Highlights of Lombok Island - Indonesia Destinations

Highlights of Lombok island - Indonesia Destinations :

Lombok Island is a small island that is flanked by the island of Bali to the west and to the east of the island of Sumbawa, Lombok Island is a beautiful island that has many interesting places to visit. The natives of this island called Sasak, and in daily population of this island can not be separated from their extended families. Its people support each other in various activities especially religious or customary activities organized by their family. 

Lombok Island is an island located in the West Nusa Tenggara - Indonesia. There are a wide variety of languages​​, Customs, Religions and different habits in the community. Although there are differences, the people on the island always support each other and respect one another, What interesting is from the language contained in every village on the island has a different language, sometimes one village to another they do not understand each other when they are talking with their own language. The local language called Sasak language is always interesting to learn, To talk to people in other islands in Indonesia they use the Indonesian language which is a national language of Indonesia. 

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There are many interesting sights on the island of Lombok which you can visit as a tourist destination in Indonesia, this island offers many beautiful beach spots, historical spots and culinary hich is always attractive to local and foreign tourists. In our previous articles, we have written about some of the most interesting and popular tourist attractions of Lombok island in particular article about the tourist attractions in isolation and clearer in describing each point of interest. However, this page is a summary of all our articles about tourist attractions on the island of Lombok, Summary for some interesting places in Lombok island are as follows : 

1. Kuta beach - Lombok island tourism :

Is a small village in southern part of the island that offers many interesting tourist beaches to visit, there are some interesting beaches around Kuta beach of Lombok. including the Mawun beach  within 7 kilometers to the west of Kuta beach. Then the other beaches that are not less interesting to visit is the Selong Belanak beach, Tanjung Aan and Seger beach which are also located not far from Kuta beach - Lombok. In addition to exciting shore excursions, mainstay activities of southern region of the Lombok island is surfing sport that is known throughout the world, especially by professional surfers. Because the south has many good waves quality surf spots  for surfers. For accommodation, Hotels in Kuta Lombok await your arrival. There are many luxury hotels to budget hotel as a place to stay at in this region. To see the list of hotels in Kuta Lombok you can see it Here .

2. Gili Trawangan - Lombok tourist destinations :

Is a row of small islands which are members of a new district on the island of Lombok, Namely north Lombok district ( in Indonesian called Lombok Utara ). Gili Trawangan is one of the Lombok main tourist destinations in addition to Kuta Lombok, Gili Trawangan  accommodate tourists over 40,000 local and foreign tourists per month. And become the most visited tourist area in Lombok, Visitor who comes to Gili Trawangan in 2014 recorded an increase of 30 percent. Luxury hotels to budget accommodations have available a lot, But you need to know in certain months such as July and August, Then you need to book a hotel in advance. Because in the two months, The number of visitors will be very crowded. Because it is a holiday months for European travelers and some other states, The solution is you can make online reservations which are you can find it easily on the internet. Gili Trawangan is very popular with exotic underwater tourist spots, Many of the beginners and professional divers come to this place to see the beauty of the underwater world in Gili Trawangan - Lombok. If you have plans to visit Gili Trawangan and would like to see the accommodation contained in this exotic little island, Therefore we have prepared a list of hotels in Gili Trawwangan to facilitate you in our previous article about List of hotels in Gili Trawangan. If you would like to know about the beauty of this place, You can visit our last article about : The beauty of Gili Trawangan - Lombok island.

3. Gili Meno - Lombok Island Tourist Attractions :

Gili Meno is a small island that is not less interesting to Gili Trawangan, Being right next to Gili Trawangan. Gili Meno has a lot of interesting activities to be enjoyed by the tourists who visit this place, Among them you can visit the Bird Park has many endangered species, In addition you can also see the turtle breeding as it is also found in Gili Trawangan. Blue beaches, beautiful underwater Nature makes this small island became one of the mainstay tourist destination for the northern region of the island of Lombok. As a destination hotel stay at Gili Meno also available in full to make your holiday atmosphere in this place was the perfect, To know more about this place you can read our previous article about The beauty of Gili Meno. If you want to search for hotel availability information in Gili Meno you can see it here: List of Hotels in Gili Meno.

4. Gili Air - Lombok Island Tourist Spots :

Are you enjoying a romantic honeymoon ? If so, then Gili Air is the right destination for your vacation destination on the island of Lombok. The island is located at the eastern end of a row of three small islands in addition to Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, visitors who come to this place a little less but still has a beauty that is not less beautiful with two other small islands. This is because the place is reserved for visitors who prefer a vacation in a less crowded place, evening entertainment activities are also not as much as you can enjoy in Gili Trawangan. Activity for diving and snorkeling you can still enjoy in this island. See the list of hotels in this place, By visiting our article:  Hotels list  of  Gili Air - Lombok.If you would like to know more about Gili Air, You can read our article about this place Here .

