by savannas. Large Asian mammals are absent and replaced instead by marsupials, lizards, cockatoos and parrots. The difference becomes more pronounced as one move further east, where dry seasons are more prolonged and corn and sago are the staple food, instead of rice. At around the time Islam first came to these islands in the 16th century; four Hindu Kingdoms co-existed in apparent peace in what is now West Nusa Tenggara. Lombok experienced strong Balinese influences, but has retained a unique identity. The indigenous people of Lombok, the Sasaks, are predominantly Moslem and have a strong, distinguished tradition, as do the people of neighbouring Sumbawa. Soft, white sand, virgin beaches are typical in Lombok. Famous for its ikat handwoven textiles, the island has exceptional charm and is relatively undiscovered, except for the town of Senggigi, which is becoming a major resort area. (Ref: my-indonesia.info)
