Bayan village is one of the many tourist village in Indonesia hemisphere of interest to visit. Bayan village located at the foot of Mount Rinjani (in the area around Mount Rinjani National Park) which is administratively located in Bayan subdistrict, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The village is inhabited by the indigenous natives of Lombok, the Sasak tribe has its own wisdom in preserving the customs and nature they inhabit. Sasak tribe still adhere to traditional customs and abide by the rules handed down by ancestors. It can be seen from the form and traditional buildings, residential homes, and places of worship (mosques) and a series of ceremonies, traditions, and way of life that is still practiced today..
Residential homes and custom home Sasak tribe has only one door and no windows. In addition, other characteristics of the roof is made of thatch, bamboo walls, the floor in the form of a compacted clay. Banguna region divided and organized according to function, the special buildings and public buildings. Special building typically for adat, while public buildings inhabited by ordinary people. Special building called adat Kampu; others Baruga as a meeting place, and the complex houses established under customary law. No wonder if the physical shape and pattern of the division of space and function of every house is the same one and other. .
There are also parrots Beleq Mosque, the oldest mosque in Lombok dating from the 16th century and still maintain the initial architecture since its inception. The mosque is only 1.5 meters high so that each incoming bowed his head as a symbol of honor or humbling. The floor is still a compacted clay and lighting still using the torch as the first ancestor Sasak functioning mosque. .

Located approximately 75 kilometers from Mataram, the village of Bayan area of 2600 hectares is one of the villages that became the route to Lake Segara Anak and Rinjani summit. The village is also just a cool climates is approximately 2 kilometers from the village of Senaru, a village which is the gateway and the base of the climb Rinjani. The falls are located in the area around these two villages is a natural tourist destination Another interesting place to visit. .
accommodation To meet the needs of your accommodation for visiting the Mount Rinjani National Park, Senaru Village adjacent to the village of Bayan may be an option. Senaru village is known complete in terms of the availability of accommodation for travelers following travel agencies, information centers, and guide services. .

In addition to the need for accommodation, the village of Senaru is also one of the places to get other needs related to the climb to Mount Rinjani and Segara Anak Lake. You can find the services of a guide, porter, and rental support tools ascent, such as sleeping bag, tent, fishing gear and bait, cooking utensils, food and drinks in preparation, medicines, and of course, your personal belongings others. Integrated Climbing Center (Rinjani Trek Centre) which is managed by the National Park Authority in Mount Rinjani in collaboration with New Zealand Asistance International Development can be a potential source of information about tours around Mount Rinjani National Park. .
culinary Not many culinary treats that you can find around the village of Bayan. However, if you have the opportunity to visit the locals, you may be offered a fermented rice water (a kind of wine) which is a typical drink Bayan village and its surroundings. This treat is a form of homage to guests and can also be a symbol of the social status of the host. .

shopping When visiting the village of Bayan, especially to the Masjid Bayan then you will find stalls Petung Bayan. This stalls selling souvenirs such as miniature parrots and ancient mosque antique, beruga, and also typical Bayan granary. Prices range from miniature Rp250.000, - up to Rp500.000, - thousand per unit. .
In addition, the village is also famous for its cloth Bayan tenunnya the plaid. This woven fabric is a woven fabric made with traditional tools such as wooden looms operated manually by hand. Processing time may take a week or more. .
transfortation Located approximately 75 km from the city of Mataram (Lombok's capital), Bayan village can be reached in about 3-4 hours drive. You can take a bus from Terminal Mandalika in Mataram or public transportation / rental to get to the village of Senaru. From Senaru, you can walk while enjoying the charm of nature at the foot of Mount Rinjani, which falls Sindang Gile and Tiu Kelep, Banqueting Bayan and Bayan village. .
If you rent a car, a trip to the village of Bayan can direct. Cost of rental car from Mataram approximately 250,000, - per day. .
Bayan village still adhere to a series of customs regulations. Therefore, when entering this area, respect their culture by not doing things in violation of customs rules. Sasak tribe even have special rules (awiq-awiq) to maintain the cleanliness and preservation of indigenous forest and water resources Mandala. Never do things that lead to the contamination of water sources and forests if it does not want to be fined quite expensive. Usually, the guide who accompanies you will remind you in earnest about this rule while on location.

Do not forget to bring a change of clothes if the intention of bathing in a waterfall Sindang Gile and Tiu Kelep..
In addition, of course, not complete it came to the foot of Mount Rinjani, if not climb the mountain that offers this stunning panorama. Before or after reaching the top, you can also enjoy the beauty of the blue lake, Segara Anak Lake, and bersistirahat or spend the night there.