Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Travel to Lombok

Have you ever wanted to travel to Lombok? Lombok is a breathtaking island located West of Indonesia. If you are knowledgeable about the islands of Indonesia, then you should know that it is within the vicinity of Bali. Bali and Lombok is simply separated by the Lombok strait and it has almost the same if not more untouched sceneries to offer.



Places to See



Lombok is known for its amazing locations . One of these is its beaches which takes you to paradise when you’re there. One of the most famous locations is Tanjung A’an which is an location within the vicinity of Kuta Beach. Along the beach are people making a living with sarongs and coconuts which you can lavish as you watch the waves and enjoy the sun on your skin.



And if that is not enough, you can also travel to the pretty Narmada Park. This is a Hindu temple with a swimming pool. If you want to relax in a serene atmosphere, then this is the location for you. Entrance fee is cheap which is only about Rp 10,000 for foreigners and Rp 4,000 for natives. If you visited Lombok to see the natives then this may be the perfect location to see its locals interact with each other.



But if you desire to witness Lombok’s culture, then the perfectplace to be in is Desa Sukarana or Sukarana village. Here, you will witness the locals executing their weaving and you can even purchase their goods at a much affordable price in comparison with Sengigi.



Lombok Activities



Lombok is a perfect area to be one with nature. It is a perfect area for adventurous stuff such as surfing, scuba diving, fishing, trekking and biking. Aside from these, you can also kick back as you listen to the natural sounds of the environment. Native women provide massage services which is usually located within the vicinity of your accommodation.



Lombok Lodging



You will see that a cheap hotel in Lombok is very easy to find. In fact, there is an abundance of them in the area. Areas like Kuta have cheap hotels everywhere. This is the reason why the place is very famous with younger or eco-friendly crowds. Other places where you can find a cheap hotel in Lombok are in the Cakranegara or Sweta area. Hotel murah di Lombok is the best accommodation you can get in Lombok.



But if you are not on the lookout for a cheap hotel, then you should go north of the airport around Senggigi. There are also some resort hotels in Tanjung. You can also rent villas with staff like in Bali. These usually cost around 0-00 a night. But it is worth it if you want a place that is secluded.



If you are running out of ideas on where to stayfor the night, then you can use the power of the Internet to search for a cheap hotel in Lombok. There are various websites which can show you the prices. This is great especially if you have a some budget arranged.



So if you want a different type of adventure or you simply want an escape from your day job and be one with nature, then Lombok is the perfect area for you. Also known as the ‘Unspoiled Bali’, it can offer you amazing nature and culture while giving you some luxurious alone time and memorable experiences.

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