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A thatched Sasak house in Senaru Village, with residents in the courtyard

02 · North Lombok · Rinjani foothills

Senaru Village

Desa Senaru

Where Sasak Heritage Meets Mount Rinjani

Senaru is a traditional village located on the northern slopes of Mount Rinjani and serves as an important gateway to the Rinjani region.

The village offers a unique combination of Sasak culture, traditional architecture, agricultural landscapes, tropical forests, and mountain scenery.

For travelers exploring northern Lombok, Senaru provides an opportunity to experience both the cultural and natural sides of the island.

Senaru — where Sasak heritage meets the mountains of Lombok.

Highlights

  • 🛖 Traditional Sasak culture
  • ⛰️ Mount Rinjani surroundings
  • 🌿 Tropical forests
  • 🌾 Rural landscapes
  • 🧑‍🌾 Local village life
  • 💧 Access to nearby waterfalls
  • 📸 Mountain & cultural photography

Things to do

  • 🛖 Discover Traditional Village Life

    Explore the village and learn about the traditions and daily life of the local Sasak community.

  • 🌾 Experience Rural Lombok

    See agricultural landscapes, gardens, traditional homes, and the peaceful rhythm of life in the highlands.

  • ⛰️ Rinjani Gateway

    Discover Senaru as one of the main access points to the Mount Rinjani region.

  • 🌿 Explore Nature

    Combine a cultural visit with the natural attractions surrounding Senaru, including the famous Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls.

  • 📸 Capture Highland Landscapes

    Photograph traditional village life against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Rinjani.

Photos

  • Traditional thatched houses and daily life in Senaru Village
  • Aerial view of Senaru’s traditional thatched compound in the highland forest
  • Walking the dirt path between thatched houses in Senaru Village
  • Rice terraces near Senaru with Mount Rinjani on the horizon
  • Flooded rice paddies and coconut palms in the countryside around Senaru
  • Stepped rice terraces and a thatched hut in the Senaru highlands
  • Highland scenery around Senaru on the slopes of Mount Rinjani
  • The savanna and volcanic landscape of the Rinjani region above Senaru
  • Sendang Gile waterfall near Senaru Village
  • Tiu Kelep waterfall in the rainforest below Senaru
  • A jungle waterfall on the trails around Senaru

The experience

Senaru is where culture and nature meet. Here, traditional Sasak life exists alongside the forests, agricultural landscapes, waterfalls, and mountain environment of Rinjani.

Perfect for

Nature lovers · Culture travelers · Hikers · Photographers · Adventure travelers

Nearby nature

Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep

Senaru is also the gateway to Lombok's twin waterfalls. Combine a village visit with the rainforest walk to Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep.

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