Elevation	4,884 m (16,024 ft); Prominence: 4,884 m
Province	Papua
Ribu Category	Sangat Tinggi
Also known as…	Carstensz Toppen, Jaya Kesuma, Nemangkawi, Gunung Sukarno
Links	Wikipedia English ; Wikipedia Indonesia

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This Ribu is the highest point of the huge Sudirman Range, the highest mountain in Indonesia, the highest peak on an island in the world and one of the famous Seven Summits world peaks. It was named after the Dutch explorer, Jan Carstensz who, in 1623, observed glaciers on the higher slopes of the mountain. Satellite imagery suggests that these glaciers have been retreating rapidly over the last few decades.

A government permit is required for access and the nearest airport is in Timika. It takes 5 or 6 days of arduous hiking from the traditional Moni village of Pogapa along the Sugapa Trail to reach the base camp in Meren Valley. Then the trail leads on to the stunning Yellow Valley. It is claimed that more people have climbed Everest than Puncak Jaya! Rock climbing skills are necessary.