Mount Gamalama, which is also often referred to as the peak of Ternate, is a stratovolkano, the high volcanoes and conical, composed of lava and volcanic ash that hardened. Mount a diameter of 11 km, has a crater lake and double crater. Mount Gamalama, also one of the volcanoes in Indonesia are still active. As written in www.geocities.com, since the year 1538 AD to the present, has been spitting out lava of Mount Gamalama more than 70 times. Six of them, causing natural disasters, ie in the year 1771-1772 that killed around 30 people, about 1,300 people are killed by the storm surge that caused the eruption in the year 1775, and the eruption in 1962 killed about five people. Last time, the mountain spewed the contents of his stomach in 2003, but no casualties.
By the local community, Mount Gamalama believed to have a lot of sacred values. No wonder so many myths in circulation, and further strengthening the sanctity of this mountain. For instance, local people always suggest on a team that plans to climb Mount Gamalama in order to have an even number of members. Before climbing too, as much as possible to pray, so as not to experience obstacles on the way.
But he obviously dangerous, but keep the charm of Mount Gamalama remarkable beauty. So, no wonder if many of the explorers of nature are very keen to climb this mountain. Plot of clove and nutmeg, will accompany the climbers during the journey to the summit. Once on top of the mountain, hikers can see the landscape the island of Ternate. Not only that, a few other islands, such as the island of Tidore, 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 a large baking sheet covering rock grooves, which are called by the local community with Abdas springs. That said, these 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.
Mount Gamalama located in Ternate, North Maluku province, Indonesia. If you want to do the 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 aircraft, there are several airlines that have a route Jakarta-Manado-Ternate, and Jakarta-Makassar-Ternate. If you want to use ships, PT. Pelni has approached Ternate route once a week. From the center of Ternate, visitors can continue the journey to the village of Moya by using public transportation. This trip, takes about 30 minutes.
To climb Mount Gamalama visitors are not charged any fees.
In the climbing 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 the climbers to complete the supplies to taste. In addition, if the need accommodation before or after the climb, travelers can easily get it at the center of Ternate
