Layout geologic Indonesia has a unique position, that is, the central collision of the Indian-Australian Plate Tectonics, the Eurasian Plate and the Pacific Plate, so many emerging mountains with beautiful scenery in the area of Indonesia. In fact, one of the mountain in Indonesia, including in the ranks of the Seven Summits of the World (Seven Summit). In addition, Indonesia is also listed as a country that has the largest active volcano in the world. Here are some mountains that has natural beauty and become a favorite destination for hikers Indonesia and International.

1. Jayawijaya Mountains

No one if the mountaineers have a great desire to conquer the highest peak in Indonesia as well as in the Oceania region, or also known Jayawijaya Mountains Mountains Carstensz (4800 masl). Located in West Papua Carstensz Mountains is the mountain range that lies lengthwise in the middle of the island of Papua, with a peak named Carstensz Pyramide. Carstensz mountains entered the ranks of the World Summit Seven (Seven Summit). So many mountaineers from around the world come to Mount Carstensz to feel the only mountain in Indonesia, which peak in eternal snow blanket. Although it is located at an altitude snowcapped peak, these mountains turns formed by the removal of the seabed that occurred thousands of years ago. This is evidenced by the discovery of fossilized sea shells that can be found in limestone in the mountains. So no wonder that this mountain into a paradise for geologists besides a paradise for mountaineers.

2. Mount Rinjani

Located on the island of Lombok, Mount Rinjani (3,726 masl) is the second highest volcano in Indonesia as well as the highest peak in the islands of Nusa Tenggara and Bali. In the western part there is a cone of Gunung Rinjani Segara Chicks, a lake at an altitude of 2000m with an area of 11 million sq m and a depth of 230 m. The water that flows from this lake to form a waterfall that flows through a steep ravine. At this place normally used for camping and fishing because there are many carp and tilapia. To reach the summit of Mount Rinjani takes about 3 days 2 nights. However, the struggle through a tough field paid off perfectly with a beautiful natural scenery for hikers. From this Rinjani peak, you can see clearly Mount Agung in Bali, Mount Ijen-Merapi in Banyuwangi and Mount Tambora in Sumbawa when the weather is nice in the morning. The best time to visit Mount Rinjani is in the month of June to August. To reach Mount Rinjani you can use public transport to the village of Mataram Sembalun Senaru village as a gate or climbing Mount Rinjani.

3. Mount Flores

Located on the island of Flores, NTT, Indonesia, Kelimutu (1,639 m asl) is a volcano which has a unique natural phenomenon with the presence of the Lake Three Colors on top of Mount Kelimutu. The third broad lake was approximately 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters. The colors of the lake is always changing with the passage of time. Natural phenomenon Lake Three Colors, is still a mystery to geologists the world because it can not be ascertained discoloration on the lake. However, for local people believe that, every color on the Lake Three Colors have meaning each and forces of nature are quite large. Lake or Tiwu Flores in the top three sections corresponding to the color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or "Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai" is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died. Lake of the red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of the dead and as long as he lived always do evil / witchcraft. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.

4. Mount Semeru

The highest peak on the island of Java lies in Mahameru, Mount Semeru (3,676 masl). Mount Semeru is located on the border between the city of Malang with Lumajang. To achieve Mahameru takes about four days. Obviously with the travel time, we must prepare all our travel needs carefully. Down a hillside covered with edelweiss flower, cypress, pine meadows and a visual menu that adorn your ascent to the summit Mahameru. Ranu passes Kembolo, a lake located at an altitude of 2,400 m with an area of 14 ha provide beautiful natural scenery that can watch the sunrise on the sidelines of the hill. But when it comes in Arcopodo region, an area of vegetation last in Mount Semeru, preferably all the baggage that burdens left. Because the ascent to the summit Mahameru through the dunes are steep and easily degenerate. The best time to climb Mahameru is early morning around 2 am, because in the daytime toxic gases begin to blow from the crater Jonggring Saloka. The natural beauty in the area of Mount Semeru has also been the site of production of feature films Indonesia, 5cm.

5. Mount Kerinci

Mount Kerinci (3,805 masl) is the highest volcano in Indonesia that is still active. Panorama of natural beauty with a wealth of flora and fauna encountered ranging from lowland to mountain top Kerinci. Not only to be enjoyed but excellent for research and education. The ascent to the summit of Mount Kerinci take two days starting from post grit Tuo.

Kerinci in the mountain region there are also hidden paradise, Lake Seven Mountains, a lake in the crater at an altitude of 2000m surrounded by the hills around Kerinci almost untouched.