I didn't want to cook in the Lombok heat all day, so we went looking for somewhere cool and ended up at Benang. It's a group of 4 smaller waterfalls, and you can just tick them off easily or do a bit of river trekking if you feel like it. Benang Kelambu is the one I liked most. It's a natural curtain of water covered in greenery, and it feels amazing in that heat. You can swim here, so if you want to get in, bring a change of clothes. Benang Stokel is two separate streams dropping straight down together. It looks powerful. Those two are the biggest of the four. You get to them by walking up some steps, it isn't hard. The other two are smaller. To see all four in one go, you have to take a slippery path through the hills. If you're fit it's worth doing, I'd say go for it. Money: Ticket for all four waterfalls: 120K per person, guide included Round-trip motorbike from the ticket office to the entrance: 35K per person A few things to know before you go: Wear river shoes or sandals. You wade through water a lot. Trainers or flip-flops mean slipping or soaking wet feet. Bring a change of clothes if you want to swim. The water at Benang Kelambu is really clear.
Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls
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Please verify on the official website before you go
Why is Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls famous?
Benang Kelambu (meaning 'curtain threads') is famous for its unique curtain-like cascade where water seeps through moss and vegetation, creating a beautiful veil effect. Benang Stokel features a tall, elegant single-drop waterfall. Both are popular natural attractions in Central Lombok.
Can you swim at Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls?
Yes. Swimming is generally allowed at both Benang Kelambu and Benang Stokel waterfalls in their natural pools. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls?
Unknown — please check the official website. Pet policies at Indonesian waterfall sites can vary. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls free? Do you need a permit?
Entry fee applies, typically around 10,000–20,000 IDR per person, subject to change. Local guides may offer services for a fee. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is there parking at Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls?
Parking is available at the trailhead area for both waterfalls. A small fee may be charged by local attendants. The walk to each waterfall from parking is relatively short. Please verify on the official website before you go.
How long is the hike to Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls?
Benang Kelambu is about 10–15 minutes walk from parking; Benang Stokel is about 20–30 minutes. The two waterfalls are close together and often visited in combination. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls hike difficulty
Easy to Moderate. Well-maintained paths through forest with some steps and uneven terrain; stream crossings may be required. Please verify on the official website before you go.
When is the best time to visit Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls?
Dry season (May–September) is best for easier access and clearer water, though waterfalls may have less flow. Wet season (November–March) brings higher flow but muddy trails. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Attractions near Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls
- •Mount Rinjani — Indonesia's second-highest volcano with trekking and Segara Anak crater lake
- •Sendang Gile Waterfall — Popular two-tiered waterfall near Senaru village on Rinjani's slopes
- •Tiu Kelep Waterfall — Powerful waterfall requiring stream crossings, near Sendang Gile
- •Pusuk Sembalun — Scenic mountain pass with monkey forest between Mataram and Sembalun
- •Tetebatu — Mountain village known for rice terraces, waterfalls, and cooler climate
Safety information
Waterfalls can be unforgiving. Read these before you go — and please, use your judgement on the day.
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