Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Travel to Lombok

Have you ever wanted to travel to Lombok? Lombok is a beautiful island located West of Indonesia. If you know about Indonesia, then you should be knowledgeable that it is very near Bali. Bali and Lombok is simply separated by the Lombok strait and it has almost similar if not more untouched sceneries to offer.



Places to See



Lombok is known for its breathtaking places . One of these is its beaches which gives an air of paradise when you’re there. One of the most famous areas is Tanjung A’an which is an area within the vicinity of Kuta Beach. Along the beach are people promoting sarongs and coconuts which you can enjoy as you watch the waves and feel the sun on your skin.



And if that is not enough, you can also visit the amazing Narmada Park. It is a Hindu temple with a swimming pool. If you want to kick back in a quiet atmosphere, then this is the location for you. Entrance is affordable which is only in an estimate of Rp 10,000 for non-locals and Rp 4,000 for natives. If you visited Lombok to witness the people then this may be the best place to watch its locals talk to 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 local people doing their weaving and you can even buy their goods at a lower price in comparison with Sengigi.



What to Do



Lombok is a best place to be one with nature. It is a best place for daring stuff such as surfing, scuba diving, fishing, trekking and biking. Aside from these, you can also relax as you savor the sounds of nature. Local women provide massage services which is usually located near your lodging.



Lombok Lodging



You will find that a cheap hotel in Lombok is very easy to find. In fact, there are lots of them in the area. Places like Kuta have cheap hotels everywhere. This is the reason why the location is very popular with younger or budget conscious 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 the Senggigi strip. There are also some resort hotels in Tanjung. You can also rent villas with staff similar to Bali. These usually cost around 0-00 a night. But it is worth it if you want a place that is private.



If you are do not know 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 price range. This is great especially if you have a some amount of money in mind.



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. Popular for being called the ‘Unspoiled Bali’, it can offer you amazing nature and culture while giving you some excessive alone time and memorable exploits.

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