It is official that mount Rinjani reopened as soon as earlier next month. So, pack your bag and plan your adventure right now!

Mount Rinjani National Park Office (TNGR) stated that visitors can climb the mountain starting on 3rd April 2025. 

As this mountain is usually off-limits to climbers during the rainy season. This new development is good news for climbers that put this mountain on their bucket list. 

The head of the TNGR office, Yarman stated that this opening is based on the consideration of the ecosystem of the mountain and the forecast showing a green flag. Thus, he claimed that the mountain is ready to climb.

“As per 3rd, April of 2025, the visit to climb Rinjani Mountain is officially open,” said him. 

For more details, the office said that the mountain has fully opened the visitor quota to 100%, with each hike lasting 4 days and 3 nights. 

If you want to do the hiking, you can register yourself through eRinjani starting on Tuesday 25 March 2025.

“Still, the head of the TNGR office hopes that hikers and visitors will keep Mount Rinjani clean to support the ‘Go Rinjani Zero Waste 2025’ campaign and preserve the mountain’s beauty.

Trekking Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani, towering at 3,726 meters on Lombok Island in West Nusa Tenggara, ranks among Indonesia’s highest peaks. Nestled within Gunung Rinjani National Park, it’s a top spot for hiking enthusiasts and those who love the outdoors.

Beyond its jaw-dropping scenery, Rinjani boasts a vibrant mix of plants and animals, including unique species you won’t spot anywhere else.

The summit, named Dewi Anjani, and the striking Segara Anak Crater Lake are must-see highlights. Managed as a conservation area by the national park, the lake sits at around 2,000 meters and captivates with its sea-like blue waters. Waterfalls spill from its edges, adding to the allure. Many trekkers even fish there, reeling in carp and tilapia.

Scaling Mount Rinjani promises a adventure you won’t forget.

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Five Facts About Mount Rinjani:

1. Second-Highest Volcano in Indonesia: At 3,726 meters, it’s outdone only by Mount Kerinci in Sumatra, making it a towering presence on Lombok.
2. Active Volcano: Rinjani last erupted in 2016, with its inner cone, Gunung Barujari, keeping it lively—most recently shaping the crater with eruptions in the 1990s.
3. Sacred Status: The mountain and Segara Anak Lake are holy to the local Sasak people and Balinese Hindus, who hold rituals there, including offerings to the mountain spirit.
4. Massive Caldera: The 6-by-8.5-kilometer caldera houses Segara Anak Lake and hot springs, formed by a colossal eruption in 1257 that may have influenced global climate.
5. Trekking Hub: Popular routes like Sembalun and Senaru draw adventurers worldwide, with the three-day trek to the crater rim and lake considered one of Southeast Asia’s best.

Whether you’re chasing epic views or a thrilling challenge, Mount Rinjani delivers an experience like no other.