Lombok is known as " the beautiful princess asleep " . visitors from Europe described it as " a prime village young and sweet " when viewed from the corner of the eyes glittering . In one case , it looks like the Bali Lombok 50 years lalu.Ini caused that at the end of the 17th century many people who berdatagan bali to lombok and each has its own cultural and ethnic heritage .
Lombok culture strongly influenced by elements from outside , especially from Bali , Java ( Majapahit ) and Goa . Foreign ornate pattern elements include , among others , through the period of Dynasty Chinese ceramics from the Ming.
Bima Sumbawa and cultural influences reflected in traditional houses , clothes , traditional ceremonies and beliefs .
History
According to the Babad Lombok content , the oldest royal ever ruled the island kingdom named LAeq ( in Sasak language means LAeq past ) , but other sources that Suwung Chronicle , states that the oldest kingdom in Lombok is built and Suwung kingdom led by King Betara sense . Suwung kingdom then subsided and was replaced by the Kingdom of Lombok . In the 9th century until the 11th century stood Kingdom Sasak later defeated by one of Bali's kingdom coming from at that time . Some of the other kingdoms that once stood on the island of Lombok , among others Pejanggik , Langko , Bayan , chock Samarkaton and Selaparang .
Selaparang kingdom itself appears on two periods in the 13th century and 16th century . The first is the kingdom Selaparang Hindu kingdom and his rule ended with the arrival of the expedition of Majapahit kingdom in the year 1357 .
The second Selaparang kingdom is the kingdom of Islam and the rule ended in 1740 after the kingdom was conquered by a combination of Karang Asem Bali and Arya Banjar Brittle which is treason against the royal family because of problems with the king Selaparang Selaparang .
Tourism:
- Senggigi beach
- Cakranegara
- Gili Air
- Gili Meno
- Gili Trawangan
- Mount Rinjani
- Kuta Beach , Lombok
- Tetebatu
- brain Kokoq
- Stokel thread
- Spring Gile
And There are many other tourist places of interest
West Lombok
1.Bangko - Bangko
Located at the southwestern tip of the island of Lombok . Bangko - Bangko a host of stunning natural forests and is home to most of the flora and fauna of Lombok and lay on the edge of the forest with white sand beaches and internationally renowned as a great surfing location .
2.Gili Nanggu , GENTING , BIG , and POH
These places are a collection of small islands located in the Southwest coast of Senggigi . Some even uninhabited islands and white sand beaches are all equipped with palm trees and mangroves . Both Gili , namely Gili Gili Gede and Nanggu , has bungalows livable . This places is great for swimming , snorkeling and relaxing . You can visit the islands is by boat from the sheet or from near Mawun to Nanggu of Pelangan to Gili Gede gill . This area is a beautiful coastal route Resort with several beaches like Bola - Bola Paradise , Hotel and Villa Floating , as well as complex Sundancer 5 star hotel and villas are also being developed here .
3.SHEET
It is a major port in NTB earmarked for transportation - ferry Ferry Lombok and Padangbai in Bali and also ships PELNI . - Ferry sailing ferry crossings every hour and this journey takes approximately 6 hours . Gerung areas that are close to a traditional puppet making center in Lombok and is also the capital of West Lombok regency kola .
4.Senggigi
Located approximately 45 kilometers south of Mataram is an area with native white sand beaches . It is ideal for relaxing . In the surrounding sea full of marine life colorful . With just a little cross from the edge of the beautiful beaches we can visit and Gili Gili Nanggu Tangkong .
5.Banyumulek
Banyumulek is one of the pottery-making center in Lombok is located approximately 10 km to the south of Mataram . It makes art Banyumulek known internationally , flower pots with elaborate decorations made here .
6.STONE SCREEN , Montong , Meninting . SESELA MOUNTAIN and SARI
These places are many stalls homologate tokao - store arts and crafts . With a wide range of options and a great price . Located along the road from Senggigi to Mataram .
7.Batu Bolong
Batu Bolong ( which is defined as a hollow stone ) is one of the ideal places to watch the magnificent sunset over the Lombok Strait . In this place there is a Hindu temple built over the black coral konsruksi such that her right overlooking Mount Agung in Bali which can be seen easily across the Lombok Strait , color and ritual music is almost always seen here .
