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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Tetebatu
Spend 1–2 days in Tetebatu for walks, rice‑terrace views and Sasak village life; stay elsewhere for beach time.
Tetebatu is a high‑land village area on the southern slopes of Mount Rinjani, 700–800 m above sea level. Its cooler climate, rice terraces, coffee and clove plantations, and easy walking or cycling routes make it ideal for a half‑day to full‑day visit. Transport to and within the area can be slow, so plan for at least one night if you want a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy, muddy paths)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed · High Rp200,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 118 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Warung Sasak meal | Rp10,000–30,000 |
| Bicycle rental (day) | Rp25,000 |
| Motorbike rental (day) | Rp70,000 |
| Horse cart short ride | Rp20,000–30,000 |
| ATM withdrawal fee | Rp2,500–5,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LOP · Lombok International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Mataram → Paokmotong bus
- ≈Rp80,000 per person, late‑morning departures (check)
- Horse cart 2 km within Tetebatu
- ≈Rp20,000–30,000
- Bike rental (day)
- ≈Rp25,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Horse carts (cidomo) for short hops, bicycles ~Rp25,000/day, motorbikes ~Rp70,000/day, car‑and‑driver hire available.
See and do
Known for
- Rice terraces
- Coffee and clove plantations
- Monkey forest walk
- Traditional Sasak culture
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kotaraja village | Hire horse cart or walk 5 km (3.1 mi) southHire horse cart or walk 3.1 mi (5 km) south | ≈30 min |
| Monkey Forest (Taman Wisata Tetebatu) | 4‑km walk north from village | ≈1 h |
| Air Terjun Jukut waterfall | 2‑hour walk through rice paddies; guide required | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Jonny's Places
- Traditional house, views over paddies, ~Rp250,000/night
- Hakiki Bungalows
- Spacious rice‑barn style, ~Rp250,000/night
- Pondok Tetebatu Cottages & Caffe
- Basic rooms, ~Rp120,000/night
- Kembang Kuning Cottages
- Quiet family rooms, ~Rp100,000/night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafmaaf |
| Thank you | Terima kasihterima kasih |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?berapa harganya |
| Do you accept credit cards? | Apakah menerima kartu kredit?apakah menerima kartu kredit |
| Where is the ATM? | Di mana ATM?di mana ATM |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Public bus from Mataram to Paokmotong is irregular; plan for late‑morning departures.
- Final 2 km often reached by horse cart; roads can be muddy after rain.
- Limited cash facilities – only one ATM in Tetebatu; bring enough rupiah.
Tetebatu is generally safe; main risks are slippery paths after rain and limited cash facilities – keep valuables secure and carry enough rupiah.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tetebatu yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Rice terraces
- Coffee and clove plantations
- Monkey forest walk
- Traditional Sasak culture
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tetebatu: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Local tourism office – Lombok: www.lombok-tourism.com
- Wikivoyage: Tetebatu, revision 5325351 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5325351
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tetebatu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.