Pulau Lombok Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Joining fisherman!

Joining fisherman!, Pulau Lombok

 Goldenboy Says:  Its not just fishing, but its more deeper in contact with some local fisherman. Specially after spending of sometime just laying on the beach relax. Meeting several fisherman passing by, its not impossible to have a talk and further to join them fishing. Easier as a... 

Pantai Batu Bolong

Pantai Batu Bolong, Pulau Lombok

 Goldenboy Says:  Sailing to the Batu Bolong, or just swimming around is cool! Some might like to read by the beach ... relaxin! 

Beautiful of Pulau Lombok

Beautiful of Pulau Lombok, Pulau Lombok

 meiyergani Says:  Pulau Lombok is an island just 30 minutes to reach by air from Bali, The island with beach line and a stretch of hill is a beautiful Panorama as one can see its from Gili Trawangan , the picture is taken from Gili Trawangan 

Restaurants  

MexiGo by Trawangan Dive: Authentic Mexican Food

MexiGo by Trawangan Dive: Authentic Mexican Food, Pulau Lombok

 Elva-4 Says:  On beach side, MexiGo and trawangan dive combine a good atmosphere, surrounding by tropical garden and beach on the other side of the road can make people easy to choose which table they like, or even a sun-bed that provided by the restaurant.Mexigo is an authentic mexican... 

*details on my Mataram page*: Ayam Taliwang is a must!!!

*details on my Mataram page*: Ayam Taliwang is a must!!!, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:   Trying ayam Taliwang is a must. It's grilled chicken with chilli sauce and using "ayam dara" [small chicken] so one chicken just enough for one person :) Plus pelecing kangkung and beberuk terong. So yum :) 

Nightlife  

papaya: happy hours time ...

papaya: happy hours time ..., Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  nice place to hang out at the night. happy hours time especially. guests can have special request for songs also. from ukirsari to nicholas, we ask "hotel california". from nicholas to ukirsari, we ask "can fight this feeling". woww, fantastic :) casual 

Blue Marlin: Open air lounge at Gili Air

Blue Marlin: Open air lounge at Gili Air, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  In a very small island ... imagine people can meet each other to hang-out together. Hmmm, a small paradise, added with cocktail and bonfire will be perfect. Casual and sneakers or sandals since the floor is white sandy beach :) 

Transportation  

Cidomo = cikar, dokar, motor

Cidomo = cikar, dokar, motor, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  This is the unique cart that only can be found at Lombok. Named as Cidomo or acronym from cikar [cart], dokar [chariot with 1 horse] and motor [since the tires using 'special' tires for car]. So here we go ... the local 'Mercedes-Benz' as a mass transportation around Lombok. 

Free seating, free seating :)

Free seating, free seating :), Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  Here we go, Fokker F27. The small plane I ever met [by the way, Nick, VTer NickIng tried another small plane by Casa from Semarang, central Java]. And free seating, so I can take my fave seat for taking pictures. And because the space so small, look ... I put my feet [plus... 

Shopping  

Sukarara Village, Narmada Park 'till airport: Earthenware and weaving

Sukarara Village, Narmada Park 'till airport: Earthenware and weaving, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  There are so many art shops available in Lombok. Several villages has their own specialities. Like earthenware and terracota at Banyumulek Village and weaving sarung [saroong] at Sukarara Village. Terracota and sarung [songket]. About Rp 400,000 

Local Customs  

Soft intonation, polite and traditional clothes

Soft intonation, polite and traditional clothes, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  Lombok people are very polite. Please bend your back a bit if you're asking something and say "tampi asih" [terima kasih in Indonesian or thanks in English] after you get the info or get something from their hands.Whenever you want to say 'yes', just say "inggih" or "nggih"... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Jellyfish, shark and Duri Babi

Jellyfish, shark and Duri Babi, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  As a place who has so many beautiful beaches and gili [small island] to be explored, please consider to the dangerous or poisonous sea creatures along Lombok Straits. Such as jellyfish, Duri Babi [poisonous thorny fish] and ... sharks. Asking the locals or your guide; the... 

