Tourist Attractions in Lombok Must-Visit

The Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Lombok Must-Visit

Lombok is an alternative popular tourist destination in Central Indonesia, very suitable for those who want to find tourist attractions as beautiful as Bali, but relatively quiet. Besides having a beautiful view, Lombok also offers beaches, culture, history, to culinary tourism.

So, you want to know what tourist attractions in Lombok are famous and beautiful? Here is a list of reviews of the most recommended tourist attractions on the island of Lombok:

1. Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach in Lombok is different from Kuta Beach in Bali, because it is relatively clean and quieter. Located in Kuta Village in Central Lombok, this beautiful beach is often one of the first destinations for tourists who have just landed at Lombok International Airport. This beach offers soft sand, waves suitable for learning to surf, as well as beautiful underwater scenery.

Recommended activities on Kuta Beach include snorkeling, surfing (for beginners to intermediate levels), renting a boat, swimming, and watching the sunset. This tourist spot in Lombok is surrounded by fairly complete facilities, such as homestays, surfboard rentals and snorkeling equipment, to food stalls.

Visitors should come between 09:00 and 15:00 to enjoy the optimal atmosphere and waves. If you want to see the sunset, come around 16:00 or 17:00 to enjoy the evening atmosphere at Kuta Beach.

2. Tanjung Aan Beach

Tanjung Aan Beach is located quite close to Kuta Beach and Selong Belanak, so it can be visited at once in a day. This tourist spot in Lombok is also clean and offers gentle waves, but its sand characteristics are more like pepper grains. There are some rocky outcrops and coral formations, but overall, this beach is quite visitor-friendly and suitable for beginner surfers.

Tanjung Aan Beach is a tourist spot in Lombok suitable for snorkeling. Many local residents rent out snorkeling equipment, or open simple food stalls. You can also buy young coconuts, and sit on the simple benches provided. In February and March, this tourist spot in Lombok is often one of the locations for the Bau Nyale Festival, in addition to Kuta Beach and its surroundings.

Tanjung Aan Beach is only about 3 kilometers from Kuta Beach. There are public transportation that passes Tanjung Aan Beach, but if you don't want to spend a lot of time, travelers are advised to rent a motorcycle or car.

3. Selong Belanak Beach

Selong Belanak Beach is in the same lane as Kuta Beach, making it suitable as a chain beach destination. Tourist attractions in Lombok this one has soft white sand and blue water, and is still relatively quiet even though it already has standard facilities. This beach has waves that are suitable for surfing, but not too big, so it is more suitable for beginners.

Recommended activities at Selong Belanak Beach include surfing, swimming, sunbathing, watching the sunset, and snorkeling. There is no entrance fee to this beach, but visitors who bring vehicles must pay a parking rent of Rp. 3,000.

Selong Belanak Beach is about 30 minutes drive from Kuta Beach. The road to this beach now has good condition. There are several cheap food stalls around the beach, so visitors can eat at affordable costs.

4. Tangsi Beach

Tangsi Beach is a beach in East Lombok that is unique in the form of pink sand, so it is often called Pink Beach. Travelers can find tourist attractions in Lombok by driving as far as 2 kilometers from Mataram, to find a road sign that reads "Pink Beach 50m". There are also charter boats from the Port of Tanjung Luar that go to the area where this beach is located.

Tangsi Beach is best visited between 08:00 and 16:00, because the sunlight is bright enough to reflect the pink color on the sand. Be sure to come during the dry season, so that the pink bias that appears appears maximum. Travelers are advised to bring lunch and go home before dusk, because there are no lodging, food stalls, or other tourist facilities around the beach.

5. Bangko Bangko Beach

Expert surfers who are not satisfied with Kuta Beach or Selong Belanak can choose Bangko-Bangko. Also known as Desert Point, Bangko-Bangko Beach has large waves and sharp rocky areas which are quite challenging for expert surfers. This beach is located in the southwest of Lombok, in a rather remote area, so the conditions are still quite beautiful.

