Basic ecotouristic information on Gunung Merapi National Park (Java, Indonesia) which can be visited - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Central Java, 25 km north of Yogjakarta.
Access
Easy. Less than one hour by a public transport from Yogjakarta.
Characteristic
64 km2; Active stratovolcano - the most active volcano in Indonesia. Since 1548, this mountain has erupted 68 times more. Mostly steep mountain slopes between 600 - 2968 m above sea level. Typical ecosystems: mountain rain forest, temperate zone forest, alpine and volcanic biotopes.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Trekking, climbing up the summit area - a special permit is needed
Note
Park is important especially from geological and volcanological points of view.
Important area for water sources protection
Best time to visit VI-X
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