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| Is Indonesia's Lombok the Next Bali? |
| 2008-01-21 00:52:00 |
As the tropical monsoon clouds roll in, obscuring the towering volcanos along the Bali coastline, the pristine neighboring island of Lombok seems a world away from Indonesia's premier tourist destination.In fact, it almost is.This unique isle lays to the east of one of the sharpest fissures in nature, the so-called Wallace Line that cuts through the Indonesian archipelago and divides the flora and fauna of Asia and that of Australia, Papua, New Zealand and other Pacific islands.Long overshadowed...
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| More -Travel Tips & Useful Information |
| 2008-01-13 20:27:00 |
INFORMATIONCustom RegulationsYou must have at least 6 (six) months validity of passport to enter Indonesia.Visa On Arrival (VOA) can be obtain at Mataram Airport.According to customs regulations, one adult is allowed to bring into Indonesia a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 1000 grams of tobacco, and reasonable amount of perfume.Photographic, video and filming equipment radios, typewriters, and cars are admitted provide they are recorded in your passport on entry and taken out of the country on departure.Narcotic, firearm and ammunition, TV set, and Chinese medicine are strictly prohibited.Fresh fruit, plants and animals must be passed by Quarantine Office.Travelling All Over ...
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| When To Visit Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 22:23:00 |
Lombok, with its virgin beaches, the rugged looming Mount Rinjani and quaint fishing villages is a quintessential tourist paradise. Its proximity to Bali, a tourist hotspot, attracts millions of backpackers, who wish to get away from the crowd and indulge in a tranquil, luxuriant vacation. However, the main concern of most tourists is the best time to visit Lombok. Now the tourist season of any destination depends on the climatic and weather conditions of the region.Due to its proximity to the equator, the climate of Lombok is tropical. Winters are cool and pleasant and summers are tempered by refreshing rainfalls. The days are almost 12 hours long and the average daytime temperature varies from 27 C to 32 C. the dry season lasts from May to September while the wet season extends from Octo...
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| What & Where to Eat |
| 2008-01-03 22:20:00 |
Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy after India and the U.S with 18,108 islands of which 6000 are inhabited. There are five main islands Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan New Guinea and Sulawesi. The Lombok region a part of the South East Asian archipelago plays host to multitude attractions of myriad varieties. There are some exotic extravaganzas waiting to be explored by you slowly! The Spice garden follows you in your endeavor to get local, as local cuisine binds you to the ethnic traditions of the region.In Lombok there are many places dealing with oriental spices and their manifestations with along the international savory stores. Clove, nutmeg and mace are the spices that had been a gainer in trading for Indonesia earlier. World famous spices of Indonesia are Indonesian Hot curr...
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| Puppet Shows in Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 22:19:00 |
Lombok in Indonesia offers a wide array of entertainment in the form of Cultural shows, cinemas, theatres, comedy shows and puppet shows. The most interesting and popular among them is the puppet shows that are predominantly influenced by Javanese culture.These puppet shows known as Wayang Kulit are done with shadow puppets and depicts life with its incongruities and contradictions and teach the purpose and meaning of life. Mythological stories or legend are also staged in this form of performing art.Wayang Kulit with its origin in Central Java is one of the oldest and highly developed continuous story-telling traditions in the world. In the year 2003, the UNESCO declared the Wayang Puppets Theater of Indonesia as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible H...
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| Entertainment in Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 22:18:00 |
The sandy beaches, mild breezes, crystal waters, and the colorful traditions of Lombok is a paradise for any visitors who tour Lombok. The pristine beaches with its long list of adventure sports is there for you in addition to the various entertainment factors that make your trip to this Indonesian part an ever memorable one. As no visit to any land is complete without any entertainment options, Lombok is making a conscious effort to polish its already developed entertainment options.Drive yourself crazyAfter enjoying a day full of activities and thrill you can enjoy the sunset at the beaches. As the night gradually comes to rule, Lombok dresses itself all anew. The colors and the vibrancy give a new look to Lombok.You can enjoy the beach bars and s...
