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MOUNT MERBABU
TREKKING
Gunung Merbabu) is a
dormantn stratovolcano in Central Java province
on the Indonesia
Loosely translated, Gunung Merbabu could mean
'Mountain of Ash' from the Indonesian word babu.
The active volcano Mount Merapi is directly
adjacent on its south-east side, while the city
of Salatiga is located on its northern
foothills. A 1,500m high broad saddle lies
between Merbabu and Merapi, the site of the
village of Selo and highly fertile farming land.
There are two peaks; Syarif (3,119 m) and
Kenteng Songo (3,145 m). Three U-shaped radial
valleys extend from the Kenteng Songo summit in
northwesterly, northeastly and southeastly
directions.
Mount Merbabu
Trekking
Duration: Two
Days & One Night.
Grade:Easy Trekking
Fitness Level:Good Fitness
Pax:2 / 4 Person/s joining in one group
Period Of Operation:April/October
Pick up in afternoon for driving one and half
hours to Ndakan, the last village on slope of
Mt.Merbabu. Here our trek began after stopping
by in local trakker's basecamp on the slope of
Mt.Merbabu.Then continue the trip by trekking up
for 5 - 7 hours to Syarif Peak, the highest peak
of Mt.Merbabu. Take break on mid trek way up at
2500 alt before reaching the the highest peak.
Set up tent on Peak for overnight and waiting
for close up view of Merapi's sunset from here.
In early morning, before sunrise, weak you up
and a bowl of warm water plus small towel are
waiting for you refreshment out there. Enjoy
fresh mountain environment while drinking a cup
of warm tea or coffee or ginger and waiting for
amazing sunrise from here, the top of Mt.Merbabu.
Ascend 1 hour right after breakfast. This
trekking trip is the best choice for viewing the
close up view of Merapi plus sunset and sunrise,
also can be alternative when Merapi is very
active and unrecommended for trekking up peak.(D/B)
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