The beautiful island of Lombok, with its beaches, majestic Mount Rinjani and spectacular marine life to explore, the island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara has no shortage of attractions both on and off the water.
No wonder Lombok is one of the most popular destinations in West Nusa Tenggara. In addition, there are various beauties on the island of Lombok that you can enjoy, based on data from Indonesia Travel
Try to challenge yourself by climbing the steep volcanic peak. Rent a bicycle and cycle through lush green rice fields. Walk around enjoying the atmosphere.
Whichever way you choose to spend your time, you won't be disappointed by the spectacular natural beauty on offer here. Lombok Island is separated by Lombok Strait from Bali Island in the West and Alas Strait in the East from Sumbawa Island.
The Sasak people are the dominant ethnic group living on this island, which also consists of five regions. Among them, North Lombok, Central Lombok, East Lombok, West Lombok and the city of Mataram, the capital city of West Nusa Tenggara.
North Lombok is where you can make a great hike to Mount Rinjani and linger until the sun goes down on the beautiful beaches of the Gilis.
Mount Rinjani is one of the highest volcanoes in Indonesia, with its peak reaching 3,726 meters above sea level. Segara Anak Crater Lake which is located on top of a volcano, is one of the beautiful sights that you must stop and admire.
Here you can also visit traditional villages and join the indigenous Sasak people to experience their daily life in the weaving villages of Sade and Rambitan.
You can learn a thing or two from the amazing women with weaving skills who produce high quality textiles.
You can also cross the sea to Sumbawa Island from the port in East Lombok. If you like exploring something new, you can find the attractive black sand beach of Obel-Obel.
In West Lombok, you can linger on Senggigi beach and discover wild life in the Monkey Forest in Pusuk Village, right on the border between North Lombok and West Lombok. Be careful with your belongings and keep it out of reach of monkeys.
Mataram is the center of government and industry. It consists of the old city district of Ampenan, Cakranegara as the commercial district and Mataram city as the office district.
Take time to visit the West Nusa Tenggara Museum, Mayura Park, and Narmada Park to discover more stories about the island.
For the adventurous spirit, you can explore more of the southern beaches such as the famous Tangsi 'Pink' Beach to the southeast, where the beautiful corals make the beaches look red.
Wander the trails to find Senaru Waterfall and the stunning Benang Kelambu Waterfall for relaxing views.
If you are by air, there are daily flights between Denpasar, Bali and the capital city of Lombok, Mataram. Lombok International Airport (LOP) in Tanah Awu, Central Lombok Regency is located about 30 km or an hour's drive to the southeast of Mataram.
However, if you want to use the Ferry, generally travel between Padangbai (Bali) and Sheets (Lombok) several times a day. The journey takes about 4-5 hours. Motorcycles and cars can be taken by ferry.
Ferries travel between Labuhan Lombok and Poto Tano on Sumbawa several times a day. This trip takes an hour and a half.
Meanwhile, if you use a fast boat, Blue Water Safari Express is one of the fast boat companies that will take you from Bali to the mainland of Lombok.
There are two convenient departure points from Bali, namely Serangan (just near Benoa Harbor) and Padang Bai Harbor. You can also check the website for more options and information about transportation or accommodation on this beautiful island.
On the mainland of Lombok, you can get around by renting a motorbike or car from a trusted provider. Public transportation is a naturally air-conditioned minibus called Bemo. It will take you to most of the attractions, but only operates during the day.
At nightfall, there will be ojek, a meterless means of motorbike transportation that will allow you to practice your bargaining skills before boarding.
Then, the most unique is Cidomo, which can be found on Senggigi or Gili beaches. It was a nickname for Cikar-Dokar-Motor, a wagon with enough horsepower to carry about four people. If the corona or covid-19 pandemic is gone, make sure you visit these beautiful places.