Waterfall Became Leading Stourism

Objects Of Interest

To Reach Kelambu waterfall which is about two kilometers from the gate, one needs to be pretty fit to climb the 99 steps up to the viewing site. These stairs were made to provide easy access to the area and increase the safety of visitors. The Kelambu waterfall has five cascading falls in a row, two of which are located in the middle at different levels and are known as Batu Piring falls.

The name of the Kelambu falls comes from its form resembling the shape of a drape (kelambu).
To reach Benang Stokel area is relatively easy since the path has been paved and there are two stairways where people have to climb just 26 and 46 steps.

A while ago, the Head of NTB Culture Service, Lalu Gita Aryadi, along with several reporter made a visit to the two locations. According to Gita Aryadi, as a supporting area of Mount Rinjani, these areas have to be well-prepared, ranging from the public facilities to tour guides who need to be ready to guide both domestic and international tourists who come to this area.

Meanwhile, the head of Aik Berik Village, Humaidi and the person in charge of the waterfall area, Abdul Kadir, said that their people have prepared over 50 tour guides who will help explain the area of Kelambu Waterfall.

According to Kadir, there are three choices of path from Aik Berik that people can take to reach the hiking trail to Mount Rinjani. The first trail is for adventures because the path is really quite challenging.

The second one is classified as intermediate, while the third one is considered VIP because it is considered easy enough for older people to go through and it only takes seven hours to be able to reach Segara Anak Lake from this point, before starting on the steep climb up to the peak of Mount Rinjani.

This area offers an alternative route to Rinjani, whilst enjoying an adventure through a tropical forest and visiting some lovely waterfalls and seeing fantastic panorama on the way.

People, Religion, Arts & Culture

iving on Lombok are indigenous Sasak peoples. In western Lombok, descendants of Balinese, who sailed over the Lombok Strait centuries ago, still reside here. They retain their Hindu beliefs and intricate ceremonies, while their Sasak neighbors are predominantly Muslim. In addition, Buddhist and Arab cultures can be found. The influence of Javanese, Hindu and Islamic cultures can clearly be noted in the traditions of the society.

On Sumbawa, the two prominent ethnic groups are the Samawa who mainly reside in the Sumbawa District (east) and the Mbojo who live in the Bima and Dompu Districts (west). These groups both share a belief in Islam, but are differentiated by their local languages, customs and traditions.

Despite the different religion and belief systems of this diverse population, they live side by side in mutual respect and harmony.In addition, there is evidence of the past hindu presence as well as the influence of bugis people (from makasar,sulawesi) on the island.

Thhe diversity of the people provides the region with a rich tapestry of dialect and diverse range of languages, traditional dance and music and ratuals. In addition,beautiful poterry making, cloth and basket weaving an painting are done using skills passed down through the generation.

Sire Beach

Sire is a captivating beach with a sloping shore, clear water and expansive white sand. Its gentle tide affords perfect conditions for water sport.

The Lombok Golf Kosaido County Club golf course, located here, offers views of Mt. Rinjani to the east and the Gilis across the bay to the west.

The 18-hole championship course offers a unique, challenging and world-class experience for golfers of all levels. Another 18-hole golf course is at Golong, Suranadi and driving is at Ampenan on the road to the airport.

Pusuk

Situated in the hills to the east of Malimbu and on the alternative road to Bangsal, Pusuk has fantastic views, small hotels and restaurants as well as fascinating wildlife.

The forest here is home to 2 species of monkey, most of whom are not afraid to come close to visitors. This area is great for short walks in the hills and valleys with crystal clear cool streams.

Mount Rinjai

Standing at a majestic 3726 m,Mt. rinjani is the second highest peak in Indonesia. for the people of Lombok, sasak and Balinese alike, this mountain is a sacred place where, at the summit, the holy gods live.

To climb such an impressive mountain is an unforgettable experience. Many also start their climb from senaru and finish in sembalun or vice versa. There is a beautiful scenic route down to the trek centre.

Lake Segara Anak

A large crater lake Segara Anak, located at 2000 m above sea level on Mt Rinjani, is the destination of many pilgrims, who make the annual trek up the steep slopes in order to place offerings to the gods in the lake itself Within this breathtaking crater lake has appeared a new and active volcano, Mt. Barujari. Nearby is a hot spring which is said to cure disease.

Narmada Park

This magnificent park is situated 10 km east of cakranegara on the main east to west Lombok Highwaythe small hillsand lake within this park replicate the land and Crater Lake at the top of Mt.Rinjani, lombok’s highest and most sacred mountain.

It is said that when King Anak Agung Gede Karang Asem, former ruler of mataram, became too old to make the arduous pilgrimage to the top of Mt. Rinjani each year, in orderto put offerings into the sacred segara Anak crater lake, he decided to build a replica on the lower ground.