Places to Visit in Lombok

Lombok has many interesting places to visit. So enjoy your time while staying at Lombok Holiday Resorts

Getting around in Lombok:

1. By Bemo
   Bemos (converted passenger-carrying minivans) are the main means of long-distance transport in Lombok which can be stopped down on all larger streets.
2. By Taxi
   Metered taxis are a fairly new development in Lombok, but they have become quite common in Mataram and Senggigi. The largest operator is Blue Bird, although there are a few other companies competing for your custom.
3. By Horse Cart
   Horse-pulled carts known as cidomo are very common in Lombok. Make sure that you negotiate the rate before the journey. In the Gili Islands, there are no cars or motorbikes, so cidomo or bicycle is the only way to go.
4. By Boat
   Traditional fishing boats known as perahu ply the waters around Lombok, and are instantly recognizable due to their rather unusual feature of having two logs attached by bars on both sides like a catamaran, for greater stability in heavy swells. They can also be chartered, either directly from owners (in which case some knowledge of Bahasa will come in handy) or via any travel agent, who will of course take their cut.
5. By Bicycle
   Traffic is relatively light throughout the island so travel by bicycle is quite possible, and provides a very different cultural experience to other means of transport. You should bring your own touring bike, as local bikes are of a very basic quality although there is one biking tour operator (Lombok Biking) that has decent bikes and guides.

A list of some of the most popular and interesting places to visit in Lombok, Indonesia:

• Kuta
  A surfing mecca like its Bali namesake, but that’s where the similarities end
• Tanjung Aan
  A beautiful area near Kuta Beach, just 5 kilometers apart. The sand is very unique that it looks like pepper. Beach guards are on the beach early and they prevent hawkers hassling tourists, but usually the hawkers are mostly children trying to make a living and quite good natured.
• Rambitan/Sade
  A traditional Sasak village located on the hill, 8 km from Kuta beach. This village shows you the unique way of life of the ‘Sasak’, the native inhabitants of Lombok.
• Bangsal
  Little harbor servicing the Gili Islands
• Lembar
  Port for boats to Bali
• Mataram
  The administrative capital and largest city in Lombok
• Senggigi
  The main tourist strip, including the neighboring beach of Mangsit.
• Narmada Park (Taman Narmada)
  Located 10 km east of Mataram, this park was the relaxation place for the former Balinese King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah from Karangasem Bali, built in 1727. This park has a Hindu temple and swimming pool. It also has a fountain called ‘Youth Fountain’ which is believed to give long life to a person that drinks water from the fountain. Entry fee for this park is cheap.
• Gili Islands
  Three islands off the west coast, popular with backpackers. There are several good sites between the Gili Islands for snorkeling. If lucky, you can spot and swim with turtles.
• Gili Sulat
  Two off-the-beaten-path, small islands off the east coast
• Mount Rinjani
  Large, active volcano looming over the island
• Tete Batu
  One of the mountain resorts situated just below Mount Rinjani which is an ideal place to stop for refreshments.
• Kota Raja (Loyok)
  The rural area situated on the eastern part of Lombok, where inhabitants make handicrafts from plaited bamboo for daily use such as baskets, wallets, bags.
• Beleke
  A small village, situated in central Lombok where the people make rattan handicrafts handicrafts and wood carving.
• Tanjung Luar
  The biggest fishing village on the island, situated in the south eastern part of Lombok.
• Sendang Gila Water fall
  Located 600 meters above sea level on the foot of Rinjani Mountain. Cool and quiet hill provides a comfortable resting point.
• Senaru Traditional Village
  A traditional village where mountain tribe’s life and civilization of the past century still exist as a part of their culture.
• Sukarare Village
  See local handicraft and weaving process in Desa (village) Sukarare. The price should be cheaper than in Sengigi shops.
• Malimbu Cliff
  The best cliff to view the sunset on the western coastline of Lombok.
• Pusuk Reserved Forest
  This is one of the densest tropical reserve rain forests in Lombok. It has a fantastic ocean view and there are friendly monkeys playing on the roadside, it’s defienity worth a stop.
• Lendang Bajur
  A typical small Sasak market where you can find a lot of local vegetables, herbs, spices, rice, fish, fruit and local artifacts.
• Country Museum
  An overall look of local historical artifacts from ancient to the present. West Nusa Tenggara province is exhibited and preserved in this museum.
• Mayura
  The royal floating palace (Bale Kambang) of the former Balinese kingdom, was built in 1744. It is located in Cakranegara, close to the pura Meru temple built in 1720.
• Sweta Market
  The biggest market in Lombok, where you can buy delicious fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices, rice, fish, local artifacts and colorful Indonesia sarongs.
• Lingsar
  Pura Lingsar is the oldest and holiest temple in Lombok built in 1714, owned by both Hindus Moslem waktu telu.