Situated in Central Lombok, an hour’s drive from Mataram, the waterfalls Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu are two of the most incredible waterfalls in all of Indonesia. The unique must-see quality of these falls is that instead of water simply pouring from a cliff and over boulders or jagged rocks, you will see views of water flowing down amongst lush tropical plants.
The pathway to Benang Stokel is paved and is an easy 10-15 minute walk from the entrance.
The name Benang Stokel means a bundle of thread. This waterfall is actually a collection of three, each around 20 meters high. The water comes straight from a river further upstream on Mount Rinjani but the pool at the bottom of this waterfall is quite shallow and so not really suitable for swimming.
Further on, and after a more challenging 30 minute walk, the stunning Benang Kelambu waterfall cascades over two levels and into a man made pool that is suitable for swimming. The word “Kelambu” means curtain and refers to the water that spills over and through a curtain of rainforest plants. Since the water flows directly from a water spring on Mount Rinjani, it is said to be safe to drink.