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KELIMUTU HIHGLIGHT PACKAGE

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CODE: FL0001
03 Days / 02 Nights

Day 01: MAUMERE AIRPORT – MONI
Upon arrival at Airport to be met and direct transferred to MONI village on the foot of MT. KELIMUTU. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: MONI – KELIMUTU – MAUMERE
Early drive up (at about 03 AM) to foot of MOUNT KELIMUTU and 30
minutes drive up to the top of the mount for fantastic sunrise and the
three colored lake. Drive toward JOPU village, PAGA beach and BIKON
BLEWUT Museum. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 03: HOTEL – AIRPORT (MAUMERE)
After breakfast at hotel drive to airport to catch a flight for next destination.

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Special Flores Vacation Kelimutu Lake to Komodo Dragon

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:12:09 +0000

Code: FL0002
09 Days / 08 Nights

Day 01: MAUMERE AIRPORT – ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at airport to be met and drive to WATUBLAPI “Ikat” weaving village, afterward direct transferred to WAIARA village. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: MAUMERE – MONI

On the way to MONI village stop to visit BIKON BLEWUT Museum, SIKKA traditional weaving village, PAGA beach and JOPU traditional village. Overnight at hotel in MONI village located on the foot of MOUNT KELIMUTU.

Day 03: MONI – KELIMUTU – ENDE

Early drive (at about 03 AM) to foot of MT. KELIMUTU and 30 minutes trekking to the top of the mount for fantastic sun rise and the three colored lake. Breakfast is served at hotel. Drive downward to NDUARIA fruit market, WOLOTOPO village overlooking to SAWU sea to see LIO-ENDE tribal and entering SAO SUE of local royal family. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: ENDE – BAJAWA

Driving heading to BAJAWA with some stop will be at 1st President of Indonesia’s exile house, PENGGAJAWA blue stone beach, BAOWAE village for refreshment and WOGO village. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: BAJAWA – RUTENG

Proceeding driving MENA traditional village, AIMERE village located on the beach, and then to RANAMESE lake and MANO will be last stop for nice rice terrace. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: RUTENG – LABUAN BAJO

Early 20 minutes trekking to GOLO CURU to witness golden sun rise and beautiful view to RANAKA volcano and back to hotel for breakfast. Driving to LABUHAN BAJO with stops at CANCAR spider’s web formed rice field and BATU CERMIN cave. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: LABUHAN BAJO – RINCA – KOMODO

After breakfast transferred to harbor and with a boat sailing to RINCA island to explore Komodo dragon and others world animals like horse, buffalo, deer, pig and birds. Afternoon proceed sailing to PANTAI MERAH beach for swimming or snorkeling. Overnight on board. Fishing is an option night activity on board.

Day 08: KOMODO – SAPE – BIMA

Explore the KOMODO Island for the giant lizard and others wild animals and birds live wildly. Sailing back to SAPE harbor and direct transferred to BIMA. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: BIMA – AIRPORT

Breakfast at hotel, before heading to airport drive to town to visit local market and Sultan Palace which is now become Museum. Transferred to Airport to catch a flight for next destination.

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Specials Kelimutu Lake Vacation Packages

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CODE: FL0007

04 Days / 03 Nights

Day 01: MAUMERE AIRPORT – ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Waioti airport, we go to WATUBLAPI “Ikat” weaving
village to see local weaving handicraft. Take some time there and we go
to WAIARA village and overnight in a hotel.

Day 02: MAUMERE – MONI

Breakfast at hotel. On the way to MONI Village located on the food
of MT. KELIMUTU Tour to visit BIKON BLEWUT Museum, SIKKA weaving
village, PAGA beach and then continued to JOPU tribal hill top village.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 03: MONI – KELIMUTU – MAUMERE

Early drive (at about 03 AM) to foot of MOUNT KELIMUTU and 30
minutes trekking to the top for fantastic sun rise and the three
colored lakes. Breakfast is served at hotel. On the way back to MAUMERE
visit KOREMERA village a nice view and coffee or tea refreshment.
Proceed to WOLOWIRO village knows as one of megalithic village.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 04: MAUMERE AIRPORT – DEPARTURE

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Airport to catch a flight for next destination.

