Lake Segara Anak: The Charm of Mt. Rinjani's Giant Caldera
Formed by a massive eruption of Mount Rinjani in 1257, Segara Anak in Lombok Island, is the highest crater lake in Indonesia, and maybe even in the world. Its natural charms have made the lake a tourist attraction as well as a Rinjani icon. The lake is sacred to Hindus as well as the indigenous communities of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara. Local residents bathe in the area's hot springs to relieve all kinds of ailments.
November 8, 2016
The sun was slowly setting behind Lake Segara Anak, its light flickering on the lake's calm surface. In mid-October, the lake became desolate at dusk. There were only seven tourist tents camped by the lake. "Usually there are dozens. Sometimes we can't find a spot to put up a tent," said our guide and porter, Mastur, 38. The lack of visitors, he said, was due to Mount Barujari's eruption in late September. "Many guests canceled their Rinjani hike," Mast
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