8.SENGGIGI
Located 10 Km in the north of Mataram , Senggigi Resort is the area 's oldest and most famous in Lombok . Perfect place to relax , Senggigi boasts white sandy beaches are safe for swimming . At the center of Senggigi beach has a pretty good waves for surfing . This place also has a coral reef that provides a colorful protection for marine life and the coral reefs form a very beautiful so it is a very ideal place for snorkeling . Senggigi affordable for all walks of life , ranging from exclusive restaurants to small cafes line the pinggirjalan . There are many Club , Bar and Cafe that will cater to tourists who stay here . Lodging is also available with a range of luxury hotels to small hotels and bungalows .
9.Kerandangan BEACH , Mangsit , and Malimbu
Kerandangan and Mangsit Beach is located on the north not far from Senggigi , supported by class hotels , the beach is clean so lets this place used to swim , sail or to relax . More to the north along the panoramic coastal road is Malimbu . The place is also ideal for performing the same activity .
10.MOUNTAIN PENGSONG
Although named Mount Pengsong but is actually a hill on the corner of 360 ' will offer a spectacular panorama . This place is also a place / habitat Apes . With all the historical background of the story and the existence puranya Pengsong mountain located 9 km to the south of Mataram .
11.Lingsar
Lingsar are north of the Narmada and has a Hindu temple which is recognized by the public as the most sacred Hindu temples . This temple was built in 1714 on the situation further is also a place of worship for the indigenous Yang held the doctrine of animism , Telu time . Both of these combine different trust doctrine Animismenya . Once a year they come together to perform the ceremony together to welcome the arrival of the rainy season . Ceremony " Topat War " begins by first doing their worship in their temple , and then they gathered outside the temple and another one started throwing with rice that has been cooked and wrapped in coconut leaves ( leaf ) called the diamond / Topat .
12.Narmada PARK
The park is beautiful and amazing in the Eastern Cakranegara 10 Km stretch from east to west in the highlands of West Lombok . Small hills and lakes that exist in this park is a replica of the plains , and lakes that exist in the mountain Rinjani ( the highest and most sacred mountain in Lombok ) . This park was made by King Anak Agung Gede Karang Asem as ruled Mataram . Realizing that it would be increasingly difficult to make a pilgrimage each year to Mount Rinjani because the older age then to present offerings to Segara Anak who dikeramati made replica at a lower place .
13.Pusuk
Located in the hills east Malimbu and an alternative way to get to Ward . Pusuk has fantastic natural scenery , there are a few small hotels and nice restaurants that also are not less good as the wild landscape . Seas here are home to two species of apes and most of them are not afraid to interact directly with visitors . This also ideal places for trekking in the hills and valleys with crystal clear water .
14.Sesaot
In the northern part Suranadi , Sesaot a protected forest and there is a charming area for pedestrians . The place is also popular as a meeting / gathering and also a place to relax with an aqueous jenih and cool . Of these four we can also visit the nearby villages and local coffee plantation .
15.BEACH SIRE
SIRE is an enchanting beach with charming valleys , crystal clear water and white sand extensive . Undoubtedly provides the perfect conditions for water sports . Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club Golf Course is located in this place , with views of Mount Rinjani its eastern side and sidewalk on the west side of the bay as well as a unique 118 - hole world-class match for the class quite challenging golfers at all levels . 18 - hole Golf Course is also found in other Golong , Suranadi and also located on the edge of the highway leading to the airport Ampenan region .
16.Suranadi
Located in Northeast Narmada , Suranadi has one of the holy temples for Hindus in Lombok . The temple is located in an area which is ideal for relaxing coupled with springs and surrounding lodges there are many sellers of fresh fish . Suranadi itself is very proud of its natural forests which are home to monkeys and birds variouskinds .
North Lombok
1.Ward
Ward is a public dock that connects the island of Lombok to Gili Air , Gili Meno , Gili Trawangan and is the snorkeling and diving are located in the Northwest coast of Lombok .
2.GILI AIR , MENO , and TRAWANGAN
Gili - Gili is defi - island regions adjacent to each other . Located approximately 20 km towards North Senggigi . With some of the island has a beach - antai charming and divers should be thankful for the extensive coral reefs that surround the island and this area is home to coral blue . This coral grows only in two places in the world are here in the Caribbean sea and the sea , precisely at the eastern Gili Meno . With traditional boat or ferry departed from the special ward of Senggigi we can reach these islands ( ± 15-30 minutes of wards / 1 hour from Senggigi ) Gili Trawangan is the most luxurious and has a relatively cheap accommodation and has many choice of activities for young children , compared with the level of Gili Air accommodation prices higher . Gili Meno Bird Park is an area have the most recently developed and still not regular but it is the most perfect place to relax .
