Petites Îles de la Sonde occidentales

Nature dans les Petites Îles de la Sonde occidentales

Natural Wonders and Viewpoints

This selection spans the diverse geography of West Nusa Tenggara, featuring the 3,726-meter Mount Rinjani volcano and its surrounding caldera. Coastal highlights include the white sands of Selong Belanak and the distinctive dual-bay topography of Tanjung Aan. The list covers the northern rainforests, home to the multi-tiered Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls, alongside high-altitude viewpoints like Pusuk Pass and Merese Hill, which offer panoramas of the Indian Ocean and the patchwork agricultural fields of the Sembalun valley.

Natural Wonders and Viewpoints — Carte

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A

Rinjani

Active stratovolcano rising to 3,726 meters. It features a 6-by-8.5-kilometer caldera containing the Segara Anak crater lake and the smaller, active Barujari cone.

B

Kepala Desa

Protected nature reserve area located in the hilly terrain of southern Lombok.

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C

Selong Belanak Beach

Crescent-shaped bay with white sand and shallow waters. Known for its gentle surf break and the sight of local buffalo herds crossing the beach.

Suryanata budi / CC BY-SA 4.0

D

Tanjun Aan

Coastal area featuring two bays separated by a rocky outcrop. Known for its unique coarse sand and panoramic views from the surrounding hills.

E

Semporon Tangkel Waterfall

Secluded waterfall located in the Sumbawa region, surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

F

Waterfall Tiu Kelep

Two-tiered waterfall reached via a jungle trail. The water cascades from a height of approximately 45 meters over moss-covered rock faces.

G

Sendang Gila Waterfall

Multi-level waterfall situated on the slopes of Mount Rinjani. It is the first major fall reached on the trail from Senaru village.

H

Tiu Kelep

High-volume waterfall located in the northern rainforests of Lombok, featuring a large plunge pool.

Siso Monkeey Lam / CC-BY-SA

I

Pura Batu Bolong

Hindu temple built on a volcanic rock outcrop with a natural hole underneath. Overlooks the Lombok Strait toward Mount Agung in Bali.

J

Pusuk Pass

High-altitude mountain pass through a monkey forest. Offers views of the Gili Islands and the coastline from a winding forest road.

K

Merese Hill

Grassy headland providing 360-degree views of Tanjung Aan and the southern coastline. Often used as a vantage point for sunset.

L

Sunset Point

Vantage point located on the western edge of Merese Hill, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

M

Mantar Paragliding Take Off (stunning view)

High-altitude site on Sumbawa island offering panoramic views of the Alas Strait and Mount Rinjani in the distance.

N

Gunung Pegasingan

1,150-meter peak overlooking the patchwork agricultural fields of the Sembalun valley.

O

Hot springs

Geothermal springs located near the Segara Anak crater lake on Mount Rinjani.

P

Kuta Beach

Coastal area in southern Lombok characterized by white sand and proximity to the Mandalika international circuit.

Q

Maluk

Coastal area in West Sumbawa known for its white sand beach and proximity to the Super Suck surf break.

R

Sekongkang

Beach on the southwestern coast of Sumbawa, featuring rocky outcrops and views of the open ocean.

S

Taman Kerato

Public park and green space located in the Sumbawa Besar area.

T

Tambak

Coastal wetland and aquaculture pond area located on the western coast of Lombok.