IJEN CRATER : BANYUWANGI

Ijen Crater is a lake above Mount Ijen which was formed as a result of the eruption of Mount Ijen, making the crater filled with water to form a very amazing crater lake. What is interesting is that this crater is in the middle of the widest caldera on the island of Java with a diameter of 6 km. . The size of the crater itself is about 960 meters x 600 meters with a depth of 200 meters. This crater is located at a depth of more than 300 meters below the caldera wall. In addition, another natural phenomenon found in the Ijen crater that should not be missed is the Blue Fire, which appears in the middle of sulfur mining, and can only be seen in the early hours. day until early in the morning around 05.00 WIB. There are only two blue fire phenomena in the world, apart from Ijen, only in Iceland. So it's no wonder the existence of the blue fire is so highly sought after by tourists, especially foreign tourists. It has a large area and is equipped with adequate facilities. There is a parking lot for visitors who bring vehicles, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled. Public facilities such as bathrooms, toilets and prayer rooms are available. There are also many food stalls in Paltuding. You can also buy some necessary supplies for your climbing ammunition. visitors who arrive early and will climb in the early hours can rent homestays at affordable prices. In addition, there is a large camping ground for nature lovers who want to set up a tent or hammock. Paltuding to Ijen Crater is 3 KM away, which can only be reached on foot. Although the distance is not too far, considering the different terrain conditions and abilities of each person, it generally takes between 2 to 3 hours to reach it. The trekking route to Ijen Crater consists of sandy soil and fine stones with a slope angle varying from 10 to 35 degrees, taken at midnight in a tired physical condition plus a relatively dark situation because it only relies on flashlight lighting, making the journey to Ijen Crater impossible. done quickly. Therefore, for visitors in groups, bringing many women, it is better to take advantage of the services of a local guide, who in fact are sulfur miners who are very familiar with the terrain. If you want to see the blue fire, climbing should be done at 01.00-02.00 in the morning, because the blue fire is clearly visible until 05.00 in the morning or before the sun appears. For safety reasons, climbing to Ijen crater from Paltuding is closed after 14:00, due to the thick smoke and possible wind direction that leads to the hiking trail. #naturalwonders #beautifulsunsets #camping #lakes #beautifulsunsets#naturalwonders#camping#lakes