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GETTING TO

LOMBOK Lombok International Airport (abbreviated to LIA with the IATA code “LOP”) is the only operating airport on Lombok. The official name of the airport is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport, and you will sometimes see “Mataram” or “Praya” on ticketing, but they all refer to Lombok’s airport. The airport is close to Praya (Central Lombok); approximately 40km south of Mataram City, and around 1 hour drive from Senggigi and 25 minutes from Kuta. The airport’s terminal is divided into international and domestic sections, with shared arrival and departure areas, and separate boarding lounges. There is no duty-free shopping at the airport but shops and souvenirs, ATMs, and food outlets are easily available. Airport departure tax is included in the price of all tickets. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Lombok International Airport has full Visa on Arrival (VOA) facilities, including 30 day “Visa Free” (no charge) for tourists. Ph: (+62) 817 1753 5751. Air Asia operates direct flights between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia every day. Flights are onboard A320 Airbus and flight time is approx. 3 hours. Book cheap flights through the AirAsia website. www.airasia.com Super Air Jet (a low-cost airline based in Jakarta) also flies between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur every day. www.superairjet.com Scoot Airlines (a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, four times per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday). Flights are onboard A320 Airbus and flight time is approx. 3 hours. It's also possible to book flights to Lombok with Scoot from Perth, Melbourne or Sydney with an overnight stay in Singapore. Fares are very economical! www.flyscoot.com

Although direct international flights to Lombok are limited at present, international flights to Bali and Jakarta – or to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – connect Lombok to all major destinations around the world including Europe, the UK, Amsterdam, Thailand and more. BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR

Lion Air / Wings Air has daily flights between Lombok and Bali, Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Surabaya, Sumbawa Besar and Bima (Sumbawa). www.lionair.co.id Super Air Jet flies between Lombok and Jakarta, Jogjakarta, and Surabaya every day. www.superairjet.com BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA

It’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali – flight time is only around 45 minutes. Buy tickets online, or direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agents in both Bali and Lombok.

Padang Bai Harbour (east Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is on the southwest coast, approx. 1 hour from both Senggigi and Kuta.

In Lombok, all flights depart and arrive at Lombok International Airport. In Bali, flights arrive and depart at the domestic terminal at Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) Airport.

Arrange transport and buy tickets direct from the ticket office at the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.

Citilink has two direct flights between Lombok and Bali every day with a free 10kg baggage allowance. www.citilink.co.id

Public Ferries run 24 hours a day and depart every hour for the sea crossing between Bali and Lombok. The fare is Rp 62,200 per person and the trip takes approx. 4 to 5 hours, depending on sea conditions.

Wings Air / Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok up to four times daily. The companies code-share, so you purchase tickets through the Lion Air website for a Wings Air flight. Note: tickets include no luggage allowance; book pre-paid baggage through their website. www.lionair.co.id DOMESTIC FLIGHTS European connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city of Java), Bali and other capital cities such as Jogjakarta and Surabaya. Direct flights to Lombok from Bali, Jakarta, Jogjakarta and Surabaya are available from multiple airlines every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights. Air Asia operates direct flights between Lombok and Surabaya every day. www.airasia.com Batik Air flies direct between Lombok and Jakarta every day. www.batikair.com Citilink has direct flights between Lombok and Jakarta, and Lombok and Surabaya, three times a week. www.citilink.co.id Garuda Indonesia has direct flights daily between Lombok and Jakarta. www.garuda-indonesia.com

It’s a slow but scenic ferry trip and the cheapest way to travel between the islands. It’s also useful if you want to take a motorcycle (approx. Rp 160,000) or small car (approx. Rp 1,127,000). FAST BOATS There are numerous fast boat services operating between Bali and Lombok every day, via the Gili Islands. All fast boats must stop at Bangsal Harbour in North Lombok for port clearance, so it is possible to reach mainland Lombok using any of the fast boat services to the Gilis. See our Gili Guide for more. Gili Getaway operates several comfortable fast boats connecting Bali and mainland Lombok (including Gili Gede in southwest Lombok) from Serangan Harbour on Bali. www.giligetaway.com Eka Jaya offers fast boat connections between Bali (Padang Bai Harbour) and Senggigi (West Lombok). Boats arrive and depart from the Senggigi Jetty, right in the centre of Senggigi Beach. www.ekajayafastboat.com

