TOURISM IN THE AREA
MOUNT RINJANI
Challenge yourself with a trek up steep volcanic peaks . Hire a bike and cycle through lush evergreen rice paddies . Whichever way you choose to spend your time you won ’ t be disappointed with the spectacular natural beauty on offer here .
Lombok Island is separated by the Lombok strait from Bali Island in the west and by Alas strait in the east from Sumbawa Island .
The Sasak people are the dominant ethnic group living in this island , which also consist of 5 regions : North Lombok , Central Lombok , East Lombok , West Lombok and Mataram city , the capital of West Nusa Tenggara .
North Lombok is where you can embark on the great hike to Mount Rinjani and linger until the sunset at Gili ’ s beautiful beaches .
Mount Rinjani is one of the highest volcano in Indonesia , with its summit rising to 3,726 meters above sea level . The Segara Anak Crater Lake located on top of the volcano , is one of the scenic view you should stop by and marvel at !
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RINJANI MOUNT - SYARIF HIDAYAT
GILI ISLANDS
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
The name Gili Islands is a misnomer , because Gili simply means " small island " in Sasak . The Gili Islands are an archipelago of three small islands or Gili Trawangan , Gili Meno and Gili Air — just off the northwest coast of Lombok , Indonesia . Each island has several resorts , usually consisting of a collection of huts for tourists , a small pool and restaurant . Cars and motorized traffic are prohibited on the islands by local ordinance , so the preferred method of transportation is by foot and bicycle or the horse-drawn carriage called a cidomo . Scuba diving and free diving in and around the Gilis is also common due to the abundance of marine life and coral formations . Most famous diving spots are Shark point , Manta point and Simon ' s reef .
The Indonesian word for water is “ Air ” and Gili Air was named for being the only island of the three to have subterranean fresh water . This is acknowledged as a finite resource with some resorts and restaurants shipping in the water from the mainland .
SELONG BELANAK
GILI ISLANDS - LALU IRFHAN
Selong Belanak Beach brings its very own character to Lombok . Set 30 minutes by car from Kuta , it can be easily accessed and is a scenic day trip . Home to white sand and turquoise water , Selong Belanak Beach is shaped like a crescent with hills sitting on each side . The beach forms part of Selong Belanak Bay , and the coastline is about one kilometre in total .
Whether you sunbake , go for a walk along the coastline or swim , a visit to beautiful Selong Belanak Beach is a relaxing way to spend the day . With many local restaurants lining the beach , spend your day relaxing by the water and taking in Lombok ’ s tranquil atmosphere at Selong Belanak Beach .
A peculiar " highlight " of this beach – herds of buffalo distilled along the shore by local shepherds . On the one hand , this is a colorful exotic , on the other , the coast is not always clean after walking along the animals . But the picturesque sunsets in this bay attract many connoisseurs of romance .
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SELONG BELANAK BEACH - ANGGA
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MAWUN BEACH
Mawun Beach is one of the more remote beaches in Lombok , sitting 60 kilometres ( and about an hour and a half by car ) from Mataram city .
Home to soft white sand , it is set in a bay with two hills surrounding on either side . In the centre of the bay , the sand is delicate , and as you move towards the west side , the sand gradually becomes coarser . The waves in the inlet vary from each side too , with stronger waves passing through the middle of the beach . For families , aim to swim in the water closer to the hills which is shallow and gentle .
This rugged beach is considered one of the more undeveloped and raw beaches in Lombok , and the journey to reach the beach is a very scenic adventure . Depending on the route you take , some of the roads on the journey are not well maintained , if you can , opt to take the eastern course . There are very few accommodation and dining options near Mawun Beach , so if you plan on spending the day there , be sure to pack food and drink .
MAWUN BEACH - RICKY SANJAYA
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