Mount Tambora is an active stratovolcano on Sumbawa Island, Indonesia, known for the largest and deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded human history in 1815. The eruption caused global cooling, leading to the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816.
🌋 Explore a massive caldera, 6 km in diameter and 1,100 meters deep.
🚶 Undertake a moderate 2-3 day hike to the summit for stunning views and sunrise.
🌳 Discover endemic birds, plants, and active fumaroles along the trails.
📜 Visit a site of significant archaeological importance, the "Pompeii of the East".
⚠️ Limited visitor infrastructure as it was only made a national park in 2015. 🐛 Watch out for leeches and stinging nettle on trails.
🗺️ A guide is recommended, especially for summit hikes at sunrise.
🧣 Dress warmly for the summit.
📍 Most people start the hike in Pancasila village.
🚗 4-wheel-drive roads are planned, and a car route is available partway up the western side.
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