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How to Get to Benang Stokel & Benang Kelambu Waterfall

Benang Stokel & Belang Kelambu are located in central Lombok, and one of the best ways to get here is to book a short trekking tour. This trip includes transport, a guide, entrance fees, and parking fees, which can really add up if you're visiting on your own. You'll also get to visit some beautiful rice terraces that not many people have heard of!

This trip leads you to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Lombok. And, at an altitude of around 500 meters, it's one of the cooler places to swim in lush, jungle surroundings.

Independent Option: Rent a Scooter or Car

If you'd prefer, you can always rent a car or a scooter and make your way to the Geopark yourself.

I've pinned the location of the Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls below to help you find the location.

Parking GPS Coordinates: 8°32'11.8"S 116°20'33.7"E

Benang Stokel & Benang Kelambu Waterfall Entrance Fee

Once you reach the entrance gate to the Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall Geopark, you'll be directed to a building around to the right. You can park your motorbike just beside it for free.

After a little bit of negotiating, we convinced them to let us enter for 35,000 IDR each without a local guide. At the end of the day, this is still the most I've ever paid for an Indonesia waterfall entry fee. While the prices, boards, and receipts look legitimate and official, don't be fooled into paying an unfair waterfall entry price.

Update: Currently, travelers have told me that the entrance fee has increased to 125,000 IDR per person!

Benang Kelambu Waterfall

From Benang Stokel follow the maps and signs to reach Benang Kelambu waterfall. The walk is a short 15-minute one, up the jungle roads, past banana plantations, and ending up with a steep descent down to the last waterfall location.

Air Terjun Benang Kelambu is one of my favorite waterfalls in Lombok, purely because it is so unique. Kelambu translates to "net" in Indonesian, and it's easy to see why. The water flows gently down a lush, green wall that looks almost like a portal to another world.

The wall is wide, with several soothing cascades flowing gently into a man-made concrete swimming pool.

Travel Tip: You might be tempted to walk straight to the main waterfall and swimming pool. However, just to the left past the steps and behind a curtain of vines and trees is another small waterfall. From here, you can even walk up to your right to get an epic shower inside Benang Kelambu waterfall.

Kelebihan benang woll

Bahan kain wol memiliki sifat yang unik dan berguna, di antaranya adalah:

1. Hangat

Wool memiliki sifat insulasi yang baik, sehingga mampu menjaga tubuh tetap hangat pada cuaca yang dingin.

Ini merupakan salah satu alasan mengapa bahan kain ini sangat populer digunakan dalam pembuatan pakaian musim dingin.

2. Nyaman

Wool memiliki sifat elastisitas yang baik, sehingga dapat menyesuaikan dengan bentuk tubuh, sehingga nyaman digunakan.

Selain itu, bahan ini juga memiliki sifat anti-statis, sehingga tidak mudah menimbulkan gesekan dengan kulit.

3. Tahan lama

Wool adalah bahan kain yang tahan lama. Kain ini dapat bertahan hingga beberapa tahun jika digunakan dan dicuci dengan benar. Wool juga tahan terhadap serangan rayap dan serangga lainnya.

4. Mudah dicuci

Wool dapat dicuci dengan mudah dan bahkan dapat dibersihkan dengan air dingin atau suhu rendah.

Namun, disarankan untuk mencuci dengan tangan atau menggunakan mesin cuci yang tidak menggunakan tambahan pewangi.

5. Ramah lingkungan

Wool merupakan bahan kain yang ramah lingkungan karena dapat diperbaharui dan tidak merusak ekosistem.

Safety Tips When Visiting Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall

It is important to remember a few basic safety tips when planning a trip to Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall. Keeping these in mind will help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience:

1. Be aware of the terrain: It is important to be aware of the terrain you are travelling in, as it can be slippery and steep at times. Wearing appropriate footwear and bringing extra support such as a walking stick or pole can help you navigate safely. Additionally, take note of any streams, rocks, or other obstacles that may be present in the area.
2. Wear sunscreen: It is important to protect your skin from the sun when visiting Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall. Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs, as well as a hat for additional protection from the sun's rays. Be sure to apply plenty of sunscreen before heading out on your adventure.
3. Bring enough water: Make sure you bring an adequate amount of water with you during your visit to Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall, especially if you plan on spending several hours there. Avoid dehydration by sipping water throughout your hike, even if it’s not hot outside.
4. Stay on designated trails: While exploring the area around Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu Waterfall, it is important to stay on designated trails at all times. This helps prevent damage to sensitive ecosystems that are found in this natural environment. Additionally, always respect private property by not trespassing onto land that does not belong to you.
5. Bring a buddy: Visiting a waterfall can be dangerous if done alone, so make sure you bring along a friend or family member for added support during your hike. Additionally, having someone there with you allows for assistance should an emergency arise while adventuring around the falls or nearby areas

Useful information when visiting the waterfalls:

• You walk through water during the hike, so wear good flip-flops, sandals, or water-resistant shoes.
• It can be somewhat steep and slippery.
• You can bring your own food and drinks. Just make sure to clean up your mess!
• There are small shops where you can buy drinks and food.
• At Kelambu, there’s even a small restaurant.
• Bring enough small change, as it’s not always possible to withdraw money.
• There are various toilets available, but they are quite basic.

Respect the local population

We visited the waterfalls during a holiday period, making it very crowded at Stokel and Kelambu. Our guide mentioned (which he found challenging) that if I, as a woman, wanted to swim, it would be best to do so at the hidden waterfalls because it’s not allowed/normally done to swim in my bikini at Kelambu or Stokel. The waterfalls are also frequently visited by local people. I eventually decided to just dive into the water fully clothed at a hidden waterfall, and it was truly delightful. It was so warm that everything was dry again within 15 minutes.

It was very crowded during our visit to the waterfalls, and I found it a small effort to take this into account. Our tour guide mentioned that a swimsuit and bikini were fine, but preferably not at the crowded spots. What I mainly took from this is that a bikini or swimsuit is not really acceptable when there are local people around, so why would I do it? A small effort to be considerate to the local tourists/population visiting the waterfalls. And no matter how attractive your buttocks are, a thong bikini is just not okay here.

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