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The Gili Islands 2007-12-19 01:01:00 Tropical island aficionados declare these island perfect for snorkelling and diving, or just plain lolling about. IF picture-perfect white sand beaches lapped by aquamarine waters that shelter courful coral reefs and fish are not sufficient draws, head for Gili Trawangan the "Party Island"The three Gili island lie just off the northwest coast of Lombok. Gili AirGili Air, is the island closest to the mainland and the most easly accessed of the three Gili's. This island has the largest local population of the three and combines the charm of tropical island with easy access ti the people and culture that has made Lombok so special.Much of the development is on the east coast, facing Lombok an the towering Gunung Rinjani, which provides spectacular sunrises; sunset sover Gunung Agung on Bali are visible from the south and western coasts of Gili Air. The best beaches are also found on the east side, with clear turquoise waters and soft white sand.Diving facilities abound and there is good ...

South Lombok 2007-12-19 00:48:00 Panorama Lombok is a travel agency who can arrange your holiday whilst you are in Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores. For honeymooners, we offer a special honeymoon package. PLACES OF INTEREST IN SOUTH LOMBOKKutaKuta has a beautiful white san beach and is located about 45 km from Cakranegera or 1,5 hours drive from Senggigi. It is a good base for exploring the beautiful southern coastline. Kuta and the surrounding region has gained a reputation for having some of the beast surfing spots in Southeast Asia.Mawun Beach & Selong BlanakAbout 30 minutes drive to the west of Kuta, the beach at Mawun rings a perfect half-moon bay, popular for swimming and snorkling. Selong Blanak Beach, instead of detracting from the beauty of the sweeping beach, the village adds to its charm. Colourful fishing outriggers rock in the gentle waves on the bay's east end. The villagers make their living from fishing.Tanjung A'anTanjung A'an has spectacular scenery off the peninsula, with a few vendor shacks a ...

East Lombok 2007-12-19 00:38:00 Panorama Lombok is a travel agency who can arrange your holiday whilst you are in Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores. For honeymooners, we offer a special honeymoon package. PLACES OF INTEREST IN EAST LOMBOKSembalun Bumbung & Sembalun LawangSembalun Bumbung is located is a high, cool valley on the slopes of Gunung Rinjani, along with a neighbouring village. Sembalun Lawang. Both are surrounded by lush fields and valleys planted with fruit and vegetables whih thrive in the cooler climate.SuradadiSuradadi villagers use their traditional skills to make handicraft items from lontar and palm leaves. Experienced craftsmen and women create boxes, mats, bags, wallets and other attractive products in this industrious village.BiraqThis traditional village which nestles at the bottom of Mt. Rinjani, is known for its uncomplicated way of life - a way of life which has been followed for generations.LenekFamous for its traditional Sasak dance productions, Lenek is also home to the Black Monkey. ...

North Lombok 2007-12-19 00:29:00 Trekking in the Rinjani National Park and its vicinity brings you to awesome forests and waterfalls. more adventurous spirits may prefer climbing Gunung Rinjani, an internationally recognised eco-tourism site. Nort Lombok is reached by two main roads, both in good condition and providing different scenic tours of the north. The coastal road that runs from Ampenan all the way up the west coast to the north provides stunning views of the many beautiful bays and beaches that line the west coast, as well as vistas over the Gili Island and Bali to the west. The Pusuk Pass, a winding montain road, strat in Gunung Sari, north of Mataram, and runs through the mountains island, terminating at Pemenang in the north. The drive up the pass provides wonderful views of valleys and gorges, with rivers running throug the tropical forests and small villages scattered among the trees. Families of grey monkeys live in the jungle and sometimes come down to the road to beg for food from passing motorists. ...