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4 Dear Readers Welcome to another packed issue from The Lombok Guide! February is a busy month for activities and celebrations in Lombok. On 10 February, we celebrate Chinese New Year in honour of our Chinese community on Lombok. The Spring Festival is a time for new starts, fireworks, dragon dances, and lots of delicious Chinese food to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Gong Xi Fa Cai! L is for Love and also for Lombok, so 14 February we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with romantic dinners and special menus, candles and wine, in all the best restaurants and resorts across the island. Then, at the end of the month, get ready for one of Lombok’s biggest and most unique events – the Bau Nyale Festival! It’s a pageant of traditional costumes, dramatic theatre, music and dance as we pay homage to our cultural Sasak roots and remember the Legend of Princess Mandalika. Read on to find out more. If you plan to be on the island on 29 February, this is an event not to miss! Whether you are a first-time visitor to Lombok or a seasoned traveller returning for the tenth time, The Lombok Guide is committed to provide you with the information you need – attractions and activities, places to visit and things to see – all brought together in one convenient Guide. The island awaits… welcome to the magic of Lombok!

Contents The Lombok Guide Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 & 10 Page 12 & 13 Page 14 Page 16 & 18 Page 20 Page 22 Page 26 Page 30 Page 32 Page 37 Page 38 Page 40 & 41 Page 42 Page 44 & 46 Page 48 - 55 Page 52 Page 56 Page 57 - 60 Page 61

SCAN FOR DIGITAL Getting to Lombok VERSION Contents Lombok Map Getting Around Best in Lombok Senggigi Map Senggigi & The West Coast Hot in the Bok! Romantic Lombok! Distribution Pasar Classified Chinese New Year on Lombok... Celebrating Diversity! The Viral Japanese Head Spa Experience Lombok's Unique Bau Nyale Festival The Legend of Princess Mandalika The Cities Map The Cities Kuta & The South Coast Kuta Map South Lombok Map The Southwest Useful Contacts

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AROUND LOMBOK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is a relatively small airport that handles domestic flights between Bali, Jakarta and other Indonesian cities, and international flights to and from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Getting to the Airport: Lombok Taxi (Blue Bird) is the most convenient taxi operator throughout Lombok and will drop passengers directly in front of the departure terminal. Note: Lombok Taxi (Bluebird) cannot pick up passengers from inside the airport grounds. Otherwise, book an airport transfer through your hotel or a private car and driver service. There is ample parking at the airport and cars can be left overnight. From the Airport: taxis and private cars are available to meet all arriving flights. After collecting your baggage, head out of the exit doors of the terminal and through to the arrival hall. There are official taxi counters inside the arrival hall that will allocate you a fixed

price taxi to most destinations. Prices can be negotiated. Golden Bird Taxi is the premium branch of Blue Bird Taxi and offers regular taxis, limousine and car rental. Look for their desk in the arrival hall or WA 0859 5462 7000. There are also many private drivers waiting to offer rides to anywhere on the island. This is a good option if you are in a group or have a lot of luggage or sports equipment, such as surf boards. Negotiate a fixed price before you get in the vehicle. Organising an airport transfer with your hotel is often the easiest option, with the hotel driver meeting you on arrival and transferring you to your hotel in airconditioned comfort. Check with your hotel – charges are usually only slightly more than a taxi. Approximate taxi fares: Kuta Rp 150k; Selong Belanak Rp 250k; Sekotong Rp 400k; Senggigi Rp 250k; Mataram Rp 150k; Bangsal Harbour Rp 350k; Senaru Rp 500k.

Car rental kiosks are located at the arrival terminal and are open from 7am until 10pm daily. For low-cost airport transfers, the public DAMRI bus is the cheapest way to travel between the airport and Senggigi and Mataram. The air-conditioned buses seat around 40 passengers and operate a regular schedule of departures from 7am to 5pm every day. Buses to Mataram leave every hour and cost Rp 25,000. Buses to Senggigi leave every 90 minutes and cost Rp 35,000. The DAMRI counter is located inside the arrival hall and prices are clearly shown on sign board at the counter. The bus parks just outside the hall on the right. The helpful drivers tend to stop at popular points along the route. If you need to stop at a certain point, let the driver know and he will usually accommodate your request. Continued on Page 10

