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Lombok
Half Circle Round Trip == 10 hours
Firstly from Senggigi, we are heading to Pusuk Pass.
Pusuk is high and cool mountain pass along the main road to the road
is famous for its views and tropical monkeys that wait by the side
of the road waiting for snacks from passers by. There is a
restaurant for light snacks and to enjoy the fantastic natural
panorama. Then, trailing the same main road, at last we arrive at
Senaru traditional village as our second visit of the day.
Senaru village is a humble village which is dotted with old houses –
maintained traditionally till nowadays as the perpetuation of Islam
Wektu Telu religion heritage and the waktu telu religion is
still being practiced by an estimated 5000 people just in Bayan
itself including this villagers.
After this, then we are heading back down to Sindang Gila waterfall.
The towering Sindang Gila waterfall and its peculiarity is
that it seems it cut through in the middle of the waterfall by a
dike line is only to find that the more you are exploring down the
river line off the main waterfall, the more you will encounter many
other small waterfalls streaming down the dike line.
After this, then we take a respite for lunch in one of the
restaurant in Senaru. Then, we proceeding up to Sembalun Lawang
( Rinjani Trek starting point from the eastern part of Rinjani
slope ) and Sembalun Bumbung. Sembalun Lawang and its
sister village, Sembalun Bumbung, are the onion and garlic
growing capitals of the island. The village mark, respectively, the
north and south ends of a large fertile valley north east of
Rinjani Mountain.
Then, we cruising the same road up to Pesugulan and Sapit.
Sapit is a small sasak village on the south east slope of Mount
Rinjani, with views west towards the mountain and east over the
sea to Sumbawa. Set amidst rice paddies, it is one of the
most relaxing places to unwind.
Then, we are continuing up to Aik Mel, the other village and
heading west to Masbagik or Pamotong, the gate point
to Tete Batu. Wonderfully nestled at the foot of Rinjani Mountain,
Tete Batu is a lovely, cool mountain retreat. The picturesque
rice paddy terraces, tinged with palm trees and woods and cool
atmosphere only enhance the village traction for any visitors
longing for tranquilities and peacefulness. After this, heading a
bit westward, then we will arrive at Loyok. Loyok is a
bamboo craft village with colorful woven baskets, wallets, and
various bamboo souvenirs displayed in this village. Then, we are
heading back to Pomotong, and proceed up straight to
Narmada Park as our last visit. Narmada lied only 3 km
east of Mataram city, just to the right of the main road
heading to Labuhan lombok harbor. The centerpiece here is a
large artificial lake or replica of Segara Anak lake whose
shape resembles Segara Anak in the caldera of the Rinjani volcano.
It was built in 1805 by the king of Mataram after he became
too old to climb Rinjani to deposit offerings in the sacred
lake there.
After this, we transfer you straight to your hotel in Senggigi
or somewhere else and our program land cruise is over.
For Further Information and reservation, please
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