Beauty of Mount Kerinci Indonesia

Beauty of Mount Kerinci Indonesia

Posted on July 22, 2016The beauty of Mount KerinciMount Kerinci (3805 masl)

 Drove about 8 hours we finally arrived at Kayu Aro, precisely in the Central Working cottage TNKS R.10 grit Tuo village (1582 masl). The cold was immediately ambushed, several of us about to rest while others immediately issue cooking utensils and coffee warm to expel cold.***

Kerinci Seblat National Park hall, cottage Work R.10 grit Tuo villageIn the morning after breakfast we then start packing to make the climb. The sun slowly began to rise on the eastern horizon, from here seemed to peak Kerinci clearly makes our desire to achieve a progressively higher. Trek in the initial ascent is still in the form of an asphalt road with a left-right path is the farm population. About 40 minutes later we arrived at the door Rimba form a gate with the inscription "Welcome Nature Mount Kerinci in TNKS". Doors Rimba is the starting gate ascent and is within forest boundaries between fields and forests heterogeneous as the entrance located at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level. Entering the jungle area we were greeted by the chirping of birds and a beautiful atmosphere and soothing, we immediately encountered a typical highland vegetation such as trees were overgrown with moss and humid temperatures. The footpath is quite clear and the track still ramps. The ambiance was still virgin forest, during the ascent we never found illegal logging because this region is protected included in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area. Where TNKS itself is part of the Bukit Barisan Mountains that extends from north to south on the island of Sumatra.

Trek in the early ascentAbout a 20 minute walk we arrived at the post I (1800 masl), there is a cabin here but no water source. We rested for a while and continue the journey back, it took 20 minutes to arrive at Post II (1909 masl). In this place there are no huts, but the available sources of water located approximately 20 meters to the left of the road in the form of a river with small rocks. Up here can be said is still warm-up track, as the next track is getting steep. After a short rest and drinking water supplies to fill the team to continue the journey. About 30 minutes of the team arrived at Post III (2000 masl), there is a shack here but no water source. This is the last post before reaching Shelter I. It was getting cold alone, Wini immediately issued Trangia and start making drinks for us. Soon coffee and hot tea was terhidangkan, we immediately enjoyed it. Long enough for the team to rest here before moving to continue the journey.

Heading IPromptly at 12:38 pm the team arrived at the shelter I. In this place there are a cottage but a large tree with branches that grow lush, the area is spacious enough to set up some tents. While the water source is located approximately 10 m to the left of the road and slightly downhill to get it. The water source only if the rainy season because the only form of overdrafts as a gutter and if it is dry doubt its existence. Tim rested back, while sitting in the shade of the tree we opened supplies snack lunch and eat together, trying to collect back the energy to climb the next track.

Shelter IShelter Shelter from I to II vegetation begins to change, large-sized trees began rarely encountered during the trip. On this track is more dominated by plants of the family of reed and also medium to small trees. The level of difficulty increases because the track was slippery. At this point we also often meet with climbers who happened to be down, where most of them didominsai by Kayu Aro and surrounding residents, only a few climbers who come from outside Kerinci. After traveling for approximately 2.5 hours we finally arrived at Shleter II. We decided to set up a tent and spend the night here before tomorrow to the summit. There are several options of places to set up camp here, the first one on the right just on the edge of the road and one more place left that little further inside. We chose the second option because it's relatively flat and somewhat protected for mneghindari storm. For sources of water can be obtained approximately 50 m from the camp to discover a downward flow of water, where the water sources in the form of an overdraft that is not too big but never dry. In this place there two other climbers who first arrived, we immediately set up a tent after tent for them to stay in touch while Wini and Oche prepare dishes for dinner.

Shelter II***Am yet to open his eyes, at 03.30 pm the whole tent awake by an alarm from one of the members. Suddenly we were awake and getting ready for the climb to the summit. While Syahrul make drinks, Ricky woke Wini and Oche in the tent next door. After preparing supplies sufficiently precise at 04.00 pm we move toward the top of the headlamp and flashlight that lights because the atmosphere was still very dark. We deliberately moved in the early morning to avoid the fog when in peak later. The cold of the mountains is so deeply felt in the early days of travel but slowly began to decrease so we have set foot. Towards Shelter III tracks we've been through that path a rat hole, like a gutter with a depth ranging from the calf to the chest and some even cover the body. To follow it we can not always pass through the rat hole because sometimes we can walk on it to take advantage of protrusion roots and small trees as a handle. After arriving in Shelter III, some of us went straight to the source of water for drinking supplies and Fajr prayers. Points camp here quite spacious but unfortunately the place open so unprotected when the storm came. In this place also has established several tents of other climbers.