5. Gili Nanggu - The exotic private island in Lombok :

Is a small island with a natural landscape that has tremendous beauty, Located in the south western region of the island of Lombok. Offering underwater natural beauty and exotic scenery Sunset as three small islands that we wrote above, To go to this place you have to pass Sekotong tourist area. To find out about Gili Nanggu more broadly at once to search the hotel as a place to stay in the Gili Nanggu, you can read the article about Gili Nanggu in our  previous article  about: The paradise island of Gili Nanggu.

6. Sekotong - Lombok Exotic View :

Is one of the tourist destinations on the island of Lombok, Located in west Lombok  areas that has outstanding natural beauty with stunning views of the sunset. Sekotong can be takes about 2 hours to visit if you come through the Lombok International Airport, But when you come through the Lembar port  (Arrival of the island from Bali using the normal ferry, Will take travel time is only 30 minutes away). We invite you to know the beauty of this place by visiting the article about Sekotong which we have previously written, In the article we have also provided a link to search hotels in the area of Sekotong. Please visit the article about this place Here.

7.  Senggigi beach - West Lombok Tourism :

Senggigi is the first tourist area on the island of Lombok, Sunset be a main attraction for this tourist area. In Senggigi tourist area you will find many evening entertainment as found in Gili Trawangan form of karaoke and live music, here you can also enjoy culinary specialties such as the island of Lombok. There are many shopping centers and other form of art galleries, Senggigi can be reached in just 30 minutes from the capital city of West Nusa Tenggara ( Mataram ). In addition to enjoying the exciting city tour in Mataram city you will also be able to enjoy the beach resort of Senggigi and Ampenan located at the west end of the city of Mataram. To see a list of recommended hotels for you in the tourist area of ​​Senggigi you can see the list of Recommended hotels in Senggigi on our previous article. 

That is a summary article on the island of Lombok that can we present to you, I hope you can benefit to those of you who want a vacation to the island of Lombok. This page also concluded the article about Lombok tourist destinstions, Expected Writeforlombok.com site can provide positive value for travelers all around the world in finding the best solution to search for information about the  interesting sights in the world and the availability of accommodation information in accordance sights inscribed in this site. Pages that we gave the title: Highlights of Lombok island - Indonesia Destinations is written with the aim to provide convenience for travelers who will come to the island of Lombok, "Happy holiday and Good luck".

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Advised place or hotel to stay in Gili Meno - Lombok

Before we have written about : Place or hotel to stay in Gili Trawangan - Lombok, But now we will bring you to choose some hotel that recommended to use as a place to stay in Gili Meno - Lombok. It is important for those of you who looking for accommodation to stay around Gili Meno - Lombok area. To simplify your search for hotels around this area, Then here we will write some of the hotels listed in Booking.com website. Where when you choose one of the hotels which we will write here, Then you will automatically be directed to the hotel in question. You will be able to make an online hotel reservation service through Booking.com, Of course you can see also the price details as well as the facilities provided by each property.

Complete hotels list below are some of Advised Place or hotel to stay in Gili Meno - Lombok that advised as a place to stay, Actually there are many luxury hotel or budget accommodation that you can find around Gili Meno - Lombok. But we just wrote a few hotels that are listed on Booking.com website when this writing was written, If there is a change "of course" we will always update any changes that occur. So that you can easily book a hotel room online through the internet, Well here's a choice that you can make as reference as a place to stay in Gili Meno Lombok :

Please choose the hotels list below to see the Gili Meno hotel review and price, That provided by Booking.com :

•  Amigos Bungalow ( Three-star Hotel ) - Bed and Breakfast
• Banana Leaf Gili Meno ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
• Bareng Bareng Bungalows ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
• Biru Meno Beach Bungalows ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
• Bluecoral Bungalows ( Guest House )
• CocoHuts ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
•  Gazebo Meno ( Guest House )
• Gili Garden Bungalow ( 1-star ) - Guest House
• Gili Meno Bird Park resort ( 1-star ) - Guest House
• Harum Meno Bungalow ( 1-star ) - Guest House
• Kalinka Inn ( 1-star ) - Guest House
• Kebun Kupu Kupu Gili Meno Eco Resort ( three-star ) - Resort
• Kontiki Cottage ( Three-star ) - Guest House
• Meno Smile Cottages ( Guest House )
• My Gili Cottages ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
• Putri Home Stay ( Homestay )
• Rose Bungalow ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
• Sudi's Cottages ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
• The Reef Gilimeno  ( Four-star Hotel ) - Resort
• Tropical Hideaways Resort ( Two-star ) - Holiday Park
• Tropicana Bungalows ( 1-star ) - Holiday Park
• Turtle Gili Meno Bungalows ( Two-star ) - Guest House
• We'Be Cottages ( Two-star ) - Guest House

