Senaru Waterfall
Senaru waterfall Most people think of as being simply where the Mount Rinjani trek starts and ends but there is more to this village and surrounding area. There are three beautiful senaru waterfall located on the slopes of Rinjani within easy trekking distance of the village.
Senaru waterfall Sindang Gila
is the most popular due to their natural beauty and moderate 20min hike from the village along a pleasant forested trail and stairs. For a nice alternative return route, following the irrigation canal back to Senaru along the edge of the valley.
On a cautionary note
local touts have taken to congregating near the entrance and pressuring tourists into hiring them as guides, which you certainly don’t require for the well-defined walk down to the falls and back. They can get quite nasty when their services are declined and often demand payment from drivers and non-local guides instead. The only payment that you need to make is a fixed price admission fee payable at the ticket booth only. Don’t be fooled by claims that guides are compulsory; they are not! Furthermore, in Lombok they must have a “Izin” (permit) to act as a guide and carry official identification identifying them as one. You are within your rights to request to see their Izin. Word is the local government is trying to clean things up but until then, these opportunists are doing Lombok and Senaru waterfall a serious disservice.
The second waterfall senaru waterfall n Tiu Kelep is located another 45-60 min trek upstream from Sindang Gila. Whilst not as spectacular as Sindang Gila, Tiu Kelep senaru waterfall have a nice plunge pool were you can jump of rocks and a tunnel with a concrete chute that serves as a senaru waterfall slide. After dropping into the first falls, back track a short way to until you see a path leading further upstream and follow your nose. The path is quite well defined but there are some steep sections and a creek crossing so wear good sturdy sandals. A guide is recommended but not strictly necessary. If you engage one at the entrance 50.000Rp is a reasonable price.