Sendang Gila Waterfall

Sendang Gila Waterfall

Natural attractions are located in the northern area of Central Lombok , West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia . Precisely in the village Senaru, Bayan subdistrict. The village is located approximately 60 km from the capital Mataram. This tourist location is still in the area of Mount Rinjani , which is the third highest mountain in Indonesia.

Location waterfalls are located in the Rinjani region was named Sendang Gila (read gile), because according to the story, local residents accidentally discovered this waterfall when the fuck crazy lion hunt in a village and then ran into the woods. Tourist sites more frequently visited by domestic tourists has a height of approximately 31 meters. This waterfall comes from the top of the cliff and fell into the river beneath. Basically relatively flat, so many people who bathe beneath waterfalls. There is another waterfall locations in this location, named Tiu Kelep. However, due to the distance from Sendang Gila long time (one hour) and unfavorable road conditions, travelers often prefer just to visit this waterfall.

Located at an altitude of 600m above sea level, this waterfall offers a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. For tourists that is saturated with loud city hangar, it's good to stop in this tourist location. The touch of nature far from the feel of belonging to urban, panorama of beautiful and captivating, and the fresh air, able to bring you to the world that can eliminate fatigue in the head. 

In addition, there are other interesting things that makes this different location. The local residents believe that the water at this location has a magical element that can make a person younger than one year of age. 

Lihat Sendang Gile Water fall di peta yang lebih besar Sendang Gila waterfall (Sendang Gile), which attracts many thousands of Indonesian and foreign visitors annually, is Mount Rinjani national park's best known attraction. Located at about 600m above sea level, the waterfall is an easy 20 minute walk down a graded trail and steps from Senaru Village, which is the main access to Mt. Rinjani National Park. A pleasant alternative return route winds along the edge of the steep valley, following the irrigation canal. For the more adventurous, the “second waterfall” Tiu Kelep, is another hour’s walk upriver from Sendang Gila. The scramble over rocks through the tropical forest is rewarded by the beauty of the waterfall and a swim in its deep pool. It is said locally that every time you swim behind the main waterfall of Tiu Kelep you become a year younger! With access from the main road, the “third waterfall” Betara Lenjang is a true rainforest adventure strictly for rock climbers with local guide and equipment

To go to the location of this waterfall takes about two to three hours by four-wheeled vehicles from the city center or airport Selaparang, Mataram. There is no public transportation that led directly to the location. Therefore, tourists are usually rented vehicle at the car rental which are found in the city center (Mataram  or Cakranegara). To reach the waterfall, visitors must walk down 315 steps through a valley which takes about 15 minutes.

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