Have you ever heard about Semeru Mountain? Those who love hiking and camping in the wild mountain are commonly pretty familiar with Semeru Mountain.
Semeru Mountain is one of the most popular mountains in East Java. Many tourists love to hike there. During the peak season of holidays, the mountain is always crowded with visitors. The crowd is almost similar to some popular tourist attractions in North Bali.
Hiking and camping becomes some of the most popular Semeru Mountain attractions so far. That makes this mountain pretty popular among tourists. Not only locals but also foreign tourists, which is different from attractiveness of Indrayanti beach. Other than that, have you ever thought about other Semeru Mountain attractions? Here we have some of them on the list below.
Let’s check them out!
1. The Top of Mahameru
The Top of Mahameru is one of the Semeru Mountain attractions that leads many tourists to come there. Locals commonly call it the Puncak Mahameru, which means the highest place on the mountain. The Top of Mahameru can be seen clearly from the lowest area around Semeru Mountain.
The scenery is mind-blowing, which makes the mountains look steadier than you thought. The wave of the hot lava that flows from the peak of the Mahameru brings a different sensation for most hikers, which is different from the attractions of Pandawa Beach.
2. Java’s nail
Semeru Mountain is popular as the highest mountain on Java Island, which is different from tourist attractions in Mangupura Bali. Based on history, there was a huge wave that brings the Island not steady enough to stand. In an old Javanese transcription, locals believe that it is appropriately written about the magic of Semeru Mountain.
They believe that Indian gods were bringing the mountain and placed it in East Java to give balance to the island. Lately, locals claimed that the mountain was bringing unity to the peaceful Java Island. Not only bring balance and steadiness but also peace and love.
3. Ranu Pani Lake
Ranu Pani Lake is one of the Semeru Mountain attractions that is pretty popular among hikers. This place becomes the official starter for hikers to start their hike to the top of Semeru Mountain. Ranu Pani Lake is a part of the Bromo Tengger National Park. There becomes easier access to get through the top of Semeru Mountain. As an official starter land to hike, the place support so much important things for hikers.
4. Highest Mountain
Semeru Mountain is the highest mountain on Java Island. Not surprisingly that locals connect it to the sacred myth. Most locals believe that the mountains become the nail of Java, which keeps the island steadier. As the highest mountain on Java Island, Semeru Mountain attraction triggered many tourists to hike to the top of it.
Moreover, the Top of Mahameru has become so popular among hikers. The tracks to get to the peak of Semeru Mountain is always been the most interesting thing for tourists. Not only wondered about the adventurous track but was also mesmerized by the beauty around.
5. Seven Summit
Seven Summit is a popular slogan for the highest mountain that is worth hiking in Indonesia. That makes the mountain popular significantly. Not only because of the magnificent scenery around but also the track difficulty to hike. Overall, Semeru Mountain has a fourth position in the Seven Summit. The category involves so many things about the beauty of Semeru. Not only about the scenery and the track but also the sacred value of the locals’ culture.
6. Ranu Kumbolo Lake
Ranu Kumbolo Lake is one of the most popular Semeru Mountain attractions. The mind-blowing scenery around the lake brings it to the most worth it lake to explore in Indonesia. Ranu Kumbolo Lake is located around 2400 over the sea level above. That becomes the most different lakes in Indonesia.
Commonly the lake becomes the shelter for hikers to take a rest. Most hikers also build their tents around the lake to enjoy the beauty of Semeru Mountain and the lake as well. It becomes one of the places to visit in Indonesia during summer vacation.
7. Land of the Edelweiss
Land of the Edelweiss becomes the most worthy Semeru Mountain attraction so far. As the endemic flower in Indonesia, this kind of flower grows well under the feet of Semeru Mountain. Edelweiss is one of the protected flowers in Indonesia because it is pretty difficult to grow.
It needs a higher land to grow with cold temperatures that mostly fit in the mountain. The life of Edelweiss is under protection around the Bromo Tengger National Park flowers. Taking it out from the mountain is not recommended because it is against the ecosystem of Edelweiss.
8. Land of Verbena Flowers
The land of verbena flowers brings the Semeru Mountain attraction becomes worth exploring. During the hiking time through the top of Semeru Mountain, hikers will be passing the land. From afar, the land of Verbena flowers looks like a lavender garden.
The purple color of the flower makes it the same beauty as lavender. That brings a different scenery to enjoy for the hikers. Verbena flowers are typical parasite flowers. That is why their existence is important for other flowers around Semeru Mountain. Indeed, they bring damage to other flowers, like Edelweiss.
All of the Semeru Mountains attractions above are worth exploring for tourists. If you love to explore the mountain, it is better to get there with a professional hiker. Researching before getting there is a must-recommended thing. Exploring Semeru Mountain during the rainy season is commonly not recommended. You need to check the weather around the mountain before deciding to explore the mountain and reach the top of Mahameru.