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Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfalls Panorama Trekking

herman — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:37:53 +0000

BENANG STOKEL WATERFALL
Benang Stokel,-Meaning Literally, a Ball of thread, located in Aik Berik Village, Batukliang Utara Sub-district, 22 km north of Praya. Fresh and cool water falls from 20 meter high trough the steep rock face, covered by the variety of vegetations; the moss, forming lush green wall till the raft where lies small valley for bathing. The falling water seems to ply down joyfully, sliding one after another, cussing down and sounded as if boiling water. Local people believe the water has curative qualities. Facilities serve such food stalls, coffee stalls and realtor. This place is crowded by local people, especially Sunday or holidays.
By the increase number of adventure interest, a trekking route into Segara Anak Lake has recently opened in this area, as well security post.

BENANG KELAMBU WATERFALL
As if the curtains hanging over the air, blown by fresh wind, forming the beautiful space of scenery, is Benang Kelambu Waterfall. It is located only 1 Km from Benang Stokel, could be reached by car then visitors trail through the dense forest inhabited by long-tailed monkeys. This bathing site has natural cold water that flows over the slits of the stones in 35 high. Visitors favor this place for bathing while enjoying the beautiful panorama especially in Sunday and holidays.

Bored with big city atmosphere, visit the vivid green nature and pure culture on this tour. Drive to Central Lombok to find and enjoy the fresh air of rainforests and views of terraces with community farming activities.

Benang Kelambu waterfall Lombok located about 30 minutes walking from Benang Stokel waterfall Lombok. It will take an extra energy because its rather like trekking trail, up and down trail and more adventurous. The trail surrounded by social forest mixed up with rain forest. It’s also new-opened trail, it’s new managed access to this benang kelambu waterfall. And the visitors are countable.The waterfall is special and very unique. The waterfall look likes a big net which is spread out, that’s way it’s called Benang Kelambu in local language Sasak. It’s about 40m of height and have two graded irregularly. The dense of herbs make it seem more naturally.

What to bring:
Make sure you bring your camera, sun hat and sun cream, comfortable walking shoes, small backpack and bottle water.

How to Book:
The Sajang Village and Waterfall Walk operates on a demand basis with a minimum two persons and please book at least 02 weeks in advance.

Hiking Starting in Senggigi : Rate Rp. 450.000/person min 02 person
Price included: Pick up and Transfer in Senggigi, AC vehicle, Lunch Box, Snack, Experiance Guide and Water

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Sajang Village and Waterfall Walking Trip

herman — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:20:26 +0000

Sajang Village & Waterfall Walk
The walk is led by friendly guides who will welcome you to the village of Sajang near the border of Gunung Rinjani National Park. The village people explain their customs and traditions of village life and how they support their daily livelihood by growing coffee, chocolate and vanilla and, depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to work along them.

Then an easy walk to explore the foothills of the volcano, Gunung (Mt) Rinjani where the community have their fields that are still farmed just as their ancestors did. The walk continues for a couple of hours to the waterfall where, according to legend, the king used to bathe his horses.

There will be time to explore and enjoy the stay at the waterfall and the way back will be through the rain forest to catch sight of the Ebony Leaf Monkey besides heard the noisy of birds. Back in the village the drying coffee beans will be ready to be husked and ground before being ready to make coffee. You will be served to test the coffee.

What to bring:
Make sure you bring your camera, sun hat and sun cream, comfortable walking shoes, small backpack and bottle water.

How to Book:
The Sajang Village and Waterfall Walk operates on a demand basis with a minimum two persons and please book at least 02 weeks in advance.