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| Lombok Parks & Gardens |
| 2008-01-03 22:14:00 |
Are you in search of a great escape to the Indonesian land that paces up your thrill for adventure? Are you looking out for a blissful retreat within a calm, scenic and cultural setting? Do you intend to relax peacefully or breathe the fresh air surrounding you in a tranquil garden? Then in that case a visit to Lombok that boasts of scenic adventures to eco tourism is surely going to catch up your glance. Leisurely walk along the Lombok Parks & Gardens where a tourist can grasp the startling diversity, verdant greenery to the diverse avifauna that are evenly spread along the area.Among the Lombok Parks & Gardens, the Narmada or the Summer Garden Palace is the native parkland modeled on the basis of Mount Rinjani's pinnacle. It was acclaimed as the resting...
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| Nightlife in Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 22:10:00 |
Lombok has many attractions, a vibrant nightlife being a top draw, among a host of others. Dotted with innumerable clubs and dining joints, you have a plenty to choose from. Senggigi is a gastronome's paradise. Dig into delectable Chinese and Indonesian cuisine as you lend your ears to soulful music and engaging performances. Bustling Senggigi registers huge tourist footfalls all round the year. Hordes of backpackers from Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara troop to quaint Lombok to savor the exciting nightlife. Hit the Papaya Café or the Happy Café for a whale of a time. The Marina Pub also scores huge brownie points with visitors. You can boogie the night away at any one of the innumerable plush pubs of Lombok. Psychedelic lights and foot tapping music...
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| Traditional Massage in Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 22:05:00 |
Over the ages, Lombok has become a favorite haunt of the tourists for its spectacular golden beaches, scenic landscapes and tranquil ambience. Apart from its natural attractions, Lombok also offers a rejuvenating experience with its traditional Balinese Massage or Indonesian massage! While you sojourn to Lombok and treat yourself to its spellbinding beauty, also indulge in its exotic spa experience. You can drive your ailments and keep them at bay by applying the healing technique of Balinese massage.The traditional massage or the Balinese massage comprises of long strokes, stretching, acupressure, skin rolling, palm and thumb pressure techniques and aromatherapy to reduce and relieve tension, ease stress, improve th...
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| Water Sports in Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 21:59:00 |
Lombok is a paradise for the water sport enthusiasts as it offers a wide array of aqua -activities for the tourists. Encashing its position near the Lombok Strait, the island has several cushy white sandy beaches along with the beautiful landscape its endowed with. The turquoise sea with little waves combing the shore by its feather touch gives an elegant view. Lombok is not yet much evolved as a tourist destination and that what gives its waters such immaculate and pristine quality.Imagine being at one of the Gili Islands in Lombok. Gili in the regional language signify ' small'. The islands around Lombok all have this prefix added to their names. The most popular of it is the Gili Trangwan , whose pallid beaches provides excellent snorkeling opportunities to the tourists.Diving is anothe...
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| Adventure Sports in Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 21:54:00 |
Adventure sports with its exotic range of enthusiasm provide an excellent opportunity to explore the incredible land of Lombok. Within a very limited expense you can get unlimited pleasure. With no extra effort you can experience heavenly bliss on earth.The warm weather of the land, the white beaches, hilly terrain and the breath taking scenery of Lombok attracts tourists all the year round. The adventure sports of Lombok include primarily cycling, snorkeling and trekking.Best timeThe place attracts tourists all throughout the year but the best time to visit the place is during the summers when thee in no rain. The months from April to October is considered the best time to be in Lombok. This time is considered the best...
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| Lombok Museums |
| 2008-01-03 21:51:00 |
The artifacts displayed in the historical museums of Lombok determine the cultural assortment and prevailing richness of the East Indonesian province. Lombok Museums is famed to reveal evidence of well-preserved prehistoric artifacts along with its decorative arts. Take a magnificent tour to the State Museum of West Nusa Tenggara that upkeeps the cultural inheritance along with its values for the native heritage. Besides maintaining the contemporary architecture inspired by Berugak several other customary value were followed by the natives, the exhibits of which can be sighted at the Lombok Museums.Get to see priceless compilation of ancient work of art of the West Nusa Tenggara province, which is based in the South Ampenan area, lying towards the centre point of Mataram City. Wall paintin...