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Around Lombok: Lombok is easy to get around. The roads are in good condition and there is little traffic, apart from in the cities. The island itself is only slightly smaller than Bali at 115km (70 miles) long and 80km (50 miles) wide; however, it is not practical to drive around Lombok in one day. Taxis are easily available in most areas on Lombok apart from Kuta, Lombok. Unlike in other areas of Asia, all taxis use their meters (argo) to calculate fares, so there is no need to haggle a price. Lombok Taxi (operated by Blue Bird Taxi, light blue colour) is the largest company in Lombok and you will find them in the cities and around tourist areas such as Senggigi. Express Taksi (white cars) are also available, mainly in the cities. Taxis can be used to make trips to Kuta or Lembar and Bangsal Harbours and, if you are shopping or making day trips by taxi, ask the driver to wait and leave the meter running. Fares are still very low compared to those in the west. Short trips around Senggigi will cost around Rp 30,000; a taxi from Senggigi to Mataram is around Rp 80,000. Phone for a taxi or ask your hotel to phone, or flag one down from the side of the road. Make sure the driver starts the meter when you get in. Download the “My Blue Bird” app to book taxis easily. The app is also handy for calculating distances and fares when planning trips and the fare will give you a general idea of the rate you should be negotiating with a private driver. Lombok Taxi (Blue Bird), ph: 0370 627 000 (or download the ‘My Blue Bird’ App from Play Store, App Store or from the Blue Bird Group website). www.bluebirdgroup.com Gojek and Grab also operate in most areas of Lombok (apart from Kuta on the south coast). Download the apps for easy transport options via car or motorbike. Note that taxis can drop off guests in Kuta but cannot pick up from Kuta. If you are staying in Kuta, the best options are to ride a motorbike or hire a car and driver. Cars and Motorbikes can be hired in Lombok and driving yourself is easy. Cars drive on the left-hand side of the road (as in the UK). Car hire can be arranged at the airport and car rental companies in Mataram. However, self-drive car hire isn’t popular in Lombok and most will include a driver. Modern, air-conditioned cars that comfortably seat

4 - 5 people with a driver can be hired for between Rp 600 - 700,000 per day, including petrol and basic insurance. A private car and driver can be arranged in all the tourism areas, either through your hotel or from talking to the drivers that hang around on the streets looking for customers. Negotiate a price and what is included in the rate (petrol, duration of hire, waiting time, entrance fees if you are visiting attractions, etc). It’s easy to arrange transport this way, whether for a short trip to a restaurant or a full day of exploring. Motorbikes are the most popular form of transport and are generally small, light 110 - 125cc motorbikes with automatic transmission. Modern and economical scooters, such as a Honda Vario, are easy to ride. Expect to pay between Rp 60 - 75,000 per day for motorbike rental, depending on age and type. Both require an international drivers’ licence. Do wear a helmet and appropriate shoes when riding a motorbike and don’t decide that Lombok is the place to learn to ride! Apart from the dangers from other riders and a general disregard for road rules, there can be unexpected hazards such as dogs, chickens, cows and children running into the road. Tours are readily available in all the tourist areas, and drivers and guides are licensed by the local Kotasi (tour organisation), who also regulate prices in the industry. Most tour operators are reliable and will have a wealth of local knowledge, which can make touring a more rewarding experience. It is also the most comfortable way to explore the island, as you have time to sit back and observe, rather than negotiating traffic and unfamiliar roads. Popular tours, such as day trips to waterfalls or traditional villages, are structured to take in a full day of sightseeing with stops at other points

of interest along the way. Tours range between Rp 350 -700,000 a day for a driver and an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 4 passengers, depending on distances and the number of places visited. * Prices are approximate. Expect to pay higher prices during peak seasons. Useful Tip: WhatsApp is the most popular messaging service in Indonesia. Download the app to your phone for convenient messaging and phone calls to Lombok businesses wherever there is internet available. Luggage Storage in Bali: If you’re travelling with too much baggage or extra equipment such as surfboards, you can take advantage of a great offer from Bali Wake Park in Benoa, just 5 minutes from the airport. Spend some time trying out their fun range of water sports or simply have a drink and a meal before or after your trip to Lombok and the Park will give you free storage facilities until you return. If you have a late flight, you can spend the afternoon swimming and have a cold beer before you head to the airport. See advert on The Gili Guide Page 17.

