Facts
| Elevation: | 2,732 m (8,963 ft) | Prominence: | 1,250 m |
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| Ribu category: |  Tinggi Sedang |
Province: | Jambi |
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Photos
 Gn Prau – interesting clouds above Sindoro and Sumbing (Jia Hao, July 2010)
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 Extensive view near the summit of Gn Prau (Jia Hao, July 2010)
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 Smoking Gunung Slamet to the west of Gn Prau (Jia Hao, July 2010)
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 On Gn Prau – view of Dieng Plateau together with Slamet and Ciremai (Jia Hao, July 2010)
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Bagging It!
This Ribu has a large lake, Danau Gunung Tujuh and is very visible from nearby Gunung Kerinci. It has seven peaks (hence the name) of which only three have been climbed, according to Wikipedia. The highest peak is known locally as Gunung Terbakar and apparently it has only even been climbed once due to its steepness, by an English photographer named Jeremy Holden. It requires one night camping and it is best if you can arrange a boat to take you across the lake to a closer starting point for the ascent.
Practicalities
| Getting there | There are regular flights to Padang’s International airport from Indonesia and neighbouring countries. It is then a long 6-8 hours drive to the starting point. There is public transport but it will take you a whole day. |
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| Accommodation | There are several homestays in Kersik Tua and nearby villages. |
| Permits | Available from the homestays in Kersik Tua – take a photocopy of your passport photo page. |
| Water sources | The lake itself is the obvious source of water. |
Location
Origins and Meaning
‘Seven’ in Indonesian, referring to the seven peaks of the mountain.
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