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West Lombok, Indonesia
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Bangsal is a tiny little port in northwestern Lombok, about 1 km away from the town of Pemenang. It's strictly a transfer point on the way to and from the Gili Islands, and few people hang around here any longer than necessary.
This is generally where the shuttle buses and taxis leave from. You can have breakfast here too.
A Dutch-Indonesian couple opened this basic but comfortable hotel in 2012 to provide a small and unpretentious overnight accommodation place for travellers on their way through to the nearby Gili islands, but arriving there too late for a crossing over to one of the small nearby islands, or as a convenient place to stay shoreside whilst exploring the nearby region on the main island of Lombok. Motorcycle rental and parking is available, days tours and bookings can be arranged.
By shuttle bus
If arriving in Lombok from Bali by ferry and you haven't booked an end-to-end travel package then getting from Lembar to Bangsal can sometimes be problematic.
By public boat
The only reason to come to Bangsal is to travel to and from the Gilis, and that means you have to deal with the Koperasi Angkutan Laut (Sea Transport Co-operative), which monopolises transport to the…
By speedboat
Hotels, dive operators and fast boat operators can also arrange speedboat pickups, using the alternative ports of Teluk Nara and Teluk Kode.
By charter boat
At Senggigi and Mangsit beaches you will find many private perahu or traditional outrigger boat operators. Many tour guides will offer services or to assist in arranging a trip for you.
By taxi
Metered taxis are not usually readily found in Bangsal, but the touts hanging around can rustle up a Toyota Kijang or similar vehicle that will seat four or more people with luggage and cost around…
By bemo
Bemos do not call at Bangsal itself, but they do stop in nearby Pemenang, from where you can walk or ride a cidomo (horse cart) to Bangsal Harbour.
By horse cart
Horse-pulled carts, known as Cidomo, are very common in the Bangsal and Pemenang area. They are a good method of transportation for short distances.
Cidomo horse carts hang around Bangsal, waiting to ferry visitors to and from the parking area nearby to the main road in Pemenang or further to the centre of Pemenang if you wish.
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