7 Most Recommended Tourism Spot in Lombok

Lombok Island is also famous for its beautiful beaches and the diversity of marine life. Lombok is now increasingly crowded with domestic and foreign tourists because of the many new tourist destinations well managed by locals and government. Various destinations on this almost 4,800 square kilometers island have amazing natural views that always attract many tourists.

• Pergasingan Hill

One of the best attractions to admire the splendor of Rinjani without having to climb to the top is Pergasingan Hill. The hill to the east of Rinjani is a favorite place among climbers and tourists. Pergasingan Hill is located in Sembalun, East Lombok.

To reach this hill, you need a travel time of about 4 hours from Mataram City. Access to get there is not so difficult because you will provide hundreds of stairs that lead to the top of the hill. Besides taking pictures with the majestic Rinjani background, you can also watch the beauty of the sunrise.

• Narmada

Narmada is a sub-district located in West Lombok, precisely at the foot of Mount Rinjani. This area is quite popular because of the king’s garden covering an area of ​​​​almost three beautiful hectares. The building that has been built since the 1700s is named Narmada Park.

This park is located in Lembuak Village or about 10 kilometers east of Mataram. The interesting thing about this park is that there is a water bath (water bath in ancient times) and a temple that was built as a replica of the majesty of Rinjani. The purpose of the temple’s construction is so that the elderly king no longer needs to go far up the mountain to perform various sacred events. Here, you are allowed to enter a temple where there is holy water to wash the face and some parts of the body with the water. 

• Mandalika

Mandalika is a tourist spot that the government has just designated as a priority economic area. With a coastline of about 16 kilometers, Mandalika has natural beauty in hills and stunning beaches.

• Nambung Beach

Drive about 2 hours from Mataram to Sekotong, West Lombok, and you will find a unique beach because it has a “salty waterfall” called Nambung Beach. The salt waterfall in question is a phenomenon of high waves crashing and overflowing beyond the composition of the rock walls so that from below, it looks like a waterfall flowing fast. 

• Gili Trawangan

After visiting Senggigi Beach, you are recommended to  proceed your tour to Gili Trawangan. This small island around Lombok which is nicknamed “Gili T” has an extraordinary sea view. The journey to Gili Trawangan begins by taking a public boat from Bangsal Harbor or renting a speedboat from Teluk Nare, Senggigi. For those who have a small budget, public boats are a highly recommended mode of transportation.

On Gili Trawangan, you can also do a variety of exciting activities, such as snorkeling. Feast your eyes on the beauty of the underwater world, including beautiful fish and colorful coral reefs. If you do not want to play in the water, you can hunt for souvenirs around or braid your hair with the services offered by locals.

• Gili Meno

Gili Meno is located southwest of Lombok, precisely between Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. You can visit this small island by speedboat from Bali. If you take a public boat, then you can depart from Senggigi. In addition to being a vacation spot, Gili Meno is suitable as a honeymoon destination because of its romantic atmosphere.

Activities that you can do here include sunbathing, swimming, and diving in clear waters. If you are an animal lover, you can visit the turtle hatchery to see the mothers hatching of baby turtles.

• Gili Air

Visit Gili Air for a different holiday experience. Gili Air is a quieter tourist destination than Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. This small island is suitable for those of you who are looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

On this island, you can enjoy the beauty of white sand while sitting under shady trees. Do not forget to dive into the sea and see “paradise” under the sea while on Gili Air.

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Emil Rodriguez