04/02/2026
Main goal was supposedly to summit Mt. Kerinci before heading back, but the route was difficult than expected π With limited touring days, decided to summit Mt. Talang instead which is another active volcano and along the route. Abang Mus happened to have contact in the place that made easier to find a guide and a place to stay.
2-3 hours to the summit if starting in the trailhead which you need to pay a motorcycle transport to get you there from the town. Started early in the morning for the sunrise and be back before lunch.
Once at the summit, with luck you can get rewarded with beautiful sunrise and sea of clouds, you got a peek of Mt. Kerinci dubbed as the rooftop of Sumatra and other neighboring mountains Tandikat, Singgalang, Marapi, Sago. A view of the multiple lakes Singkarak, Dibawah, Diatas and Talang. Summit an active volcano β
Definitely will be back for Mt. Kerinci!