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Gili Kedis
Gili Kedis is an extremely small island in the Sekotong district, which lies to the West of Lombok. It is depicted by a tiny dot on the map of the region and remains largely uninhabited. It is also known as one of the secret Gili islands, with Gili Sudak and Gili Nanggu being the other two. It is a paradise for honeymooners and nature lovers.
The white sanded beach can be traversed on foot with the visitors marveling at how tiny the heart shaped island happens to be. The view from the center of Gili Kedis is breathtaking. The presence of a set of rough swings on the edge of the water makes the visit totally worthwhile and unique. The island is never crowded though and many tourists are elated to have the entire beach to themselves as they land on it early in the morning. It may be necessary to carry food and drinks as there are no stores on the island.
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Gili Meno
Gili Islands is a trio of small islands just off the coast of Lombok in Indonesia. Gili Meno is the centrally placed island of the three and is exceedingly small in size, measuring just two kilometers in length with a width of one kilometer. It is a top draw for honeymooners and tourists aspiring for adventure.
The local population of the serene and tiny Gili Meno island is only about 500 but the tourists present an exciting picture with most of them comfortable with reading, walking by the unspoilt beaches and generally lazing on hammocks. There are a few activities for the enthusiastic visitors though with the Gili Meno wall being the most popular diving site on the island. Nature and wild life lovers may a beeline for the quaint turtle sanctuary that boasts of several species found only in and around this area.
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Jeruk Manis
Jeruk Manis is an enchanting waterfall that trickles down the southern slopes of Mount Rinjani. The captivating 40-meter-high waterfall flows into a rocky river. On either side, it lies a thick growth of rainforest vegetation.
In 1983, the people, Pak Muis, belonging to a nearby village, discovered the Jeruk Manis waterfall. An extremely calm place to hang around for the day, Jeruk Manis Waterfall is not only a must-visit for all nature lovers but others as well who look forward to some peace and solace away from their monotonous and fast-paced lives. The literal meaning of the word 'Jeruk Manis', is 'Sweet Lime' in the Indonesian language. Reflecting it's an apt name, Jeruk Manis is a cool, calm, and green place - in fact, one may even call it secluded, to the extent that even the sun’s rays don’t reach here.
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Kuta Lombok
Kuta Lombok is a small village and a famous beach spot in the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara. Known for its idyllic beaches, cliffs, mountains, jagged landscapes, pristine white sand, and emerald waters, Kuta is one of the peaceful tourist attractions of Lombok.
Kuta Lombok provides a more laid back experience with Mediterranean style food, coffee shops, bamboo huts, and restaurants, beaches, backpackers’ hostels, and four-star resorts. Visitors find the silence of this village as an addition to its beauty. You can either decide to lie on the beach or hover around in a rented motorbike or take an afternoon nap. If not, then talk to the local people who are exceptionally friendly to visitors yet unaffected by tourist activities. Thus, the crux of visiting Kuta Lombok is to submerge oneself into the tranquillity of Kuta.
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Maluk Sumbawa
Maluk sumbawa is a remote and untouched place with some of its amazing natural beauty and is finally gaining popularity among travelers. Sumbawa is located in west Indonesia, and Lombok is considered a province of west Nusa Tenggara. The island is a major source of sandalwood, sappanwood, and honey. The island holds some of the most beautiful beaches in Indonesia, including Maluk.
This beautiful beach is a must visit for its beautiful white sands and pristine clear water. The amazing thing about the water is the waves that it causes can rise from 2 to 4 metres high which becomes a hotspot for surfers. Surfers of all ranges enjoy the variety of waves that the site provides.
The beach is clean and is less crowded. Even if you are travelling alone or in group the place is full of fun and it is recommended that you carry your own surf boat and swimwear. If you get tired surfing all day you can also try some local cuisines and drinks which are available near the beach which are super affordable.
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Mawun Beach
Mawun Beach is a classic horse shoe-shaped beach in southern Lombok with two hills cordoning off each side. The stunning beach boasts of soft white sand, gentle waves at each end for swimming, and stronger waves in the middle for water sports opportunities. Some adventurers even like to trek up the hills to check out the panoramic view of Lombok.
The drive here can be steep, but the mind-calming view of open, blue waters and lack of crowd at Mawun Beach is rewarding.
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Mayura Water Palace
What was once the former king's family temple is now more of a site where people come to stroll as it is no more than a public park. You can come here to experience the glory of a former popular site. A lot of historians come here with locals to look at the architecture and relive the past-glories of the temple.
Constructed in 1744, the temple is a pilgrimage site for Lombok's Hindu community and during its heydey was the site for many processions and religious gatherings. During the Dutch colonial era, the temple compound witnessed battles between the colonial forces and the independence freedom fighters and remnants of the temple's bloody past can still be seen around the complex.
The nearby Sweta market is another attraction that visitors can explore as they amble around the ancient temple complex.
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Mount Rinjani Trek
Towering over the island of Lombok, the colossal Mount Rinjani, also referred to as the Gunung Rinjani, is the second-highest volcanic mountain in Indonesia. It is one of the most popular treks all over the world. Even though climbing to the summit is not easy and often exhilarating, the breathtaking panoramic view from the top is unforgettable.
With thousands of vibrant purple flowers and bright green bushes that grow on the rocky black soil on the summit, the mountain is home to nature in its purest form. Being a part of the renowned ‘ring of fire’, the Gunung Rinjani is also of utmost spiritual significance for the residents of Lombok. In fact, the very name of the mountain is said to come from the archaic Javanese term, which may be translated to ‘God’. With an elevation of over a whopping three thousand and seven hundred meters above sea level, the mountain looms large over the entire island of Lombok.
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Pura Batu Bolong
Pura Batu Bolong is a unique temple located on the Segara Batu Bolong Beach in Bali. It was originally established as a place of worship of the Ida Batara Segara. It is one among the Jagat Temple of Heaven in Bali. The Hindu community in Bali still visits this temple to perform rituals and seek blessings of Ida Batara Segara.
2 km away from Senggigi lies this Hindu temple which is popular among the Balinese community. In recent times the temple has become popular as also a sunset point for travellers looking to experience local Hindu culture.
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Pura Lingsar
Standing tall since as early as the year 1714, the magnificent Pura Lingsar Temple is a significant symbol of the harmonious relationship between the religious communities of the Balinese Hindus and the Islamic Sasak. Nestled in the midst of lush, sprawling rice fields, the glorious place of worship is flanked by a pair of pools on each side, each of which teems with bright lotuses.
From the city of Mataram, the Pura Lingsar Temple lies at a distance of about six kilometres to the east. Primarily, three buildings make up the entire complex of the holy sanctuary and are referred to as the Kameliq, Gaduh, and Pesiraman, respectively. Being one of the biggest temples in the western part of Lombok, the Pura Lingsar Temple receives visitors in large numbers from places near and far.
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