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LOMBOK The awesome Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls, in Central Lombok, are located within a short trek of each other and make a perfect day trip for those who appreciate truly magical natural surroundings. Benang Stokel features two waterfalls falling more than 30 metres down a steep cliff face covered with ferns and jungle vegetation. A small track leads up the incline through the jungle, twisting through the verdant rainforest of the surrounding hills. Although parts of the trek can be a bit

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VISIT THE WATERFALLS Rainy season is the best time to visit the stunningly beautiful waterfalls of Lombok! Perhaps the most famous of Lombok’s waterfalls is Sendang Gile Waterfall in Senaru on the north coast. It’s a lovely drive up into the mountains and there are restaurants and cafés to stop for lunch or a coffee. In rainy season, the water falls in a silver torrent from high up on the cliff to the pretty stream below. There are many stairs down to the waterfall but you’ll have a chance to relax and enjoy the scenery at the bottom. For the adventurous, you can trek through the forest to the second waterfall – Tiu Kelep. The steep hike takes around an hour through lush jungle paths and streams but Tiu Kelep Waterfall is worth the effort, with gushing water flowing into a clear pool at the base; good for swimming.

Air Jeruk Manis, near Tetebatu, is set in a cool mountain location and reached by a pretty walk through rice fields and forest. You will need a guide who will help you to discover coffee, vanilla, nutmeg, cloves and pepper growing. There is an abundance of wild life to be seen, including grey monkeys and the occasional rare black ebony leaf monkeys. The highlight of the trek is the waterfall, which drops from around 20m into a fairly deep pool at the base surrounded by large rocks. It is a popular swimming spot and the water is very cold but wonderfully refreshing!

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slippery and arduous, the track is safe and can be navigated by most people. The view of Benang Kelambu with waterfalls draping like a veil across the leafy green hillside is worth every minute of the effort! When visiting the waterfalls, there is an entrance fee and most places require a guide, who will help you navigate the route. Make sure you wear good footwear and have a change of shoes. It might be a bit muddy and slippery but the experience is well worth it!

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The gardens at Narmada are beautifully maintained and surround the pools and lake in this cool hillside setting. Take a picnic and enjoy a few relaxing hours here or combine the trip with a visit to Lingsar or Suranadi. Pura Suranadi, a complex of three temples located a few kilometres north of Narmada in Suranadi, is the oldest and holiest of the Balinese temples in Lombok, founded by the 16th-century Javanese priest, Danghyang Nirartha. Underground streams bubble up into restored baths, used for ritual bathing. Huge sacred eels live in the pools and streams here, and can sometimes be lured out with an offering of boiled eggs (purchased at a nearby stall). To see a sacred eel is considered very lucky!

DIRT BIKING IN LOMBOK For those who don’t mind getting down and dirty, why not sign up for a day riding a motocross bike around southern Lombok? The best off-road tracks can be found close to Kuta, with a range of companies all providing equipment, and some even offering island tours of up to seven days. A typical day of dirt biking includes pick up from your hotel, getting comfortable on the bikes and riding three tracks in the morning, before stopping for lunch. The afternoon flies by in a whirlwind tour of exhilaration along hidden tracks before being dropped off back at your hotel in the late afternoon. From beach routes to jungle treks to steep hill climbs, there is a dirt-bike tour or trail to suit everyone’s tastes and skill level. HISTORIC SITES & TEMPLES There are a number of interesting temples around the west coast, many of which are Hindu or ancient animist sites of worship. Pura Lingsar is possibly the only place in the world where Hindus and Moslems come together to pray and celebrate. Built around 1714, Pura Lingsar was originally based on the prevailing animist beliefs of the time, and some of the original statues remain today. Perang Topat is an annual festival held at Lingsar and features a

ritualised war with rice cakes, which also serve as an offering to the Gods. Taman Narmada (or Narmada Park) in Narmada (around 6 km east of Pura Lingsar by Barbara

Across the road from the temple is a local market complex where you can sample tasty charcoal grilled satays and buy cold drinks and fresh seasonal fruits. Getting around Lombok is easy by car or motorbike and you can hire these in all the main tourism areas, with an International Driver’s License. The roads are generally in good condition and traffic is light. Alternatively, hire a car and driver for exploring. Or take part in the tours and day trips by the many tour agencies on the island offering these tours; just do an internet search for the title (e.g. “dirt bikes Lombok”, “waterfall tour Lombok”, etc.)

