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SENARU
VILLAGE AND WATERFALLS
The
village of Senaru is the main entrance to Gunung Rinjani National
Park, the most popular start point for the trek to
Indonesia’s second highest peak (3,726 m). Within the spectacular
crater, the lake Segara Anak is the destination of many
pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in
the nearby hot springs.
The cool, flower – filled mountain
village of Senaru on the slopes of Mt. Rinjani stretches up a hill
side spur along a winding rood above Bayan. It is a scenic 2,5 hours
drive from Mataram or Senggigi to Senaru. The desa includes the
hamlets of Senaru, Batu Koq and Tumpang Sari, and all over
accommodations in simple but pretty home stays (losmen) with lovely
views.
National park and village entry
fees are paid here. Village guides, including several local women,
have been specially trained to escort visitors around the sights.
Arrange a guided excursion through Lombok Network Outdoor &
Adventure.
Waterfall
Senaru’s best known attraction is
the Sendang Gila waterfall which attracts many thousands of
Indonesian and foreign visitors annually.
Located at about 600m above sea
level, the waterfall is an easy 20 minute walk down a graded trail
and steps from Senaru Village, a pleasant alternative return
route winds along the edge of the steep valley, following the
irrigation canal.
For the more adventurous, Senaru’s
“second waterfall” Tiu Kelep is another hour’s walk upriver
from Sendang Gila. The scramble over rocks through the tropical
forest is rewarded by the beauty of the waterfall and a swim in its
deep pool. It is said locally that every time you swim behind the
main waterfall of Tiu Kelep you become a year younger!
With access from the main road,
Senaru’s “third waterfall” Betara Lenjang is a true
rainforest adventure strictly for rock climbers with local guide and
equipment.
Wildlife
During early morning and evening walks in Senaru you are
likely to see interesting birds, butterflies and at least one
of the two species of monkey who live in the surrounding forest.
Long tail macaques, known locally as kera, often seat on
the road.
More elusive is the rare Silvered Leaf monkey, and
also known as the black monkey or lutung, which can often be
glimpsed in the forest around the waterfalls.
Senaru Traditional Village
A visit to the Senaru Traditional Village,
situated next to Rinjani Trek Center where the Rinjani trail begins,
is greatly enhanced by asking a local guide to show you around. The
Sasak inhabitants are the cultural guardians of Mount Rinjani and
its surrounding forest and safeguard its spiritual values. Locally
guided visits include opportunities to experience the villagers
daily life, visit their thatched houses and gardens of fruits and
spices.
For a romantic highlight, ask to be shown the “sunset
view” where you may see the tropical sun setting against the distant
skyline of Bali.
Cultural Performances
By special request in advance, the
people of Senaru and Sembalun can treat you to the very special
spectacle of their traditional music and dance performances in a
village setting beneath Mt. Rinjani.
BOOKING INFORMATION
PT. Lombok Network Holidays
Jl.
Intermilan 87 Puri Meninting Lombok Indonesia
Tel: +62 370 662 8139, Fax:
+62 370 634 162, Mobile/SMS: +62 81 8369619
Email:
adventure@lombok-network.com
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(ASSOCIATION OF INDONESIA TRAVEL AGENT)
NIA: ASITA/III/IX/DPD-NTB/2006
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