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Sembalun Village

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Sembalun village, the eastern gateway to the majestic Mount Rinjani and the customary starting point for our multi day tour across this formidable volcanic landscape. As we stand here at an elevation of approximately…

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  2. 2The Geomorphology of the Sembalun Valley

    Let us delve deeper into the geological forces that have sculpted the Sembalun valley, a fascinating subject for any student of earth sciences. As I mentioned earlier, this expansive, flat bottomed valley is essentially an…

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  3. 3Socio-Cultural Dynamics of the Sasak People

    Shifting our focus from the geological to the anthropological, it is essential to examine the socio cultural dynamics of the Sasak people who inhabit the Sembalun valley. The Sasak are the indigenous population of Lombok, and…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our orientation here in Sembalun village and prepare to initiate the arduous ascent towards the crater rim, let us pause for a moment of final reflection. We stand at the precipice of a significant physical and…

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What is Sembalun Village?

Sembalun Village is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-8.3582, 116.5226
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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