Indonesia, the largest archipelagic country in the world, certainly has many high mountains scattered throughout the island of Indonesia. The mountains of Indonesia also have extraordinary beauty.
Climbing mountain is a very challenging activity and requires good mental and strength so that you can reach the top of mountain you are visiting. However, all the fatigue and hard work that you feel will be paid off with a very beautiful view and very happy to be able to reach the top of mountain.
Here are some of Indonesia’s mountains with the highest peaks and have amazing beauty.
1.Mount Rinjani
Mount Rinjani has a height of 3,726 meters, this mountain also managed to occupy the highest peak in Indonesia. not only has a height, Mount Rinjani also has a very extraordinary beauty. If you visit there to do climbing activities, you will be presented with a savanna that is overgrown with edelweiss, Segara Anak Lake, and a very beautiful sunrise.
2.Puncak Jaya or Carstensz Pyramid
Puncak Jaya or Carstensz Pyramid is a mountain covered by snow. Puncak Jaya has a height of 4,884 meters which makes it the highest mountain in Indonesia. Puncak Jaya is also the only mountain in Indonesia that is covered with snow, the snow that covers Puncak Jaya is now estimated to have thinned due to liquid or even drying.
3.Mount Semeru
Mount Semeru is the highest mountain on Java, this mountain is located in Lumajang Regency. Mount Semeru has a height of 3,676 meters above sea level and is also known as Mahameru or Mount Agung. Mount Semeru is also the highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci in Sumatra and Mount Rinjani in West Nusa Tenggara.
4.Mount Kerinci
The next highest mountain in Indonesia is Mount Kerinci which is located on Sumatra, precisely in Jambi Province. Mount Kerinci has a height of 3,805 meters, and it has a special designation, namely Peak of Indrapura Mount Kerinci is also the highest volcano in Indonesia.
5.Puncak Mandala
Puncak Mandala or Mandala Peak has a very amazing height as well as Puncak Jaya which has eternal ice at Puncak Mandala. It also has a good nickname, namely Juliantop or Juliana peak. The height of Mandala Peak reaches 4,760 meters above sea level. Puncak Mandala, located in Papua Province, forms part of the eastern Bintang Mountains and near the Papua New Guinea border.
6.Mount Trikora
Mount Trikora has a height of 4,750 meters above sea level, Trikora Peak is the highest mountain in Indonesia. Mount Trikora is located in Papua region, Trikora Peak is also often known as Willhemina or Ettiakup.
7.Mount Slamet
Mount Slamet as the roof of Central Java which has a height of 3,428 meters above sea level. This mountain is located in 5 districts, namely Purbalingga, Banyumas, Pemalang, Tegal, and Brebes. Climbers usually travel to the top of Mount Slamet via the Bambangan route in Purbalingga Regency.
Original article; https://travel.detik.com/domestic-destination/d-4825203/7-pegunungan-indonesia-yang-tertinggi-dan-punya-keindahan-luar-biasa
