VIVA – Indonesia has a very beautiful natural wealth. The peaks of the mountains in Indonesia have stunning scenery. Several mountains in Indonesia have a lake that can attract nature lovers.
Unfortunately, these lakes in the mountains of Indonesia have a haunted story. Local people believe in mystical stories about the lake. Well, here is an explanation of the scary stories from the lake at the top of the Indonesian mountain.
1. Haberna Lake, Mount Trikora
Danau Haberna
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One of the most haunted lakes at the top of Indonesia's mountains is Lake Haberna. Haberna Lake is located on Mount Trikora, Papua.
This lake is famous for mystical stories. In fact, at certain times, many say that they often hear the sound of crying children. It was said that the little boy was cursed because he had violated local customs.
2. Ranu Kumbolo, Mount Semeru
Ranu Kumbolo, danau di Gunung Semeru, Kabupaten Lumajang, Jawa Timur.
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Ranu Kumbolo is a lake on Mount Semeru or Mahameru. Ranu Kumbolo has a mystical story related to a goddess in the lake. It is said that this goddess likes to show herself in the middle of the lake.
Usually, the presence of the goddess is always accompanied by a wisp of white mist in the middle of the lake. In addition to the story of the goddess who guards the lake, there is a story about the presence of a pocong (a local ghost) that often shows itself. Pocong often scares climbers.
3. Tiga Warna Lake, Mount Kelimutu
Danau Tiga warna
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Tiga Warna Lake is one of the haunted lakes in the mountains of Indonesia. The three-colored lake is unique because there are three colors of water in this lake.
This lake is located on Mount Kelimutu, East Nusa Tenggara. The color of the water in this lake changes frequently. Local people believe that every color that appears in this lake is inhabited by spirits of the dead.
4. Segara Anak Lake, Mount Rinjani
Danau Segara Anak di Gunung Rinjani, Lombok.
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Lake Segara Anak is located on Mount Rinjani, West Nusa Tenggara. Many said, this lake is inhabited by a genie or ghost. Around this lake, there is a cave that climbers should not explore for safety.
5. Lake Ciharus, Mount Rakutak
Danau Ciharus
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According to local people's beliefs, this lake has a mystery story. Local people believe that many ghosts are waiting who rule there. Ciharus Lake is located on Mount Rakutak, Bandung Regency, West Java.
This lake is also often known as Ranu Kumbolo's twin because it has many similarities. However, some ghosts often show themselves to visitors. Usually, spirits will show themselves to people who do indecent acts.