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THE WEST COAST Senggigi, with its strategic location, emerges not only as a wonderful holiday destination but as a gateway to the myriad attractions that Lombok offers. Senggigi is the oldest established tourism area on Lombok’s West Coast and is around a one-hour drive northwest of Lombok International Airport. Its central location makes Senggigi an ideal base for exploring the island. The waterfalls, golf courses, Lombok Wildlife Park and other attractions in the north are only an hour or so drive away and Bangsal Harbour (the main harbour for boats to the Gilis) can be reached in less than an hour. The historic attractions of Lingsar and Narmada, and Benang Stokel Waterfall to

the east, are around an hour’s drive from Senggigi, while the cities are less than an hour away. The Senggigi tourism strip stretches for about 10km, starting a few kilometres before central Senggigi and running north along the coastal road, with many hotels and restaurants positioned along the beautiful beaches that line the west coast. A few kilometres south of Senggigi, The Hill (locally called The Bukit), is a residential community perched on the hillside in Batu Layar. The homes and villas here feature architectural designs and have magnificent views over the ocean. Closer to Senggigi, Batu Bolong forms a strip between the historic Batu Bolong Temple and the southern gateway to Senggigi. One of the most spectacular sights on the island is the sunset viewed from Senggigi and along the west coast, which faces toward Bali across the ocean. It is a magical sight watching the bright orange sun sinking into the sea and Bali’s Gunung Agung volcano silhouetted on the horizon like a giant pyramid floating in the ocean.

Pura Batu Bolong (literally meaning “rock with a hole”), was renovated in 2010 and is an interesting Hindu temple on a cliff facing Bali across the Lombok Strait. Built on a large rocky outcrop with a hole at the base, from which the temple takes its name, it is said that virgins were once sacrificed to the sea from the seat-like rock at the outermost point. Colourful Hindu ceremonies are held here every month at the dark and full moons, and at Hindu festival times. Admission and rental of a compulsory sarong and temple sash is by donation. This is a great place to watch the sunset, with fantastic views across the ocean to Gunung Agung on Bali Just before the entrance to Senggigi. directly across the road from Café Alberto is the entrance to the Green Valley residential area. Senggigi Beach is the large bay that forms the centrepiece of Senggigi. The main road runs parallel to the beach and large resorts occupy the space between, with Merumatta Senggigi at the southern end and the Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort at the northern end of the bay. Continued on Page 18

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Senggigi Beach by Neil Cave Continued from Page 16

The beach is a wide protected bay with promontories at each end. The beach is lovely for swimming and relaxing but can become crowded on Sundays and public holidays.

About 2 km north of central Senggigi, Kerandangan has a popular beach nearby and a road leading into a residential area situated in a pretty valley.

Roughly in the centre of the bay is the Senggigi Jetty where the fast boat from Bali arrives and departs. Visiting yachts often anchor in the calm waters of the bay.

At the end of the road through Kerandangan Valley is the Taman Wisata Alam – Kerandangan Nature Reserve – with hiking paths leading through the rain forest along the river. There is a Ranger’s hut and basic visitors centre near the entrance. The Park boasts a small waterfall, pretty river scenery, families of local monkeys, and a variety of tropical plants and birdlife.

In the early mornings, enjoy a stroll along the beach looking out to the ocean dotted with the bright, colourful sails of fishing boats, as the local fishermen return with the day’s catch. Senggigi Reef, off the southern point, has good coral for snorkelling during high tide. To the left of the reef, Anjungan is a popular surf spot and, in the right conditions, has some decent surf breaks. When the tides are high, local surfers can be seen catching the waves here every day. Canoes can be hired from the beach on the weekends and during peak tourism times. Local outrigger boats (perahu) can be chartered from the beachfront for trips along the coast or out to the Gili Islands. In the centre of the bay is the Pasar Seni (Art Markets) with small shops selling handicrafts, clothing, sarongs, jewellery and other souvenirs. Lining the beach side of the Markets are small restaurants for dining. Come for a drink at sunset and enjoy delicious meals from the beachfront restaurants with the waves lapping only metres away.

Further north, Mangsit has developed as an accommodation alternative to Senggigi, with some of the best boutique hotels positioned along the breath-taking beaches of this section of coast. There is good snorkelling in front of Puri Mas Beach Resort at high tide and, when the wind is right, surfers take to the waves in front of Qunci Villas. Furthest north is Klui, Lendang Luar and Setangi, with a long stretch of pristine beach at Lendang Luar. Mainly deserted white sand beaches, flanked by coconut groves continue all the

way north along the main coastal road. Malimbu and Nipah are two picturesque bays less than half an hour from Senggigi, which are good for snorkelling, swimming and getting away from it all.