Travelers can reach Bangko-Bangko Beach by renting a boat from Port of Sheets. You still have to rent a car or motorcycle taxi to reach the beach area. Despite not having many facilities, local residents rent cheap lodging lodges around the beach area.

6. Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani is the third highest peak among the Seven Highest Summits (Seven Summits) in Indonesia, and is a national park. This mountain is popular as a climbing area throughout the months of June, July and August. There are many things that can be seen in tourist attractions in Lombok on this one even though you did not climb to the top.

Lake Segara Anak is one of the famous panoramas in Rinjani. The area around the lake is flat and suitable for fishing or camping. Lake Segara Anak is also surrounded by various caves that can be explored, such as the Cave of Milk, Manik, and Umbrella. There is also a natural hot spring pool located just below the lake area. Besides being able to soak, this hot spring pool is also often used by local residents for rituals.

Mount Rinjani also has various waterfalls, most of which are located at the foot of the mountain. There are at least 20 waterfalls at the foot of this mountain, complete with cool pools below. There is also a unique hilly prairie in Sembalun Lawang Village, which is also the starting point of the hiking trail.

7. Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno

Lombok has small islands (Gili) in the offshore area, but the three most famous are Gili Trawangan, Air, and Meno. The third dyke has a location that is close together, so it is often used as a tourist destination around the island of lightning (island hopping). Gili Trawangan is the largest dyke, while Gili Meno is the quietest and most beautiful.

Gili Trawangan has many resort choices, both simple and expensive. Travelers can enjoy the view of the beach, drink at a beachside stall, rent a bicycle, or go for a ride on a tourist trap in Lombok. Gili Trawangan is also often the location of a beachside party, making it suitable for travelers who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the resort.

Gili Meno and Air are smaller and quieter than Gili Trawangan, but Gili Air is still inhabited by local people. The beaches on Gili Air are also not as busy as Gili Trawangan, and are visited by many families. The beach area on Gili Meno and Water is suitable for snorkeling or diving.

8. Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Lombok. Located in West Lombok, this tourist spot in Lombok is located not far from Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, which are the three most famous small islands off the coast of Lombok. Senggigi Beach has soft sand and turquoise clear water. The shallow beaches and unique coral reef formations make it popular for snorkeling.

Another uniqueness of this place in Lombok is the gradation of the color of the sand, from dark to white. The waves are relatively soft, making it suitable for boat playing, swimming, or learning to surf. Visitors can rent snorkeling equipment or boating in the area around the beach. There are some ideal spots for snorkeling, but the location in front of Senggigi Resort is the most favorite, because the waves are not too loud.

Senggigi Beach is also ideal as a place to see the sunset, with views of Mount Agung in the distance. Because of its popularity, Senggigi Beach is surrounded by many hotels and inns, both cheap and luxurious. There are also souvenir shops, food stalls and restaurants near the beach, so travelers don't need to worry about travel needs.

9. Bukit Pergasingan

Located in the Sembalun area, East Lombok, Bukit Pergasingan is a popular location for enjoying views from a height without having to go through heavy climbing like on Mount Rinjani. Bukit Pergasingan offers a panoramic view of the forest, rice fields, countryside, and Mount Rinjani in the distance. Visitors who want to climb Mount Rinjani for the first time often practice first on this hill.

Bukit Pergasingan offers the perfect point to view the sunrise and sunset. There are also various facilities for adventure, such as paragliding and mountain bikes. This tourist spot in Lombok is also suitable for camping. If Mount Rinjani is not open, for example due to volcanic activity, climbers who "itch" want to climb often try this hill instead.

Because there are no public transportation to the hilly area, travelers are advised to rent a vehicle. Residents around the foot of the hill are also many who rent cars and motorbikes, making it easier for travelers to reach the climbing point. Facilities related to Bukit Pergasingan tourism are managed by a local community called Sembalun Development Community Center.

10. Gili Layar

Gili Layar is a small uninhabited island that is similar to Gili Nanggu. In addition to white sand and clear waters, Gili Layar offers a panoramic view of tropical coral reefs that are still relatively intact. There is also a rare bluish coral formation called "blue coral". This type of coral can only be found in two places, namely Lombok and the Caribbean Islands.

