The only Mount Snow in Indonesia - Mount Jayawijaya

The only Mount Snow in Indonesia - Mount Jayawijaya

Indeed, Indonesia is located on the equator line does have a tropical climate all time so it does not allow for snow in the region. But the wonder of nature often appears in Indonesia.If you think that in the tropics will not find snow-capped mountains, you can rectify these assumptions after visiting Jayawijaya Peak, the highest peak in the Alps Sudirman (Sudirman Range) in the province of Papua. Puncak Jayawijaya or shorter called Puncak Jaya, had reached a height of + 4.884 meters above sea level (asl), thus allowing the area is covered by snow abadi.1. Jayawijaya mountain known as one of the world's seven highest peaks (seven summits). Therefore, peak climbing as high as 4,884 meters above sea level is the ideals of true climbers, let alone climb to Puncak Jaya is the subjugation of the snow-covered mountain. The obstacles are presented in the ascent, such as steep natural conditions, extremely cold temperatures, strong winds and rain, and the lack of oxygen at high altitude is a challenge that must be conquered by the climbers.

Mount Arjuno (Malang, East Java, Indonesia)

Forests on mountain slopes with a background Arjuna top Mahameru

Mt.Arjuno (or Mount Arjuna, in the name of kuna) located in Malang, East Java, Strato-type with a height of 3,339 m above sea level and is under the management of Raden Tahura Soeryo. Usually this is achieved from three mountain climbing point is well known that from Lawang, Tretes and Batu.

Mount Lawu

Lawu (3265 m) located on the island of Java, Indonesia, precisely in the border province of Central Java and East Java. Status of this mountain is a mountain of fire "resting" and has long been inactive, visible from the dense vegetation and eroded its peak. On the slopes there is a small crater which still emit water vapor (fumaroles) and sulfur (solfatara). Lawu have Hill dipterocarp forest, dipterocarp forest Upper Montane forest, and forest Ericaceous.Lawu has three peaks, Peak Hargo Dalem, Hargo Dumiling and Hargo Dumilah. The latter is the highest peak.

Mount Gede

Mount Gede is a mountain located on the island of Java, Indonesia. Mount Gede within the scope Pangrango Gede National Park, which is one of five national parks in Indonesia was first announced in 1980. The mountain is located in the territory of three districts namely Bogor, Cianjur and Sukabumi, with a height of 1000-3000 m. asl, and is at latitude 106 ° 51 '- 107 ° 02' east longitude and 64 ° 1 '- 65 ° 1 LS. The average temperature at the peak of Mount Gede 18 ° C and in the evening peak temperatures range from 5 ° C, with average rainfall is 3600 mm / year. Main gateway to this mountain is from Cibodas and Cipanas.

Mount Rinjani( West Nusa Tenggara,Indonesia)

Mount Rinjani is a mountain located on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Mountain which is the second highest volcano in Indonesia with an altitude of 3726 m above sea level and located at a latitude of 8 º 25 'latitude and 116 º 28' BT is a favorite for mountain climbers Indonesia for its beautiful scenery. This mountain is part of Mount Rinjani National Park which has an area of ​​approximately 41,330 ha and this will be proposed the addition to be 76 000 ha to the west and east.
Administratively, the mountain is located within the territory of three districts: East Lombok, Central Lombok and West Lombok.