Those are some hotels complete List or place to stay in Gili Meno - Lombok area, We are really hope what we write in this article can be useful for you. Especially for those of you who have a vacation plan to visit this beautiful tourism area.

Nice place to visit and to see around Gili Meno - Lombok :

If you are currently located in Meno - Lombok, And want to visit interesting attractions or places around this area. You can visit some of the places that became the mainstay of the tourist area near Meno beach - Lombok, Recommend for you to visit like :  Bird Park, Turtle breeding, And Meno beach. The beaches around Gili Meno. area has a beautiful and natural scenery with white sand, which is suitable as a place to swim and sunbathe with your friends or family. And you need to know that Gili Meno. is one of the best place to see the beauty of underwater life in Lombok island which you can see by Diving or Snorkeling around this area.

Interesting activities to do in Gili Meno - Lombok :

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The most popular activity in the area of Gili Meno Lombok island is Cycling, Diving, Fishing, See the beauty of Meno beach And Snorkeling. To know more about Diving and Snorkeling activities in Meno, You can read our previous article about : The best places for Diving and Snorkeling in Lombok island. If you are want to know more about Gili Meno. you are advised to read this : Discover the beauty of Gili Meno - Lombok.

Perhaps only this that we can write this time for you, In our article about : Advised Place or hotel to stay in Gili Meno - Lombok. Which we hope can help you in search a accommodation as a place to stay around Gili Meno - Lombok area that suite your taste and budget that you really want to spend for your vacation in this area. You can share this article to everyone to help this site grow up, Thank you for visiting this simple blog that write about tourism to help tourist who gonna visit Lombok island and other tourist places around the world " Good luck "

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The best places for diving and snorkeling in Lombok

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The best places for diving and snorkeling in Lombok  : If you are a person who loves the beauty of the underwater world, Then it is appropriate to visit an island which is located just east side of Bali island, This island called Lombok island. If you are come from Bali, To visit this island you will need about 4 hours by using Normal ferry, One hour by fast boat and 15 minutes if you are decide to use the air plane service. Lombok island also has very beautiful natural beauty, Especially the beauty of the underwater wold for diving, Snorkeling or Fishing. You will see like white sand beaches, Blue and clear water and most important for you is the natural coral that still unspoiled by ignorant hands.

Where is the best place in Lombok for Diving and Snorkeling ?

There are some places that we recommend for you to get the best experiences for you who love the diving, Snorkeling or Fishing activity to enjoy your holiday in Lombok. If you are looking for the diving and snorkeling spot in Lombok, Then you can visit the three small island that located in the north west part of Lombok island. The three small island are called GILI ( Small island ), And here are the three small island name : (1.) Gili Trawangan (2.) Gili Meno and (3.) Gili Air  

 

Visit Lombok and discover the underwater beauty of a pristine corals and fishes with beautiful colors and the others uniqueness that may be you have never been found in other places.

The three places above are very recommended for divers and snorkeling lovers that visiting Lombok for vacation, Actually not only that places " There are some other places that can be reference  for you such as : Sekotong tourism area or South coast Lombok island.  And for those of you who love Fishing, You can read our other article about Fishing in Lombok island that we have written in last article.

Where is the best place in Lombok for Fishing ?

For suggested fishing activities in Lombok island, You can read our previous article about : The best Lombok island fishing spot. And find the new fishing experience with friends or your lovely family.

Which diving or snorkeling company that recommended in Lombok island ?

There are many diving or snorkeling service provider that provide : Diving courses, Equipment rental and even sell the equipment that you can find in Lombok island. firstly the three small islands as Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. To facilitate you , Here we will give some information for diving and snorkeling services which are often used by diver and snorkeling lovers.

