'''Mount Rinjani''' (''Gunung Rinjani'') [http://www.lombokrinjanitrek.org/] is an active volcano in Lombok, Indonesia.
Understand
At 3,726 m, Rinjani is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, second only to Java's Mount Semeru.
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Rinjani is best climbed during the April-November dry season. It's possible to climb during the rainy season as well, but tours are often cancelled at short notice if storms develop.
Get in
Climbing all or part of Rinjani is very popular among visitors to Lombok. Very few attempt independent travel, as all guesthouses and travel agents on the island can arrange trips, including camping equipment, porters, food and other necessary supplies and logistics.
Most visitors arrive via the village of '''Senaru''' (600m), on the northern side of the mountain and thus closer to the main resort area of Senggigi. The other possible entry point is '''Sembalun Lawang''' (1150m), on the eastern side, which is closer to the summit.
Fees/Permits
Entry to the park costs Rp. 150,000 per person.
Get around
Within the park the only way to get around is to hike. Porters can be arranged to carry your supplies.
Most visitors only opt for the hike to the lower crater rim (~2600m), about 7 hours one way from Senaru, which can be done fairly comfortably overnight. Going down from the crater rim to the lake (~2000 m) will generally require spending two nights, while going up to the summit will require at least two nights. Many operators offer three or four night hikes covering the lot.
See
Segara Anak Lake, in the crater
Aik Kalak hot springs, at the crater rim
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
There is no lodging in the park itself, but some simple hotels can be found in Senaru.
Pondok Indah Hotel
Pondok Senaru
Rinjani Trekking Lodges
Camping
Camping is possible at designated rest shelter areas along the trail and on the crater rim.
Stay safe
Rinjani is high enough that altitude sickness is a concern. It's also very cold up on the summit (5°C), so warm, windproof clothes are a must.
Get out