Whether you are seeking a tranquil interlude with luxury accommodation at a top resort with fine dining and spa facilities, or a budget holiday with days spent exploring – or all the choices in between – Senggigi caters for all tastes and budgets. Swim, snorkel, dive, hike, lie in the sun, have a massage, eat and drink at some of the great restaurants and bars in town; or just take a break and be enchanted by the unspoiled beauty of Lombok’s west coast.

Away from the beach, the main road (Jalan Raya Senggigi) is lined with cafés and restaurants, shops, spas, tour agencies, bars and nightclubs; many of which have live music in the evenings. There are convenience stores and supermarkets, numerous ATM’s, banks, money changers, a post office and other tourist facilities.

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Elamu is a Mediterranean restaurant with an emphasis on Greek home-cooking. The menu features favourites such as Moussaka, freshly-made Pita Souvlaki Wraps, Chickpea Soup, Souvlaki plates, and, of course, Tzatziki, Hummus, and Halloumi dips.

The two-level store is packed with everything you need in the kitchen, from crockery and glassware to storage containers of all shapes and sizes, to decent kitchen knives, frying pans and stainless-steel pots.

The ambience at Elamu is charming, based on Greek restaurants by the sea – all natural materials with lots of light and space. Guests can choose from the cozy ‘Greek House’ interior with comfortable seating areas or pretty tables in a shaded courtyard garden. Elamu is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and all-day dining from 7am to 11pm. Or just pop in for a refreshing cocktail and some late-night bites.

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There’s also a good range of electrical goods such as mixers and blenders, rice cookers, microwaves, grills, toasters and ovens, and more. Upstairs you’ll find a huge range of plastic wares, take away cups and containers, and everything from kitchen towels to brooms and mops. There’s even a selection of the Aussie essential – the Esky (portable coolers to the rest of the world)! Sometimes it’s hard to find western-style household items in Lombok but I challenge you to leave Dapur Kita empty-handed! See their ad on page 47 and find their location on our Cities Map. • NooQ Trattoria & Sunset Bar at Qunci Villas has closed for renovations from 7 January to mid-April. The cozy beachfront venue is due to undergo a total revamp under the guidance of renowned interior designer Andrew de Jong of Bali Design Solutions. Plans include an extended gazebo and poolside deck area with extra seating overlooking the ocean – perfect for casual dining while spending the day by the pool or grazing on cheeses and cold cuts with a bottle of wine at sunset. The new NooQ will showcase a new Italian dining concept by Qunci Culinary Director, Vittorio Negri from Naples. Cuisine will reflect Neapolitan home-cooking with pasta, meatballs, pizza, bruschetta and plenty of small bites for enjoying with a bottle of wine by the sea.

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Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, 14 February and where better to celebrate love than in romantic Lombok... with its luxurious resorts and beachfront restaurants, it’s all about romantic candlelit dinners for two and magical moments with the one you love!

Aruna Senggigi is offering a good value 4-course Valentine Romantic Dinner. Enjoy Salmon Carpaccio to start, followed by an Asparagus Cream Soup, and then choose from Pan-fried Chicken Breast or Char-grilled Tenderloin for mains. Dessert is a Classic Mascarpone Cream Cake accompanied by a Pink Banana Berry drink – all for just IDR 600,000 per couple, including tax and service charge. See page 33 for details. Puri Mas Resort in Mangsit has a reputation for hosting fabulous events with fun themes, dancing and entertainment. This month they invite guests to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year at their China Dolls Event held in their elegant restaurant overlooking the beach. This is a chance to get dressed up (costumes optional) and spend the night dining on delicious and well-priced Chinese specialties and luxurious Valentine’s desserts, while being wowed with topclass entertainment. Bookings are essential. See page 23. Qunci Villas is one of the most romantic resorts on the island and an intimate dinner for two at their Qerang Restaurant will put a shine in your lover’s eyes.

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The elegant Romantic Indulgence menu prepared by Executive Chef Vitto features five sensuous courses starting with an Amuse Bouche and a complimentary welcome drink, followed by Cured Salmon with grilled pineapple carpaccio, labneh and black rice chips.

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Price for this delectable 5-course dinner is IDR 999,000 nett for two. Guests can also choose selected wine pairing for each course for an extra IDR 450,000. Bookings are highly recommended. See page 39.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR ON LOMBOK...

