Danau Gunung Tujuh (Seven Lakes Mountain), Highest in Southeast Asia

 Natural conditions are still virgin and beautiful, making Seven Mountain Lake as the most favorite tourist attraction in Kerinci regency and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, it is situated at an altitude of 1996 meters above sea level, making this lake as the highest lake in Southeast Asia.Although sweat pouring, a group of students from a school in River Full, Kerinci, Jambi Province, look cheerful.Eagerly, they continue to set foot climb. Occasionally the group, led by one of their teachers were taking a break to recover stamina.

That was the atmosphere in the region of Mount Kerinci in the school holiday season some time ago. Many students who choose to fill the party with the holidays make the climb to the summit of Mount Kerinci, which is the highest active volcano in Indonesia.

For the climber, to climb to Mount Kerinci with a peak at an altitude of 3805 meters above sea level (asl) mcmang tiring, but it also becomes a challenge. Although looks so close from the back of one of the Seven Mountains, the road to the summit of Mount Kerinci quite winding. The slope of the route of the trail that ascends to reach 50-60 degrees so the stamina drain.
However, fatigue seemed to vanish when you arrive at the location of existing tourist destinations in the region of Mount Seven, which is a lake called Lake Mount Seven. In addition to its natural beautiful, panoramic view on the lake are included in the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) is so beautiful.

In addition to doing the climb, not a few visitors who come just to enjoy the natural atmosphere at the foot of the mountain. Every weekend, many climbers amateur (read: tourists, red) which rose to the Seventh Mountain Lake.They not only come from Kerinci, but also tourists who come from outside the area. No wonder every Saturday-Sunday, many of the tents standing around camp guardhouse. Tourism is bcrjarak approximately 51 km from the River Full, the capital of Kerinci district.

Highest in Southeast Asia

Scientifically, Seven Mountain Lake is a volcanic lake formed by volcanic activity in the past. Has a length of about 4.5 km and a width of 3 km, the lake at an altitude of 1996 meters above sea level is the highest lake in Southeast Asia.

 For lovers of nature as well as adventure tours, Seven Mountain Lake is a favorite tourist attraction in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. In addition to the beautiful natural panorama, the lake is surrounded by six mountains, the Upper Mount Tebo with a height of 2525 meters above sea level, Mount Hulu Sangir (2330 m asl), Mandura Iron Mountain (2418 m asl), Mount Basil (2230 m asl), MountJar Bake (2469 meters above sea level), and Mount Seven (2732 m asl) the highest peak.

Not only that, as the region became one of the centers of biodiversity, Seven Mountain Lake is also frequently visited by lovers and researchers of flora and fauna. In this area live many kinds of unique wildlife such as tigers TNKS

Sumatran (Panthers tigru surnatrensis), gibbon, sun bear, wild boar, tapir, bcrmacam birds, and various species of butterflies. Plants that live in this region also varied with the belle of the various types of natural orchids and flowers semar bag.

Another charming scenery that can be enjoyed in this region is Mount Seven Falls. Waterfall with a height of tens of meters was sourced from the Lake Mountain Seven.Visitors who want to reach this waterfall can be through paths not far from the former homestead resort near the guardhouse at the foot of the mountain.

There are several alternative route to Lake Mountain Seven. One of them, and most widely implemented is through a gate in the village of Pos TNKS Pelompek, District Kayu Aro, Kerinci District. In the village altitude is 1,600 meters above sea level the air was cool, especially because the wind is always blowing hard. So visitors are advised to bring jackets or sweaters.

As the mountains in general, at night, the air temperature around the post this climb was very cold. Without wearing a thick jacket, socks, and a thick blanket, do not expect to sleep well because of the cold air. The cold wind that blew was bone-chilling.

For visitors who want to climb to Lake Mount seven more in the morning, can take advantage of people's houses around the post. Dwelling house as well as a homestay can be booked before the day of arrival, or on the day of arrival it also if by chance there are no visitors to stay. In addition to around the post, visitors can also stay at some homestay in the village of grit Tuo located a few kilometers from Pelompek.

With all the beauty of nature which he kept, Seven Mountain Lakes region is still intact and looks sustainable, because it has not disturbed the hands of ignorant. This condition is not separated from the Hall TNKS messages that constantly remind visitors not to take, catch, or bring the biodiversity of this region possessed.

Source : http://liburan.info/content/view/433/43/lang,indonesian/