Climbing Mount Sindara

Mount Sindara, commonly called Sindoro, or also Sundoro (altitude 3150 meters above sea level) is an active volcano mountain, located in Central Java, Indonesia, with Waterford as the nearest town. Mount Sindara located adjacent to the Mountain Cleft.

The crater that accompanied the gap can be found in the sea to the south west side of the mountain, and the largest is called Flower. A small lava dome occupies the summit of a volcano. History Sindara eruption that has occurred mostly mild to moderate type (eruption freatik).
Forests in the Mountain region have Sundoro Hill dipterocarp forest type, Upper dipterocarp forest, Montane forest, and mountain or forest Ericaceous Forest.
Place of registration in Kledung which is also the headquarters of the SAR team is providing a place to stay, bathroom, selling t-shirts, stickers, key chains, food and beverages. Climbers can order food wrap as stock in the trip, because cooking and camping in the mountains will require a supply of water.
Climbing to the mountain Sindoro should be done at night due to menghindarai heat and dust, and to conserve drinking water. The journey begins from the base camp through the township residents. Further up the rocky road so far about 2 km across the garden population is dominated by corn plants. Track beginning and then slightly uphill ramps when entering the pine forest towards the Heading 1 Sibajing, with an altitude of 1900 masl.
Heading 1 From this we turn right, do not take a straight path because of deadlock. We have to climb up and down the 2 pieces of the mountain ridge. Line shift to another ridge across three wooden bridges. Lamtoro and pine trees are quite dense along the lines simply create a cool atmosphere. Pos II is at a height of 2120 masl.
Towards Postal III began a steep and rocky terrain, there is a huge rock in the middle of the path. Climbers can rest on the rock while enjoying the natural scenery. Dusty dirt road mixed with gravel is often difficult ascent. Medan started to open again so that in the daytime will feel the heat. Mount cleft has begun to appear, very high and large that can be entertainment during the exhausting climb.
Postal III Seroto located at an altitude of 2530 meters above sea level, its location is open and spacious enough to set up dozens of tents. From here we will witness the beautiful views towards the mountain Cleft. Views of steep mountain slopes and peaks Sindoro shadows that appear in front of the eyes is very beautiful to be enjoyed.

Postal III of ascent followed by a steep cobbled street crossing coupled with gravel and dust. Although the terrain is very serious because the area is somewhat shady lamtoro overgrown by trees and plant shrubs. Line re-opened across the field there is lots of big stones. After reaching the peak of the first image, climbers have to deal with the next peak of the visible image is very high and steep.
Towards the top of the image into two steep, rocky terrain was very tiring, especially if done during the day climbing will feel very hot and we will often thirst. Luckily we passed fields overgrown by trees lamtoro in a rather close distance so that it can be used for shelter. The next path through rocky terrain with edelweiss plants. Arriving at the peak of the second image after passing through the woods edelweiss, terrain re-opened and must cross the boulders. Peaks actually still not visible as it is covered by trees views edelweiss.
Path to the top end of this terrain is very heavy, in addition to steep and open, the sun's heat are felt stung, fatigue and thirst accompany the climbers. Large stones into stepping along the trajectory. In the afternoon the sand and stone feels very hot to the touch, especially the black stone when held feels very hot. Not surprisingly, in the mountains this Sindoro frequent fires. Toward the top of the tree grow edelweiss much so that it can be a shelter from the blazing sun.
Sindoro mountain peak is not too wide but a circle around the crater. There are many large boulders and overgrown plants edelweiss. From the top of the mountain views to the south Sindoro looks very beautiful mountain Cleft. Slightly to the east seems Merbabu and Mount Merapi volcano is shrouded in clouds.

Sindoro crater large enough, the climbers can go down to the bottom of the crater. In the rainy season this crater will be filled by water, forming crater lakes, so that climbers can take a shower and clean water from the crater lake. In the dry season crater Sindoro still leaves puddles of water which is mixed with sulfuric acid, so it felt when drunk.