1. Blue Marline Dive - Gili Trawangan. ( Visit them site Here )
2. Lombok - Dive ( Visit them site Here )
3. Divezone - Lombok ( Visit them site Here )
4. Manta - Dive ( Visit them site Here )
5. Dreamdivers  ( Visit them site Here )

Those are some diving service provider that we recommend in Lombok island, Usually for beginners will get a certificate of PADI dive ( Professional Association of Diving Instructors ) After complete the process of diving school that meets the standards. There are many other diving service provider that can be found in this island, But we just write down a few of the well-known course. Because our goal is only to provide information for tourists who visiting this island and need online information about Lombok island tourism.

Where to find Snorkeling equipment rental ?

About Snorkeling equipment is easy to find around the three Gili, Just ask some local around the beach. Because most of them are waiting for tourists that will do snorkeling.  And usually they will arrange the snorkeling tour around, For sure they will bring you to the best spots.

That what we only can write for you about : The best places for diving and snorkeling in Lombok, We hope what we have written this time will useful for you. Especialy for those of you who need information about diving or snorkeling activities in Lombok island, Help this site grow up by share our articles to your friend or families to keep this site continue for present relevant information for Lombok tourist visitor. " Thank you for visiting " Happy holiday !

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Discover the beauty of Gili Meno - Lombok

Discover the beauty of Gili Meno - Lombok is the title of our article this time. Where previously we have written about :  The beauty of Gili Air - Lombok. In addition to Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, you also need to visit Gili Meno is flanked by Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. Of the three small islands, Gili Meno is the smallest with an area. Gili Meno save the beauty that is not possessed by other Gilis like salt lake and spectacular dive angle as Meno Wall, Sea Turtle Point, and Blue Coral Point. Coast in the eastern part of the island is very nice and suitable for snorkling.  

The reason why to choose Gili Meno for holiday 

The water is so crystal clear beaches that make anyone eager to swim here. Try to swim to feel the sensation. The beauty and tranquility of nature Gili Meno makes many consider the island suitable for a couple who were on their honeymoon. Because visitors who come to this place is dominated by the tourists who want to find serenity, Because Gili Meno unlike  Gili Trawangan that always alive at night with a party atmosphere all night. There are many interesting choices of activities on Gili Meno. The corners for diving've been waiting for you to trace. Parks coral reefs around the north east coast is worth to visit, coral colors dazzle the divers eye. And If lucky, you will see a bunch of school fish

What is interesting things to see in Gili Meno 

Gili Meno also has a natural and unique beauty. The interior of the island is mostly shaded by palm trees. Beautiful and exotic. Not only that, Gili Meno also free of noise and air pollution because of the region's tourists and residents may not use motorized vehicles, same as the other two Gilis. Only with cidomo or you can just walk around the island that lies between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air is in less than three hours.

 

Not only that, Gili Meno also offer tours Turtle Sanctuary. that is a refuge and breeding of turtles run by one of the local man. Besides turtles, animals and rare birds are also conserved in Gili Meno. Bird Park is not only filled with a collection of Indonesian  rare birds but also from abroad. Hundreds of tropical birds here such as flamingo, pelicans, eagles, parrots and others. If you want to visit Bid Park, prepare in your pocket about . 50 thousand Indonesian Rupiah ( IDR ) for the entry ticket. The place is managed by Australian entrepreneur who lives in Bali.

How to Gili Meno 

In order to get to Gili Meno, You need about 45 minutes a trip from Mataram (city center) for further towards to Bangsal Port. And the boat ride ticket price varies, Depending on the type of boat you use. You can buy tickets at a price of crossing about IDR 25.000  to IDR 35.000. Or if you visit Gili Meno from  Gili Trawangan, you can ride boats leaving each at 09.30 and 16:00 pm and from Gili Air at 8:30 and 3:00 pm with a price of Rp. 25 thousand per person. 

Where have to stay in Gili Meno

On the west side of Gili Meno there is a shallow lake that produces salt in the dry season, interestingly "to meet the needs of fresh water, residents of Gili Meno had to" export "fresh water from Lombok island. Though some guests can use a credit card for the lodging or hotel payment but highly recommended for  you to bring a lot of cash money, because there are no ATM machines in Gili Meno. Freely decide where you will stay. If you want to enjoy a night on Gili Meno you can stay at the Gazebo Meno. Alternatively if from Gili Air, you can spend the night in Manta Dive Gili Air Hotel. staying at Gili Trawangan is not a problem because each Gili ( Small island ) is adjacent. May be you can stay at Ombak Sunset Hotel.

Perhaps only this that we can write in this article about : Discover the beauty of Gili Meno - Lombok, Which we hope to be useful for you. Thank you for visiting our site, And see you in our next other articles.  

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