PAPUAAROUND – Jayawijaya Mountains is the name of a mountain range that stretches widely in Papua Province, Indonesia. Known as the highest mountain and the only place in Indonesia that is snowy. The highest peak is Puncak Jaya (4,884 masl). In addition to Puncak Jaya, the Jayawijaya Mountains have several other lower peaks, including:
- Mandala Peak 4,760 masl
- Trikora Peak 4,730 masl
- Idenberg Peak 4,673 masl
- Yamin Peak 4,535 masl
- East Carstenz Peak 4,400 masl
The Jayawijaya Mountains are shrouded in eternal snow, but this eternal snow has begun to shrink due to the acceleration of climate change or global warming. So it is possible that in the future these mountains will lose snow like Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Besides being called Puncak Jaya, this highest peak is also known as Carstenz Pyramide, or Carstensz Peak. The name is taken from an adventurer from the Netherlands, namely Jan Carstensz. He was the first to notice a snowy peak in the tropics, precisely on the island of Papua, Indonesia.
Mount Jayawijaya is known as one of the seven summits in the world. Therefore, climbing the top of Jayawijaya mountain is what true climbers want most.
Various obstacles that exist on this mountain, such as very cold temperatures, rugged natural conditions, strong winds and rain, lack of oxygen at high altitudes, are challenges that climbers must face.
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Attractions of Puncak Jayawijaya
Puncak Jayawijaya gives the charm of extraordinary beauty. Located in the mountains of Barisan Sudirman Jayawijaya with heavy snow on the top is one of the characteristics of this mountain so that it is named as the protective roof of Indonesia. Mount Jayawijaya has not lost its prestige as a tourist attraction of choice.
The snowy mountain on this tropical island is the tourist spot of choice for climbers. The very challenging and extreme hiking trails are the main attraction for local and foreign climbers.
Jayawijaya is one of the tourist attractions whose paths are very extreme to walk. Even some time there is a problem that makes it unclimbable. Therefore, the accommodation and facilities provided are also very minimal. Hikers can only get one lodging accommodation available on the hiking trail.
For climbers who are interested in using transportation facilities are also available and offered through a tour guide. For climbers who use transportation services can enjoy the additional facilities provided. Such as insurance facilities, Papuan tour guide services, and short training before starting the climb. So that adventure climbing activities can be safer.
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