Shelter IIIThrough Shelter III of vegetation change dramatically, smaller plants increasingly rare. Especially when he arrived at the Rocks, precisely in Tugu Yuda. That seemed only expanse of sandstone rocks large extend up to the top. We had a rest here while waiting for the other team members who have not arrived. Ricky immediately make milk cappuccino and coffee, while warm us menyeruptnya. Looked at the eastern horizon sunrise begun moving up slowly, its rays are blocked Gunung Tujuh and most stranded in the lake create a beautiful panorama to be seen. Not to mention the view of the surrounding area and the Kerinci, sehamparan verdant tea gardens and farm fields population varies in color, it makes anyone who looked to be at home with the beauty of it. Plus a panoramic view of Lake grouse with the brown color of the water and surrounded by greenery, it Masterpiece of God that we should be grateful.Seven Mountains and lakes with beautiful background SunriseView the lay of the Rocks Kerinci as if welcoming the morning cheerful

Tugu YudaAfter enjoying the panorama of Monument Yuda we move toward the top. A light mist began to accompany our journey. Top! After a journey of about 15 minutes, teptanya at 8:32 pm we finally arrived at the highest peak of Sumatra. Tiredness was gone when I got off the summit with a view like this, a collection of cloud was now aligned with us. We like the people in the clouds or in a State in the Clouds. The peak of Mount Kerinci itself in the form of a ridge with the area that is not so wide, and has an active crater on the northeast side measuring 400 x 120 meters with green water.

Welcome to Top of Kerinci

The crater of Mount Kerinci

 We are only half an hour here to avoid the mist during down later, even so we are very satisfied having reached Peak of Sumatra. Afterwards we immediately went down and towards Shelter III dense fog enveloped the trip, we then close ranks and turned on the light. Two hours later we arrived at Shelter II. After lunch and packing us right down to the Guard post in the village of grit Tuo R.10. Once in Shelter I started raining accompany our journey to arrive at the security post.Peak of Sumatra***

Seven Mountains and the beauty of its lakes

 Sunny morning, so I was awake immediately treated to beautiful scenery in this grit Tuo village. Atmosphere added favors for beverage warmers have been presented, I was immediately menyeruptnya together with other colleagues. Afterwards we dissolve in warm soft chatter full of joy. Today we plan to continue the climb to Mount Seven, because it feels incomplete kalu Gunug climbing mountain Kerinci but skip this one. While the sun is getting high and headed for lunch today. After the midday prayer team packing and moving towards the village of Pelompek-which are still included in the Kayu Aro District-where the foot of Mount Tujuh located. We were there to hire white public transportation and pay a fee of 50 thousand rupiah. It only took 25 minutes to arrive at the Gate of the Seven Mountains.

The entrance of Gunung Tujuh

 After all the preparations fix precisely 14:30 pm finally moving the team to climb Mount Tujuh. Trek in the initial ascent is still a gravel road where the left and right directly adjacent to the farm population. Getting into the vegetation changed dominated by leafy trees are large. The tracks that we go through is not as heavy as when climbing Mount Kerinci. In addition to the track is not so extreme road we traveled was also clear. In general the track is similar to Mount Tandikek's just easier because there are a lot of roots that grow passing along the functioning facilitate footrest so that despite the rain the roads are not slippery. Ideal for novice climbers. Because it also could be an alternative Seven Mountains climb Mount Kerinci if an idle status. In the area of ​​Mount Tujuh live different kinds of animals typical of Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS), such as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera Tigris sumatrensis), Siamang, Honey Bear, Boar, Tapir, various species of birds (including birds Rangkok we met) and the various types of butterflies.With our leisurely walk takes about 2.5 hours to get to the top (not the highest peak). The journey continues with a trek down the steep and takes 20 minutes to arrive at the shores of Lake Gunung Tujuh. Total ascent roughly 3 hours even though Ricky never take it within 45 minutes with only a daypack bears. Arriving at our location immediately set up tents and prepare dinner.***

Panorama Mountain Seven

 The next stretch of scenery beautiful lake looked clear as the sun is starting to shine this area. Its clear waters make seven mountains megelilinginya bounced on the surface of the lake, forming a very beautiful nature paintings. Yes, as the name implies Seven Lakes Mountain is indeed surrounded by seven mountains have an average height of about 2,000 meters above sea level. The seventh of the mountain is Mount Hulu Tebo (2,525 meters above sea level), Mount Hulu Sangir (2,330 meters above sea level), Mount Madura Iron (2418 masl), Gunung Lumut (2,350 meters above sea level), Mount Basil (2,230 meters above sea level), Mount Jar Bake (2469 masl) and Seven mountain (2,735 meters above sea level) is the highest peak. While the elevation of Lake Gunung Tujuh This is 1,950 meters above sea level as a lake making it the highest in Southeast Asia. Seven Lakes Mountain is a volcanic lake formed by volcanic activity-eruption of Mount Seven-past. As a result of natural events that lead to the formation of a crater that long filled by rainwater. The lake has a length of about 4.5 km and a width of 3 km with an area of ​​± 960 ha.

Camp on the shores of  Seven Mountain Lake

 In addition to beautiful panoramic lake in this place there is also a waterfall with a height of tens of meters are sourced from the Lake Gunung Tujuh. One again, on this lake also there are two canoes that we can use to encircle the lake. Less what else to try?The thrill of playing canoe on Lake Gunung Tujuh

Seven mountain lake with clear water

Morning increasingly moved toward noon, the sun was increasingly rising to leave the eastern horizon and illuminates the area around Lake Gunung Tujuh. We immediately packing supplies and moving toward Pelompek village, where we start climbing yesterday. Actually we still want to linger here, relax and enjoy the expanse of Lake Gunung Tujuh with togetherness and happiness between us but we still have a lot of activities await his return us to Padang. In the minibus our mind still on the beauty of Mount Kerinci and Mount Tujuh but slowly began to disappear as the hardness of the minibus which divides the Kerinci-Padang. Afterwards we joked soluble in warm until drowsiness abort our togetherness. It was a very memorable adventure, Kerinci we'll come back someday ...