Tetebatu

Tetebatu is a small town is about 2km from the southern boundary of Mount Rinjani National Park. It is a quaint and scenic rural area some 700 metres above sea level, and gives visitors the chance to experience real, traditional village life in Lombok. The surrounding areas are mainly known for its many rice terraces and paddies. Also grown are tobacco, many exotic fruits, cocoa, coffee, chili, macadamia nuts, and vanilla.

The area is best known for for its cultural attractions. Traditional Sasak handicraft artisans are spread throughout the villages in this area and products include black terracotta and basketry. The nearby town of Kotaraja is the best location in Lombok to witness traditional Sasak stick fighting, and the village has a long tradition of producing forged blacksmith tools.

Air Terjun Jukut falls are not as spectacular as those in the north of the national park around Senaru, but still very much worth the effort to see. You will need a guide to find Jukut and your hotel will certainly help with this. The falls are reached via a really pleasant two hour walk from Tetebatu through charming rice paddies.

Taman Wisata Tetebatu park is a gentle 4km walk north of the town. Expect lots of macaques and some pleasant enough scenery and waterfalls. Again, ask at your hotel about a guide.

Kotaraja is about 5km south of Tetebatu and is famous for the local form of stick fighting – peresehan. Regular events are held in which young Sasak men ceremonially fight each other with a rattan stick and a buffalo skin shield.

Tetebatu Waterfall – So close with the black monkey forest and lake. Main view panorama and traditional Sasak village and original custom so stay and feel like a local don’t forget to go with the experienced guide to take the best moment.