Mount Kerinci is a volcano located on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It has a height of 12,484 feet (3,805 meters) and is considered one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The mountain was formed by a lava dome that erupted about 15 million years ago and rose from the floor of the Sunda Trench, which lies between the islands of Java and Sumatra.
The summit crater contains an extensive system of tunnels and lava tubes that were formed during eruptions in historical times. The main cone has a crater lake within it at its summit level, which is known as Lake Kerinci. The lake occupies only part of the original cone but has become quite large over time due to continued eruptions on Mount Kerinci’s flanks.
A number of other volcanoes lie within or near Mount Kerinci’s cone, including Gunung Tatam in the west and Gunung Catur in the east.
The climb to Mount Kerinci takes about 10 hours from Semarang or Jakarta International Airport. There are two routes—one from Semarang and one from Jakarta—each with its own pros and cons:
Semarang route: This route takes about 3 hours by car from Semarang to Sidomulyo Village near Mount Kerinci. From Sidomulyo Village, it’s another 4-5 hours on foot up through thick forest until reaching Mount Kerinci’s base camp at 5,360 meters above sea level.
Jakarta route: This route takes about 6-7 hours by car from Jakarta International Airport to Mount Kerinci’s base camp. The advantage of this route is that it doesn’t require trekking through forests and mountains, which make the journey much more comfortable for first-time climbers.
The most popular activity on Mount Kerinci is trekking. The most popular route to Mount Kerinci is the Damar-Sangir route which takes 1 hour to complete. It is considered a moderate hike because it has several steep sections. Other activities include rock climbing, caving and camping out under the stars at night! You are climb Mera Peak, Ama Dablam, Island peak and Aconcagua . After these climbs you will be experienced for K2, Everest, Manaslu.