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Lombok Sumbawa Komodo Overland Travel Package

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CODE: FL0009

05 Days / 04 Nights

Day 01: LOMBOK – SUMBAWA BESAR (L, D)

From hotel in Lombok Island start the tour visit NARMADA Kingly Garden, OTAK KOKOQ Healthy waterfalls and PENAKAK Pottery Village. From LABUHAN LOMBOK Harbour with a ferry cruising to POTOTANO Harbour in SUMBAWA Island. Drive up to SUMBAWA BESAR, Check in hotel and overnight.

Day 02: SUMBAWA BESAR – BIMA (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel. Tour around SUMBAWA BESAR to visit local market, DALAM LOKA Palace or “The Old Sultan Palace” and PEMULUNG traditional villages and proceeded driving to SALEH BAY at EMPANG Fisherman Village, Lunch on box. Arrive in BIMA transferred to hotel and overnight.

Day 03: BIMA – SAPE – KOMODO (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel. On the way to SAPE Harbor, tour around BIMA Town to visit local market and Sultan Palace, and traditional village at WAWO. From SAPE Harbor we will sail with a boat to KOMODO Island. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board, amazing right!. Fishing is option night activity on board.

Day 04: KOMODO – SAPE – BIMA (B, L, D)

Breakfast on board. Start exploring the island soft tracking about 2 km to up to BUNUGULUNG where Komodo dragon usually gathering, many others wild animals may see like deer, pig, chicken and many kinds of birds. Lunch is served on box. Swimming or snorkeling around white sandy beach of PANTAI MERAH. Sail back to SAPE harbor and then drive to BIMA. Check in hotel and overnight.

Day 05: BIMA – AIRPORT (B)

Breakfast at hotel, you have private time to do anything till the time to airport or your next schedule or destination for vacation.

Note:
B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

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Lamalera Whale Hunting Trails Vacation Package

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:52:24 +0000

7 Days / 6 Nights
CODE: WHL001
Day 01 DENPASAR-MAUMERE-LARANTUKA
On arrival at “Waioti” Airport of Maumere – Flores, our guide will meet you and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. Then drive 127 km (4 hours drive) to Larantuka, a small town on the Eastern tip of Flores Island. Dinner and overnight at a local homestay in Larantuka.

Day 02 LARANTUKA-LEMBATA
Breakfast at hotel. On arrival direct to a local restaurant for having lunch, then transfer to the pier for boarding on a wooden boat to cruise to Lowoleba – Lembata/Lomblen Island. Accommodation and meals at LOSMEN REJEKI, Lowoleba.

Day 03 LEWOLEBA-LAMALERA

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the pier to depart for Lamalera – a village of Whale-Hunters in the South of the Island. On arrival joint with the Whale hunter, if you may be lucky you will see muscular harpooners chasing the whale using the wooden canoe called “Pledang” in which its sail is made of palm leaves. Accommodation and meals at villagers’ houses in Lamalera.

Day 04 LAMALERA

After having breakfast having another opportunity to observe the whale hunting activities learn their ways of hunting, customs and listening to their stories of conducting whale hunting. Accommodation and meals at villagers’ houses in Lamalera.

Day 05 LAMALERA-LEWOLEBA

After having breakfast having another opportunity to observe the whale hunting activities learn their ways of hunting, customs and listening to their stories of conducting whale hunting. After lunch boating back to Lowoleba. Accommodation and meals at LOSMEN REJEKI or similar.

Day 06 LEWOLEBA-LARANTUKA-MAUMERE

Breakfast at hotel. Cruise back to Larantuka. On arrival direct drive to Maumere, on the stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals at FLORES SAO RESORT.

Day 07 MAUMERE DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for next destination.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Transfers and tours as per the itinerary, Overnight stay at your preferred hotel, Fullboard meals, Entrance fees, porters and donations, Public boat transfer Larantuka-Lewoleba-Larantuka, Private boat charter for whale hunting watching in Lamalera, Coffee/Tea and Unlimited Water, Return flight Denpasar-Maumere-Denpasar, English speaking guide

PRICE EXCLUDES:

Personal expenditure such as laundry, phone calls, tipping, etc, airport taxes, Soft drinks and alcoholic.

