ABOUT lombok
The island of lombok is little known in
comparison with the endless attraction of Bali the island of
gods. However, smart traveller have started turning their eyes
glancing eastwards and surely there, awaits a piece of Eden
with its overwhelming charms and beauty. Simplicity and gentleness
expresses among the warm and friendly smiles of the locals,
make a hospitable and relaxing visit. Some describe the island
as the only holiday resort where visitors may relax and recover.
Plenty of glistening white sandy beaches are found on almost
all of the entire island boundaries, but this is not all that
offer, the smaller island to the north namely Gili Air, Gili
Meno, Gili Trawangan, and to the southwest Gili Nanggu, Gili
Gede, Gili Genting and many others, only some of which are inhabited,
provide a tropical island holiday featuring sun-sand-sea marine
beauty. Swimming, snorkelling, and diving would be the best,
or fishing. You just get the idea, and all requirements are
available.
The people of lombok are called Sasak comprising
90 percents of the 2.5 million inhabitants of the island. Moslem
is the dominant religion. The Balinese with their Hindu, faith
are mostly centred in the western part, therefore temples and
shrines are available and the Balinese way of living prevails.
lombok has successfully intensified its nice production, the
introduction of 'dry paddy rice' cultivation and the improvement
of irrigation systems have given the island the title "the
land of rice" or in Indonesian Bumi Gora. And most tropical
fruits, which are fresh and tasty, such as various kinds of
papayas, pineapples, bananas and many others are grown and easily
found in the island's local markets.
Rinjani Mountain, the third highest peak
of Indonesia, with its cater Lake Segara Anak provides an everlasting
mountain attraction. The locals of lombok frequently make rituals
by visiting Rinjani as it's considered one of their sacred places.
Segara Anak's hot spring, the steamy Gua Susu, and Pancuran
Emas "the Golden Fountain" are some of the main spots
where the locals perform their rituals. For mountain lover,
Rinjani is one of lombok's most beautiful sites. Climb the cloud
topped Mount Rinjani and its spectacular crater lake, a place
of outstanding natural beauty.
Besides its grandeur sceneries, lombok
island has drawn visitors from all over the world who seeking
its traditional lifestyle, calm, colourful customs, intricate
handicrafts, and famous earthenware pots. lombok is a land with
a vibrant colourful culture, where women still make the classic
earthenware and weave cloth using age old techniques passed
down from generation to generation. lombok lets you experience
some of the finest game fishing in the world. Explore pristine
dive locations or surf top class breaks without the crowds.
Discover unspoiled hideaway atolls, battle in natural hot springs
and journey to cool mountainside resorts. Just relax on pristine,
white sand beaches or simply play golf.