BAYAN : It is the birthplace of Watu Telu beliefs , Bayan tensolir the region still tend to be calm from the crowd this island . Being close to one of the places of departure Senaru for climbing to Mount Rinjani .
3.Senaru
Departure Holy Mountain climbing Rinjani can begin at Senaru northern part with 2 or 3 days climbing to the west by seclikit derivatives towards kesebuah amazing lake before resuming the climb up to the top . ( Another alternative to other The direct route to the summit can be of Sembalun ) pedakian information center located right here where we can also hire a porter and supplies are always available .
4.MOUNTAIN RINJANI
Standing majestically at a height of 3726 m mountain ± this is the 2nd highest peak in Indonesia. For the Sasak people of Lombok and Bali in particular consider this mountain peak is a mystical place in inhabited by sacred spirits . To climb it is still active despite an unforgettable experience . The more climbers choose in Senaru and start climbing down or turn back Sembalun who are also down with the beautiful panoramic scenic journey to the end .
5.SEGARA LAKE CHILDREN
A large lake Segara Anak , located ± 2000 m altitude above sea level at the base of Mount Rinjani much visited by pilgrims / climbers who made the hiking trail along the valley beside the lake to give offerings to the gods bottom of the lake . In the enchanting lake is seen a new active volcano mountain Mt Barujari the nearby hot springs which are believed capable of treating the disease .
TIU dashed : Located in Northwest Lombok , waterfall and Tiu Tiu dashed Teja can be visited with a trip to the East . Both offer beautiful natural scenery and the cool water for a swim .
6.Sindang INSANE and TIU Kelep WATERFALL
Sindang Gila Waterfall has been famous ever since we visited Senaru and located in the northern part of the site of departure trekking to Mount Rinjani . Minor roads to go down to the waterfall Sindang Gila offers a very enchanting natural scenery . Not far from there are also waterfall Tiu Kelep the same quote with Sindang Gila waterfall , the refreshing cool water for swimming . Local guides are always available here to guide us to this place . The inn and restaurant located near the entry area .
Central Lombok
1.Aan BEACH , Seger , and Gerupuk
The beaches are located close to Kuta beach . Aan ( Tanjung Aan ) is a beautiful white sandy beach and is ideal for sunbathing activities . In the meantime if you want a view of the beautiful and the surf spot Seger Beach with location surrounded by hills has beautiful scenery with challenging waves for surfing . Gerupuk beach itself is a great place to swim and from this place the surfers can use the sampan ( traditional boat ) in reaching out to the waves for surfing .
2.KUTA BEACH
Located in the undulating plains of the south coast of the beautiful and impressive with a wide stretch of white sand is the perfect place to explore and at the time of low tide , we will see the folds of shells , coral reefs and many other marine species . Accommodation available is also quite diverse ranging from home stay , lodge up to the most luxurious Novotel offers a view to the beach . Lombok people also refer to this beach as a beach princess Nyale . Each month of the 10th year in a Sasak calendar ( about February or March ) ceremony held Nyale smell . Community will gather together in the evening to catch the sea worms using a flashlight while chanting rhymes ( sort of traditional poetry ) . This area is also known and a major tourist attraction , while the rest of the south coast that is not used for surfing , strived to be developed in stages so that these places will be able to bring a tremendous advantage .
3.Mawun BEACH , BELONG mullet , SEPI and Belongas
In Western Kuta area can be found Mawun beach , this beach is located between two hills offering spectacular scenery and authenticity of white sand and good waves for surfing . Likewise Mawi beach which has a great view and good waves . Further west we find it Belanak Belong beach which is located in the bay that stretches between the hills plains offer very nice views and it is possible to dive sites , surfing , swimming and fishing while the opposite location Belongas Lonely Beach is a beautiful beach 2 complete with accommodation and dive centers and dive sites are classy .
4.Penujak
To the south of the village of village Sukarara Penujak the working age population with level of ability in the creation of pottery , make a variety of interesting design features . The women who are experienced in making pottery will lose its ability to the next generation in a ceremony tradition handed down through generations .
5.BADE and Rambitan
Sade Rambitan Village and within 19 Km to the south of Praya . Although these villages often serve tourists , traditional Sasak village has retained their worldview that has fused . In this place we can see / find typical building " Alang " ( traditional granary ) with a typical traditional architectural design with a high roof form . In Rambitan there is also an ancient mosque .
6.Sukarara
This traditional village is 28 kilometers east of Mataram , the village has a breakthrough in the traditional weaving industry . The ability to weave them get it down from generation to generation . People in this village have been trained traditionally in the manufacture of woven fabrics are very beautiful and orderly . By using yarn from cotton , silk , gold and silver they mengkreasikannya so as to produce distinctive designs woven with original and chilies that have been well known .
