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Mount Rinjani, Lombok is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Lombok. While holidaying in Lombok do not give the Mount Rinjani, Lombok a miss.
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Indonesia is a dream destination for a holiday by the jade waters of the Indian Ocean. It consists of a string of islands forming the greatest archipelago in the world. Lombok is one of the stunning islands belonging to the archipelago nation. Lombok is situated in the West Nusa Tenggara Province. Mataram is the capital city of Lombok. The island is landscaped by stunning sun-kissed beaches, crater lakes, fertile plains, waterfalls, mountains, valleys, hills and tropical forests.
Tourist Attractions in Mount Rinjani, Lombok
Lombok offers ample places for sightseeing in Lombok. Some of the popular Lombok Tourist Attractions are:
- Gili Islands
- Pura Agung Narmada
- Sukarara
- Mount Rinjani, Lombok
- Tanjung Luar
- Pura Segera
Mount Rinjani, Lombok
Mount Rinjani in Lombok is an active volcano situated on Lombok Island. Mount Rinjani, Lombok is Indonesia's second highest volcanic peak. Mount Rinjani is a part of the famous Ring of Fire. It soars to a height of 3,726 meters. The volcano erupted for the first time in 1847. The volcano houses a mystifying crater lake. Presently, the lake and the volcano belong to a national park which was set up in 1997. The volcanic crater is oval shaped and is 6 kilometers long and 8.5 kilometers wide. The crater is partly covered by a lake called the Segara Anak. The 1994, 1995 and 1996 eruptions have led to the formation of a small cone in the heart of the crater. During these eruptions the lava from the volcano flowed towards the lake. The surrounding highlands are canopied with lush green forests while the lowlands consist of cultivated rice, cotton, tobacco, coffee fields. Mount Rinjani, Lombok and the crater lake are revered as holy places. It is visited by many pilgrims every year. They make their offerings in the lake waters and take a dip in the hot springs. The spring water comprises mineral salts which help to heal chronic diseases.
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