Rinjani Trek Center to open

Rinjani Trek Center to open

MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Head of the province's tourism arts and culture, Tjok Suthendra Rai, said here on Thursday that the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara would inaugurate the Rinjani Trek Center located in Senaru village on the slopes of Mount Rinjani, West Lombok.

"The Rinjani Trek Center is a joint project between the Indonesian and New Zealand government. It represents their mutual friendship and concern in developing the ecology and tourism of the area," he said.

He revealed the New Zealand government would provide assistance in the layout of the national park, located 85 kilometers from the city of Mataram, making it more accessible.

The New Zealand-sponsored project is also expected to be well maintained and to become an information center for guides and foreign tourists wishing to explore the scenic park.

The volcanic area, with its magnificent crater and hot water springs is one of the province's top tourist attractions and is considered sacred by the native Sasak tribe and Hindus from Bali.--Antara