Waterfall Benang Setokel Lombok Indonesia

Waterfall Benang Setokel  in the village of Aik Berik, Batukliang District North, Central Lombok, for example. This object is not less beautiful with waterfalls Spring Gile, in the village of Senaru, Bayan district, North Lombok. Water sources were similarly derived from Lake Segara Anak at Rinjani.Waterfall Benang Setokel have 2 waterfall with elevations of about 30 meters which is called by locals as Sarere. Waterfall on the left
has a greater discharge than the right. Meanwhile, at the bottom there is a small pool shelters outpouring of water that falls from above. This pool can be used for bathing and swimming. This waterfall is located at an altitude of 552 m above sea level (asl) in the area of ​​Mount Rinjani National Park Tourism, is very attractive for visitors who want to unwind and come back refreshed. A short walk to the north of Stokel, visitors can also enjoy the beautiful waterfall Benang Keelambu.Setokel Benang name in the local language means a lump benang. This name was given because the shape resembles a waterfall beenang tied together.Myths that developed in the community during these states, Waterfall Benang Setokel into place cleaned up Dewi Anjani - magical creatures believed to be guardian of Mount Rinjani. At certain times it is said Dewi Anjani down from the mountain and then shower and clean her hair in Benang Setokel. Therefore, many people believe they are having a problem with the hair, such as loss, like black hair, would bathe in Niagara Benang Setokel.

Do not imagine Benang Setokel access to easy and smooth toward Spring Gile. From the city of Mataram, Aik Berik village can be reached within an hour's drive. The distance is about 35 km to the east. But, of Aik Berik towards Niagara region, about 5 Km roads badly damaged. In addition to the badly damaged roads, inadequate sanitation there. Without accommodation facilities around Benang Setokel, making it difficult to access or travelers spend more than a day.According to the duty officer at Benang Setokel, on a Sunday or holiday, the number of visitors to the region could reach 400 visitors, 15 percent of foreign tourists. While a normal day, about 50-80 people visit.Each visitor is charged only to individual Rp1000 entry and parking fees for motorcycles Rp2000, Rp5000 for cars.