Gunung Masurai

Gunung Masurai is a stratovolcano rising to 2,916 meters with two crater lakes called Kumbang and Merbuk positioned near its summit cone. The climb starts from a lower valley point and winds through coffee plantations, taking roughly six hours to reach the first peak.

Japanese researchers conducted the first documented expedition in 1988. Local climbing teams reached the main peak six years later, opening the mountain to further exploration and outdoor activity.

The mountain forms a natural dividing line that shapes how local communities in the surrounding districts relate to one another. The boundary it creates influences settlement patterns and how people in the valley below navigate their shared landscape.

The climb demands good fitness and proper preparation, particularly on steeper sections above the plantations. Sturdy footwear and plenty of water are essential, as much of the route crosses exposed terrain.

Two species of tropical carnivorous pitcher plants grow together on the mountain slopes: Nepenthes spathulata and Nepenthes singalana. This rare combination makes the flora noteworthy for plant enthusiasts visiting the peak.