If we talk about tourism in Lombok, we will usually have imageries of beautiful beaches, the magnificence of its mountains, and the exoticism of the small islands around it.
Right now, tourists know that Mount Rinjani is a challenging climbing destination. However, Puncak Rinjani is not the only place that can be low to visit if you want to hiking on Lombok. You might want to try a light climb on the Nanggi hill.
Location of Bukit Nanggi
Bukit Nanggi is actually not too difficult to find because the hiking trail starts from Sembalun Village which is already popular. Sembalun Village is about 80 km from Mataram and takes 3 hours to reach it. From Sembalun Village, you still have to walk and climb to get to the Nanggi hill.
Climbing to the top of the hill
There are not many special rules to climb the Nanggi hill. Usually tourists start their ascent on afternoon, when the sun doesn’t sting too much. From Sembalun Village, you need to climb approximately 4 hours to reach the camping area of ??Nanggi Hill. Throughout the climb, you will be able to enjoy the stunning slopes of Mount Rinjani with cool air.
The charm of the Nanggi Hill
Climbing a mountain may be very tiring but Bukit Nanggi does worth all the effort. You will see an amazingly beautiful panorama. You will not only see the magnificent view of the mountains and villages around Rinjani, but also some islands in the eastern and northern parts of Lombok.
The most awaited climbers of course are the panorama of sunset and sunrise on the hill of Nanggi. You just can’t miss them. The sunset view on the Nanggi hill is somewhat melancholy, especially with clouds under your feet and the color orange dominate the western horizon. At night, you can enjoy starry sky because there is no light pollution here. Sad Santri Nanggi Hill is also spectacular, which makes you feel like you are in a country above the sky.
Tips
If you do not want to takecare of all transportation and ticketing to climb the Nanggi hill, you can use the services of a tour agent to do it. If you choose to go alone, make sure you have learned the route that you have to pass. You are required to pay a ticket of around IDR 10,000 to climb the Nanggi hill. Make sure you wear proper clothes to protect your skin from sharp, and sometimes thorny grass.
Nanggi Hill is a land above the clouds that is very interesting to visit. If you like mountain climbing, then Bukit Nanggi will be an attractive destination, especially if your time is too limited to climb Rinjani.
