The beauty of the island of Lombok

Lombok Island is often associated with the island of Bali because it is adjacent (approximately 35 km) separated by the Lombok Strait. In fact, the island of Lombok is part of West Nusa Tenggara Province.

West Nusa Tenggara Province, is divided into two islands, namely the island of Lombok and Sumbawa Island. Lombok is more famous than Sumbawa, because the capital Mataram NTB located in this island. Lombok was awarded the surrounding scenery is very magnificent. Wilyahnya Lombok which is divided into three namely:

• West Lombok: Lombok bounded Central and East Lombok to the east, the Sea of ​​Bali in the west and the Indian Ocean in the south.

• Central Lombok: Lombok is sandwiched between the West and East Lombok. Bali Strait in the west.

• East Lombok: bounded by West Lombok and Central Lombok in the west, the Alas Strait in the East, and Indian Ocean in the south.
Lombok is known as one of the favorite tourist destinations, not only by domestic tourists but also by foreign tourists. Here are some tourist attractions in Lombok.

1. Gili Islands

This place consists of three small islands close to each other in the West Lombok. 'Gili' according to the local language means 'small islands'. Many of the 'dyke' around the island of Lombok. Of the many dyke, there are three of the most visited tourist (namely Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan) due to the white sand, crystal clear water and waves to show the beauty of the coral sea is perfect for diving (diving or snorkeling).

Gili Gili Trawangan is the largest among the three, with a collection of blue corals are still natural and very beautiful. Gili Meno, more calm and lies between these two dyke. Gili Gili Air is the smallest dyke is a balance between the 'hubbub' Gili Trawangan and 'peace' Gili Meno.

2. Mount Rinjani (3726 m)

This mountain is the second highest volcano in Indonesia. It took about three days and two nights to reach the top of the mountain. In addition to the beautiful mountain peaks, famous also with Segara Anakan (immediate meaning lake), Segara Endut, Cave Milk, two children Rinjani (Barujari mountain, there are craters in the middle of the lake and mountains Group) and the Mount Rinjani National Park.

3. Senggigi Beach

Senggigi is one place to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Around the coast Sengigi, there is Pura Batu Bolong. So called because there are parts of the cliff are missing. When the sun goes down on the rock, it would seem incredible natural scenery.

4. Kuta Beach Lombok

This beach has white sand, crystal clear water and waves favored by surfers, especially near Tanjung Aan and Gulf Gerumpak. Natural scenery of the sunset on this beach will make unforgettable memories.

5. Castle Air Maruya

The castle was built in the 18th century and is the kingdom of Bali's heritage. There is a path to the pavilun in the middle of an artificial lake and beautiful gardens.

6. Waterfall Sendanggile

The waterfall is situated in the village of Senaru, the foot of Mount Rinjani, Lombok Tengah. There are two waterfalls. The distance from the waterfall to waterfall valve Tiu Sendanggile higher and rapids takes about 30 minutes to cross the flow of irrigation and forests.

7. Tetebatu

This place is one of the traditional villages on the slopes of Mount Rinjani with rice fields landscape tub and waterfall Jukut maze.

8. Sade

Sade is one of the traditional Sasak tribe villages. Here there is a clay-storey traditional building that smeared cow dung. Here there is also the granary. Only women are allowed to enter the building. You can also watch the manufacture of woven fabrics, traditional typical NTB.

9. Mount Pengsong

The mountain is located in the south of Mataram. Takes about half an hour to reach the top of the mountain with through the trail. Outstanding natural landscape will look with the beautiful, the scenery around the city, a stretch of sea, and Mount Rinjani. Even if the bright air, Mount Agung in Bali will also be visible.

10. Segenter

Segenter located on the coast, close to the coastline of North Lombok. This area is one of the traditional settlement worth to be visited as well.