Mataram Trip Overview
Journey inland to a world of untouched villages, sacred springs and tumbling waterfalls far removed from coastal Lombok.
In the morning, leave the hotels and resorts in the Sengiggi and Mataram areas and be driven along a scenic road passing landscaped rice fields. Visit some of the long-lived houses and observe the daily life of the villagers. Watch as they weave elephant grass by hand into intricate boxes.
Continue to the water springs of Suranadi located by a protected forest, home to families of grey monkeys. Inside the temple complex are several sacred springs whose water comes from Mount Rinjani.
Moving on, take in the views by stopping at Sedau then continue driving through remote villages.
The next stop is at a series of spectacular waterfalls. Set off on foot along scenic mountain trails to the first waterfall, Benang Kelambu. From here walk a little further to Benang Stokel Waterfall, whose name means a roll of threads.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Mataram, Indonesia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Journey inland to a world of untouched villages, sacred springs and tumbling waterfalls far removed from coastal Lombok.
In the morning, leave the hotels and resorts in the Sengiggi and Mataram areas and be driven along a scenic road passing landscaped rice fields. Visit some of the long-lived houses and observe the daily life of the villagers. Watch as they weave elephant grass by hand into intricate boxes.
Continue to the water springs of Suranadi located by a protected forest, home to families of grey monkeys. Inside the temple complex are several sacred springs whose water comes from Mount Rinjani.
Moving on, take in the views by stopping at Sedau then continue driving through remote villages.
The next stop is at a series of spectacular waterfalls. Set off on foot along scenic mountain trails to the first waterfall, Benang Kelambu. From here walk a little further to Benang Stokel Waterfall, whose name means a roll of threads.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Suranadi, Suranadi, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
Visit the water springs of Suranadi located by a protected forest, home to families of grey monkeys.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Benang Stokal and Benang Kelambu Waterfall, Aik Berik Village, Central Lombok Regency, southern foot of Mt. Rinjani, Praya, Lombok 83552 Indonesia
See a set of spectacular waterfalls. Set off on foot along scenic mountain trails to the first waterfall, Benang Kelambu. The name means the curtain of threads as the water resembles a net curtain as it flows down between thick moss and plants. From here walk a little further to Benang Stokel Waterfall, whose name means a roll of threads. The water tumbles for about 20 metres down a steep rock face into a beautiful clear pond. Cool off with a refreshing dip in the clean mountain water.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sedau, C65X+CJ3, Keru, Narmada, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83371, Indonesia
Scenic viewpoint looking over Sedau
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Suranadi Temple, Jl. Raya Suranadi – Sesaot, Lombok 83371 Indonesia
Inside the temple complex are several sacred springs whose water comes from Mount Rinjani. Locals come here to pray and make a wish at the fountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
