Praya is the south’s main town. It sprawls, with three-lined streets and a few Dutch colonial relics. Nearby Praya, you will find Sukarara, a small region with many textile shops along the main street.

Penunjak is well known for its traditional gerabah pottery.  Made from chocolatey terracotta-tinted local clay, it’s hand-burnished and topped with braided bamboo. Penunjak is on the main road from Praya to the south coast.

Rembitan, aka Sasak Village, is on a hill just west of the main road. Masjid Kuno, an ancient thatched-roof mosque, crowns  the nearby hill. It’s pilgrimage destination for Lombok’s Muslims as one of the founding fathers of Indonesian Islam is buried here.

A little further south is Sade, another traditional, picturesque village that has been extensively renovated. Many Sade villagers actually work and live part-time in Kuta.

Benang Stokel, literary means a Ball of thread, located in Aik Berik Village, Batukliang Utara Sub-district, 22 km north of Praya. Fresh and cool water falls from 20 meter high trough the steep rock face, covered by the variety of vegetations; the moss, forming lush green wall until the raft where lies small valley for bathing.

The falling water seems to ply down joyfully, sliding one after another, cussing down and sounded as if boiling water. Local people believe the water has curative qualities. Facilities serve such food stalls, coffee stalls and realtor. This place is crowded by local people, especially Sunday or holidays.

By the increase number of adventure interest, a trekking route into Segara Anak Lake has recently opened in this area, as well security post.

Source: Lonely Planet Bali and Lombok