15 Best Things to Do in Lombok
If you are looking forward to enjoying a great vacation in Indonesia, you should consider visiting a place known as Lombok. It is an island that offers the craziest adventures you can ever imagine, and it is just a one hour flight from Bali. There are amazing waterfalls, great places for trekking and hidden beaches to be explored. Here is a list of 15 best things to do in Lombok:
1.Bukit Selong Rice Field Viewpoint
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This viewpoint offers breathtaking views of a number of farm plots from a number of mountain tops. The fields have different colored crops growing thereby creating a contrasting patchwork that covers the entire valley. There is a huge wooden star that was made to enable tourists and visitors alike to take some great epic photos.
2.Sendang Gile Waterfall
Sendang Gile is an added addition to your adventure as you go to visit the waterfalls found in Lombok. The Sendang Gile is a two-tiered waterfall, which presents an epic scenery as it falls down to a shallow river beneath. It is an incredible attraction site by its own right and it’s among the most unexpected places you visit while in Lombok.
3.The Tiu Kelep Waterfall
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Tiu Kelep is Lombok’s most famous waterfall. It is fifteen minutes away from Sendang Gile. The waterfall resembles an awesome amphitheater full of mist. It is a magical place that you should visit while in Lombok. There is water pouring out from the wall and a large diagonal gushing flow falls with much force and atop them all.
4.Mount Rinjani Trek
If you love trekking, Mount Rinjani will be a great destination for you. The trekking opens from the month of April all the way to January. The best time to trek Mount Rinjani is between April and May as the place will have quieter crowds and offer the best views as the landscape will be incredibly green. It is a remarkable experience trekking Mount Rinjani and ranks among the top things to do while in Lombok.
5.Tour Air Kalak Hot Springs
After trekking Mount Rinjani, make sure that you stop at the Hot Springs in Air Kalak. It is located about 200 meters from the campsite and close ro the amazing Lake Segara Anak. You will not find a greater experience than soaking away all your pains and aches in these hot springs. It is said that the water here has some medicinal properties largely due to its high content of volcanic minerals.
6.Tour a Pearl Farm
Lombok is famed for its pearl farms, which is a huge business in this part and you will find the most beautiful pearls in South East Asia being cultivated here. Autore Pearl Farm is an example of the farms where you can visit and learn all there is regarding pearl cultivation. You can also get a chance to buy pearl products to support the locals who depend on pearl farming.
7.Enjoy Stunning Views from Bukit Pergasingan
If you desire to catch stunning views of the island and you are not in the mood of trekking up Mount Rinjani, you can consider trekking to Bukit Pergasingan. Bukit Pergasingan is a hill sitting about 1,700 meters above the sea level. The viewpoint at Simbalun Village will offer the best views of the incredibly beautiful scenery. You will enjoy stunning views of the field patchworks below in diverse hues.
8.Exploring Kuta Lombok
Kuta found in Lombok can be easily confused with the one in Bali. Kuta Lombok is however quieter and smaller when compared to its famed sister in Bali. It is a town with beautiful beaches nearby. The best way of exploring Kuta Lombok is by use of a motorbike. You can hire a driver and a bike if you are not confident to ride yourself to enable you enjoy the various sceneries the place has to offer. You will enjoy sunbathing and enjoying fresh coconuts available in roadside stalls.
9.Sunbathing on Selong Belanak Beach
Selong Belanak beach is among the prettiest in the island and is found in South Lombok. This beach is not so crowded or littered giving you a chance to enjoy sun bathing along its scenic bay. There are a number of local stalls on the beach serving fresh coconuts as well as simple rice and noodle dishes.
10.Touring Sekotong Islands
Lombok Island is surrounded by an array of smaller islands. These islands offer you the chance of exploring other tropical paradises that are less crowded. The Sekotong Island is a chain of other small islands you can access from Lombok. They are less crowded than the adjacent Gili islands. These islands offer pretty coral reefs and white sandy beaches. Snorkeling enthusiasts will love the abundant flora and fauna underwater.
11.Exploring Narmada Water Park
Narmada Water park refers to a water palace that was built back in 1727 under the leadership of one King Anak Agung. This place is a crucial spiritual and religious retreat especially by people who adhere to the Hindu faith. The park has amazing architecture in Mount Ranjani’s shape, lush gardens and natural springs. It is a grand place to view ancient architecture in Lambok.
12.Snorkeling at Pink Beach
The Tangsi Beach is nicknamed the “Pink Beach” due to its pink sand. It’s a great spot for sun bathing or swimming. The Pink Beach has offshore lying coral reefs making it a great place for snorkeling enthusiasts to enjoy the colorful marine life in its waters. There are other activities such as canoeing that you can enjoy at the Pink Beach.
13.Exploring Gili Layar
The Gili Islands found just off the coast in Lombok have over time become famous tourist destinations in Indonesia. These are the Gili Air, Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. The Gili Layar is little known and is referred at times as “The Secret Gili”. The island is located on the western side of the three main and famous Gili islands and offers a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. It is a perfect place for people who want to escape from the hectic life away from large crowds. The locals here will also attest to the fact that this area offers the unsurpassed spot for snorkeling in the whole of Lambok.
14.Visiting Gunung Tunak National Park
In order to enjoy fantastic views of all the beauty and natural scenery that Lombok has to offer, ensure that you visit Gunung Tanak National Park. The park boasts of several trails along the coastline and there is one that leads to an ancient lighthouse on a cliff side. A viewing platform is located at Taman Wisata Alam section that resembles a transmission tower. You can go up the tower and catch a breathtaking view of Lombok.
15.Senggigi
Senggigi is the hot bed of supreme resorts as well as various beach side bars and restaurants. You can catch the gorgeous sunset at any of the beach side bars at Senggigi. You can take pleasure in drinks, delicious meals and cool tunes at Senggigi.
All of the above are a number of 15 best things to do in Lombok, but the list is not in any way conclusive as the Island has much more to offer.
