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Island in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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Lombok is an island in the West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east.
The administrative centre, well known beaches and the vast majority of the developed tourism infrastructure on the island and gateway to the famous Gili islands
Mighty Mount Rinjani, waterfalls, glorious scenery and home to the Waktu Telu traditions.
Quiet rural villages and beaches and ferry departures eastward to Sumbawa and onward to Flores.
Magnificent remote beaches and surfing heaven
Tiny islands of the west coast, popular with divers and a vital cog in the Asian backpacker circuit
Ride-hailing services
Ride-hailing services such as Grab and Gojek now operate from Lombok International Airport and are often the most straightforward and economical option for travellers.
By boat
By ride-hailing service
Ride-hailing services have transformed transport on Lombok and are now the easiest way for most visitors to travel.
By taxi
Metered taxis are common in Mataram, Cakranegara and Ampenan and readily operate to the Bangsal, Sira and Medana area and along the west coast tourism strip including Senggigi as well as to Lembar.
By car
The roads in Lombok have horse carts (cidomo), free roaming cattle, goats, cats, dogs, chickens and other assorted hazards moving about at all hours.
By motorbike
Be aware that the car or motorbike may need fuel immediately before use. This can be obtained at a roadside fuel stall or warung if the Pertamina outlet is too distant.
By ojek
An ojek is a motorbike taxi service.
By horse cart
Horse-pulled carts, known as cidomo, are very common on Lombok.g, from your hotel to a restaurant.
By boat
Traditional fishing boats known as perahu ply the waters around Lombok, and are instantly recognizable due to their outriggers, two lengths of extra large bamboo sealed at either end and attached by…
By bicycle
Traffic is relatively light throughout the island so cycling is quite possible and provides a very different cultural experience to other means of transport.
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Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah) · International · LOP
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Mataram is the largest city on Lombok with 440,000 inhabitants (2023). It is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province (Nusa Tenggara Barat, NTB), Indonesia.
Kuta is a coastal town in the south of the island of Lombok in Indonesia. Once a quiet fishing village, it has developed into the island's main beach resort while retaining a relaxed atmosphere.
the capital of the North Lombok Regency, small city in the northwest, lies at the foot of Mount Rinjai's slopes, the two nearby peninsulas of Medana and Sire are home to some of the best resort and luxury villa destinations on the island
off the beaten path in West Lombok, this area is fast becoming a tourist destination.
almost impossibly beautiful isolated bay in the southeast which is earmarked for high end resort development
village on the southern edge of the Mount Rinjani National Park with wonderful scenery
relaxed and laid-back islands.
Mount Rinjani (Gunung Rinjani) is an active volcano and a national park in Lombok and one of the largest mountains in Indonesia. On a clear day you can see breathtaking views from the summit.
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