HOTELS:

We choose the best available hotels in each tow, but the facilities are very basic and the cleanliness will always be the question mark. Be ready for adventure…….
WHAT TO BRING:
Dress is casual. Clothing should be light, preferably cotton with at least one long sleeved shirt and pants. Bathing suit, thongs or sandals and sneakers or walking boots, lots of film, camera, replacement batteries, and spares. Women please note Indonesia is a mostly Muslim country and custom dictates modesty. Please be well covered on shore excursions. Bring one light sweater or jacket as it can get cool in the highlands. Also bring sun-screen, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunhat, swimmers. Please advise beforehand if you have any special dietary requirements. Beer is available at local rates. Bring also your passport, visa, airline tickets, local currency and or US$ in small denominations.

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Vacation in Flores Natural Villages (Ended in Kelimutu Lake)

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Code Vacation:FLO001

Duration:10 Days / 09 Nights

Day 1 LABUANBAJO ARRIVAL

We pick up service when you land in LabuanBajo and we go to your hotel. Take some rest in first day and prepare your amazing journey with our vacation package. Dinner and breakfast at the same hotel. We choose Golo Hiltop Hotel in LabuanBajo for you in your first day. If you have choosen hotel as your preference, please let me know so we can book for you in earlier time.

Day 2 LABUANBAJO-SANO NGGOANG-DINTOR

We start after breakfast at the hotel and fist destination is we go to Ngorang Village. From there; with Open Truck we go to Sano Nggoang to explore to see beautiful lakes, where many species birds live there. The lake has became birds home sweet home. Lunch at the lake. We provide cathering food from our partner. After some times in the lake, we go to Nanga Lili with the same open truck and last vacation in day 1 is Dintor Place. We stay and sleep there at local families house. Dinner with local recipes.

Day 3 DINTOR-DENGE-WAE REBO

On day 2 in our journey, we go to Wae Rebo Village through Denge Village. It takes 3 hours to Wae Rebo and it gorgeous journey. All houses are traditional house, build up with roofs and each roof has different function. We will stay at night together with local villages, Local villagers proudly to receive you as their special quests and we believe they receive you as their families. Sleeping mattresses will be provided. Dinner and overnight will be at the local villager’s house. There’s no electricity in the houses, so they have a fire going the whole time during the night before going to bed.

Day 4 WAE REBO-TODO-RUTENG

We back to Ruteng Dahlia Hotel after breakfast. Lunch with cathering box while we are in the journey. We arrive at the hotel at afternoon. Take enough rest for next journey to Poka Village. and trekking tommorow morning!

Day 5 RUTENG

Eearly morning at 3.30 start from drive to Poka village where you will start your to 3 hours trekking to the peak of Ranaka, an active volcano that has 2.400 meters high. Afternoon drive to Liang Bua see the cave where the recent Homo Floresiensis was discovered. Dinner and overnight at Dahlia Hotel.

Day 6 RUTENG-LEKOLODO

We start to middle Flores to the east Ruteng; Bajawa. After breakfast at hotel; we go to Lekolodo village, near Bajawa with sops for soft trekking in Rana Mese lake and visiting Aimere village to see traditional palm wine home business. Afternoon arriving in Lekolodo and check in at a guest house. Dinner and Overnight in the village.

Day 7 LEKOLODO-BENA-BAJAWA-SOA

Day 7 LEKOLODO-BENA-BAJAWA-SOA
After an early breakfast start your morning trekking to Bena through the slope of Mt Inerie. After exploring Bena megalithic village, drive to Bajawa for lunch. Then drive to Soa and chek in at the local guest house near Mengeruda Hot Spring. Afternoon trekking to Soa Basin, an archeological site where the elephant tusks where discovered before enjoying the natural hot spring pool. Dinner will be provided at the guest houses.
Day 8 SOA-EBULOBO-ENDE-MONI
Early morning drive to Mulakoli village to start your 4 hours trekking to the top of Mt Ebulobo, an active volcano that has 2.100 meters high. Breakfast box will be provided. Then drive to Ende with stops at Pinggajawa blue stone beach and Ende market. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Ende. Afternoon visit Wolotopo traditional village. Dinner and overnight at Sao Ria Hotel Moni.
Day 9 MONI-KELIMUTU-MAUMERE
Early morning drive up to Mt Kelimutu to see it is picturesque three color lakes. Then trek down to Jopu village were you will see the other Lionese traditional village. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. On the way to Maumere stops in Sikka weaving village and Nilo Highland where a giant St Marry statue was placed on the top of the hill. Dinner and overnight at Permatasari Hotel.
Day 10 MAUMERE-DENPASAR
After breakfast free program until time to transfer to the airport for your onward flight to next destination.

