Villages and Beautiful destination around Senaru
Senaru Village.
Senaru is a picturesque mountain village in North Lombok, Indonesia, sitting at the base of Mount Rinjani at an elevation of 600 meters. It is widely recognized as the primary gateway for trekking the volcano and a cultural hub for the indigenous Sasak people.
In Senaru village, you can find accommodation ranging from budget homestays to higher-end boutique stays like Rinjani Lodge, which is famous for its infinity pool overlooking the valley.
Key Attractions
- Mount Rinjani Gateway. Most trekkers begin their journey here, specifically for routes to the Senaru Crater Rim (2,640m), which offers sunrise views of the summit and Segara Anak Lake.
- Waterfalls. The village is steps away from two of Lombok’s most famous falls: Sendang Gile, an easy 20-minute walk, and Tiu Kelep, a more adventurous trek through jungle paths and shallow rivers.
- Traditional Village. The Senaru Traditional Village preserves ancient Sasak architecture with bamboo-walled and thatched-roof houses (Karang Bajo).
Activities and Experiences
- Panorama Walks. Guided walks take visitors through lush rice terraces and local farms to see everyday village life.
- Historical Sites. Nearby Bayan is home to the Masjid Kuno Bayan Beleq, the oldest mosque in Lombok, dating back hundreds of years.
- Local Culture. Visitors can observe traditional weaving (tenun), taste locally grown coffee, and try Sasak dishes like Ayam Taliwang.
Morning waterway walk and sunrise
Leave your losmen early for a one and a half hour escorted walk through the fields past the traditional village 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 a half hour escorted walk along village trails brings you to the “sacred waterfall” or “traditional swimming pool”, the Tumpasan Senar. 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.
Cultural performance
By special request in advance, the people of Senaru village and Sembalun can treat you to the very special spectacle of their traditional music and dance performances in a village setting beneath Mt. Rinjani.