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By bus
Public buses and bemo run to and from the west coast and the city of Mataram.
By ferry
Fastboat services are increasing in number with several operators providing a crossing from Pandangbai in Bali to Gili Trangawan.
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Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah) · International · LOP
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the largest city in Lombok and the provincial capital of West Nusa Tenggara
the main tourist strip, including the neighboring beaches of Mangsit, Klui and Batu Bolong
on the north west coast including the newly developing areas of Medana and Sire beach, administrative capital of the North Lombok Regency
little harbor servicing the Gili Islands
non-descript harbour town for the larger vehicular and passenger carrying ferries to and from Bali
Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, these tiny islands of the west coast are popular with divers, backpackers, heodonists and those looking for a relaxing island holiday. Each island has a different flavour and tempo, research well for a good fit and if you get it wrong just change islands, they are very close to each other and to the mainland for day trips or further exploration.
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