The Place You Must Visit
BENANG KELAMBU
WATERFALL
Today, I want to describe a place at Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. a few month ago, my family and I visited Lombok. Lombok has a lot of a nice view, such as a mountain, a beach, and a lot of waterfall. So, I want to explain about the amazing waterfall I ever visited. It's called "Benang Kelambu". It is situated about 32 km from Mataram or about 1 hour with vehicle.
From Mataram, you should go to Narmada City, Sedau, then you should
head to east until you find Pancor Dau intersection. Turn to northeast
until you find Teratak market intersection and go to the north. Make
sure to ask the local people
if you feel clueless because there is only one sign to reach the
waterfall, or for your safety, you can ask a travel guide to guide you
there.
You only need to pay about IDR 5,000 to enter the Benang Kelambu
Waterfall location. On the gate, you will be welcomed with plants and
peaceful atmosphere. The road is paved, so it is very comfortable and
you can find some stalls on the sides of the road. You can buy small
towels, drinks, foods, snacks, or even kaput rice.
Make sure to bring water with you because you will walk about 500
meters on a mountainous land contour island of Lombok. You will hear
waterfall sound on your way to Benang Kelambu Waterfall, but it is not
Benang Kelambu Waterfall, but Benang Setokel waterfall. You can continue your trip to Benang
Kelambu Waterfall in Lombok by walking about 1 km. You will find so
many plants that are managed by the local people. You can see various
plants there like banana trees, coffee, jackfruit and many others. The
path is located in the middle of forest, so the contour can be quite
challenging. If you have not bought beverages and snacks, you can buy
one on the entrance of Benang Kelambu Waterfall. About 100 meters before
the waterfall, you have to climb quite a steep stairway. You can find
water stream through one side of the stairway. The water is so clean and fresh and comes from a river upstream on Mount Rinjani.
You can swim under the waterfall because there is a huge pond under the
waterfall. The water flows to the river on lower level. The clean and
clear water allows you to see the base of the pond. If you have your
children with you, make sure to take them to a river that is located
about 50 meters from the waterfall. This river part is shallow and has
calm water, so it is perfect for children. They can play and swim on the
river.
walking to benang kelambu |
The stairway to benang kelambu |
the pond for children |
arrived at Benang Kelambu Waterfall |
Once you reach Benang Kelambu Waterfall, you will get mesmerized by
the waterfall, Instead of flowing through stones, the waterfall is
flowing through plants. The word “Kelambu” means curtain and
the plants are framing the waterfall just like a window and curtain.
There are six waterfall spots and two or them are stretching like a
curtain. Tony, a guide on Benang Kelambu Waterfall said that the water
flows through Benang Kelambu Waterfall and Setokel waterfall does not
pass any river. Since the water flows directly from the fountain, the
water is very clean, fresh and can be drunk directly.
The cliffs of Benang Kelambu Waterfall are flown by fountain, so no
wonder if plants are growing almost anywhere makes walls from plants.
Benang Kelambu Waterfall can be divided into two parts. The first part
is similar to Benang Setokel waterfall and the second part is a group of
four waterfalls. The last part is the major attraction. The waterfall
has 2-3 levels. The first waterfall level is as high as 30 meters which
water comes right from the fountain. The second level of waterfall is as
high as 10 meters which water flown from the first waterfall level.
There are some third level waterfalls that are not as high as 5 meters.
If you want to feel amazed by the nature of lombok island, then you should visit Benang Kelambu.
This waterfall might be the best waterfall in Indonesia and maybe in
the whole world. There are so many waterfalls in Lombok, like one on the
feet of Mount Rinjani. However, if you want to find a spectacular waterfall, then Benang Kelambu Waterfall is the best choice.
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