Lombok Tourist Attractions

The moment you arrive at this place, the realization dawns on you that this island has a lot to offer. Therefore, you feel the need to explore every nook and corner of Lombok. Stated below are the tourist sites that are responsible for the popularity of this isle worldwide, which are:

- Gili Islands - If you wish to have a gala time at Lombok, then a visit to this place is must. The Gili Air Island, the Gili Meno Island and the Gili Trawangan Island , constitute the Gili Islands. These islands are nestled on the northwest cost of Lombok and are widely known for their affiliation with water sports. The sparkling beaches, the crystal clear waters and the subaquatic world is bound to take you by surprise. If you are into diving and snorkeling, then Gili Trawangan (the largest of the Gili Islands) is the place to be. For diving and snorkeling purposes you can either carry or hire equipments. To head to another beach you can avail the pony carriages.

- Gunung Rinjani - The third highest mountain and the second highest volcano of Indonesia offer its tourists spectacular scenic beauty. It overlooks the village of Sapit and features a vast semi lunar crater. The crater is the home to the Segara Anak Lake and hot springs. The thick jungle that embraces the mountain/volcano adds to the beauty of the Gunung Rinjani. This is an excellent spot for trekking and expedition.
If you have plans regarding trekking, then you won’t miss out the chance of treating your eyes to the breathtaking view of the crater lake from the summit and also of the Gunung Augun (the sanctified mountain of Bali). The Gunung Rinjani has been adjudged as a National Reserve in the year 1984.

- Senggigi Beach - Senggigi, the renowned and the oldest resort area of Lombok and is the most sought after destination in Lombok. This beach is dotted with bars, restaurants that offer continental as well as local cuisine, cafes, souvenir shops from where you can pick up clothes/handicrafts, paintings and other sorts of gift items. The marine life is well protected by the reef. At this beach you can indulge yourself with activities, such as swimming and snorkeling. Make a trip to this beach to have a gala time with your friends or family or spouse.

- Mataram City – This capital city of Lombok comprises of four towns, Ampenan, Mataram, Cakranegara (Cakra) and Sweta. It is the hub of government administration. For art exhibitions, puppet shows or theatre one needs to head to the Mataram main square. The markets are flooded with crafts work such as the wraparound garments, gold and silver threaded sarongs and basket ware. The places to visit in Mataram are:

- Museum
- Narmada Park, summer palace,
- Karang Bayan Traditional Village
- Suranadi,
- Mayura and Bale Kambang, recreational park
- Mayura Water Palace
- Meru Temple

- Cakranegara – This commercial center of Lombok, is inhabited by the Balinese and Chinese community. Cakranegara is the home to the Water Palace and the Meru Purse (Lombok’s largest temple). Since most of the restaurants and shops are owned by Chinese, the local people refer to it as the Chinatown.

- Ampenan - This main port of Lombok has now turned into a port town. At this place you can try out the Sasak as well as the Chinese food served by the local restaurants. Lombok’s only airport is located near Ampenan. The Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat museum, which reflects on the culture of Lombok and the Water Temple of Pura Segara, situated on the north shore of the Ampenan, are the places to look out for.

- East Lombok - It is underdeveloped and at this place the tourist spots to check out for are:

- Sembalum Lawang – A mountain hideout that is nestled at the remains of a caldera.

- Loyok Central Handicraft - Is noted for the bamboo crafts.

- Pringgasela - Famous for its traditional woven cloth

- Otak Kokok Gading and Jeruk Manis Waterfall – The waterfall at the Otak Kokok Gading and the Jerus Manis Waterfall that is situated amidst the lush forest has its own beauty and charm.

- Tete Batu – This village is located on the slopes of Gunung Rinjani.

- Kota Raja – Majestic waterfall

- Selong - Capital of East Lombok.

- Kaliantan – White sand beaches.

- Senanti - Wood carves village.

- Lemor – Explore this thick dense forest

- Biraq – A village that upholds the age-old traditions.

- Lenek –Sasak dance productions

- Timbanuh – Features a home stay, built by the Dutch

- Gili Lampu, Gili Sulat, Gili Lawang – These three islets offers you the scope of swimming and snorkeling.

- Grave of Selaparang – Selaparang King was buried at this site.

Thus it could be said that Lombok is a tourists’ delight.