Trekking to Mount Rinjani through Timbanuh only recommended to Plawangan Cemara Rompes ascent, the trekking to Sagara anak lake is not recommended due to the extreme conditions of the path and there is no arrangement for the safety of Climber.
To get to Timbanuh village, from Mataram, we can use public transportation,we get off at Masbagik and continue with other public transportation toward Timbanuh, the trip is approximately 3 hours driving. In timbanuh, there are climbing guide services but there is no yet service of trekking equipment.
For who want to try this path, you will experience a new view of Mount Rinjani. From South Pelawangan you can see the crater of Mount Baru Jari clearly, as compared with two other Pelawangan, South Pelawangan closest to Mount Baru Jari.
From Timbanuh path you will also pass some Edelweis field, and you can toward to south peak of Mount Rinjani , from the top, you could just see the summit of Rinjani from the distance that is not too far but you can not go there because it is hindered about 230 m, and estimated water content as many as 1375 million m3, dumping excess water contained in the northeast coast of the lake namely Kokok Puteq you'll find a hot pool which is called Aik Kalak.
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