Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Destinations
Aik Mel (2hr); Kokok Putih (1hr); Sapit (1hr).
To Sapit
Sapit is served by bemos and a daily bus from Mataram; there are also bemos from
Aik Mel on the cross-island highway (17km).
Destinations
Aik Mel (1hr); Sembalun Lawang (1-2hr).
To Tetebatu
Bemos and buses from Mataram will get you to Pomotong on the main road,
from where it's about 10km to Tetebatu: either take a bemo to Kotaraja then an ojek, or an
ojek all the way.
INFORMATION AND GETTING AROUND
Banks and exchange
ATMs can be found at regular intervals along the main cross-island
highway.
Tours
In Tetebatu, Bram Ramli (Jalan Pariwisata
0877 6305 0044,
madv@gmail.com
)
is a recommended guide for hikes to the waterfalls or beyond.
Trekking information
The Rinjani Trek Centre at the trailhead at the southernmost limit of
Senaru has information about the treks and maps of the mountain, but not much else.
Getting around
In Tetebatu you can arrange motorbike rental (Rp60,000) or taxis
(Rp100,000/day), cars with driver (Rp400,000/day) or bicycle rental at
Green Orry
.
ACCOMMODATION AND EATING
BATU KOQ AND SENARU
Accommodation, with one notable exception, is spread for several kilometres along the road
through Batu Koq and Senaru. Places on the east of the road generally have the best views
towards the mountain. Most can arrange local hikes and trekking guides and will store your
stuff while you climb.
Pondok Indah
0878 6543 3344,
greenrinjani.com
;
map
.
A row of nine perfectly accept-
able rooms set in a pleasant garden overlooking a rambutan fruit pla
ntation. B
ase for Green
Rinjani treks, which plants a tree on the mountain during every hike.
Rp200,000
Pondok Senaru
0370 622868,
tiwipondoksenaru@yahoo.com
;
map
.
The biggest place
in the area, offering a range of decent bungalows, some with hot water, in a pretty garden with
goo
d views an
d easy access to the waterfalls. Has a large restaurant with panoramic views
too.
Rp250,000
Rinjani Lighthouse
0878 6424 1941,
rinjanilighthouse.mm.st
;
map
.
This German-
owned, eco-friendly guesthouse at the quiet southern end of Senaru is the most relaxed gues-
thouse in the village, with mountain views from the garden and four lovely wooden rooms
with hot water and
verandas.
There's also a good restaurant and a traditional family house,
sleeping six people.
Rp350,000
