Mount Gamalama is one of the volcanoes in North Maluku province. In addition to this mountain, there is still Mount Gamkonora in West Halmahera District, Mountain and Mount Dakona Mother residing in North Halmahera District, and Mount Kiebesi in South Halmahera. Mount Gamalama itself is located on the island of Ternate and has a height of about 1715 m asl (above sea level).
Gamalama, which is also often referred to as the peak of Ternate, is an stratovolkano, the volcano high and conical, consisting of lava and volcanic ash that hardened. Mount's diameter is 11 km, has a crater lake. Mount Gamalama, is also one of Indonesia's volcanoes are still active. As written in www.geocities.com, since the year 1538 AD to the present, Gamalama has spouted lava more than 70 times. Six of them, causing natural disasters, namely in 1771-1772 that killed around 30 people, about 1,300 people died from storm surge caused the eruption in the year 1775, and the eruption in 1962 killed about five people. Last time, the mountain is regurgitate his stomach contents in 2003, but no casualties.
Ternate in society itself, there is a ritual surrounding the Gamalama. In a ritual called Kololi Kie, the community surrounding the Gamalama, while a prayer to invoke the safety and welfare of the people of Ternate. Additionally, Kololi Kie is also a memorial to the ancestors of Ternate. Kololi Kie itself, held once a year, every April.
By local communities, Gamalama believed to have a lot of sacred values. No wonder so many myths in circulation, and further strengthen the sanctity of this mountain. For instance, local communities are always advised on a team that plans to climb Mount Gamalama to have an even number of members. Before climbing too, as much as possible to pray, not to run into obstacles in the journey.
But he obviously dangerous, but Gamalama save tremendous charm. So, no wonder if many of the explorers of nature who is excited to climb this mountain. Plot of clove and nutmeg, will accompany the climbers during the trip to the summit. Once at the top of the mountain, hikers can see the landscape the island of Ternate. Not only that, a few other islands, such as Tidore Island, Halmahera Island, and Island Maitara, can be seen from here.
In addition to stunning scenery, hikers will also find unique places on the mountain. Among these are the springs in the crook of a large baking sheet rock area, which local people called the springs Abdas. That said, the springs can cure many diseases. So, I wonder if the people of Ternate so mengkeramatkan this spring.Thus, there are certain rules to take water from the spring Abdas, which should not be scrambled, and each person is only allowed to take one bottle.
In addition Abdas springs, other places of interest is the grave of ancestor society Ternate, which was hundreds of years old. Not known why these graves could be in the top of Mount Gamalama. But certainly, the people of Ternate very graves. Many people who climb Mount Gamalama Ternate to make pilgrimage at this ancestral tomb.
Mount Gamalama located in Ternate, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. If you want to climb, the route can be accessed from several surrounding villages, such as the village of Moya, Malikurubu Village, and Village Akehuda. However, from these three villages, if you want to be the easiest route through the Village of Mayo.
Ternate town can be reached by plane or ship. If you want to use the plane, there are several airlines that have routes from Jakarta to Manado-Ternate, and Jakarta-Makassar-Ternate. If you want to use the boat, PT. Pelni have walked the route once a week Ternate. From the central city of Ternate, visitors can proceed to the village of Moya using public transport. This trip, takes about 30 minutes.
To climb Mount Gamalama visitors are not charged any fees.
The ascent route to the summit of Mount Gamalama, the climbers will menjupai three posts that are often used as a resting place. In the village of Moya, there is only one small shop. Therefore, it is recommended to climbers to complete the supplies to taste. In addition, if require lodging before or after the climb, tourists can easily obtain it in the center of Ternate
Gamalama, which is also often referred to as the peak of Ternate, is an stratovolkano, the volcano high and conical, consisting of lava and volcanic ash that hardened. Mount's diameter is 11 km, has a crater lake. Mount Gamalama, is also one of Indonesia's volcanoes are still active. As written in www.geocities.com, since the year 1538 AD to the present, Gamalama has spouted lava more than 70 times. Six of them, causing natural disasters, namely in 1771-1772 that killed around 30 people, about 1,300 people died from storm surge caused the eruption in the year 1775, and the eruption in 1962 killed about five people. Last time, the mountain is regurgitate his stomach contents in 2003, but no casualties.
Ternate in society itself, there is a ritual surrounding the Gamalama. In a ritual called Kololi Kie, the community surrounding the Gamalama, while a prayer to invoke the safety and welfare of the people of Ternate. Additionally, Kololi Kie is also a memorial to the ancestors of Ternate. Kololi Kie itself, held once a year, every April.
By local communities, Gamalama believed to have a lot of sacred values. No wonder so many myths in circulation, and further strengthen the sanctity of this mountain. For instance, local communities are always advised on a team that plans to climb Mount Gamalama to have an even number of members. Before climbing too, as much as possible to pray, not to run into obstacles in the journey.
But he obviously dangerous, but Gamalama save tremendous charm. So, no wonder if many of the explorers of nature who is excited to climb this mountain. Plot of clove and nutmeg, will accompany the climbers during the trip to the summit. Once at the top of the mountain, hikers can see the landscape the island of Ternate. Not only that, a few other islands, such as Tidore Island, Halmahera Island, and Island Maitara, can be seen from here.
In addition to stunning scenery, hikers will also find unique places on the mountain. Among these are the springs in the crook of a large baking sheet rock area, which local people called the springs Abdas. That said, the springs can cure many diseases. So, I wonder if the people of Ternate so mengkeramatkan this spring.Thus, there are certain rules to take water from the spring Abdas, which should not be scrambled, and each person is only allowed to take one bottle.
In addition Abdas springs, other places of interest is the grave of ancestor society Ternate, which was hundreds of years old. Not known why these graves could be in the top of Mount Gamalama. But certainly, the people of Ternate very graves. Many people who climb Mount Gamalama Ternate to make pilgrimage at this ancestral tomb.
Mount Gamalama located in Ternate, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. If you want to climb, the route can be accessed from several surrounding villages, such as the village of Moya, Malikurubu Village, and Village Akehuda. However, from these three villages, if you want to be the easiest route through the Village of Mayo.
Ternate town can be reached by plane or ship. If you want to use the plane, there are several airlines that have routes from Jakarta to Manado-Ternate, and Jakarta-Makassar-Ternate. If you want to use the boat, PT. Pelni have walked the route once a week Ternate. From the central city of Ternate, visitors can proceed to the village of Moya using public transport. This trip, takes about 30 minutes.
To climb Mount Gamalama visitors are not charged any fees.
The ascent route to the summit of Mount Gamalama, the climbers will menjupai three posts that are often used as a resting place. In the village of Moya, there is only one small shop. Therefore, it is recommended to climbers to complete the supplies to taste. In addition, if require lodging before or after the climb, tourists can easily obtain it in the center of Ternate
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