Holidays and adventure on the island of Lombok
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| Sunbath in Gili Trawangan. Image: rinjanionline.com |
If you are
fed up with the congestion of the city, bored at work, headache thinking about
the business, or bored with the routine of your life, then it is time you
charge your soul and your body in a new atmosphere. I know you desperately need
a vacation for a week or more.
If you've never been to Paris, New York, Tokyo
or South Africa, I suggest you to vacation and adventure, even enjoying a
delayed honeymoon. Now is the time you redeem your appointment with your wife.
Besides Bali, then I suggest to visit Lombok Island.
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| The wonderful Pink Beach, Lombok Timur. Image: pulsk.com |
The island is
often referred to as the sister of the island, due to its proximity to Bali;
you can cross from Bali to Lombok by ferry or by airplane. If you go to a
travel agent, then you will be offered to stay at Senggigi Beach.
Senggigi Beach is a famous tourist spot in Lombok. Its
location on the west coast of the island of Lombok, but Lombok also has exotic
beaches like Kuta Beach, Senggigi Beach, and Pink Beach in Lombok Timur.
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| Gunung Rinjani, the highest mountain in Lombok. Image: kuwaransku.blogspot.com |
Local people
call it Pantai Tangsi, although the name is increasingly disappearing by the
name Pink Beach. This beach called pink because white sand mixed with fragments
of red coral. If exposed to sea water, and the afternoon or morning sun, sand
grains subtly changes color to pink. Reportedly, there are seven beaches in the
world are pink sand as in the Bahamas. You can also find pink beach on Komodo
Island. You should not miss the beauty of this beach if you are in Lombok.
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| Main gate of Pura Lingsar. Image: lombokbaratkab.go.id |
Underwater adventure
Lombok is not
only famous for the beauty of its beaches, or the grandeur of Mount Rinjani and
Segara lake Anakan or as a blend of art and culture of Bali and Sasak (Lombok
ethnic inhabitants). Bali does have a great influence on art and culture in
Bali Lombok because Lombok once ruled by a kingdom of Bali., so you will see the
Balinese community, place of worship or temple of Balinese Hindu. They live in
harmony with native Lombok Islamic and Buddhist communities, Christian and
Catholic.
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| Diving in Gili Islands. Image: tripadvisor.co.id |
If you have
visited several historic temples in Lombok such as Taman Narmada, Pura Batu Bolong or
Lingsar, then you also need to cross over to Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili
Trawangan. Three islands (Gili Trio) have been enchanting young honeymooners
and scuba sports fans.
You will enjoy the natural beauty of such fascinating
underwater coral reefs, sea turtles, stingrays or manta ray and a variety of
beautiful tropical fish. If you are a fan of surfing, the beach in Lombok has
some good waves for surfing and can test your adrenaline.
Souvenirs and Culinary Tour
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| Beautiful hotel in Lombok. Image: tripadvisor.ca |
Arts and
cultural activities in Lombok Sasak also is very interesting, such as dance,
earthenware vessels, and you should not miss to enjoy typical meals such as
Grilled Chicken Taliwang, and the most famous spicy Pelecing Kangkung (watercress), sea food,
Chinese food, European Food or Indonesian cuisine. Don't forget to buy souvenirs during your holiday in Lombok island.
Lombok has had a good tourism infrastructure,
there has now International airport, various luxury hotels and a variety of lodging
for the various rates, from the most expensive to the most affordable rates,
even backpackers would also be happy if vacationing in the island. Such as in
Bali, Thailand or Yogyakarta, will also get the backpackers paradise on this
island because there are a lot of budget accommodation. The travelers on a
budget will also be satisfied with the food that is also affordable.
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