In addition to snorkeling and diving, at tourist attractions in Lombok travelers can camp, boating, fishing, or swimming. Just like on Gili Nanggu, travelers who want to camp are obliged to notify the local village, maintain cleanliness, and bring sufficient clean water supplies.

11. Gili Nanggu

Gili Nanggu is one of the smallest uninhabited dyke off the coast of Lombok. White sand and underwater panoramas make this tourist spot on Lombok famous as a place for camping, snorkeling, and diving. The waters of this small island are relatively clear, and are inhabited by many tropical fish. Travelers can bring small pieces of bread in used bottles to feed fish.

Visitors who want to camp are obliged to maintain cleanliness and bring an adequate supply of fresh water. There are no special requirements for camping at this tourist spot on Lombok, but travelers must still notify the authorities in the local village.

12. Tiu Kelep Waterfall

Tiu Kelep is a waterfall located in Senaru Village, at the foot of Mount Rinjani, North Lombok, about 60 kilometers from the center of Mataram City. This tourist spot is still relatively beautiful, and has a height of about 45 meters. This waterfall is also surrounded by trees and forests, and ends in a cool pool. Fresh air will make the stress disappear instantly. In addition, the cold pool under the waterfall can also be used as a place to swim.

Travelers who want to enjoy the beauty of tourist attractions in Lombok should rent a motorbike or car with a driver (in Mataram or Cakranegara), because there are no public transportation to the waterfall area. Travelers can pay locals to be guides and there are stairs that are deliberately built to reach the waterfall.

13. Sendang Gile Waterfall

Sendang Gile is a waterfall located under Tiu Kelep, so it can be visited at once. This waterfall has a height of about 30 meters, and its shape is stratified. There is a pool with rocks under the curtain of the waterfall, with clear cold water and suitable for swimming.

Just like when to Tiu Kelep, travelers can ask for help from local residents for guide services. The waterfall area is close to public facilities such as public toilets, places of worship, and parking lots. There are also simple food stalls run by residents, as well as restaurants located in the highlands.

14. Dusun Sade

Sade Hamlet is a Sasak settlement located in Pujut District, Central Lombok, and is famous for its residents who have retained various aspects of their traditional culture since about six centuries ago. The villagers still live in traditional alang-alang-roofed houses, complete with woven walls and bamboo and wood as support.

Each house in Sade Hamlet is distinguished according to function, for example Bale Tani which is a family residence, Bale Kodong for young couples who do not have children or elderly, and Bale Bonter which is inhabited by village leaders. There are also rice barns and village halls where local residents hold negotiations. Each house is connected by a kind of path.

Travelers can see the traditional process of making ikat, learn to weave, and buy cloth directly from the villagers. Villagers also often hold traditional festivals and rituals. Travelers are free to take pictures and chat with villagers, but still must be respectful and maintain politeness.

15. Narmada Park

Located in Narmada District, West Lombok, Narmada Park is a legacy of Anak Agung Ngurah Karang Asem, the Mataram king of Lombok from the 18th century. This tourist spot in Lombok used to function as a resting place as well as a ritual location, and is now open to the public after going through several restoration projects. The condition of this park is very neat and maintained, similar to the royal family park in Karangasem, Bali.

This beautiful park has a variety of beautiful historical buildings, such as Balai Loji, Terang, and Pamerajan which are part of the king's residence, Pura Lingsar and Kalasa which are places of worship, as well as an open stage to display performances. There are also artificial lakes, Balai Petirtaan ponds whose water comes from Mount Rinjani, as well as Paresak Park which is now turning into a fruit garden.

Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the park while playing paddle boats and try flying fox in the lake area. There is also a cultural diorama of the Sasak Tribe, complete with information to educate visitors. Every November and December, the park is turned into the location of the implementation of sacred rituals among Hindus.

On an ordinary day, visitors can climb to the top of Kalasa Temple to see the beauty of the entire park. When entering the temple, visitors must be polite, not littering, and wearing polite clothes.