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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