Central Java reopens Mount Sumbing to Travelers amid COVID-19

Mount Sumbing, also known as Gunung Sumbing, located at Central Java in Indonesia is scheduled to be reopened to local hikers from August 1, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the reopening of the mountain’s Garung Hiking Trail currently in its trial phase.

The entry to the base camp of the mountain will open to visitors every day from 8 am to 5 pm. The Management of attraction has also decided to limit the number of visitors to only 250 hikers in a day.

Lilik Setiyawan, coordinator of the Mount Sumbing Management Forum, has informed that all travelers will need to contact the management staff via WhatsApp at +6285226492745 to obtain a hiking permit.

Mount Sumbing management has also implemented the “new normal” protocol for hikers, in a bid to minimize the risk and chance of spread of COVID-19. All hikers will be required to strictly follow the “new normal” protocol as listed below:

1. Hikers should be at least 17 years old or older and bring their ID cards.
2. Hikers should carry their own hand sanitizer.
3. Hikers should bring their own food and beverage equipments.
4. Each hiker should carry four masks, to wear each for a maximum of four hours.
5. Hikers should always wear masks in public places and when interacting with others.
6. The distance between tents must be at least 1.5 meters.
7. The tent can only hold 50% of its capacity. For instant, a four-person tent can only accommodate two persons.
8. Hikers should wash their hands with soap and running water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
9. Hikers should bring a health certificate issued by a hospital, health institution, clinic or community health center (Puskesmas), no more than three days before the hike.