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Lombok Sight Seeing and Activities
Top Things to See
From the natural to the spiritual, Lombok has an engaging range of things
to see and do. The beaches are an obvious highlight, as is the majestic
Rinjani volcano. The small urban enclaves and traditional animist villages
tucked away in the interior also offer plenty of cultural immersion.
Lombok’s tourism potential has barely been scratched, so visitors need to
be resourceful if they want to experience the island’s culture aside from
the obvious tourist highlights.
Kuta
The beaches along the sweeping bay south of Mataram are arguably the
finest on Lombok. Some of the best surfing is also around Kuta, with the
surfers giving it an exotic, carefree atmosphere. Climb Pantai Segar rock
for some of the best views on the island, or just enjoy the serenity of
this quiet, laid-back area.
Mayura
One of the top attractions on the western side of Lombok is Mayura, a
royal floating palace belonging to the Balinese kingdom, which ruled the
island during the 1700s. Few pieces of Lombok’s architecture are as
impressive as this historic site.
Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat
Lombok’s only modern museum displays the
history, culture and geology of Lombok and neighbouring Sumbawa. It may be
a humble facility, but this museum is the best place to get a feel for the
traditions of this part of Indonesia. It’s also a good spot for buying
antiques and handicrafts of high quality.
Pura Lingsar
This large temple complex is the most sacred place on Lombok and is the
best site to experience the exotic nature of Lombok’s religion before the
arrival of Islam. Built in 1714, this unique place combines both Balinese
Hinduism and the local Wektu Telu animism, with a number of impressive
temples dedicated to the respective deities.
Sendang Gile Waterfall
In foothills of Rinjani volcano are the biggest waterfalls on Lombok.
Located at around 600 metres above sea level, the crystal-clear waters of
this waterfall crash into a pool below, eventually flowing out to be used
as irrigation in the surrounding rice fields. If you don’t plan to climb
to the top of Rinjani, this excursion is a good alternative.
Senggigi
Lombok’s main beach resort town is 12kms north of Mataram, the island’s
biggest city. Although the beaches around Senggigi aren’t the best on
Lombok, this is where most of the tourist infrastructure is located.
Tanjung Aan
If there’s one beach worth making the effort to visit, it’s Tanjung Aan
near Kuta. The sand here is unlike that on any other beach on Lombok, with
a beautiful colouring that resembles salt and pepper. Hawkers wander the
beach selling all kinds of things, and the sea is calm and clear.
Top Thing To Do
Learn to Surf
Lombok has long been a world class surfing destination for
experienced surfers. The southern coastline offers a range of
awesome reef breaks that lure surfers from all over the world, yet
Lombok also offers plenty of waves that are just right for out right
beginners.
Adventure Lombok provides experienced local surf instructors with a
great knowledge of local conditions. They are patient, passionate
guides who will help you get started on the right foot. Not only
will you help keep the locals employed you will also learn about
Lomboks rich culture.
We also cater for “hard core” surfers as well. If you are an
advanced surfer our experienced guides can use their local knowledge
to get you to where the surf is working- so you don’t waste your
time finding the breaks.
Catch a boat to the Gili Islands.
One of the last places on earth devoid of motorised vehicles, these
three little gems off the western shores of Lombok are surrounded by
coral reefs and immersed in a relaxed version of Islam. Horse-drawn
carts serve as taxis, which plod along the sandy track which circles
most of each island. This is where Lombok’s best snorkelling and
diving is found, making up a large part of the scene on Gili
Trawangan. Gili Meno is the quietest island of the group, while Gili
Air is where most of the local lifestyle takes place. Lodging is
rustic and inexpensive.
Climb to the top of Pantai Segar. Hikers can climb this
enormous sculpted rock two kilometres east of Kuta Beach. Upon
completing the relatively easy climb, hikers are rewarded with 360
degree views of the countryside and sea. The morning is a
particularly stunning time to make this excursion.
Get a traditional Lombok massage and ease yourself even
deeper into relaxation mode. One of the real treats of visiting
Lombok is indulging in the local massage, which is surprisingly
cheap and very therapeutic. Massage therapists are easily found at
most resorts and in the larger urban areas.
Make the trek to the top of Rinjani, Lombok’s sole volcano.
It takes about three days to walk from the base to the summit of
Rinjani, but the effort is well worth it. The scenery within the
crater is magical and moonlike, while the views will leave you
breathless. If you want a touch of adventure in your holiday, a trek
up Rinjani is an ideal activity.
Test your taste buds with a real Sasak meal. Sasak food is
best experienced in the urban enclave that encompasses Mataram,
Ampenan, Sweta and Cakranegara. Resorts and tourist restaurants
usually tone down the spice level, but at a local café you’ll be
guaranteed a super spicy bowl of curried chicken, or any of the
other traditional Sasak specialties.
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