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BENANG
STOKEL ROUTE
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.
Trekking Itinerary 3D/2N
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.
Day 3
After breakfast, descend down the long trail to Benang
Stokel through thick tropical forests rich in flora, bird
life and a variety of butterflies. You might see orchid and,
if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as
lutung. Rest stop are taken along the way, After seven hours
walk from the rim, the trek ends at Jebak Gawah where the
jeep is waiting to transfer you to the Benang Stokel.
PHOTO GALLERY
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Benang Kelambu
Waterfall |
Benang Stokel
Waterfall |
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Hot Springs |
Hot Spring |
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