Sembalun is one of subdistricts in East Lombok regency which has 217,08 km2 area, consist of 6 villages namely Sembalun Bumbung Village, Sembalun Lawang Village, Sajang Village, Bilok Petung Village, Sembalun Village and Sembalun Timba Gading Village.
Geographically Subdistrict Sembalun in the north bordering District of Sambelia, in the south border with Aikmel and Pringgasela, to the west with West Lombok regency while in the east bordering District Pringgabaya.
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The capital of Sembalun District is located in Sembalun Lawang Village, which is about 45 km from the capital of East Lombok regency (Selong). Sembalun Bumbung Village has the largest area of 57.97 Km2 or about 26.70% of the total area of Sembalun District, and the smallest is Sembalun Timba Gading Village with an area of 15.76 km2.
The villages in Sembalun sub-district vary from 800 to 1,200 meters above sea level. The distance of each village to the subdistrict capital is relatively close, the most distant distance is from Sajang Village and Bilok Petung village which reaches 6 km and 15 km. While the closest distance to the capital district is Sembalun Village is 0.025 km (25 m), because the district office is in the dasa.
The population of Sembalun District in the mid of 2012 reaches 19,051 people. The number of female population is more that is 9,861 people, while the male population is 9,190 inhabitants.
Sembalun Lawang is a small village located on the north foot of Mount Rinjani. Beautiful small village at an altitude of approximately 155 m is presenting a beautiful natural scenery as well as one of the popular starting point point of climbing to Mount Rinjani (3726 m above sea level). Besides Sembalun Lawang Village, Senaru Village is another gateway to reach the splendor of Mount Rinjani located on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara.
The cool Sembalun Lawang village is a favorite as a starting point for climbing as it makes the climbers save energy and time to reach the summit of Mount Rinjani. On the way to this village for about 4 hours from Mataram, you will be presented with a scenic green landscape set against the majestic Mount Rinjani. The journey from Mataram to Sembalun passes winding asphalt roads, forests, farm fields, and even Gili Trawangan sea reserves from a distance. Farm fields are laid out, planted with level vegetables. The thick rustic feel is felt especially when seeing farmers doing their activities in a traditional way.
Arriving at the village of Sembalun, other natural scenery is waiting to be admired. In addition to the green by the trees and mountain vegetation, the village is almost surrounded by magnificent stone cliffs whose slope barely reaches 90 degrees.
This stone wall is the result of freezing material eruption or lava that spewed Mount Rinjani hundreds of years ago. In some parts, looks moss and grass lining the rock adds charm to her beauty. Fresh mountain air will fill your lungs. Indeed the feel and feel of the tropical landscape are exotic and memorable.
Elain keeps the charm and beauty of the natural panorama, as the entrance begins climbing Mount Rinjani, Sembalun Lawang Village has an important role as a place to stop and collect energy before challenging themselves to conquer Mount Rinjani.
In this village there is also Rembani Rathani Information Center (RIC) Sembalun, which is the information center and also the registration place for the climbers. Lodging and homestay are also widely available in this village. In addition, a reliable porter who can double as a chef ready to take to the Peak Rinjani or to Lake Segara Anak. They are also
10 tourist attraction Favorites in Sembalun Lombok
1. Taman Wisata Pusuk Sembalun
Not only to show you a panorama of exotic nature with naturalness, like green mountains with a heavy clump of trees. Being on the Pusuk Sembalun Tourist Park will also show you the beautiful steep cliffs directly.
After passing the incline with a sharp turn, it's good to take a short break before continuing the journey to explore Sembalun Lombok.
That is the 6 most popular tourist attraction in Sembalun Lombok. As a tour of the mountains, attractions in Sembalun certainly not only six. But there are many more, especially on the tourist attraction waterfalls and hills that I have not written and I consider as my homework.
By knowing there are at least 6 attractions in Sembalun, to be able to enjoy it, 1 or 2 days certainly not enough. However, the traveler should not worry. In Sembalun there are many special inns at affordable prices.
Map Pusuk sembalun
2. Mount Rinjani
This spot is ranked top in the tourist attraction Sembalun Lombok. Maybe after conquering the 2nd highest mountain in Indonesia with an altitude of 3,726 meters above sea level achieve this, the tourists will have pride when they are on it.
Or maybe, dive all drink milk deh. Until Sembalun, all mount Rinjani.
In essence, Mount Rinjani has a very stunning beauty. Whether it's in the morning or night. With a wide caldera, one thing that can not be missed is visiting the Lake Segara Anak Mount Rinjani.
