Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Travel to Lombok

Do you want to go to Lombok? Lombok is a amazing island located West of Indonesia. If you are knowledgeable 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 the same if not more untouched sceneries to offer.



Places to See



Lombok is famous for its breathtaking areas. One of these is its beaches which gives an air of paradise when you’re there. One of the most popular areas is Tanjung A’an which is an place very near Kuta Beach. Along the beach are people promoting sarongs and coconuts which you can enjoy as you witness the waves and enjoy 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 relax in a harmonious air, then this is the location for you. Entrance fee is cheap which is only around Rp 10,000 for non-locals and Rp 4,000 for locals. If you went to Lombok to witness the locals then this may be the perfect place to watch its natives talk to each other.



But if you want to learn more about Lombok’s culture, then the bestarea to be in is Desa Sukarana or Sukarana village. Here, you will watch the locals doing their weaving and you can even buy their products at a much affordable price compared with Sengigi.



Things to Do



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



Accomodations



You will find that a cheap hotel in Lombok is very easy to find. In fact, there are lots of them in the area. Areas like Kuta have cheap hotels everywhere. This is the reason why the location is very famous with younger or budget conscious crowds. Other areas where you can chance upon 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 classy hotels in Tanjung. You can also rent villas with staff the same with 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 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 different types of websites which can show you the prices. This is great especially if you have a some amount of money arranged.



So if you want a unique adventure or you simply want an escape from your day job and be one with nature, then Lombok is the best place for you. Also known as the ‘Unspoiled Bali’, it can offer you rich nature and culture while giving you some luxurious relaxation time and memorable experiences.

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