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| Shopping in Lombok |
| 2008-01-03 21:43:00 |
Lovely Lombok, a scenic tourist destination, housed in Indonesia, scores brownie points with hordes of tourists who troop to sample a slice of what this wondrous locale has to offer. It is a potpourri of gorgeous beaches, vibrant culture, a rocking nightlife, plethora of shopping addresses, making it one of the oft frequented backpackers' destination. Cap off your sun basking with shopping in Lombok, that vouches to be an unforgettable experience.Take a walk down the bustling Sweta bazaar and Cakranegara and lay your hands on beautiful collector's item, signature Lombok. Revamp the décor of your house with magnificent showpieces from Senggigi. You can also lend an old world charm to your abode by adorning its interiors with marvelous decorative items, d...
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| Lombok Popular Destinations |
| 2008-01-03 21:34:00 |
Lombok a popular tourist destination of Indonesia is a series of small islands that attracts visitors by its natural beauty. Its untouched pristine beaches, volcano, Mount Rinjani and countless breathtaking landscapes add more glitters to this quiet destination of Indonesia.Lombok has many popular destinations along with many sunbathing, snorkeling and diving sites. Popular destinations of Lombok comprises of many places ranges from islands to beach to city. The three Gili Islands that include Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are located on northwest coast of Lombok and are the major center of attractions for visitors of Bali and Lombok.Ampenan city is located on the western side of the island. It is the main attraction of the tourists among th...
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| Indonesia welcomes Germans first in 2008 |
| 2008-01-03 04:22:00 |
German couple Michel and Jennifer Franchon Bernard did not expect they would be greeted by a crew of friendly airport staff members and a Sundanese jaipongan dance troupe upon arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on New Year's Day."What a surprise. We are very happy. We never dreamed of this happening. I couldn't even sleep because of the holiday," Michel said.Michel and his wife are visiting Indonesia for a two-week vacation. They said they would spend their first week in Jakarta and another week in Bali and Lombok.Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II picked the couple as the first air passengers to land at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for the new year.The couple, along with 256 others, arrived in Jakarta on a Singapore Airlines flig...
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| Visit Indonesia Year 2008 officially launched |
| 2008-01-01 01:30:00 |
Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched Visit Indonesia Year 2008 on Wednesday, with the main aim of luring up to 7 million foreign tourists and booking US$6.4 billion in foreign exchange income. The government held its first Visit Indonesia program in 1991, which was not particularly successful, increasing the number of foreign tourists by merely 400,000 from the year earlier, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). BPS data show that in 1991, around 2.5 million foreign tourists visited the country, from 2.1 million in the previous year. (The Jakarta Post)
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| 5 things travelers aren’t grateful for |
| 2007-12-28 21:01:00 |
Air travel is affordable. The nation’s roads have never been safer. And hotels offer more amenities than ever.Given all that, you would think travelers would be a grateful lot.They aren’t.Check out the latest customer surveys, and it’s clear that people are profoundly ungrateful when it comes to their travels. They give the airline industry worse grades than the Internal Revenue Service, they complain about traffic, and they gripe about high room rates.So at a time of the year when everyone else seems to be giving thanks, the contrarian in me wonders: What are we not thankful about?Inconsiderate travelersThey cut in line. They talk loudly on their cell phones. They travel with bratty children in tow. Where do these rude passengers come from? “Th...
