Mount Rinjani Reopens March 28 With High-Tech Safety

RRI.CO.ID, Mataram - Mount Rinjani is set to welcome adventurers back to its iconic peaks starting March 28, 2026. Following a temporary closure since January 1 due to extreme weather, the Mount Rinjani National Park (TNGR) Agency has utilized the downtime to overhaul safety and conservation protocols.

Head of TNGR Agency, Budhy Kurniawan, confirmed the reopening date during a statement in Mataram on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He explained that the agency has enhanced safety and destination management by adopting more inclusive strategies involving local administration and communities.

As reported by Antara, the decision to reopen follows a comprehensive evaluation of the area’s conditions, supporting facilities, and the readiness of human resources to handle the upcoming tourism season. To meet global standards, TNGR has implemented a modern monitoring system featuring Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) wristbands and personal beacons to track climbers' positions in real-time.

These safety measures are integrated with a new command center and radio communications, alongside a digital "zero waste" initiative to ensure environmental sustainability.

West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Governor, Lalu Muhamad Iqbal, emphasized that the provincial administration fully supports the reopening while advocating for a collaborative management model. He stressed that the future of Mount Rinjani lies in quality over quantity to protect the fragile ecosystem.

"The management of Mount Rinjani is not directed toward mass tourism, but rather toward exclusive, high-quality, and conservation-oriented trekking. A world-class experience must go hand in hand with ecosystem protection," remarked Governor Iqbal.

He further urged for stronger coordination between the TNGR Agency, provincial and subdistrict authorities, and local residents. This synergy is crucial for maintaining safety standards, environmental conservation, and the mountain's status as a premier global destination.

Governor Iqbal pointed to previous vertical rescue operations as a prime example of why cross-sector cooperation is essential for responsible tourism management. "Mount Rinjani is a symbol of community life. We hope Balai TNGR's innovations in environmental and tourism governance will be realized soon."

The economic impact of the park remains significant, with Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) reaching IDR 25.92 billion (USD 1.54 million) in 2025 and a total economic turnover of IDR 182.05 billion (USD 10.81 million).

In the previous year, trekking activities drew 80,214 visitors, consisting of 43,236 international tourists and 36,978 domestic climbers. Meanwhile, non-trekking tourism attracted 52,108 visitors, dominated by 51,311 domestic tourists and 797 international visitors. ***