West Lombok 2007-12-18 23:40:00 West Lombok has a tourism infrastructure that almost rivals South Bali - but thankfully it doesn't overwhelm. The wide sandy beaches of Senggigi invite some serious chilling-out, but the more fidgety can also explore old temples, markets and the trio of quaint little towns-Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara. SenggigiSenggigi is central tourism industry, located in west coast of lombok and the main tourist destination where you can find many places to stay from simple accomodatuon to five star front beach hotel,restauran,internet caffe and night live music bars.AmpenanAmpenan is the old port town and some Dutch colonial architecture is still visible in the west.MataramThe city of Mataram is the main administrative centre for Lombok and Sumbawa (NTB Province) and has goverment offices, banks, mosques, the main post office and Mataram university downtown.Cakranegara & Bertais Traditional MarketCakranegara is the central busines and Bertais is the biggest traditional market in Lombok with i ...

More about Lombok Island 2007-12-18 23:30:00 Lombok charms with its unspoilt natural beauty of pristine white sand beaches, forests and mountain as well as its largely untouched culture. Tourism impacts lightly on its traditional lifestyle.Lombok Island consists of 4 regencies, Mataram City, West Lombok, Central Lombok and East Lombok. The Island is dominated by Mt. Rinjani. It providers adventurous treks and wonderful views of captivating natural forest and agricultural scenery, down to a coastline of numerous printine beaches and fabulous waters that abound with surfing, fishing, sailing and underwater activity oppotunieties.The major accommodations can be found in Senggigi, Mataram, the Gilis, Kuta in South Lombok and Sekotong. However, there are small pockets of accommodation in Tetebatu, Senaru, nort-east Lombok and other beach or mountain slope areas offering adventures, arts and cultural experiences and great scenery.About the RegionThe climate of Lombok is perfect with annual temperatures ranging between 21º C and 33º C ...

Inside Lombok 2007-12-14 23:54:00 History:Today the majority of the population in Lombok is actually Sasak, but when they arrived or where they came from is lost to time. It is likely that these migrant peoples likely first showed up sometime in the 13th or 14th century from Java. The culture today is based on a local version of Islam that has many added elements of Hinduism as well as Wektu Telu tribal beliefs also mixed in. The island is actually across the Lombok Strait from Bali, and was part of the spice trade route during the late Middle Ages. The area was likely first sighted by the Portuguese in the 16th century, but the Dutch were the first to settle the area, arriving in the eastern part of the island in the 17th century. The western part of the island remained until Balinese control until the end of the 19th century, when the Dutch annexed the whole of the island. This rule under the Balinese greatly influenced the Sasak culture, which today is Islamic with a mix of Hinduism as well.Following the Dutch annex ...

Lose Yourself in Lombok 2007-12-14 23:27:00 Lombok is an exotic destination, located about 40 km east of Bali and west of the Sumbawa Islands, in the West Nusa Tenggara Province in Indonesia. Occupying an area of more than 4500 square kilometers, Lombok consists of several tiny islands, and looks like what Bali was more than 25 years ago.The island can be easily reached from Bali through an enjoyable boat ride or via a 30-minutes flight from Denpasar International Airport in Bali. Lombok is made up of three administrative regions: Central Lombok, West Lombok, and Eastern Lombok. Mataram, located to the west, is the administrative capital as well as the largest city in the island. Lombok's other prominent two cities are Selong in the east and Praya in the center. Dominated by the magnificent Mount Rinjani, perched about 3500 meters above sea level - Lombok has more than a dozen of incredible beaches, and is much favored for its beautiful landscapes comprising charming mountainsides, towering volcanoes, swaying palm trees, and st ...

General Information lombok Island 2007-12-14 23:13:00 Geography & ClimateThe island of Lombok is located east of Bali. Tourism is not quite as developed yet as Bali and it is that reason which makes Lombok the perfect getaway. Escape to picturesque mountainside landscapes to white sand beaches of the Gili Islands. A place to relax and unwind from the daily life back home. Lombok also has the third largest volcano in all of Indonesia, Mount Rinjani, which extends 3726 meters high with a crater lake called Segara Anak. The main season here are wet season which starts from November to May and dry season start from May-October. The best time to come is in the month of May when the weather is just perfect with bright daylight and green scenery. People & Religion The local inhabitants of Lombok are called Sasaks. They speak Indonesian as well as their local Sasak language. The other main ethnicity’s include Balinese, Chinese, Arabian, and Javanese. Lombok has three main districts with three capital cities: Mataram in the west, Praya in cent ...