Puncak Trikora in Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Province

For those visiting Wamena City at Jayawijaya Regency, they must not forget to come to the famous Trikora Mountain. They have two options, actually. First, they head to the mountain directly by visiting Tagineri Regency for trekking and sightseeing. Another choice is to see the peak of Trikora from afar, which is from the top of Baliem Valley at Wamena. Both of the options give a satisfaction for those who love nature and photography, without a doubt. Most people want to explore the mountain directly, though. It is because they want to see the various plants and beautiful landscapes directly. Not to mention they want to enjoy the nuance.

The Nuance
Once tourists arrive at the trekking route in Trikora Mountain, they may feel rejuvenated right away. Thanks to the fresh air and majestic panoramas. Unlike others, this one features more rocky landscapes and dry lands. Thus, tourists won’t find lots of green trees or bushes in that area. In terms of height, it is about 4750 meters above the sea level. At the peak, it is covered by a glacier! It is definitely unique as the mountain features both dry and icy surface! No wonder, more people are interested to visit it over time.

Exploring Puncak Trikora
Another name is Mount Wilhelmina and it is chosen as the second tallest peak in West Papua. No wonder, tourists are interested to come to the mountain both for photography and trekking. The fact is the mountain features an extreme trekking route, which is suitable for experts and nature lovers. That means beginners and first-timers are likely to have rough times up there. In order to avoid problems, therefore, they need to hire either a porter or instructors when heading up to Trikora Peak.

The best feature in Puncak Trikora is none other than the icy peak. The tip of the mountain is covered by snow, but it disappears gradually due to the global warming. Another unique feature is related to the landscape. Instead of coming with a cone-shaped peak, Trikora features a plain peak. The next noticeable feature is that the mountain has lots of forests with their distinct condition. The thing is tourists should not come alone while trekking, in order to avoid getting lost in the wild!

In terms of history, Trikora Peak also offers an interesting story. It is said the first person who found that site was a Dutch. His name is Lorentz and he conducted the exploration in 1913. Soon, lots of trekkers and explorers start exploring the mountain as the time goes by. The difficulty challenges everyone who is into extreme tourist activities, without a doubt!

Nearby Attractions

• Mbua Waterfall
• Lorentz National Park

How to Get There
For those coming from Jayapura City, their first checkpoint is Wamena City at Jayawijaya Regency. They can simply take an airplane at Sentani Airport and head to Wamena Airport right away, which may take around 30 minutes. It would take 10 hours and 15 minutes if they come from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport in Jakarta City, though. Once they arrive at Wamena, their next destination is none other than Trikora Mountain. This takes around 3 hours by local transportation service.

Where to Stay

• Cartenz Hotel