Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfall

If you want to spend time with your family on vacation with enjoy the natural attractions of waterfalls, Lombok island was very appropriate choice, Lombok Island has several waterfalls that has nature beauty of unspoiled natural scenery and exotic. One of those is located in Pemotog hamlet, Aik Berik Village, North Batu Keliang district, Central Lombok, NTB. The waterfalls has known as Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfall.

Entering the tourist area of Benang Stokel waterfall, the visitors will be carried away by the cool atmosphere, shady and soothing. The atmosphere can eliminate fatigue and refresh your mind. The charm of this waterfall was coming from the waterfall level covered by the green leaves, trees lush with nature sounds that blend into one another that offers treats than just travel. Benang Stokel waterfall located at an altitude of 552 meters above sea level in the tourist area of ​​Mount Rinjani National Park. The local people call it Benang Stokel because it resembles the shape of a threads are tied together because in Sasak language, Benang Stokel means a wadding yarn. Under the waterfall, there is a pool formed by the waterfall, that you can use to swim. Besides being known as a waterfall attraction, Benang Stokel also has potential as a producer of fruits. The region in the north is also planned to be one of the areas that promote as agrotourism and ecotourism coffee plants that grow and develop in this area. In fact this region is projected to become the largest orchard in East Indonesia.

On the second level, there are 3 lined waterfall known as Benang Kelambu Waterfall. Benang Kelambu Waterfall located not far from Benang Stokel waterfall, with a distance of about 500 meters, or about 30 minutes drive, because the location of Benang Kelambu located at the top of the upper Benang Stokel waterfall. Benang Kelambu waterfall has a stream of water falling from a height of about 35 meters cliff and fell down but flowing water which falls through the cracks propagate plants that grew thick at the top of the cliff and then fall in line like a valance or curtain hanging in the air and forming an incredibly fascinating and amazing, because of that, the waterfall was named Benang Kelambu waterfall. From Benang Stokel waterfall to the location of Benang Kelambu waterfall, you could walk away with through the trail that cut through tropical forest with steep hills valleys. Along the way you can breathe fresh air and feel the cool mountain nature that is still very natural, because the location’s of Benang Kelambu located amidst lush tropical forests.

Perhaps the story was believed by the locals people that if you bathe in Benang Stokel or Benang Kelambu will be able to cure the various diseases and also can make you younger.

How to get there

To reach this waterfall you can use a personal vehicle or a rented two-wheeled or four vehicle. Located at 30 km from Mataram city to the east, Benang Stokel waterfalls can be reached with a total time of 45 minutes or 25 miles to the north of Praya city. With a scenic journey through the stunning rice fields and through the countryside will make your trip more memorable and unforgettable.

Things To Do

• Bath

• Soft trekking

• Relax

• Enjoy the atmosphere of tropical forests