Merapi (Javanese, means: The Mountain of Fire) is one of the Most Active Volcano in the world, today!
Before the eruption of April – July 2006, it is 2,914 m (9.616 ft) high.
If you like to go tracking or hiking or climbing mountain, this is the place you have to visit!
If you enjoy photography, or you just human being that enjoying watching the exotic nature of our world – this is exactly one of the most recommended place on earth to visit.
There are several features to enjoy if you like going tracking / hiking:
1. Sun Rise: similar to other mountains / volcanos on this region, you may enjoy the glare of Sun Rise. Please take the NORTH route from Selo (via Blabak, Magelang Town) to enjoy this feature.
2. Volcano: Merapi is a living volcano. It has 4 years Eruption Period, means it is erupts every 4 years in average. If it is in a “Calm” condition, you may enjoy the beauty of its lava and steam flowing out the crater, from the summit. If it is on “Wild” condition people may admire the strength of nature from the nearest Resort (Kaliurang – 6 km from the crater) or even from your 5 star hotel windows at Yogyakarta City; some 30 km south direction from the volcano! Seeing glaring Hot Lava flowing down in the night, and Huge Pyroclastic Flows (Wedus Gembel, NUe Ardante) destroying everything in its path
3. Culture: Local Culture could be vaccinating. Every year, Local Sultan held a ceremony to give Merapi’s Guardian god a Gift to ask for mercy from its anger.
There are 2 famous routes to reach the summit.
A. South Face
The Base Camp is Kinahrejo Village some 3 km east of Kaliurang Resort. You may stay at the famous Mbah Maridjan’s house. It is less then 1 hour trip from the famous City of Yogyakarta. Please note that this route is not recommended for the beginners (although the 1st time ever I climb mountain was using this route, but I was accompanied by experienced ones). It is one of the most demanding / hardest Tracking Route in the Island of Java. Besides need 8 – 10 hours trip, please do not forget to bring good gloves to prevent your palms and hands cuts by sharp pyroclastic stones. Near the top, there are no vegetations; and the elevations are greater then 70 deg. (some points are 90 deg.).
Last but not less, you have to wear mask to breath while walking near the crater!
B. North Face
It is easier path. The Base Camp is Selo Village. If you are from outside of Yogyakarta / Central Java Region (or even from outside Indonesia Country), please get information how to go to this village from the City of Yogyakarta (the 2nd Tourism Destination in Indonesia after The Island of Bali). You may hire Professional Guides there. They speak English, French, Japanese, and other languages. For more information about Yogyakarta, you may find on the internet.
If you love photography, and would like to take hundreds of breath-taking Sun Rise pictures, this route is highly recommended. The best point to take pictures is at Pasar Bubrah, right in the foot of the summit (approx. 4 – 5 hours hike from Selo Village).
Source : Wikimapia
Before the eruption of April – July 2006, it is 2,914 m (9.616 ft) high.
If you like to go tracking or hiking or climbing mountain, this is the place you have to visit!
If you enjoy photography, or you just human being that enjoying watching the exotic nature of our world – this is exactly one of the most recommended place on earth to visit.
There are several features to enjoy if you like going tracking / hiking:
1. Sun Rise: similar to other mountains / volcanos on this region, you may enjoy the glare of Sun Rise. Please take the NORTH route from Selo (via Blabak, Magelang Town) to enjoy this feature.
2. Volcano: Merapi is a living volcano. It has 4 years Eruption Period, means it is erupts every 4 years in average. If it is in a “Calm” condition, you may enjoy the beauty of its lava and steam flowing out the crater, from the summit. If it is on “Wild” condition people may admire the strength of nature from the nearest Resort (Kaliurang – 6 km from the crater) or even from your 5 star hotel windows at Yogyakarta City; some 30 km south direction from the volcano! Seeing glaring Hot Lava flowing down in the night, and Huge Pyroclastic Flows (Wedus Gembel, NUe Ardante) destroying everything in its path
3. Culture: Local Culture could be vaccinating. Every year, Local Sultan held a ceremony to give Merapi’s Guardian god a Gift to ask for mercy from its anger.
There are 2 famous routes to reach the summit.
A. South Face
The Base Camp is Kinahrejo Village some 3 km east of Kaliurang Resort. You may stay at the famous Mbah Maridjan’s house. It is less then 1 hour trip from the famous City of Yogyakarta. Please note that this route is not recommended for the beginners (although the 1st time ever I climb mountain was using this route, but I was accompanied by experienced ones). It is one of the most demanding / hardest Tracking Route in the Island of Java. Besides need 8 – 10 hours trip, please do not forget to bring good gloves to prevent your palms and hands cuts by sharp pyroclastic stones. Near the top, there are no vegetations; and the elevations are greater then 70 deg. (some points are 90 deg.).
Last but not less, you have to wear mask to breath while walking near the crater!
B. North Face
It is easier path. The Base Camp is Selo Village. If you are from outside of Yogyakarta / Central Java Region (or even from outside Indonesia Country), please get information how to go to this village from the City of Yogyakarta (the 2nd Tourism Destination in Indonesia after The Island of Bali). You may hire Professional Guides there. They speak English, French, Japanese, and other languages. For more information about Yogyakarta, you may find on the internet.
If you love photography, and would like to take hundreds of breath-taking Sun Rise pictures, this route is highly recommended. The best point to take pictures is at Pasar Bubrah, right in the foot of the summit (approx. 4 – 5 hours hike from Selo Village).
Source : Wikimapia