Tourist Traps  

Post holiday blues and the sales

Post holiday blues and the sales, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  It's not a real tourist trap as might be you think. It's about my feeling [which so blue .....] when I have to fly home. With beautiful scenery like this? Oh, give me longer days, please :)Then the real tourist trap is about the boys who selling many handicrafts. These... 

What to Pack  

Lightweight packing and sun block

Lightweight packing and sun block, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  Daily pack and bigger backpack [for clothes and souvenirs, hehehe]. Cotton t-shirt, 3/4 capri pants, short pants added with sarung [saroong] since the locals not like in Bali [which seeing tourists everyday] and sandals. Plus swimsuit, mask and sarung [again]. Sun block,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The forgotten Fred

The forgotten Fred, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  Hello, this is my [our] beloved Fred. A hawkbill turtle which live in a marine turtle conservation at Gili Air. Please do not touch him, but you can calling his name to this lovely creature :) Donated Fred and their friends around Lombok and Alas straits about Rp 60,000 you... 

Learning handweaving at Sukarara

Learning handweaving at Sukarara, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  Beside learning about pottery at Banyumulek, I learn about handweaving at Sukarara village. A nice try. No wonder why the girls at this village looks so slim :)Because the equipment is banded at their back, tummy and feet. Can you imagine how I have to move from this place? 

Sports & Outdoors  

Snorkling

Snorkling, Pulau Lombok

 Goldenboy Says:  The beauty of tropical coralIn some area, the corals and colorful fish are easy to spot just by walking around the beach. Well, i mean a little swimming and looking down the surface ... All you need is a snorkling mask. Or perhaps even use your swimming gear. 

Swimming, snorkeling, diving

Swimming, snorkeling, diving, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  Water activity is the main attraction of Lombok beside the cultural tours. The three gili [Air, Trawangan and Meno] give special 'offers' for swimming, snorkeling and diving in the blue sea of Lombok Strait. Mask, aqualung, etc which can be hired at the 3 gili. 

Favorites  

The continent which means 'Chilli Pepper'

The continent which means 'Chilli Pepper', Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  I read the same perception about the meaning of Pulau Lombok, which is ... lombok means 'chilli'. But for myself, this island is beautiful indeed, doesn't 'taste hot' as chilli :) Coconut trees are waving meanwhile the white foams along the shorelines of the island appears... 

Muslim,Hindu and other religions living in harmony

Muslim,Hindu and other religions living in harmony, Pulau Lombok

 ukirsari Says:  Population in Lombok is about 750,000 people in various religions. Muslim Sasak [the origin tribe of Lombok], Hindu Bali [Balinese] and several tribes like Mandar, Selayar and Bugis. Visit the old city of Cakranegara, I found this place as "small Bali" in Lombok. Many... 

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 Nice evening panorama at Senggigi beach. Kids playing the frisbee and the waves broken continuously. One of the greatest sunset I'd ever seen :) 

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'Just' an extended destination of Bali

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  Where do I begin, to tell this story .... oh, I'm sorry, I used the lyrics of 'Love Story' --a song by Andy Williams to describe my feeling about Lombok. Landed at Selaparang Airport, Mataram, I am... 

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Soothing Blue

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pulau Lombok. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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PULAU LOMBOK, BLUE OCEAN, AND GREEN HILL

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 Watching Pulau(island) Lombok from far away at the island nearby is a nice experience, as everyone come to Lombok, a beautiful Panorama of Beach with the blue oceans and a stretched of Mountain along... 

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Gili Trawangan, my new home.

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pulau Lombok. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Lombok

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 In the late 80s and early 90s, Lombok was becoming an alternative destination for tourists who want more from their trip to Bali. Unfortunately after all the unrest in 1998, most tourists that visit... 

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