Kuta Beach in Lombok is located in Kuta village in the Central Lombok Regency, on the island's south coast. It is roughly an hour and a half by road from Mataram, depending on traffic and route, and is not to be confused with the better-known Kuta in Bali. The area around Kuta includes several beaches … Read more
Gili Asahan is a small island off the Sekotong area of West Lombok Regency, in southwest Lombok. It is one of the so-called "southern Gilis" and is generally quieter than the islands off Lombok's northwest coast. Lombok offers a wide range of places to visit, including beaches, forests, hills, traditional villages, Mount Rinjani and the … Read more
According to a Sasak legend from Lombok, there was once a kingdom on the island's south coast; in one version of the story it is called Tanjung Bitu. The king had a daughter named Princess Mandalika, who in the story is described as both beautiful and kind. In the legend, Princess Mandalika was admired for … Read more
Tunak Hill (Bukit Tunak) in Lombok is a coastal headland that sees fewer visitors than the island's better-known beaches. It is often described as a quiet place to enjoy sea views and a slower pace. Lombok has a wide range of attractions beyond its popular beaches and the Gili islands, including hills, waterfalls and traditional … Read more
Senggigi Beach on Lombok's west coast is one of the island's longest-established tourist areas and is visited by both domestic and international travellers. It lies a short drive north of Mataram, the provincial capital. Senggigi was long regarded as the main tourist centre on Lombok, although other areas such as Kuta in the south have … Read more
Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three small Gili islands off the northwest coast of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. One of the first things visitors notice is the absence of motorised traffic. Cars and motorbikes are not used on the island; instead, people get around on foot, by bicycle, or by cidomo, the small … Read more
Indonesia's landscapes include mountains, coastlines and terraced rice fields, and Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, is one of its better-known volcanoes. At about 3,726 metres above sea level, Rinjani is often cited as the second-highest volcano in Indonesia, after Kerinci in Sumatra, and lies within Gunung Rinjani National Park. It … Read more
Labuan Bajo is a coastal town at the western tip of Flores in eastern Indonesia. It lies in Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, and looks out towards the islands of Komodo National Park, with Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara further to the west. The Indonesian government has designated Labuan Bajo as … Read more
Malimbu is a stretch of coastline on the west coast of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, known for its roadside viewpoints over the sea. The coast road here winds along the cliffs, and the high ground beside it is commonly called Malimbu Hill. From the viewpoints, visitors look out over curved bays, and on clear days … Read more
Senggigi is one of the longest-established beach areas on Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. It is located in Batu Layar District, West Lombok Regency, on the coast road north of Mataram, the provincial capital. The drive from Mataram usually takes well under an hour, depending on traffic, and the area is also a common stopover for … Read more