Hiking starting in Senaru : Rate Rp. 350.000/person min 02 person
Price included: Lunch Box, Snack, Experiance Guide and Water

Hiking Starting in Senggigi : Rate Rp. 550.000/person min 02 person
Price included: Pick up and Transfer in Senggigi, AC vehicle, Lunch Box, Snack, Experiance Guide and Water

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Senaru Panorama Walk and Hiking

herman — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:06:54 +0000

Led by local women guides, this easy half-day walk explores the foothills of spectacular Rinjani volcano in Lombok’s northern district of Bayan. Starting near the border of Gunung Rinjani National Park, your route follows old pathways amongst shady bamboo groves and village gardens before entering a wide, open landscape of rice terraces and palms.

Following a winding irrigation channel you reach the lush rainforest of the famous Sendang Gila Waterfall Reserve. The local people believe that a refreshing bath behind these thundering falls can cure any disease. Along the way, discover tropical plants as your guide explains how the local people make practical use of them. You come across the cheeky long tailed monkeys and, with a bit of luck, may even spot the rare ebony leaf monkey.

Passing small hamlets where age-old traditions are practiced, you will gain insight into the colorful village life of the Sasak. There is always something interesting happening here as you meet local people and admire traditional houses along the way.

Make sure you bring your camera – the views are simply spectacular!
On a clear day you may even catch a glimpse of Bali’s famous Gunung Agung volcano rising high above the blue waters of the Lombok Strait. Each turn of the track offers new vistas as finally Rinjani – the sacred mountain of the Sasak people – emerges majestically above rice terraces and rainforest.

This natural and cultural diversity makes the Senaru Panorama Walk an unforgettable Lombok experience.

Hiking starting in Senaru : Rate Rp. 250.000/person min 02 person
Price included: Lunch Box, Snack, Experiance Guide and Water

Hiking Starting in Senggigi : Rate Rp. 450.000/person min 02 person
Price included: Pick up and Transfer in Senggigi, AC vehicle, Lunch Box, Snack, Experiance Guide and Water

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Benang Stokel Gate : South Central Lombok Trail to Mount Rinjani Lombok

herman — Sat, 15 May 2010 14:13:07 +0000

Benang Stokel, meaning Literally, a Bali of thread, located in Air Berik Village, Batukliang Utara Sub-district, 22 Km north of Praya. resh and cool water falls from 20 meter high through the steep rock face, covered by variety of vegetations; the moss, forming lush green wall till the raft where lies small valley for bathing.

The falling water seems to play down joyfully, sliding one after another, cussing down, and sounded as if boiling water.Local people believe the water has curative qualities. Facilities serve such food stalls, coffee stalls and realtor. This place is crowded by local people, especially Sunday or holidays.

By the increase number of adventure interest, a trekking route into Segara Anak Lake has recently opened in this area, as well security post.

Benang stokel is also the new gate for all trekker to visit the Lake Segara Anak with totally different view of Mount Rinjani, This trails is the best trails to Mount Rinjani but only to the Rim and Lake.

Unfortunally, you need a rubber boat to go across to the other side of the lake if you need to visit the Summit or New Volcano
If your trekking agent can provide you a Rubber Boat, this adventures trails will be the most beautiful trail to Mount Rinjani and should be the best one

Booking and Reservation Details:

Head Office :
Jl. Barakuda No 09
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
Senggigi – West Lombok NTB 83355
Indonesia
Phone and Fax : 0370 692 179
Cell : +62 818 057 20243
Email : info@rinjanionline.com

Rinjani Trek Via Benang Stokel Rim & Lake of Rinjani 04 Days 03 Nights

herman — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:02:08 +0000

TOUR DESCRIPTION
Benang Stokel in the village of Aik Berik in Central Lombok is about 27km east of Mataram, a little less than an hour’s drive. Locally Benang Stokel is well-known for its 2 waterfalls, the Benang Kelambu waterfall and the likewise named Benang Stokel waterfall from which the trekking up to Rinjani starts.

The waterfall and starting point for this track can be reached in about 30 minutes by jeep. Trekking through dense forest, the ascent up to the crater rim takes around 6 hours. From here, the descent to the crater lake is about 3 hours. This track offers lots of variety, with the famed Tiara Dewi Anjani waterfall as one of its highlights, and with some luck one might encounter a herd of deer.