We offer special package, we call, Amazing Ten in Flores; contact us for price detail
PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfers and tours as per the itinerary, Overnight stay at hotels or local villager’s houses as stated in the program, Fullboard meals, Entrance fees, porters and donations, Coffee/Tea and Unlimited Water, Return flight Denpasar-Labuanbajo and Maumere-Denpasar, English speaking guide

PRICE EXCLUDES:
Personal expenditure such as laundry, phone calls, tipping, etc and airport taxes Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.

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HOTELS:
We choose the best available hotels in each tow, but the facilities are very basic and the cleanliness will always be the question mark. Be ready for adventure…….
WHAT TO BRING:
Dress is casual. Clothing should be light, preferably cotton with at least one long sleeved shirt and pants. Bathing suit, thongs or sandals and sneakers or walking boots, lots of film, camera, replacement batteries, and spares. Women please note Indonesia is a mostly Muslim country and custom dictates modesty. Please be well covered on shore excursions. Bring one light sweater or jacket as it can get cool in the highlands. Also bring sun-screen, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunhat, swimmers. Please advise beforehand if you have any special dietary requirements. Beer is available at local rates. Bring also your passport, visa, airline tickets, local currency and or US$ in small denominations.

DIVING in Amazing West Nusa Tenggara under Sea

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West Nusa Tenggara is not only known as Beautiful place such Rinjani Mountain, Kuta Beach, Lake, Waterfall and Unique Local Tradition. Sea and all Panoramas under Sea in West Nusa Tenggara also provide thousand unforgotten vacation and travel in West Nusa Tenggara. We understand what you need. If you love Diving and take part in West Nusa Tenggara Diving, we provide beautiful package for you. Diving Package at West Nusa Tenggara can be seen at Diving Package section.

Lombok is an island of stunning beaches and breathtaking coast line, with many smaller islands sitting just off the shore. The word “Gili” means Small Island (so the term “the Gili Island” is bit of misnomer). Perhaps the most pamous of these are the three Gili’s that sit off the northwest coast of Lombok – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air.

SENGGIGI, just in the front of Senggigi Beach Hotel, dives from 2 to 12 meters with be rewarded by beautiful underwater panorama, colorful coral and sponge grow on her long barrier reef. We recommend for beginners and new divers.
GILI AIR, the beach and the coral reef circle the entire island. Takat Sirah and Takat Malang, north of the spots awaiting islands are the two exciting diving your exploration.

GILI MENO, located in the middle of Gili Islands. The Gili Meno wall is on the west coast, rich with variety of reef fishes and invertebrate. This spot is good for beginners, easy and plenty to see.
GILI TRAWANGAN, the furthest west and the largest of the three islands. Located at 15 kilometers or one hour by outrigger boat from Senggigi Beach. Soft coral garden and the slope with assorted fish marine life will give an impressive underwater adventure.

East Nusa Tenggara Profile

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THE GEOGRAPHY
East Nusa Tenggara is one of the four provinces in the Nusa Tenggara (Southeast Islands). starting from Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, and east timor. It stretch is between the east longitude of 118° and 125°, and between the southern latitude lines of 1 18° and 125°, and between the southern latitude lines of 8° and 12°. The territory of East Nusa Tenggara Province comprises 566 islands. The three main islands are Flores, Sumba, and Timor from which come the term FLOBAMOR, which has been familiar as one of the names of East Nusa Tenggara.

Flores is the main volcanic island and has many unique and spectacular attractions, one of these is Mount Kelimutu with it’s three lakes of distinct color variation, has become one of the fabled destinations travelers.
Sumba is the island famous for its arts, handicrafts, particularly the textile weaving, and cultural assets. Timor, being the principal island with Kupang as its capital, serves as the center of government and economic activities. The other name given to East Nusa Tenggara is “Nusa Cendana” the Sandalwood Island.

THE CLIMATE
Due to central highlands and their closeness to Australia, the seasions are irregular. Generally the islands are semi-arid, with a longer dry season lasting from March to November. The wet season lasts from December to March, but can be considerably shorter and small island of Savu.
Flores has an irregular coast line and rugged landscape due to its volcanic origin. The vegetation is plentiful and rich in diversity.
Wildlife includes species of lizards, monkeys and parrots. There is also an abundant marine life with reef sharks, sperm whales, dolphins and tropical fish.
East Nusa Tenggara is mountainous, and very steep slopes are everywhere besides some not too wide plateaus or uplands. The low-lands are a long the coastal areas only. Despite of the situation, most part of this region are not fertile, since the rainfall varies between 500 mm and 2000 mm a year.

