Friday, July 20, 2012

Ranu Kumbolo Lake

Ranu Kumbolo is a mountain lake in Lumajang, East Java. It is in the Tengger mountains, at the foot of Mount Semeru. The extent of 15 hectares. Kumbolo Ranu is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Located at an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level, Ranu Kumbolo a source of clean water for the climbers of Mount Semeru who were camping or who will climb to Mahameru, the peak of Mount Semeru. With abundant water discharge and never subsided, Ranu Kumbolo be the rallying point of the climbers to set up a tent.


Ranu Kumbolo beauty is not in doubt. There, the climbers usually hunt sunrise that is so awesome. The morning sun appeared on the sidelines of the two green hills combined with the clear water of the lake into a panorama that is unspoken.


Arriving at Ranu Kumbolo, you can set up tents and hanging out with other climbers-hikers. If the weather is sunny at night, you could see clusters of stars in the Milky Way are beautiful. And when the sun began to rise the next day, you can see the beauty of the sunrise behind two green hills combined with the clear water of the lake.


You need to consider when you are here
  • The water in the lake Ranu Kumbolo very clean and clear, so that it can be drunk directly. You are prohibited from bathing, waste water and swimming in this lake.
  • When the night air at Ranu Kumbolo can reach minus 5 degrees Celsius, therefore it is important for you to bring a special jacket climbing.
  • Bring your own special plastic bags for trash. Do not leave trash in this environment even though only a pack of gum.

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