Sumbawa district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Semongkat

Semongkat is a town in Sumbawa district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 mosques & dargahs, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gereja Sang Penebus, Sumbawa Besar (18 km), Mamak Dam (39 km) and Ai Mata Jitu Waterfall (57 km).

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Semongkat at a glance

Location
Sumbawa district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.5721° S, 117.3193° E
Places within 50 km
127 (2 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, 232 km
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 297 km

Top places to visit near Semongkat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Semongkat: 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 Semongkat

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Semongkat. The closest is Unter Semongkat (1 km); the best-known is Batu Lantee (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Semongkat

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Semongkat. The closest is Masjid Al-Amin (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Semongkat

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Semongkat. The closest is Aji Dam (13 km); the best-known is Mamak Dam (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Semongkat

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Semongkat. The closest is Curry Corner Gili Air (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Semongkat

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Semongkat. The closest is Pulau Bungin (47 km); the best-known is Moyo Island (58 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Semongkat

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Semongkat. The closest is Air Terjun Tebamurin (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Semongkat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Semongkat
  2. 5 km Batu Lantee · viewpoint, Sumbawa
  3. 18 km Masjid Al-Amin · mosque, Sumbawa
  4. 5 km Dalam Loka · museum, Sumbawa
  5. 1 km Pura Agung Giri Natha Sumbawa Besar · temple, Sumbawa
  6. 1 km Gereja Sang Penebus, Sumbawa Besar · church, Sumbawa
  7. 18 km Back to Semongkat

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How to reach Semongkat

  • By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar — about 297 km by road
  • By road from Amed: about 232 km · directions
  • By road from Nusa Penida: about 245 km · directions
  • By road from Ubud: about 283 km · directions

All places near Semongkat by distance

Within 15 km of Semongkat

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Semongkat by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints6985Unter Semongkat (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1924Masjid Al-Amin (14 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs815Aji Dam (13 km)
Beaches & coast514Curry Corner Gili Air (12 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves314Pulau Bungin (47 km)
Waterfalls27Air Terjun Tebamurin (24 km)
Other attractions67Small Port - Boats to Pulau Moyo (17 km)
Temples45Pura Puseh Desa Bale Agung (16 km)
Parks55Splash Water Park (6 km)
Museums44Museum Bala Datu Ranga (17 km)
Churches22Gereja Sang Penebus, Sumbawa Besar (18 km)
Forts & heritage01Batas Desa Pekat - Beringin Jaya (72 km)

Semongkat: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Semongkat?

Gereja Sang Penebus, Sumbawa Besar (church, about 18 km), Batu Lantee (viewpoint, about 5 km), Masjid Al-Amin (mosque, about 14 km), Dalam Loka (museum, about 18 km), Pura Agung Giri Natha Sumbawa Besar (temple, about 18 km), Al Mutaqin (mosque or dargah, about 18 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 mosques & dargahs, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Semongkat?

Unter Semongkat, about 1 km by road; Unter Pengusi (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Semongkat?

Masjid Al-Amin, about 14 km by road; Masjid Imam Bukhari (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Semongkat?

Aji Dam, about 13 km by road; Olat Maras Dam (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Semongkat?

Start in Semongkat, visit Batu Lantee, then Masjid Al-Amin, then Dalam Loka, then Pura Agung Giri Natha Sumbawa Besar, then Gereja Sang Penebus, Sumbawa Besar, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Semongkat?

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 Semongkat?

By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 297 km by road. By road: 232 km from Amed.

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