MOUNT SANGKAREANG (3,200 MASL): THE HIDDEN PEAK OF RINJANI VIA TETEBATU ROUTE

Overview

When people talk about Mount Rinjani, the crowded Senaru and Sembalun trails are usually the first that come to mind. However, there is a hidden, untouched route that offers a calmer, greener, and far more breathtaking perspective of the entire Rinjani region.

What is Mount Sangkareang?

Mount Sangkareang is the second-highest peak in Mount Rinjani National Park. Sitting at an elevation of 3,200 meters above sea level, this peak serves as the ultimate natural “balcony” to admire the full majesty of Rinjani—without the grueling climb to the main 3,726 MASL summit.

WHY CHOOSE THE TETEBATU ROUTE?

1. THE BEST 360° PANORAMIC VIEW IN RINJANI

From the summit of Sangkareang, you will be treated to an unmatched panorama: the turquoise waters of Segara Anak Lake, the actively smoking Mount Baru Jari, the towering Rinjani Summit (3,726 MASL), and the silhouette of Mount Agung in Bali resting in the distance.

Four iconic landmarks captured in a single frame—exclusively from this peak.

2. MAGICAL SUNSET AT THE CAMPSITE

Enjoy a breathtaking sunset from the crater rim campsite while having dinner under the open sky, with the majestic backdrop of Rinjani.

3. THE MOST EPIC SUNRISE IN EAST LOMBOK

The summit push begins at 4:30 AM. After a 1.5 to 2-hour hike under the stars, you will be greeted by the rising sun directly above Segara Anak Lake. Watch as the sky shifts through vivid colors and mist gently drifts over the crater, revealing all of East Lombok below.

4. PRISTINE NATURE & ZERO CROWDS

No stalls, no long queues. Instead, you will trek through dense rainforests, fields of edelweiss, serene birdsong, and spot Tetebatu’s sacred black monkeys. This is Rinjani in its purest, most authentic form.

5. MORE BEGINNER-FRIENDLY

Ascending from 750 MASL to 3,200 MASL, this trek provides a rewarding challenge while remaining significantly more accessible than the Sembalun route. It is the ideal choice for your very first “summit” experience.