Lombok sister island of bali, Indonesia
Lombok (population in 1990: 2,403,025) is an island in the Lesser Sunda islands or Nusa Tenggara are separated by the Lombok Strait from Bali in Sebelat the west and the Alas Strait to the east of Sumbawa. The island is roughly circular in shape with a kind of "tail" on the southwest side whose length is approximately 70 km. The island width is 4,725 km (slightly smaller than Bali). The main town on the island is Mataram City, as well as the provincial capital.Transportation
If you want to get on a plane to the airport Lombok in the heading is the Lombok International Airport (BIL). Airport is located in the island of Lombok, precisely in the Land Awu, Central Lombok district,southwest of Mataram.Domestic airline which serviced include Garuda Indonesia, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, Lion Air, Wings Air,Trigana Air, and Trans Nusa. Trans Nusa airlines are airlines that serve to Makassar, Bali and Nusa Tenggara. As for international flights, there are two airlines that often the Silk Air which flies from Singapore and Air Asia to serve passengers departing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Well, after from the airport , you can continue the journey to a tourist destination with a variety of ways . You can ride a waiting taxi or bus travelers "Damri" which is operated by the local government as an alternative means of transportation. "Damri" from the airport to Mataram is Rp 15 thousand. There are a few other travelers who prefer to use car pool and car travel .
Besides the airport, the entrance to Lombok also through linking Sheet Sheet Harbour Lombok to Padang Bai Bali. This port also serves shipping between Kayangan Port in East Lombok and Tano on Sumbawa Island . Through The port can also direct you to Gili Trawangan , Gili Air and Gili Meno by ship quickly. The ferry boat ride from Padang Bai to the sheet takes approximately 4 hours. You also do not have to worry about running out of tickets for the ferry crossing available for 24 hours each day with the tag of Rp 50 thousand per passenger .
During their stay in Lombok easiest car hire . Car rental price does vary depending on the brand and the duration of your rental. Average rental price for a full day's wear ranges between Rp. 250 thousand to Rp . 300 thousand . Not only that , some places in Lombok also provide motorcycle rental with rates ranging between Rp. 35 thousand to Rp.50 thousand per day .
Hotel and Villa
If you come to Lombok through the airport , would be better off looking for lodging in around Mataram . Lombok Garden Hotel , Griya Asri Hotel Lombok Raya Hotel or .
But if you come through the Port of Sheet and direct to Gili Trawangan , a few lodging options that can be tried is Vila Ombak Hotel , Resort or Villa Almarik Gili Exotic Villas
Here's a beautiful tourist spot in Lombok are obliged to visit:
1. Pura Batu Bolong
This is the temple in Lombok which has cool scenery, a stone that has a big hole. Interestingly, rocks and stones there is believed to be vomit Mount Rinjani thousands of years ago. Puranya alone there on the shoreline and was on the rocks. From the above puranya, you can photograph the beautiful Senggigi Beach line and stretched wide. You can also swim at the beach to spend time. When sunset, Mount Agung in Bali so the background scenery sinking sun. Gorgeous!2. Bukit Malimbu (hill Malimbu)
Still in the area of Senggigi, the more places you must go Malimbu named Hill. This hill is located on the beach and has views of the coolest, namely Senggigi Beach of altitude, gradient turquoise sea water, as well as vast stretches of ocean blue. This place is a favorite location so narcissistic tourists to take pictures. At the end of the hill there are two palm trees that is located parallel. There are also many vendors selling souvenirs in the form of pearls. It feels, to Lombok incomplete if you do not stop at the Mount of Malimbu.4. Air terjun Sendang Gile (Spring Gile Waterfall)
Spring Gile waterfall is the most famous waterfall in Lombok. Its location in the village of Senaru, Bayan subdistrict, North Lombok. To reach the waterfall, you must trekking about 15 minutes. Leafy trees would make the taste more natural feel.You would be crazy on arrival at Spring Gile waterfall. High waterfall about 30 feet and fell to the swift. Not a few travelers who play water in there. Swift waterfall is going to make the mind to relax, see for yourself!5. Sade village
Not valid it seems, if you vacation to Lombok without knowing kebudayannya close. In the village of Sade, Rembitan, Central Lombok Sasak you will know which is the original tribe of Lombok. They live in a farmer bale house buffalo dung smeared floor.Do not be surprised, this is the culture of their ancestors. This is done in order to maintain a strong floor, not free from dust and insects. In addition, you can also hunt a variety of accessories such as bracelets to Lombok weaving there.6. Senggigi Beach
Senggigi Beach is a famous tourist spot in Lombok. It is on the west coast of the island of Lombok. Senggigi Beach is not at Kuta Beach in Bali, but once we were here will feel like staying in Kuta Beach, Bali. Entering the area of Senggigi beach, tourists seta immediately greeted by a soothing gentle breeze. Coastal beaches are still beautiful, although there are still strewn garbage foliage because rarely cleaned. Very beautiful underwater scenery, and tourists can do as much snorkeling as the waves are not too big. Coral reefs towering ketengah causing large waves breaking in the middle. There are also hotels with varying prices, from the expensive to the hotel is a valuable economic(Reference from http://travel.detik.com, http://lombok.panduanwisata.com & wikipedia.org)
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