Of all the amazing waterfalls in Lombok, the Mayang Putek waterfall is the most unique one of them all. The reason being it’s waters contain sulphur that locals believe to have healing properties because the water comes directly from Mount Rinjani. This 60 metre high waterfall is located in Bilok Petung village in the Sembalun district of Lombok Timur.
Like many names of Indonesia’s waterfalls, the name Mayung Putek is tied to a local legend and in this case the waterfall is named after the local word for “white stag” as a white stag was often seen bathing or drinking here.
The journey to the waterfall is a relatively simple trek of around 30 minutes, mostly down-hill and across one river. Walking back is the hard part! However, it is worth it to feel the benefits of the supposedly health-giving properties of the sulphur bath.