Rahim Tabet | Oktober 24, 2014 |
Tour
Merapi in Central Java is the most active volcano in Indonesia. The nearly 3000 meter high mountain can be climbed between bursts through.
Merapi is best known for his numerous outbursts. The most recent eruptions took place in 2006 and 2010. Due to the high population density around the volcano and the proximity of the city of Yogyakarta are the risks of a large eruption. The last eruption claimed the lives of 353 people, making it the deadliest outbreak since 1991 worldwide. However, I would not write here to scare anyone but to climb the volcano in prizes!
Merapi is usually climbed from the north side, starting in the village of Selo. Tours can be booked in Yogyakarta for climbing tours and transportation to and from Selo. Cheaper and more adventurous it is to travel to Selo on spec. We brought that eventually steps in Selo after three times, and the last piece in the back of a pickup truck. The facilities in Selo are limited, do not expect hotels or restaurants.
It is customary for the mountain night climbing, and just before sunrise at the summit. For the climb counted, about four hours which means that the departure from Selo o'clock one night planned. We arrived at the start of the evening and after some negotiations we had a good deal with a guide. His mother cooked nasi goreng for us and we could get a few hours sleep on a mattress in the house of his brother (you have to imagine that the facilities in Selo). At 1 pm he picked us up and everyone he had a flashlight and snacks for the road with him.
The climb to the top is only a walk along the forest trails above the tree line is clambering over rocks and stones. Because of the altitude it is quite cold so a sweater is required. The further up the stronger the smell of sulfur from the volcano. From the top you can look into the crater and see the smoke clouds looming. When I was there there was no lava to see, but that seems to sometimes be possible. When we were at the summit showed that there were about 15 others made the climb. We could while the guides were sleeping enjoy the great view during the sunrise. The guides had of course seen more often.
On the way back to the village is of course a lot warmer in bright sunlight, making the descent is heavier than the ascent. Near the village, the walk through the plantations. The village lives include coffee, tobacco and pineapples. Our guide took us for a cup of homemade (converted by himself) coffee to his own house. All in all it is worth to climb the Merapi. In Jogjakarta and Selo one knows whether it is safe at that time to get close to the volcano.
Merapi is best known for his numerous outbursts. The most recent eruptions took place in 2006 and 2010. Due to the high population density around the volcano and the proximity of the city of Yogyakarta are the risks of a large eruption. The last eruption claimed the lives of 353 people, making it the deadliest outbreak since 1991 worldwide. However, I would not write here to scare anyone but to climb the volcano in prizes!
Merapi is usually climbed from the north side, starting in the village of Selo. Tours can be booked in Yogyakarta for climbing tours and transportation to and from Selo. Cheaper and more adventurous it is to travel to Selo on spec. We brought that eventually steps in Selo after three times, and the last piece in the back of a pickup truck. The facilities in Selo are limited, do not expect hotels or restaurants.
The climb to the top is only a walk along the forest trails above the tree line is clambering over rocks and stones. Because of the altitude it is quite cold so a sweater is required. The further up the stronger the smell of sulfur from the volcano. From the top you can look into the crater and see the smoke clouds looming. When I was there there was no lava to see, but that seems to sometimes be possible. When we were at the summit showed that there were about 15 others made the climb. We could while the guides were sleeping enjoy the great view during the sunrise. The guides had of course seen more often.
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| Sunrise at Merapi |
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