This active volcano, gets its name โKunyitโ (Turmeric in English) from the abundant yellow sulfur that can be found on the mountain.
During the trek to the summit, you pass through enchanted cloud forests and encounter steaming fumarole vents, making for an interesting climb. Within the crater is the mystical โTaman Dewaโ or โGarden of the Godsโ where the local hero Depati Parbo meditated during the conflict with the Dutch, legendarily gaining invulnerability to their bullets as a result.
On the return, youโll visit a large of hot springs, a small waterfall, and a wetlands area filled with many different kinds of Nepenthes pitcher plants.
Difficulty : Moderately Difficult. There are some lengthy sections of trekking up hill (you are climbing a volcano after all). The descent and ascent into the crater is especially tough, as parts of it are almost vertical, and require a rope at a few key points. Also be prepared to cross a number of streams and cross through the marsh, where itโs easy to get your feet wet.
Activities : Hiking, Camping, Relaxing in Hot Springs, Bird Watching, Wildlife
Elevation : 1100m-2100m
Terrain : Mountains, Wetlands, Jungle, Hot Springs, Sulfur Vents, Highland farms and Agroforest
Nearest Villages : Talang Kemuning and Lempur, Gunung Raya Subdistrict, Kerinci regency, Jambi province, Indonesia
Group Size : Minimum 2 PAX , Maximum 6 PAX