Mount Rinjani & Villages
Information of
Village nearby from Mount Rinjani National Park Lombok
island, Indonesia.
Senaru
Village and waterfall.
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 homestays (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.
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.
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