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 The island of Lombok has a lot to offer when it comes to local sight seeing. The natural greenery to clear water beaches and a splendid display of culture are sum of the trademarks of Lombok Island. Given below are some of the most visited destinations in Lombok Islands.
Beaches
Lombok has many gorgeous, natural beaches. You can enjoy the White sand beaches for swimming or by simply lazing around; either ways the clear Blue streaking water is going to mesmerize you. Some of the most visited beaches are Seger Beach, Mawi beach, Kuta beach, Tanjung A’an beaches, Sire beach, and Mawun beaches. Spending an evening at these beaches and enjoying the sunset can surely be a memorable moment.
Mountains
Lombok Island has many mountain ranges running across it. It is even home to the third highest volcano of Indonesia called Mount Rinjani. For the natives of Lombok this mountain is sacred and is deemed to evade the evils. Visiting such a place or climbing it can surely be an unforgettable experience. . You can also play Golf at the Rinjani Country Club located in the near vicinity
Natural Greenery
Lombok has a beautiful Flora and Fauna range. In fact the "Wallace Line" which separates Asia from Australia lies in between the Lombok and Bali Island and can be held responsible for the change in plantation on both these islands. Large parts of Lombok islands are wetlands. You can find many species of plants here some of them are Kesambi, Bungur, Sonokeling, and Mahoni. The island has Dysspyros Macrophylla as its symbol and also has a diversified wildlife from turtles to wild pigs.
Gili islands
Gili islands are located 20 km off shore the North West coast of Lombok. These islands have spectacular beaches with sparkling blue water encircled by coral reefs. You can also do Scuba diving here under the guidance of professionals. The Gili islands are also an ideal place to relax, sun-bath, fishing, and snorkeling.
Senggigi
Senggigi is the main city of Lombok. It is a house to various holiday homes and also has a market for tourist shopping. Senggigi lies at the heart of the Lombok Island and all the major routes and roads passes through it. The place doubles up as a great place to unwind during nights; you can enjoy the local food at restaurants and listen to music in cafes and bars.
Kuta and the South Coast Lombok
At the south of Lombok Island is the Kuta beaches. These beaches are famous for the clear view offshore the Lombok and is also a center of tourist development in the south. These are many proposed five start hotels and resorts for Kuta islands. They also enjoy a reputation of the best surfing spot in Asia.
There are several other places to visit in Lombok and the list is never ending but mentioned above are some of the places which can entitle you to say “been there, done that”. So go and explore the Lombok Island to have a memorable, life-time experience.
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