Lombok Timur district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Selong

Selong is a town in Lombok Timur district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 mosques & dargahs, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 24 waterfalls. The must-see places are Rinjani (35 km), Mount Barujari (36 km) and Lombok (37 km).

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Selong, West Nusa Tenggara
Selong, Lombok Timur district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Selong at a glance

Location
Lombok Timur district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.6503° S, 116.5318° E
Places within 50 km
200 (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, 129 km
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 188 km

Top places to visit near Selong

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Selong: 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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Things to see near Selong, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Selong

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selong. The closest is Bukit Penang (22 km); the best-known is Rinjani (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Selong

40 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Selong. The closest is Masjid Al-Amanah (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Selong

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Selong. The closest is Embung Gunungsepang (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Selong

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Selong. The closest is Pancor Kopong Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Selong

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Selong. The closest is Pantai Indah (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Selong

12 temples within 100 km of Selong. The closest is Pura Sakti (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Selong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selong
  2. 4 km Embung Gunungsepang · lake, Lombok Timur
  3. 4 km Masjid Al-Amanah · mosque, Lombok Timur
  4. 1 km Tugu Pahlawan · heritage site, Lombok Timur
  5. 3 km Masjid Cahaya Iman Buniara · mosque, Lombok Timur
  6. 3 km Bait Allah · church, Lombok Timur
  7. 0 km Back to Selong

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From travellers near Selong

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How to reach Selong

  • By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar — about 188 km by road
  • By road from Amed: about 129 km · directions
  • By road from Nusa Penida: about 136 km · directions
  • By road from Sanur: about 175 km · directions

All places near Selong by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Selong by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints5456Bukit Penang (22 km)
Mosques & dargahs3640Masjid Al-Amanah (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs3840Embung Gunungsepang (4 km)
Waterfalls2429Pancor Kopong Waterfall (10 km)
Beaches & coast2024Pantai Indah (29 km)
Temples512Pura Sakti (38 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves59Lombok (37 km)
Forts & heritage68Tugu Pahlawan (1 km)
Caves35Goa Raksasa (31 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens55Objek Wisata (Tenjong) (31 km)
Churches24Bait Allah (1 km)
Museums11Bale Beleq (25 km)
Other attractions11Jelanga (43 km)
Buddhist sites01Vihara Kong Tee (53 km)

Selong: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Selong?

Bait Allah (church, about 1 km), Tugu Pahlawan (heritage site, about 1 km), Masjid Al-Amanah (mosque, about 1 km), Masjid Cahaya Iman Buniara (mosque, about 3 km), Embung Gunungsepang (lake, about 4 km), Masjid Al Mujahidin (mosque, about 4 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 mosques & dargahs, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 waterfalls, 20 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Selong?

Bukit Penang, about 22 km by road; Bukit Goleng (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Selong?

Masjid Al-Amanah, about 1 km by road; Masjid Cahaya Iman Buniara (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Selong?

Embung Gunungsepang, about 4 km by road; Embung Tampih (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Selong?

Start in Selong, visit Embung Gunungsepang, then Masjid Al-Amanah, then Tugu Pahlawan, then Masjid Cahaya Iman Buniara, then Bait Allah, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Selong?

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 Selong?

By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 188 km by road. By road: 129 km from Amed.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Selong’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Selong on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.