Sapit : Sights + Sleeping & Eating + Getting There Away

SAPIT

On the southeastern slopes of Gunung Rinjani, Sapit is a tiny, very relaxed village with views across to Sumbawa. Tobacco drying open (red–brick towers) loom above the beautifully lush landscape, and ‘baccy’ can be bought in blocks in the market. ht in blocks in the market.

 

Sights

Between Swela and Sapit, a side road leads you to Taman Lemor (Lemor Park; admission 5,000Rp; h8am-4pm), where there is a refreshing spring-fed swimming pool and some monkeys. Further towards Pringgabaya, Makam Selaparang is the burial place of ancient Selaparang kings.

You can also visit some small waterfalls and hot-water springs near Sapit. Ask either homestay (following) for directions.

 

Sleeping & Eating

Hati Suci Homestay (082 147024526; http://hatisucihomestayresto.blogspot.com; IG. @tashi_mhijazinoor; s 100,000-150,000Rp, d 200,000-250,000Rp) An efficiently run place with excellent budget bungalows in a fragrant garden. The accommodation and restaurant (dishes 15,000Rp to 75,000Rp; open breakfast, lunch and dinner) both have stunning views of Sumbawa. Hikes to Rinjani can be organised here.

Balelangga B&B (081 387037463; http://balelangga.blogspot.com; IG. @balelangga; s/d with shared bathroom 250,000/550,000Rp) Offers simple, clean rooms with mandi-style shared bathroom and good home cooking (dishes 15,000Rp to 75,000Rp; meals available breakfast, lunch and dinner).

 

Getting There & Away

To reach Sapit, first catch a bus to Pringgabaya from the Mandalika bus terminal (25,000Rp) and then a bemo to Sapit (20,000Rp). or bus to Aikmel from the Mandalika bus terminal (20,000Rp) by pick up Colt T. Occasional bemos also go to Sapit from the Sembalun Valley in the north.