East Lombok
1.BIRAK
This traditional village is located in the Northeastern and adjacent to Mount Rinjani waterfall Mayung pistil ( White Deer ) .
2.East Masbagik
This area is known for here was once a pottery place commonly used for domestic purposes , the further they switch to producing other types of pottery such as souvenir items are still made traditionally .
3.Ekas and Kaliantan
Location of high area makes Ekas has a very beautiful view of the bay lies opposite Ekas located at the corner of East Lombok making it an exceptional coastal hilly area and is eco -tourism at its best. Further fence on its southern coast Paninsular Ekas Kaliantan has white sand beaches and good waves for surfing . Also at the event held Bau Nyale same time in Kuta Beach .
4.GILI mace , consulate , PETAGAN and Kaliantan
Small islands are located in the North-East Lombok . These islands are uninhabited except by a herd of monkeys and birds farrago . With white sand beaches and beautiful fish and the presence of Mangrove forests ( mangroves ) elokan add to this island . With the group has extensive coral reefs provide protection and maintain local area and residents of villages seawater abrasion .
5.BRAIN KOKO SWEET ORANGE IVORY
In the east of Mataram direction near Tete Batu area , there is a waterfall Sweet Orange , located adjacent to natural forests . Local residents named the waterfall is the name of Aik Temer because their belief that water can cure baldness and not far from the site there is also a waterfall Brain Ivory Koko citizens who also believed to cure various diseases .
6.TOMB Selaparang
sacred tomb of King is located in the village Selaparang Peresak Pringgasela
7.LABUHAN Lombok ( heaven )
This port connects the islands of Lombok and Poto Tano on Sumbawa and also serve these ships directly from Lombok to Taliwang , Maluk ( surfing beaches to the other ) , Bima , Komodo and eastern Indonesia . A place to stay while also available here .
8.LABUHAN PANDAN
Boat Travel from Labuan Pandan towards this particular area of the islands in the dyke Sulat , Petagan and light . Here also provides transportation to visit areas of interest Sambelia .
9.LENEK
Famous with traditional dances Sasaknya . Lenek also a place to live / hairy ape habitats of species of silver . In this village, visitors can also buy handicrafts population quite classy .
10.LEMOR
Is the edge of the wilderness area that has a swimming pool where the water is sourced from springs , the temperature is very cold and has a beautiful panorama .
11.Loyok and Kotaraja
Loyok , Kotaraja and the surrounding area is famous for its handicrafts woven bamboo with so many local designs that are creative and talent craftsmen who work with tenacious and very thorough so as to produce work that is so beautiful .
12.Pringgasela
This village is located in the east of Lombok , known by its traditional woven cloth ' Tenon Gedongan " which is still made with the traditional woven base tied behind weavers . Woven cloth is very famous for its natural appearance and is in great demand abroad .
13.TETE STONE
Located to the north following the path of Loyok . This village is located in the valley area of Mount Rinjani , have incredibly charming . Swimming in rivers winding will be memorable regardless of the water temperature is very cold . Trekking to the foot of Mount Rinjani and see the expanse of rice or tobacco will also be a fun activity .
14.SAPIT
Located in the southern highlands with Pusuk ( East of Rinjani ) . This small mountain village we will feel the serenity that appease the soul . Can be reached from Sembalun or others passing through Aikmel or Pringgabaya . Several Cottages are available with a direct view of the beautiful expanse of paddy fields to the outskirts of the beach and the island of Sumbawa .
15.Sembalun
Sembalun divided into 2 villages namely Sembalun Lawang village and village Sembalun Bumbung with separation distance of each village as far as 2 km . both are still relatively traditional village . In Sembalun Lawang , the village Beleq ( Great village ) we can see the traditional houses are still inhabited by local communities , Tomb of Gajah Mada and Majapahit or traditional dance also Tandang Mendez . Tenunnya fabric products are sought after and well known . This area looks like a former dry lake between Mount Rinjani ( the high mountain ± 3726 M above sea level ), but the people have turned it into an agricultural area ( with a height of ± 1200 m above sea level ) in addition to the local vegetable crops there is a construction project that produces Green House strawberries and vegetables . This area is a direct route to the summit of Mount Rinjani or to see the lake Segara Anak . Hiking trail information center is available here ( one of which was in Senaru ) to be able to travel further down from Sembalun can through coastal areas through Sapit amazing and will give you a beautiful view of the beach .
