Lombok Timur district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Aikmel

Aikmel is a town in Lombok Timur district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 mosques & dargahs, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 28 waterfalls. The must-see places are Rinjani (24 km), Mount Barujari (26 km) and Lake Segara Anak (29 km).

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Aikmel at a glance

Location
Lombok Timur district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.5678° S, 116.5305° E
Places within 50 km
175 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 125 km
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 189 km

Top places to visit near Aikmel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aikmel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aikmel

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aikmel. The closest is Bukit Tenbengbesi (13 km); the best-known is Rinjani (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Aikmel

44 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Aikmel. The closest is Masjid Aikmel (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aikmel

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aikmel. The closest is Segara Endut (14 km); the best-known is Lake Segara Anak (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Aikmel

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Aikmel. The closest is Pancor Kopong Waterfall (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Aikmel

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aikmel. The closest is Pantai Moro (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Aikmel

14 temples within 100 km of Aikmel. The closest is Pura Sakti (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Aikmel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aikmel
  2. 1 km Masjid Aikmel · mosque, Lombok Timur
  3. 24 km Rinjani · viewpoint, Lombok Timur
  4. 5 km Mount Barujari · viewpoint, Lombok Timur
  5. 30 km Masjid Jami · mosque, Lombok Timur
  6. 4 km Masjid Nurul Yaqin · mosque, Lombok Timur
  7. 6 km Back to Aikmel

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How to reach Aikmel

  • By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar — about 189 km by road
  • By road from Amed: about 125 km · directions
  • By road from Nusa Penida: about 137 km · directions
  • By road from Ubud: about 174 km · directions

All places near Aikmel by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Aikmel by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints3953Bukit Tenbengbesi (13 km)
Mosques & dargahs3444Masjid Aikmel (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs3640Segara Endut (14 km)
Waterfalls2835Pancor Kopong Waterfall (9 km)
Beaches & coast1114Pantai Moro (36 km)
Temples614Pura Sakti (37 km)
Forts & heritage811Tugu Pahlawan (12 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves46Gili Lampu (33 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens55Mount Rinjani National Park (24 km)
Churches24Bait Allah (11 km)
Museums11Bale Beleq (26 km)
Caves11Goa Raksasa (42 km)
Other attractions01Jelanga (52 km)
Buddhist sites01Vihara Avalokitesvara (53 km)

Aikmel: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Aikmel?

Masjid Aikmel (mosque, about 1 km), Rinjani (viewpoint, about 24 km), Mount Barujari (viewpoint, about 26 km), Masjid Nurul Yaqin (mosque, about 6 km), Masjid Jami (mosque, about 8 km), Lake Segara Anak (lake, about 29 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aikmel?

175 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 mosques & dargahs, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 waterfalls, 11 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aikmel?

Bukit Tenbengbesi, about 13 km by road; Bukit Paok (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Aikmel?

Masjid Aikmel, about 1 km by road; Masjid Nurul Yaqin (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Aikmel?

Segara Endut, about 14 km by road; Embung Gunungsepang (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aikmel?

Start in Aikmel, visit Masjid Aikmel, then Rinjani, then Mount Barujari, then Masjid Jami, then Masjid Nurul Yaqin, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Aikmel?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Aikmel?

By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 189 km by road. By road: 125 km from Amed.

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