Senaru

The villa of Senaru is the main gateway to Gunung Rinjani National Park, the most popular start point for the three for the three day Rinjani Trak up Indonesia’s second highest peak (3,72 m). for the people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, the volcano is revered as a sacred place and the abode or gods.

Within the spectacular carte, the lake Segara Anak is the destination of many pilgrim who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in the nearby hot springs.

The cool, flower-filled mountain village of Senaru on the slopes of Mt. Rinjani stretches up a hillside spur along a winding road above Bayan. It is scenic 2.5 hours drive from Mataram or Senggigi to Senaru. The desa includes the hamlets of Senaru, Batu Koq and Tumpang Sari, and all offer accommodation in simple but pretty home stays (losmen) with lovely views.

The Rinjani Trek Centre is located at the top of the village at the trailhead. It offers information for visitors on the Rinjani Trek, the National Park, Sasak culture and the range of ecotourism activities available for visitors to Senaru.

National Park and village entry fees are paid here, and all porters for trekkers have to be hired from the Senaru Porters Group which is also based in the Rinjani Trek Centre.

Village guides, including several local women, have been specially trained to escort visitors around the sights. Arrange a guided excursion through the Rinjani Trek Centre or your losmen. Some of the most rewarding options are listed below.