Rinjani mountain map
3. Traditional House of BeleqVillage
Want to know more about Sembalun history? Here's the answer. This traditional house is a tourist attraction that does not escape from local and foreign tourists visit. These 7 houses are the forerunner of the community in Sembalun Lombok.
Just like other indigenous houses in Indonesia, Rumah Tradsional Desa Blek also has uniqueness. Starting from building a house that comes from nature, until the tradition of welcoming for special guests who vis.
Map Pusuk sembalun
4. Fruit Garden
Next is the orchard. The location to find this spot is very easy. Almost along the road Sembalun Lombok. Not only during the long holiday, when the fruit season, every weekend Sembalun never deserted from the visits of local and foreign tourists.
At least Sembalun has 10 tourism mainstays such as strawberries, apples, potatoes, corn, onions, oranges, carrots, papaya, tomatoes and cashew nuts. But which is quite popular among the 10 pieces are strawberries and apples.
The uniqueness is that tourists simply pay admission to the orchard at a price of 25-30 thousand rupiah to be able to eat fruit as much. Unless, if you want to bring home for souvenirs. It will cost the perkilonya.
To enjoy this one object, you must know the season. Strawberry season usually harvest around July and August. As for the season of apples, usually around the end of the year, which is ten months.
Map Fruit Garden
5. Mangku Sakti Waterfall
Cold sensation of the Waterfall Mangku Sakti this will indeed make the tourists will not be able to forget it.
You need not hesitate to feel the cold sensation. Waterfalls are a mixture of soil and sulfur is very beneficial for skin health.
The natural pool was not too deep. Only limited to adult thighs. But stay cautious, because in addition to the launch of the waterfall is very heavy, the bottom of the pool is also very slippery.
Map Mangku Sakti Waterfall
6. Hill Pergasingan
Historically, this hill is said to be often used by the ancestors of Sembalun residents to play tops. The magnificence of Mount Rinjani will be seen clearly through this hill. The activity that is often done by the tourists in the hill of Pergasingan is camping.
Being on the Mount of Si Rumba, Sembalun Village's flickering lights will be visible, and no less interesting is the perfect sunrise appearance, combined with the natural beauty of Sembalun as a whole.
Map Hill Pergasingan
7. Bukit Nanggi
Bukit Nanggi is located in the eastern region of the National Geopark of Mount Rinjani, precisely in the Village Sembalun Bumbung Sembalun District East Lombok regency. It is the highest hill in Sembalun with an altitude of 2300 mdpl.
Climb this hill walking distance with about 4 hours of climbing. Not much different from other hills, Nanggi presents beautiful scenery. From this ridge can be witnessed beautiful Mount Rinjani and Sembalun view into the object of attention that can refresh the heart and mind.
Not only that, even from the top of this hill visitors can see also nun in the distance there Mount Tambora looks elegant as an icon of the island of Sumbawa, also seen the villages that exist in the District Sambelia, Pringgabaya, Suela and surrounding areas.
Map Hill Nanggi
8. Sendang Gile Waterfall
This waterfall rises from the top of the cliff and falls into the river beneath it. The base is relatively flat, so many people are bathing under a waterfall.
There is another waterfall location at this location named Tiu Kelep. But because the distance from Sendang Gile takes time (1 hour) and road conditions are less good, the tourists usually prefer to visit this waterfall.
Located at an altitude of 600m above sea level, this waterfall offers a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. For tourists who are saturated with hangars of the city, it's good to stop at this tourist site. Natural touch that is far from urban nuance, beautiful and charming panorama, and fresh air, able to bring you to a world that can eliminate fatigue in the head.
In addition, there are other interesting things that make this location different. The locals believe that the water at this location has a magical element that can make a person younger one year from his age.
Map Sendang Gile Waterfall
9.Hill Selong
Selong Hill which is also known as Beleq hill is located in Ds. Sembalun Lawang, Kec. Sembalun, Kab. East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The location is not far from Honey Waterfall and Umar Maya Waterfall. The view presented by Bukit Selong is beautiful.
From the top of the hill, you can see the hills of sultry, the hill of Anak Dara, the Beleq Adat Village and the colorful rice fields. Entrance ticket to Bukit Selong Rp5.000 / orang.
Map Hill Selong
10. Bukit Dandaun,
Another hill in Sembalun that is not less cool to visit is Bukit Dandaun. Not much different from Rebellion, in this hill we can also enjoy the natural beauty of Sembalun from a height. What distinguishes this hill from Pergasingan is the vast grassland.
The shape is similar to a football pitch. There we will meet the cows that belong to the people of Sembalun. Bukit Dandaun is also a campingable place. From here we can also witness the valor of Mount Rinjani.
Map Bukit Dandaun,
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