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| 5 worst things that can happen to a traveler |
| 2007-12-28 20:58:00 |
What’s the worst thing that can happen when you’re traveling?A traffic accident? Terrorist hijacking? Hotel fire?Travel is risky, of course. But there’s just no way of knowing when your number will be up, and your plane will go down.There are other worst-case scenarios that aren’t as random. I’m talking about preventable incidents that might — and probably will — happen to you on your next trip. Things you can anticipate. Things you should anticipate.Here are the five worst, along with my suggestions for sidestepping them:1. In the air: a creeping delayHave you ever sat in a terminal — or worse, on a plane — and been assured by a bored voice on the public address system that your flight will leave “any minute”? Then, half an hour later, there’s another announcement ...
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| 12 lessons learned from a life on the road |
| 2007-12-28 20:55:00 |
Traveling is hard work. Here's how to make the best of itRule No. 1: Travel is no funReally. If you think it’s all about smiling stewardesses attending to your every whim, friendly hotels offering fawning service, and romantic sunsets on the beach, it’s time for a reality check.javascript:void(0)Publish PostYour stewardess will probably stop smiling when you refer to her as one, because no one calls a flight attendant a stewardess and gets away with it today. Your hotel? They’ll be pleasant until you check out. The moment you complain about that surprise $20-a-day resort fee or the $5 charge for receiving a fax, then the grin on the manager’s face will tighten into a grimace of icy resolve. You’ll hear insincere apologies, but you will probably still pay.And the sunsets on the be...
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| Lombok Sight SeeingTours |
| 2007-12-21 04:16:00 |
The Wonders Of The Sea Nanggu Island TourAn exciting Full Day excursion discovering deserte south west coast of Lombok . Driving through beautiful scenery of green paddy fields and verdant hills on the way to Lembar harbor where we boar the outrigger motorized boat for a short sail to Gili with its golden white sandy beach and fantastic under water garden off shores, an ideal place for snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing or just lazing around and enjoy the art of doing nothing.Sasak Artistic & Fantastic Souther CoastGetting to know Sasak people with their cultures, tradition and arts is a life time experience, this tours start with a visit to Banyumulek pottery making village, see the local women at work at Sukarara for both Ikat and Songket hand woven fabric, beeswax Batik maybe seen on the ...
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| A Whole Year Lombok Cultural Perfomance |
| 2007-12-21 03:12:00 |
Put a side every 1st and 3rd Saturday on the month to watch “LOMBOK CULTURAL PERFORMANCE at CENTRE STAGE ART MARKET, here you can watch most of Lombok dances and culture which are really shown In the past. these cultural performance is sponsored by Department of Tourism Art and Culture of West Lombok. Ogoh Ogoh Paradeone day before the Hindu new year, the Hindu people in Lombok have a Tawur Kesanga ritual which mean to purify Bhuana Agung (macrocosmos) and Bhuana Alit (microcosmos) as well as naturalize negative power from Bhuta Kala. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is usually held in West Lombok and Mataram city during Tileming Sasih Kesanga. The Tawur Kesanga ritual usually begins with the Ogoh ogoh parade. An Ogoh ogoh is statue to visualize Bhuta Kala. Th...
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| Rinjani National Park |
| 2007-12-21 02:27:00 |
There over 20 villages surround Mt. Rinjani and there are many routes up the mountain,but the main access is from Senaru in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east. The challenging three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim (Plawangan), down to the stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. Those heading for the summit usually prefer to start in Sembalun Lawang.A model for ecotourism in Indonesia, the community-based activities are focused on the Rinjani Trek Centre in Senaru, the most popular starting point for the tough trek. Developed with New Zealand Government assistance since 1999, the Rinjani Trek Centre embodies under one roof (satu atap) the unique partnership of the Nationa...
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| How To Get There (Lombok)? |
| 2007-12-21 00:47:00 |
Lombok is very easily accessible both by air and sea. Since Lombok gain its popularity, many airlines recently start flying to and/or from Mataram in addition to the already existing state owned airlines, Merpati and Garuda. Lombok is mostly reached by visitor from Bali as there are so many connections from many countries. In spite of the connections available in Bali, Lombok can also be reached from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore served by Merpati Airlines and Silk Air respectively.BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIRIt’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali!. Buy tickets direct from the airlines counter at the domestic airport or contact us.. in both Bali and LombokMerpati AirlinesFlies direct between Bali and Lombok, with four flights daily.Price : US$ 43/Ticket/Way.Trigana Air and Trans Nusa Air ServiceFlie...
