Eternal Charm of Mount Semeru

Mount Semeru

Mount Semeru

A row of tents haze blanketing climbers who lined neatly on the edge of Lake Ranu Kumbolo, Sunday (15 / 8). The sun moves slowly rising, warm up the frozen morning. Shadow of pine and spruce trees that lined neatly around the lake perfectly reflected in the polished surface of water exposed to the sun.
Blue sky and white clouds swept though also mirrored on the surface of the lake, making the universe look closely integrated with surface water.

The lake, which resembles a large bowl at an altitude of 2700 meters above sea level is a stopover location en route to the summit climbers Mahameru. Overnight at Ranu Kumbolo, was able to remove the tired climbers long journey from the village of Ranu Pane. The beauty of the turquoise colored lake is able to give new energy to continue the climb to the top of Semeru.

Mount Semeru is the highest volcano in Java, with its peak Mahameru, 3676 meters above sea level. The crater at the summit of Mount Semeru Saloko
Jonggring known. The position of this mountain is located between the administrative area of Malang Regency and Lumajang, with geographical position between 8 ° 06 ‘latitude and 120 ° 55’ east longitude.

Enchantment Mahameru invited many climbers to come, both from local and foreign climbers. In fact, Arya Cahya, a 5-year-old boy, had the courage to climb Mount Semeru, accompanied by his family. ( Articel by Arum Tresnaningtyas Dayuputri executive summary by Darmansjah)