Many visitors to Lombok like to take home something that reflects the island's crafts and food. Lombok has a long weaving tradition, a well-known pearl trade and a range of local snacks, so there is plenty to choose from. This article describes a few typical Lombok souvenirs and four places where visitors commonly shop for … Read more
Lombok, east of Bali in the province of West Nusa Tenggara, is known for its beaches, small offshore islands and Mount Rinjani. Many visitors find it quieter than Bali, though popular areas can still be busy. Because much of the island's west coast faces the Lombok Strait towards Bali, it has a number of places … Read more
Lombok has a wide range of natural and cultural attractions, and surfing is one of the reasons many visitors come. The island's south and southwest coasts face the swells of the Indian Ocean, and several beaches and reefs there have become known among both Indonesian and international surfers. Conditions vary a great deal from spot … Read more
Lombok has promoted itself as a halal-friendly destination, and most of the local food reflects the island's largely Muslim Sasak population. Alongside its beaches and mountains, the island's cooking is one of the ways visitors can learn about local culture. Lombok cooking is known for its use of spices and chilli, and many dishes are … Read more
Komodo Island lies in the Lesser Sunda Islands, in the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). It is visited mainly by people who want to see the Komodo dragon in its natural habitat and to explore the surrounding sea and coastline. The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard species and is carnivorous. It … Read more
Sembalun is a highland area on the eastern slopes of Mount Rinjani, on the island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara. It lies in Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency, in a wide valley surrounded by hills. The drive from Mataram typically takes a few hours, depending on the route and road conditions. Because of its … Read more
The island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara is known for its beaches and coral reefs, but it also has notable inland landscapes. One of the better-known is Segara Anak, the crater lake that lies inside the caldera of Mount Rinjani, within Mount Rinjani National Park. The name Segara Anak is commonly translated as "child … Read more
Lombok's coastline and coral reefs attract both domestic and international visitors, and marine tourism is an important part of travel on the island. One of the coastal spots that many visitors seek out is Pink Beach, known locally as Pantai Tangsi. Pink Beach gets its name from its sand, which is mostly white but mixed … Read more
The stone graves, or stone sarcophagi, of Aik Renung (also written Ai Renung) are prehistoric sites in Batu Tering Village, Moyo Hulu District, Sumbawa Regency, in the province of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Although the site is sometimes listed alongside Lombok attractions, it is on Sumbawa, the island east of Lombok. Several stone sarcophagi can … Read more
Seger Beach is on the south coast of Central Lombok Regency, close to Kuta. It is a place where visitors come to look out over the open sea, feel the breeze and spend a quiet few hours on the coast. The trip from Mataram usually takes roughly an hour and a half by road, depending … Read more