Benang Stokel Waterfall has two water waterfall elevation of about 30 meters. Waterfall on the left has a greater discharge than the right. Meanwhile underneath there is a small pool shelters outpouring of water that falls from above. This pool can be used for bathing and swimming. This waterfall is located at an altitude of 552 m above sea level (asl) in the area of Mount Rinjani National Park Travel.
Benang Stokel name in the local language means the ball of string. This name was given because the shape of the waterfall resembles threads are tied together. Approximately 500 meters to the top of a location upstream Benang Stokel Waterfall, there is also a waterfall named Benang kelambu Waterfall . The waterfall is sourced directly from large springs are poking at the top of the mountain. To get to Benang Kelambu Waterfall should be along the path as far as 1 km (takes about 30 minutes) pierce the tropical forest with steep valleys and hills.
Legend
The myth developed in the community during these states, Benang Stokel Waterfall is Dewi Anjani take a bath place - a supernatural creature believed to be the caretaker of Mount Rinjani. At certain times it is said Dewi Anjani down from the mountains and then a shower and wash her hair in Benang Stokel. Therefore, many people believe those who have problems with hair, such as loss, wanted black hair, would bathe in Benang Stokel Waterfall .
locations
Located in the hamlet of Pemotoh, Aik Berik Village, Nort of Batu keliang, Central Lombok , West Nusa Tenggara Province.
Access
Located about 30 km from Kota Mataram eastward with a travel time of about 45 minutes or 25 km to the north of the city of Praya (30 minutes). To go to the waterfall is not yet available public transportation so it must use a private vehicle or rental either two or four wheels.
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