RELIGION
Eventhough the majority of the Indonesia population is Islam, most of the people in East Nusa Tenggara are Christian. There are about 56% Catholics, 35% Protestant 8% Islam, 0,6% Hindu and Buddhist, and the rest still follow their traditional systems of belief. One of the outstanding traditional beliefs is Marupu

L A N G U A G E S
There are a lot of languages spoken in East Nusa Tenggara coming from as many different which groups of the population. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language in to Malay, written in Roman script and based in European orthography, In all tourist destination areas English is the number one foreign language fairly spoken and written.

THE CUISINE
The staple food of most Indonesian is popularly rice. From the surrounding seas as well as fresh water fish-eries, fish is abundant and of great variety, such as lobsters, oysters, prawns, shrimps, squids, crabs, and so on.
Coconut is available everywhere and green coconut are now sold in recreation Places.
Spices and hot chili peppers are the essence of most cooking, particularly for those coming from Sumatra (found in Padang Restaurants).
Pork dishes are specialties for the people of East Nusa Tenggara but served only in Chinese Restaurants are easily found all over the country.
Nearly all restaurants in East Nusa Tenggara serve Indonesian food can also be found in some big restaurants.

THE LIVE HOOD
The people of East Nusa Tenggara are predominantly agrarian. The agricultural products are for domestic consumption including rice, corn, cassava, soybeans, etc.

Taken from the source : http://www.nusa-tenggara.com/east/html/general.html

West Nusa Tenggara Travelling in Indonesia

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The Province of West Nusa Tenggara, also known as part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, comprise Bali and eastward through Timor.

The two major islands in this province are Lombok and Sumbawa. Lombok is where the transition from the western to the eastern Indonesian fauna and flora begins. The northern part of the island is mountainous and verdant with tall trees and shrubs covering the land. The south is arid and covered by savannas. Large Asian mammals are absent. The shift gets more pronounced as one moves further east. Dry seasons are more prolonged, so in many areas corn and sago instead of rice is the staple food.

Lombok island has white virgin beaches, an age-old culture, separated by merely a narrow strait from Bali, it is only now being discovered as a tourist destination of exceptional charm. Here the motto is “you can see Bali in Lombok, but not Lombok in Bali”. It is an existing reality, formed by the superimposition of strong Balinese influences in the past, upon a base that is entirely Lombok’s own. At around the time Islam first came to these islands in the 16th century, four Hindu Kingdoms coexisted in apparent peace in what is now West Nusa Tenggara.

At present, Hinduism is the religion embraced mostly by the Balinese population of western Lombok. The indigenous people of Lombok, the Sasaks, are predominantly Moslem. Even more so are the people of neighboring Sumbawa.

At present, West Nusa Tenggara’s cultural make-up is a composite of the four main population groups inhabiting the two islands: the Balinese, the Sumbawanese, and the peoples of Bima and Dompu. The region is famous for its “ikat” hand-woven textiles. Cattle and horses are the major export commodities of these islands.
PLACES OF INTEREST

Mataram and Cakranegara

Mataram is the capital of the province which has in the past decades joined with Ampenan, the port, and Cakranegara to become the province’s biggest urban complex.

At around the beginning of the 18th century, Mataram was the residence of the crown prince of Karang Asem, a kingdom in southern Bali.

The ruler himself had his seat in Cakranegara. The royal palace no longer exists, but many of the old temples and pleasure gardens are still there.

Lombok’s biggest Balinese temple is the Pura Meru in Cakranegara. Dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu, it was built in 1720 by Anak Agung Made Karang, which has three courtyards. Three pagoda-like places of worship stand in a line from north to south in the innermost courtyard. The one on the north is dedicated to Vishnu and has a roof with nine tiers. The central one is dedicated to Shiva with II tiers on its roof and the southernmost one is for Brahma with a roof of seven tiers.

Nearby is Taman Mayura. Once part of the royal palace, it has an artificial lake set in the middle of a park. A raised path leads from the side of the pond to a pavilion built in the middle of the lake. In former days, justice was meted out and religious rituals were performed in this open-sided pavilion.

