Culture
The area around Senaru and Bayan was the birthplace of Lombok's unique Wektu Telu belief system - ancient animist practices combined with Islam.
Understand
Senaru is normally thought of as the key gateway village to an arduous trek up Mount Rinjani. There is a lot more to this area than that though, and those visitors less inclined towards serious trekking should not be discouraged from visiting here. There are some cute little places to stay, and glorious scenery all around, including some notable waterfalls.
The village of Batu Koq about one km to the north, almost merges as one with Senaru these days.