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Chinese New Year is on Saturday, 10 February this year, and the Chinese community in Lombok will be celebrating as we bid goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit and welcome the Year of the Dragon! According to Chinese culture, the dragon represents good fortune, strength, health and the male element ‘Yang’. So hopefully, this will be a lucky year for us all! Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year and is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. Chinese New Year is called “Imlek” in Bahasa Indonesia and celebrations incorporate customs and beliefs brought to Indonesia by Chinese immigrants, who still follow the practices handed down by their parents. Many Indonesian people believe that Imlek heralds the start of the rainy season.

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Guangdong, and practice a number of religions including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, as well as being Catholic and Protestant. In Lombok, Chinese New Year celebrations include visits to family, relatives and friends and sharing a special feast together, similar to celebrations in the west. New clothing is usually worn to signify a new year and the colour red is liberally used in all decorations. In the cities, you will see red lanterns and banners hanging up in Chinese-owned stores. On the days before the New Year celebration, Chinese families give their home a thorough ‘spring clean’. It is believed that the cleaning sweeps away the bad luck of the preceding year and

Lombok is a multicultural society and there are more than 10,000 people of Chinese descent living here, who play a vital role in commerce and trade on the island.

Red packets, called Ang Pau, are traditionally distributed during Imlek. These packets contain money in certain numbers that reflect good luck and honour. The number 4 is considered bad luck and the number 8 is considered lucky. The people of China have a long held belief that they are descendants of the dragon; a tradition that is firmly embedded in their culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of its people. The dragon is held in high esteem for its dignity and power for good. The most vibrant and spectacular way of expressing fondness for the dragon is the Dragon Dance or the Lion Dance (locally known as Barongsai). This has evolved from what was once a ritual rain dance into a popular entertainment performed during Chinese New Year celebrations. It is believed that the loud beats of the drum and the deafening sounds of the cymbals, together with the dragon dancing aggressively, can drive away bad or evil spirits.

They originate from many areas of China, with the majority being Hakka and Hokkien from

It is considered lucky to give Ang Pau to the dancers, so you will often see people placing the red envelopes into the mouth of the lion or dragon during the parades. makes their homes ready for good luck to enter. The biggest event of any Chinese New Year's Eve is the dinner every family will host. A reunion dinner is held on New Year's Eve where members of the family, near and far, get together for the celebration.

Chinese New Year Events: Many hotels and restaurants will also celebrate the Lunar New Year by hosting Chinese New Year dinners and adding special Chinese dishes to their menus; some entertain guests with dragon dances and traditional entertainment. Check with local restaurants in the week before Chinese New Year to see if they have any special celebrations planned.

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The words “Japanese Head Spa” in the ad below piqued my interest, after seeing it go viral on TikTok. “What on earth is that?” I wondered and so I set off to find out! V-Lite Tangi Salon is a lovely new ladiesonly salon located next door to KD Pet Shop in Ampenan. Inside is clean, modern, and air conditioned, with private treatment rooms upstairs. I was greeted by a friendly spa therapist who explained that the Japanese Head Spa uses special equipment imported from Japan and is perfect for deep cleansing your scalp and hair, while relaxing tension in your head. The treatment started by using various massaging devices to loosen flaky skin and stimulate blood flow to the scalp. This is also useful for people who suffer from an oily scalp or dandruff. Next, the therapist slowly shampooed my hair and extended the massage to my neck and shoulders, while leaving the shampoo to do its work. After rinsing off the shampoo, a thick conditioning treatment was applied to my hair and again massaged through to my scalp. The slow, relaxing movements of the massage and the delicious scent did their magic and I think I might have dozed off for a minute or two!

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is included in the Japanese Head Spa experience. Once my hair was dried, I realised how fabulous the treatment was for my hair! Lovely and soft, sweet-smelling; my scalp felt beautifully clean and my hair deeply nourished. The cost of this almost 2-hour treatment was IDR 250,000 and worth every penny for both the soothing experience and the fabulous condition of my hair. I think this might be a monthly indulgence! V-Lite Tangi Salon offers a surprising range of up-to-date treatments at friendly prices including IPL facials and hair removal, face and body peels, RF slimming, as well as massages, facials and hair treatments. Lash and brow treatments are also available, including lash extensions, as well as a full range of manicures, pedicures, nail art, gel nails and nail extensions.

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Lombok’s Unique Festival –

Bau Nyale!

