Route Ascent of Mount Merapi Bukittinggi
The climb begins from the village of Koto Baru, from the village this last ascent
Climbing Routes will first pass through the open area, with the cool air and then we will pass a TV relay station and continue to climb and reached the region called Persenggrahan. This place is the food stalls are always crowded with people selling week night when many climbers who climb. The slope of this mountain is not steep so that feels more fun than the road climbs the mountain trails Singgalang. The path is clear and easy to follow, the forest is not so tight. After passing through forest areas we return to a somewhat open area with a common plant found in the area altitude. Low plant species, including sub-alpine vegetation. From the area we will arrive in the area consisting of sand and gravel. This is an open area and similar to conditions on Mount Slamet Central Jawah. Entering the peak area we will find a wide plateau region blackish full of holes like a crater that has been dead. from here the journey continues straight and climb to the peak of Mount Merapi, which is the peak called peak Pigeon. Ascent Licensing
At the peak of Merapi mouthful Rice Permits to climb this mountain is not so hard, the mountain is not managed by the national park. From past experience highcamp web master climb this mountain, at that time only have to report to the police station with a new koto submit photocopy of ID card and certificate path (if any).
Places of Interest in Puncak Merapi At the foot of this mountain there is a New Koto village there is a small lake clearly visible from the highway to Bukit Tinggi - Padang Panjang. While on the mountain itself Marapinya we can see some fruit dipuncaknya crater. If you have enough time to spare should you visit the village Smart Brush that is located not so far from New Koto village. Brush Smart Village is famous for weaving and wood carving.
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