Lake Segara Anak (children of sea Lake) and the smaller cone volcano is Mount Baru Jari that has developed several hundred years ago

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Segara Anak is a lake located in the caldera of Mount Rinjani, SembalunLawang  village of Lombok regions, West Nusa Tenggara. Segara (sea) anak means a child of the sea in believe as part of the sea split into an island. It is based on the color blue as the sea water. The Lake lies at an altitude of approximately 2000 mdpl. If you climb Mount Rinjani (3726 Mdpl), generally the Tour Guide will take you across the Lake and spend the night there.

A lot of interesting things that can be done in this Lake. In the Lake there are many fish are fish tilapia, oreochromis mossambicus, and mas. These fish are deliberately dikembangbiakkan by the Government and local communities to increase the attraction of Lake segara anak. Do not forget to prepare equipments for those of you who want to climb Mount Rinjani.

The climbers a lot that makes mount Rinjani trekking trails with spectacular valleys along the Lake to give offerings to the gods of didasar Lake. From the Lake looks a mountain volcano (Gunung means mountain finger New incipient) who is the son of Mount rinjani and nearby there are hot springs which are believed to be able to treat a variety of skin diseases.

In the area of the camp near Lake segara Anak there is an old tree that is sacred to the local population. With the provider of this tree believed that what we want can be answered. Myths that developed in the local community that if you have desires that haven't gotten around to making a wish then gantungkanlah a rock on this tree and then say you desire. If your desire is achieved, then the stones you hang the earlier should be immediately released. According to local people, if you do not return the stone of desire you've achieved will be back somewhere where missing.

The view across the Lake it is amazing and very beautiful so many travelers outside as well as within the country to arrive and climb Mount Rinjani to witness to the indahan Lake. Lake Segara Anak the breadth of 1,100 ha with a depth of 230 m.

 

Hike to Lake Segara Anak Mount Rinjani, Lombok

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From hotel in senggigi Lombok to go to Senaru village, you will experience a challenging trip about 7 hours to Senaru through rain forest jungle, along the way you might get to see a variety of wildlife in the serkitar forest. Spend the night in the Crater Rim Senaru Rinjani (you can set up tents on the crater Rim Senaru first)

You can enjoy the view while taking a picture at Rim Senaru I, while preparing ourselves to go down to the Lake which takes 2 hours, upon arrival at the Lake you can relax by wandering around the Lake, a hot bath or fishing around the Lake. Staying on the edge of Lake Segara Anak.

In the morning the next day while enjoying the Sunrise you back to Senaru village. Approximately 12 hours during the day, you will arrive at the village of Senaru and before 5 pm, you will arrive at hotel in senggigi.

 

Mount Rinjani National Park Island of Lombok is the famous volcano with an altitude ascent to 3726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, the mountain attracts thousands of climbers every year. A large crater near the top contains a beautiful Lake, Lake Segara Anak (children of sea Lake) and the smaller cone volcano is Mount Baru Jari that has developed several hundred years ago.

 

Sources :

http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segara_Anak

http://www.lomboktravelagent.com/mendaki-ke-danau-rinjani-3-hari.htm