This track is especially favored by those looking for a completely different angle of approach to Rinjani. For centuries this route has been used by hunters and fishermen looking for their prey in the dense forest and crater lake.

This track offers no opportunities for a climb up to the summit of Rinjani, except if you plan to bring along a rubber boat to paddle across the crater lake to the Sembalun side of the lake. Should one wish to do so our team can accommodate one.

Characteristics
Farmland, dense forest, pine forest, river and waterfalls.

Level
Advanced, experienced

Type
moderate/extreme/full adventure

Water
plenty of water sources.

Summit Attack
No

Type of tour:
Fully organized (combination of adventure, leisure, eco tourism, safety).
Individual or group departures are available upon request.

TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 Our guide will pick you up at hotel lobby at 06.00 AM then transfer to Benang Stokel, meet your guide and arrange National Park entry tickets. Your guide gives you briefing describes the route details, local cultural traditions and what you might see, and explains rubbish management and safety procedures.

Trekking through dense forest, the ascent up to the crater rim takes around 8 hours. This track offers lots of variety, with the famed Tiara Dewi Anjani waterfall as one of its highlights, and with some luck one might encounter a herd of deer. . Lunch served on the way.

Day 2 Enjoy proud feelings of satisfaction and the amazing sunrise views across the Wallace Line to Bali, Mt. Agung and Sumbawa.
Walk down to the lake, enjoy swimming in Segara Anak lake and after lunch with rubber boat, paddle to the other side of the Lake which is take 1.5 hours. Visit Rinjani hot spring and enjoy the natural spa.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at the lake and camp

Day 3 After breakfast and after lunch, walk up to Plawangan Sembalun which is takes 03-04 hours walk. arrive in the afternoon at the camp site and overnight.

Day 04, At 02.30 Am, You will be woken up with a hot drink and a light breakfast. We starts the climb to the Peak at 03.00 Am in time to see the spectacular sunrise at the Summit. The effort is well worth it when you can see Java on one side and over to bali on the other side. On the way down you can see pause to look at the Magnificent lake and volcanic cone. After breakfast you will descent to Sembalun village where you car provide for your transfer back to Senggigi.

End of services,

RINJANI LAKE PACKAGE 03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS VIA BENANG STOKEL TRAILS
Price per Person in US$
01 Person   : US$ 520
02-04 Person   : US$ 330
05-10 Person   : US$ 290

Price included :
- Entrance fees.
- 3 Meals a day ( Mineral water and soft Drinks )
- Porter to carry logistic
- Return transport with air conditions coach.
- Experience Guide since 1984
- Tent ,sleeping bag and mattress.
- First Aid
- Alcoholic Beverage

Not Included :
- Laundry
- Tips for porter and guide
- Tours to the waterfalls in Senaru
- Extra Night for Accommodation in Senaru after trekking.
- Other personal expenses

What to bring :
- Extra film
- Binoculars
- Toilet paper
- Hat / cap
- Sun cream.
- Warm Clothing ( fleece ) wind jacket.
- Flash light
- Rain Coat ( during Rain Season Nov-March )
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Windbreaker / jacket, sweater, gloves, ear cover
- Cameras / video camera, binocular
- Personal toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Personal medicines

Service Menu:
Breakfast: Jeffle, Pancake, Fried Banana, Fruit Salad, Coffee and Tea

Lunch : Steam Rice, Fried Potatoes, Fried Noodle, Noodle Soup, Omelet, Fruit Salad, Snack, Coffee and Tea

Dinner : Nasi Campur ( mix rice ), Steam Rice, Fried Rice, Fried Chicken/Omelate, Fruit Salad, TOFU/TEMPE,Snack, coffee and Tea

Equipment Included:
- Tent ( 01 Ten for 02 Person )
- Sleeping Bag
- Air Mattress / Air Bed
- Cooking Equipments
- Sitting Portable Chair
- Toilet Tent

Booking and Reservation Details:

Sembalun Lawang Trails – East Gate to Mount Rinjani Lombok

herman — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:49:53 +0000

Sembalun Lawang : Rinjani National Park East Gate

SEMBALUN LAWANG
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.

