7 Best Places to Visit in Lombok, Indonesia for Nature-Loving Travelers

KOMPAS.com – Visiting Lombok, Indonesia is a thrilling adventure where the island offers a wide range of exciting places to visit and things to do for all tourists.

Of all the things to do in Lombok, visiting its various nature destinations ranks high up the list.

If you are looking to visit this island in the near future, we’ve provided you a list of the top seven places to visit in Lombok.

1. Gili Trawangan

Situated in North Lombok Regency, Gili Trawangan is high up the list of places to visit in Lombok where this tourist destination offers a slew of unique activities on top of a naturally beautiful landscape surrounding the island.

Tourists can opt to swim near the shoreline while basking in the crystal-clear water and protected ocean ecosystem.

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After their swim, they can hop on a bike and cycle around the outside of the beach or ride a small horse-drawn carriage that circles the island. In the area, a horse-drawn carriage is known as cidomo.

2. Gili Air

Another recommended place to visit in Lombok is Gili Air which has been gifted with immensely crystal blue water where tourists can see small shellfish and sea rock underwater.

If you swim closer to the center of the ocean, you can find a variety of colorful fish and shellfish.

You can rent a water bike to circle around the water and catch a glimpse of the plethora of sea life underneath the pristine water such as sea urchins and sea cucumbers.

Here's a must-do at Gili Air: Set up a hammock, order a cold dessert, and watch the sunset.

3. Gili Meno

A crowd favorite in the island of Lombok is Gili Meno which offers a much calmer surrounding for tourists seeking to distance themselves from the noise of urban life.

Not only can you cycle around the small island, but you can also sit by the beachside to listen to waves crashing the ocean and the wind whistling in your ears.

You can even rent a live horse and gallop your way on the shoreline.

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One of the most unique attractions in Gili Meno is an underwater statue created by artist Jason deCaires Taylor and is placed 13 feet below the ocean so be sure to snap a photo when you find it.

shutterstock/khafidmukriyanto There?s a reason Senggigi Beach is a favorite place to visit in Lombok for tourists because it offers peace and serenity.

4. Senggigi Beach

There’s a reason Senggigi Beach is a favorite place to visit in Lombok for tourists; it offers peace and serenity.

As you swim in the ocean, be sure to look around because you will spot Agung Mountain. If you are up for it, visitors can learn to surf where trainers are readily available to have you ace your surfing skill.

Otherwise, you can picnic under the trees which surround the island, and yes, it is legal to do so at this tourist destination in Lombok.

5. Narmada Park

Narmada Park has been around since 1727 and had previously been used as a place of worship and relaxation for royalty during the monsoon season.

When you are here, be sure to visit Petirtaan Hall which features water from Rinjani Mountain and is the meeting point of three sources of water: Narmada, Lingsar, and Suranadi.

The water is believed to act as a fountain of youth, however, to visit the hall, visitors are required to wear a traditional yellow scarf.

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Another option when you visit Narmada Park in Lombok is to immerse yourself in the spectacular natural surroundings while sitting and relaxing.

6. Mangku Sakti Waterfall

Mangku Sakti Waterfall is one of the lesser-known tourist destinations in Lombok that is situated on the foothills of Rinjani Mountain specifically in Sajang Village, East Lombok.

To get a view of the 40-meter waterfall, be prepared to pass by a difficult trek because the location is right in the middle of a forest.

However, the well-preserved condition of the forest means you will have plenty of luscious green sights to see. The Mangku Sakti Waterfall itself is of a clear Tosca color.

7. Sekotong

Sekotong in West Lombok Regency has been gifted with white to yellowish sand that touches the crystal blue ocean water which makes it hard for any tourist to forget when they leave.

There are smaller islands that tourists can visit including Gili Asahan, Gili Gede, Gili Poh, Gili Nanggu, Gili Tangkong, Gili Kedis, and Gili Sudak.

Each smaller island has its own unique charm, but if you are interested in a new swimming location in Lombok or are interested in helping to conserve the clear waters, then Gili Nanggu is for you.

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If culinary adventures in Lombok is more your preference then you can visit Gili Sudak to enjoy some grilled fish, shrimp, or squid.

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, visitors are required to follow health protocols in all of the favorite places to visit in Lombok.

The Covid-19 health protocols in all the tourist destinations in Lombok include regular handwashing, social distancing, and staying at home if you have a fever or have a body temperature exceeding 37.3 degrees Celsius.

(Writer: Nabilla Ramadhian | Editor: Kahfi Dirga Cahya)

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