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| Lombok Travel Tips |
| 2007-12-21 00:39:00 |
MANNERWhen traveling in any foreign country it helps to know a few of the more basic local custom, mainly to avoid offending anyone unintentionally. Handshaking is customary as a greeting in Lombok or Indonesia, but do not use your left hand. Avoid also using your left hand to give or receive anything. Using your index finger to summon someone is impolite. And climbing over places of worship or local monuments is disrespectful. CUSTOMCustom alloy on entry a maximum of 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and reasonable amount of perfume per adult. Cameras, Video Cameras, portable radios, cassette recorders, binoculars and sport equipment are admitted provided they are taken out on departure. The must be declar...
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| About Komodo Dragons |
| 2007-12-19 01:52:00 |
“The Komodo dragon, as befits any creature evoking a mythological beast, has many names. It is also the Komodo monitor, being a member of the monitor lizard family, Varanidae, which today has one genus, Varanus. Residents of the island of Komodo call it the ora. Among some on Komodo and the islands of Rinca and Flores, it is buaya darat (land crocodile), a name that is descriptive but inaccurate; monitors are not crocodilians. Others call it biawak raksasa (giant monitor), which is quite correct; it ranks as the largest of the monitor lizards, a necessary logical consequence of its standing as the largest lizard of any kind now living on the earth…. Within the scientific community, the dragon is Varanus komodoensis. And most everyone calls it simply the Komodo”. The Komodo dragon...
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| More - Gili Island |
| 2007-12-19 01:43:00 |
The Three Small island in Lombok " Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air "The three Gilis Island are a small-scale backpacker, most popular tourist destination. The islands are very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace. The beaches are without a doubt better than anywhere on Bali or Lombok. The flip side of the coin is that as they exist solely to cater for travelers, they're also rather anonymous (you might as well be at anywhere) and, aside from snorkeling and diving, there's little if anything to do. Note that there are no ATMs on the islands, so bring plenty of cash with you. From west to east, the islands are:* Gili Trawangan, or "Gili T" is by fa...
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| More - Historical Of Lombok |
| 2007-12-19 01:30:00 |
There is motto in vogue among tourism official and operator in Lombok: " Bali can be seen in Lombok, but Lombok cannot be seen in Bali "Historical Of LombokSuch is the cliché in a brochure advertising Lombok as a tourist destination. That is not without reason. In the western part of the island, Hinduism is heavily present alongside Islam. The island was Javanese prior to the Islamisation of Java, and as such subjected to the powerful influence of the Shiva Buddhist tradition from Java.In the 17th century, the King of Karangasem invaded Lombok, turning into an important center of Hindu - Baliness power and culture. Such influences inter - wine history of Bali and Lombok.The Balinese still makes up an important minority in the western part of the islan...
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| Mount Rinjani |
| 2007-12-19 01:12:00 |
Rinjani National ParkBased on the information that is given by the Department of Mining and Energy of the West Nusa Tenggara Province, height of mount Rinjani once reached approx; 5,000 m above sea level. also, the recent west part of mount Rinjani, at the pre quarter era (1,8 million years ago), was only sediment. At later on the Pleistocene era (1.8 million ago) there was volcanic activity as an effect of a tectonic volcanic action, that seeped through the surface in the form of explosive activity or melted lava.Mt. Rinjani climbing is one of main tourist attraction. Mount Rinjani is the second Highest mountain in Indonesia.Rinjani National Park lies within the major transition zone (Wallace) where the flora and fauna of South East Asia makes a dramatic transition into that which is typi...
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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 a...
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| 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 o...
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| 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. Rinj...
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| 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 ru...
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| 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, ...
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| 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,...
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| 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 cen...
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| 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 a...
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| 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....
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