Narmada

Taman Narmada, 11 kilometers east of Mataram, was built in 1727 by King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karang Asem as both a pleasure garden and place to worship Shiva. Its big pool is said to represent Segara Anakan, the crater lake on the volcano Rinjani where they used to make offerings by throwing valuables into the water. As he became too old to make the pilgrimage up the 3,726 meter high mountain, he had Narmada made to represent the mountains and the lake. Near the pond is a place of worship and a spring whose water is believed to give dedicated pilgrims eternal youth.

Pura Lingsar

This may be the only Hindu shrine in the world where both Hindus and Moslems come to worship. About 7 kilometers west of Narmada, it was built in 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area, especially those who adhere to Lombok’s unique Wektu Telu school of Islam.

The Balinese temple is built on higher ground, behind the Moslem section in the compound. In the lower yard is a spring in which pilgrims in the temple yard stage a mock battle between Hindus and Moslems, in which both parties hurl rice cakes at each other.

Pura Agung Gunung Sari

This great temple on a hill at Gunung Sari, about four kilometers from Mataram, was witness to the Puputan battle to the last man, fought on November 22, 1894, between Lombok’s last Balinese ruler, Anak Agung Nengah and followers, and the Dutch troops under General Van der Vetter’s command.

Sukarare

This is a village of weavers south of Cakranegara. Lombok is known for its brightly patterned songket cloth. People have been making it on their hand-looms for many generations.

Sengkol, Pujut and Rambitan

Time seems to have frozen in these three villages in southern Lombok on the road from the capital to Kuta Beach. All the houses and barns are built in the age-old traditional style where life itself appears to be as it always has been.

The arid savanna-like landscape of this area is impressive even in its starkness.

Batu Bolong Beach

Located 9 km from downtown Mataram, this beach has a huge rock with a hole in it. A Hindu temple lies on top facing the Lombok Strait and beyond is the contour of majestic Mount Agung of Bali. After sunbathing, relaxing and frolicking on this beautiful beach-front, try to stay till the end of the day to watch one of the most stunning sunsets you have ever seen when the sun slowly begins to disappear behind Mount Agung with incredibly flaming colors.

Taman Mayura

The Mayura Park is what remains of the once existing Karang Asem kingdom of Bali. In the middle of a large pond is a structure called Balai Kambang which at the time functioned as a legal court of justice as well as a hall for important meetings. Curiously, its architecture shows both Hindu as well as Islamic influence, whereas around the place statues made of stone are found in the form of a Moslem haj.

Pura Meru

Another relic remaining from the Karang Asem Kingdom is the Meru Temple at Cakranegara, close to Mataram. The temple was built in 1720 during King A.A. Made’s rule as a symbol of Hindu unity on Lombok island. Several structures are found in this complex, all of them designated to function for particular purposes, including the 33 stalls located next to the main temple.

Kuta Beach

Also known as Putri Nyale Beach, Kuta on the south coast of central Lombok is one of the most scenic and unspoiled beaches in this part of Indonesia. From Kuta to Tanjung Aan five km away, it is an unbroken stretch of clean white sand on the Indian Ocean. It is safe for bathing and swimming. Further to the west are the surfers and wind surfers beaches. Each year, on the 19th day of the tenth month of the Sasak lunar calendar on February or March when the Nyale fish come to the sea’s surface, Kuta Beach is the site of great festivities. Fishermen sail out to sea while young men and women gather along the beach to join in the merrymaking, tease each other and perhaps meet to build a more lasting relationship.

Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan

Gili, in Sasak means “island”. These three islands are clustered together just off the northwest coast of Lombok. Coral gardens abound in clear waters around the islands. Gili Air, the nearest island, can be reached in 10 to 15 minutes by outrigger boat from Bangsal harbor, near Pamenang.

Senggigi Beach

Senggigi, north of Bangsal, belongs to the most scenic and most popular beaches on the island of Lombok with good accommodation facilities. Coral gardens grow in the sea just off shore.

Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani, a 3,726 meter high active volcano, is one of the tallest mountains of Indonesia. At the floor of the volcano’s huge caldera is the sickle shaped crater lake Segara Anakan, surrounded by steep walls. The mountain is popular with hikers. Sembalun Bumbung and Sembalun Lawang are two traditional Sasak villages on the slopes of Rinjani.

Tepas, Sumbawa

A village on the slope of the mountain Batu Lante, 60 kilometers south of Sumbawa Besar, where the houses are built in traditional architectural style.

