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Senaru & Sembalun Village
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Trekking, We provide all information about senaru and sembalun
village by detail information below :
Sembalun
Village.
 Sembalun
Lawang is set in an ancient and fertile caldera to the east of Mt.
Rinjani, the preferred access route for summiteers. The rich soil
produces high quality market garden crops, including the famous
garlic and rice, staple of local farmers. Seismic activity is
monitored daily at the government Rinjani Volcanology Centre.
The beautiful valley of Sembalun is also known for its hill walks,
recently restored traditional village, active cultural performers
and local weavers.
Some home stay (losmen) accommodation is available and trek
services are based at the Park’s Rinjani Information Centre. Also
enquire about the local walks: the Sembalun Lawang Village Walk,
to experience the scenic beauty of the village or/and the Sembalun
Wildflowers Walk, a two day one night hike to see the wildflowers
at Propok in Gunung Rinjani National Park.
Sembalun Area
Sembalun is divided into two villages, namely Sembalun Lawang
village and Sembalun Bumbung village which are 2 km apart. The two
villages are well known traditional villages have a lot of history
about the Sasak people. The area looks like a dry lake,
transformed into a fertile land.
Sembalun as a tourism object is already well known inside and
outside the country, because from this village climbers begin the
hike to the top of Mount Rinjani to enjoy the beautiful sights. At
Sembalun Lawang village there is a Beleq village where one can see
the artefacts of traditional houses of the local Sembalun people,
the grave of Majapahit or Gajah Mada and the traditional Tandang
Mendet dance of the local people.
There is a big statue in Lawang of two big ‘onions’ indicating
that this area was once one of the biggest producers of onion (bawang
bombai) / garlic (bawang putih) / shallot (bawang merah) in
Indonesia.
In Lawang is the Rinjani Information Centre. Nearby is the Rinjani
Volcanology Centre. To the west, there is a major greenhouse
project using soil and hydroponics techniques there, producing
vegetables for local and export markets.
Senaru Village
 Senaru
Village is the main access to Mt. Rinjani National Park, and the
most popular starting point for trekking to the second highest
peak in Indonesia. with in Segara Anak lake as the destination of
many pilgrims who place offering in the water and bathe away
diseas in the hot springs.
The cool, flower filled mountain village stretching along a hill
side spur above Bayan. The village of Senaru is an easy 2,5 hours
drive from Mataram and Senggigi, Senaru has range of
accommodations in simple pretty home stays (Losmen), and a number
of cafes serving delicious local specialties with lovely views.
The National Park and village entrance fee are here. Village guide
including several local women wo has trained to acompany visitors
for sigh seeing around the village. Arrange a guided exchurchion
through Sembilan Pualu Tour.
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.
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