In Lombok, there is beauty everywhere that's one cares to look. White sandy beaches, a waterfall in the middle of a forest and green cratered volcanoes, all await the adventurous tourist. You should really visit Senggigi Beach, the three Gili Island and the weaving craft centre in Sukarara, which is only a few kilometers from capital, Mataram. Developed as Lombok's center of tourism two decades ago, Senggigi remains the most popular destination on this 80 kilometer wode island, both with local and international tourists. Stories about the trio of Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno, started to circulate decades ago among European tourists, who would stay there for months and end.
In Lombok, there is beauty everywhere that's one cares to look. White sandy beaches, a waterfall in the middle of a forest and green cratered volcanoes, all await the adventurous tourist. International airport is open on Lombok, and this famous pearl producing island hopes to attract more visitor to its shores as a result.
Mark your calendar and book your plan to kill on Lombok, and you should really visit Senggigi Beach, the three Gili Island and the weaving craft centre in Sukarara, which is only a few kilometers from capital, Mataram. If ypu have more time at your disposal, than don't miss out on a cultural tour of a traditional Sasak Village and the majestic southern coast that stretches out from Kuta (in term of tourist numbers, the complete opposite of its Balinese namesake).
Developed as Lombok's center of tourism two decades ago, Senggigi remains the most popular destination on this 80 kilometer wode island, both with local and international tourists. There are Hotel and Restaurant of various vlasses here, and culinary and shopping tourism are its main attractions. Senggigi is also the best place on the islandto rent vehicles from.
Be aware that most vehicle rentals require visitor to hire a driver as well, although this is perhaps not such a bad idea since many of Lombok's roads are still without signs. In an attempt to avoid the main tourism throng, You can drove the 3,5 kilometres to Mangsit, an area filled with bungalows which nestle among rows palm trees.
The black sands of the Senggigi area may not be to every one's tastes though, and in fack the best beaches in the region are to be found on the Gilis, the three legendary island just off the northwest coast of Lombok which are a magnet for beach lovers, drivers and party animal alike.
Stories about the trio of Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno, started to circulate decades ago among European tourists, who would stay there for months and end. These tourist pioneers enjoyed the many panoramas that the island offered, as well as the great snorkeling and the mellow beaches that were free of motorized vehicles. The luster of these three island currently shines even brighter now that Lonely Planet has featured them as one of its Top 10 Regions in its Best in Travel guide.
The Gilis which lie in the Lombok Strait, can be visited on a day trip from Senggigi. The best way of doing this is by renting a boat, if you start early, you can reach Gili Trawangan, try your hand at sone snorkeling or diving, enjoy the beach, have lunch at one of island's many eateries, and then visit the two quieter, neighboring island.
Toward evening, you van sail along the shoreline of West Lombok, stop for a while in Batu Bolong to take pictures like a good photographer :)
Mark your calendar and book your plan to kill on Lombok, and you should really visit Senggigi Beach, the three Gili Island and the weaving craft centre in Sukarara, which is only a few kilometers from capital, Mataram. If ypu have more time at your disposal, than don't miss out on a cultural tour of a traditional Sasak Village and the majestic southern coast that stretches out from Kuta (in term of tourist numbers, the complete opposite of its Balinese namesake).
Developed as Lombok's center of tourism two decades ago, Senggigi remains the most popular destination on this 80 kilometer wode island, both with local and international tourists. There are Hotel and Restaurant of various vlasses here, and culinary and shopping tourism are its main attractions. Senggigi is also the best place on the islandto rent vehicles from.
Be aware that most vehicle rentals require visitor to hire a driver as well, although this is perhaps not such a bad idea since many of Lombok's roads are still without signs. In an attempt to avoid the main tourism throng, You can drove the 3,5 kilometres to Mangsit, an area filled with bungalows which nestle among rows palm trees.
The black sands of the Senggigi area may not be to every one's tastes though, and in fack the best beaches in the region are to be found on the Gilis, the three legendary island just off the northwest coast of Lombok which are a magnet for beach lovers, drivers and party animal alike.
Stories about the trio of Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno, started to circulate decades ago among European tourists, who would stay there for months and end. These tourist pioneers enjoyed the many panoramas that the island offered, as well as the great snorkeling and the mellow beaches that were free of motorized vehicles. The luster of these three island currently shines even brighter now that Lonely Planet has featured them as one of its Top 10 Regions in its Best in Travel guide.
The Gilis which lie in the Lombok Strait, can be visited on a day trip from Senggigi. The best way of doing this is by renting a boat, if you start early, you can reach Gili Trawangan, try your hand at sone snorkeling or diving, enjoy the beach, have lunch at one of island's many eateries, and then visit the two quieter, neighboring island.
Toward evening, you van sail along the shoreline of West Lombok, stop for a while in Batu Bolong to take pictures like a good photographer :)
Then move on to Malibu, a hilly area around seven kilometers north of Senggigi. The main attraction here is watching the sun as its sets slowly behind Bali's towering Agung Vulcano.