Sapit
Just off the way to Sembalun, Sapit is a combination of beautiful sights, agriculture, and mountains. The traditional society in this village ploughs agricultural land and garden with their traditional ways. There is accommodation there with brilliant views across the rice fields to the coast and Sumbawa Island. You can take walks to various interesting places.

Booking and Reservation Details:

Head Office :
Jl. Barakuda No 09
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
Senggigi – West Lombok NTB 83355
Indonesia
Phone and Fax : 0370 692 179
Cell : +62 818 057 20243
Email : info@rinjanionline.com

Senaru Village : West Gate to Mount Rinjani National Park and Lake Segara Anak Lombok

herman — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:43:08 +0000

The village of Senaru, an easy 2.5 hours drive from Mataram or Senggigi, is the main access to the National Park. As a non-trekking destination it is also popular – a cool, flower-filled mountain village stretching along a hillside spur above Bayan. Senaru has a range of accommodation in simple home stays (losmen), and a number of cafes serving delicious local specialties. The Rinjani Trek Centre at the trailhead offers displays, ecotourism activities, and visitor information. Village guides, including several local women, escort visits to the adjacent traditional village, three waterfalls, and a number of Village Walks. Circuits include the one hour Rice Terraces and Waterfall Walk, or discover the highlights of Senaru in a lovely half-day Senaru Panorama Walk.

The cool, flower-filled mountain village of Senaru on the slopes of Mt. Rinjani stretches up a hillside spur along a winding road 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 offer accommodation in simple but pretty homestays (losmen) with lovely views.

The Rinjani Trek Centre is located at the top of the village at the trailhead. It offers information for visitors on the Rinjani Trek, the National Park, Sasak culture and the range of ecotourism activities available for visitors to Senaru. National Park and village entry fees are paid here, and all porters for trekkers have to be hired from the Senaru Porters Group which is also based in the Rinjani Trek Centre. Village guides, including several local women, have been specially trained to escort visitors around the sights. Arrange a guided excursion through the Rinjani Trek Centre or your losmen.

Senaru Traditional Village
A visit to the Senaru Traditional Village, situated next to the Rinjani Trek Centre 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, prepare meals using local produce, and understand their traditional way of life.

Morning waterway walk and sunrise
Leave your losmen early for a one and a half hour escorted walk through the fields, past traditional villages and along the irrigation channel that winds through village fields past crops and houses. Enjoy visiting local homes, seeing early morning activities and learning about farming methods. Witness the sun rising from the sea beneath the spectacular sweeping views of north Lombok from the summit of Mt. Rinjani to the coast.

Evening walk and sunset
Below the Senaru Traditional Village, a one and half hour escorted walk along village trails brings you to the “secret waterfall” or “traditional swimming pool”, the Tumpasan Senaru. Enjoy a refreshing swim or late afternoon laze. On the return trip, visit some local hamlets as the people return from their fields, and enjoy the sunset over Mt. Agung in distant Bali from a vantage point in a local orchard.

Senaru panorama walk
Discover all the highlights of Senaru on an easy half-day walk through the scenic landscape of palm-fringed rice terraces, waterways, traditional village and rainforest waterfalls. Follow the irrigation channel that winds through the village fields – the lifeline of the district. Local women will guide you, happy to share their special knowledge of culture, customs and nature. This tour departs every morning from the Rinjani Trek Centre.

Booking and Reservation Details:

Head Office :
Jl. Barakuda No 09
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
Senggigi – West Lombok NTB 83355
Indonesia
Phone and Fax : 0370 692 179
Cell : +62 818 057 20243
Email : info@rinjanionline.com