Mount Tambora, Sumbawa

Not active at present, the 2,820 meters tall volcano Tambora is notorious for its savage eruption on April 5 – July 15, 1815.

Failing debris, hot gases and lava streams killed more than 12,000 people. Some 44,000 more perished of hunger in the aftermath of the explosion.

The top, now a big caldera, has two colored lakes. From the rim of the crater, the view on the rest of the island, the sea, Mt. Rinjani, and the island of Lombok is breathtaking. The mountain occupies almost the entire Sanggar peninsula.

Moyo Island

Moyo Island, at the mouth of the Bay of Saleh, has a nature reserve with wild oxen, deer, wild boars and a great variety of bird species. Visits are best made during the dry season from June through August.

Sima, Sumbawa

The former palace in the town of Bima is about all that is left of the Bima sultanate. The building is now being turned into a museum.

Dara, a village two kilometers from the town of Bima in eastern Sumbawa, is believed to have been the seat of the ancient Bima kingdom.

Sape, Sumbawa

Shipwrights still make sailboats the traditional way in this port town on Sumbawa’s east coast. Sape is a convenient point of departure for trips to Komodo island across the strait, home of the prehistoric Komodo dragon.

Beaches

Other good beaches are found at Talolai and Hangawera, north of Bima, Lunyuk on the south coast of Sumbawa.

West Nusa Tenggara General Description

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:50:42 +0000

WEST NUSA TENGGARA

West Nusa Tenggara, which comprises the island of Lombok, Sumbawa, and hundreds smaller ones, is another destination of unspoilt paradise in Indonesia. Lombok, the island of virginity and natural beauty, is accessible within 20 minutes flight from the International Gateway Ngurah Rai Airport of Bali or 2.50 hours sailing by high speed passenger ferry from Benoa Harbour of Bali, and Sumbawa island lies just across the Alas Strait and is clearly viewed from most of the eastern part of Lombok.

These Island, Lombok and Sumbawa are little known in comparison with the endless attraction of Bali the island of Gods. However, smart traveller have started turning their eyes glancing eastwards and surely there, awaits a pierce of Eden with its overwhelming charms and beauty. Simplicity and gentleness expresses among the warm and friendly smiles of the local; make for hospitality and relaxing visit.

The appearance of these is striking. The entire surface is covered with rich fertile soils and an elaborate system of irrigation is carried out from island to island. The province is home to some 4.3 million people; most are farmers cultivating rice and lots of vegetative plantation. The inhabitants are predominantly Moslem people, other who are adhere to Hindu faith live mostly in the western part of Lombok, and the rest follow Buddhism and Christianity. Religion remains an ever present and integral part of daily life and rituals is maintained, and the harmony amongst the believers allows for spiritual growth in the province.

LOMBOK

Lombok is still undiscovered paradise with lust tropical, which will attract every heart with fascination. Some describe the island as the only holiday resort where visitors may relax and recover. Plenty of glistening white sandy beaches are found on almost all of the entire island boundaries, but this is not all offer, the smaller island to the north namely Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan and to the southwest is Gili Nanggu, Gili Gede, Gili Genting and many others only some of which are inhabited, provide a tropical island holiday featuring sun, sand, sea marine beauty. Swimming, snorkelling, and diving would be the best, or fishing? You just get the idea and all requirements are available.

The people of Lombok called Sasak, comprising 90 percent of the 3 million inhabitants of the island. Moslem is the dominant religion. The Balinese with their Hindu, faith are mostly centred in the western part, therefore temples and shrines are available and the Balinese way of living prevails.

Lombok has successfully intensified its nice production, the introduction of “dry rice” cultivation and the improvement of irrigation system have been given the island the title “the land of rice” or in Indonesia Bumi Gogo Rancah (Bumi Gora). And most tropical fruits, which are freshened tasty, such as various kind, papaya, pineapple, banana and many others are grown and easily found in the island’s local market.

Rinjani Mountain, the third highest peak in Indonesia, with its Crater Lake Segara Anak provides an everlasting mountain attraction. The locals of Lombok frequently make rituals visit to Rinjani as it’s considered one of their sacred places. Segara Anak’s hot spring, the steamy Gua Susu, and Pancuran Emas “the golden fountain” are some of the main spots where the locals perform their rituals. For mountain lovers, Rinjani is one of Lombok’s most beautiful sites.

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