Monday, November 3, 2008

Places to see in Lombok

Lombok may not be as famous as its neighbor Bali, but in reality this could be an advantage, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy its wonders up close and personal.

Lombok is for you to see and experience. Everything ranging from deep blue sea to the unique blend of Islamic and Hindu cultures to the best waterfalls in the mountains green glens of the difficult climb Mt. Rinjani. You can find everything here in Lombok!


Beaches



Lombok has many beautiful beaches such as Playa de Seger, Kuta Beach, Tanjung A'an beaches, beaches Mawun, mawi beach, Gerupuk Beach, Ekas Bay, Senggigi beach, beach Toro and more! Come and enjoy the breathtaking crystal clear waters and pristine white sand beaches!



Mountain

Standing in the majestic 3726 m, Rinjani Mountain is the second highest peak in Indonesia. For the people of Lombok, Bali and Sasak alike, this mountain is a sacred place where, at the summit, the saint of God live. To climb this mountain is impressive experience.



Flora and Fauna

The fictitious "Wallace Line" that separates Asia from Australia runs from north to south between the island of Bali and Lombok. Since the island of Lombok to the east, the land becomes drier and less fertile. Likewise, flora and fauna of the changes in the rest of Asia. Forests in West Nusa Tenggara are mainly located in mountainous areas. Much of the Lombok mainland are coastal wetlands, irrigated fields and other wetlands. Wide areas of drylands are on the island of Sumbawa. Plant species growing in West Nusa Tenggara have specific relevance to people's lives. Plant species are found in forests are Kesambi, Bungur, Sonokeling, Mahonia (Mahogani), teak, Kelicung, Pala, Ipil and Bamboo Tutul. The island is the flower Dysspyros macrophylla as its symbol. Wild animals are on the island include wild pigs, small deer, deer, iguanas, porcupines, turtles and many types of poisonous snakes. Many kinds of birds are included here Pring, parrots, Bering, Koak Kaoka, Cucak Rawa.



Gili islands

Outside the northwest coast of Lombok, about 20 km north of Senggigi, you can find the famous trio of islands known as "the Gilis': GILI AIR, GILI meno, and Gili TRAWANGAN. All have spectacular white sand beaches, bright blue waters and are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, which contains very rare blue coral and thousands of species of marine life. Snorkellers and divers come to these islands to fall into a fantasy underwater.

Outside the southwest coast of Lombok (Sekotong Area), about an hour's drive from Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara, one can find some other islands such Nanggu Gili Gili, Gili Sudak, Gili Gili and Tangkong Gede. There are a lot of small islands in this area. All these beautiful islands under water marine life, of course, and magnificent white sand beaches. They are ideal for sunbathing, snorkeling, feeding fish and, of course, relaxing peacefully!



Senggigi

Senggigi is the large bay that forms the heart of Senggigi, with the main road running parrarel to the beach, and the big resorts that occupy the space between. The beach offers picturesque views of Bali Agung mountain to the west and with breathtaking sunsets from the volacano silhouette on the horizon.



The area about 10 kilometers north of Ampenan, and about 20 minutes drive from the international airport in Lombok. Nowhere near as big or as busy as his conterparts Bali, Senggigi is a great base for exploring the rest of the island. The pace is very laid back, with activities centered around the beaches and excursions to places of interest, which are all in ferw hour drive from the city. At night dinner at the many restaurants that cater to all budgets and tastest, listen to live music in the cafes or bars or dance the night away at nightclubs.



Kuta and the South Coast Lombok

Kuta beaches on the south coast Lombok is a world away from his more famous namesake in Bali. The beaches are clean, the blindingly white sand and the ocean turquise stretch as far as the eye can see, in contrast to the traffic and congestion of Kuta in Bali, Lombok Kuta sat down again a paradise for surfers looking for and the sun.



Kuta is the main center of the city and the development of tourism in the south coast of Lombok, a grand scheme on the progress of this year, as the international airport and five star hotels like the Rizt group will be based on brief. Area of Kuta and on a half-hour drive from Mataram or Senggigi,



Kuta and the surrounding region has gained an international reputation for some of the beast surf destinations in Southeast Asia and consiering to be the best surfing spot in Asia.


Mount Rinjani

Mt. Rinjani is the second peak in High Indonesia standing at the Majestic 3726 meters, part of the famous "ring of fire". The spectacular landscape has created more than a million years of cone-building, violent explosions, and erosion. The increase in wooded hillside directly from the sea to create their own weather patterns and act like water - for the entire collection of Lombok.



For the people of Bali and Lombok sasak therefore dealing with this mountain as a sacred place. They believe that gods live on the top of the mountain. One of the big craters called Segara Anak, located at 2000 meters above sea level is the fate of many pilgrims who make the annual trip up the step slopes in order to place offerings to the gods in the same lake. This magnificent crater lake now has a new, active volcano, Mount Baru Jari that appeared this century. On the north side of the lake is a hot spring (one of 4 Segara Anak hot springs located here), which is said to cure the disease.



A model of eco tourism in Indonesia, trully It is an unforgettable experience for mountain climbing as impressive as Rinjani trek and 2 expeditions that offers spectacular scenery and cwere factors contributing to Tinjani National Park to win the National Geographic World Tourism Award in 2004 .

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