One of Lombok’s most important and popular festivals is “Bau Nyale”, meaning “to catch Nyale (a type of sea worm)” in the local Sasak language. It is a cultural tradition, deeply rooted in local legend, and unique to the island of Lombok. The sea worms are variety of Palolo worm found in tropical waters in certain parts of the world, including Lombok, Sumba and Savu in Indonesia. Once a year – when seasonal, marine and lunar conditions combine – the Nyale come to certain beaches around Lombok to spawn and for a few days, the seas are filled with wriggling sea worms in a variety of colours, ranging from simple brown to red and green.

Putri Mandalika Parade by Maman

The lead-up to the festival starts several days before the “core event” on 29 February, with cultural performances held around Kuta Mandalika. This is an excellent time to see many of the traditions unique to the Sasak people of Lombok, such as peresean.

Bau Nyale, or the Nyale Festival, takes place every year in the tenth month of the Sasak calendar at a time close to the full moon, and is celebrated in either February or March each year. This year the Bau Nyale festival will take place from 29 February to 1 March. The Nyale spawn along many of the beaches of the south coast, but the site for the main Bau Nyale event is at beautiful Seger Beach near Kuta. Alternative places to see Nyale are at Bumbang Beach, just to the east of Gerupuk, Selong Belanak Beach to the west of Kuta, and Kaliantan Beach, near Jerowaru.

Peresean is a local form of traditional fighting, using long rattan sticks, in which competitors try to strike each other while protecting their own bodies with shields made from toughened cow hide. It’s a fast and furious fight, always cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd. There will also be a parade of featuring competitors for the title of Princess Mandalika (usually held in the nearby town of Praya). Young Sasak ladies dressed in fabulous costumes compete for the crown and the opportunity to represent Lombok at various events throughout the year. This year’s Princess Mandalika will be crowned at the event. Other entertainment includes markets, food and fashion carnivals, traditional

music, and there are also plans for a concert featuring a well-known national band. In the late afternoon of the main event, a long train of traffic makes its way to Seger Beach, around 5kms to the east of Kuta and the site of the main Bau Nyale celebrations. Tens of thousands of people amass on the small road leading to the beach; typical waits for entrance can stretch to two hours. This doesn’t, however, deter the crowds and the overall festive atmosphere. On the land surrounding the beach, stalls and warungs selling drinks and foods are set up, and different performances are held on the beach. The main stage features the core performances that are an essential part of the Bau Nyale festival, in particular the theatrical drama which re-enacts the legend of Princess Mandalika. The government only releases the festival programme shortly before the event, so we are unable to publish dates and times for other activities but ask around locally in the week before-hand to get the latest information. If you want to witness Bau Nyale, stay in Kuta and book early – this popular festival attracts people from around the world.

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The Legend of

PRINCESS MANDALIKA

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his wisdom and good sense, often helping the people to resolve problems and conflicts. Thanks to the leadership of the king and his queen, Dewi Seranting, the people of Tonjang Beru lived prosperously, safely and peacefully. The king and queen had a daughter named Putri Mandalika. The princess was very beautiful and was known throughout the land for her beauty, elegance and kindness. When she was of suitable age to marry, princes and suitors

The highlight of the Bau Nyale festival is the theatrical dance and music drama which re-enacts the legend of Putri (Princess) Mandalika and is the basis for the magic surrounding the Bau Nyale festival. According to legend, in ancient times, the island of Lombok was divided into kingdoms. On the south coast of Lombok there was a kingdom called Tonjang Beru. Tonjang Beru was ruled by King Raden Panji Kusuma, who was known for

travelled to the kingdom to ask for her hand. Among her suitors were the princes of the different Sasak kingdoms of Lombok – Johor, Lipur, Pane, Kuripan, Daha, and Beru kingdoms. So many men wanted to marry her that it began to cause trouble between the different kingdoms and the princess became unable to choose between them without her decision causing further strife. Two of the princes were very angry and refused to accept rejection. They were Prince Datu Teruna of the kingdom of Johor and Prince Maliawang from the kingdom of Lipur. Datu Teruna sent envoys to propose, with the threat of destroying the Tonjang Beru kingdom if his proposal wasn’t accepted. Prince Maliawang also made similar threats. For days the princes competed for the princess, leading to tensions and threats of war between the rival kingdoms. Finally, the princess’s father gathered all the rivals together and instructed Princess Mandalika to choose her husband before sunrise the next morning. On the 20th day of the 10th month (in the Sasak calendar), early in the morning before the call to prayer sounded, everyone gathered on the beach to hear who the princess would choose.

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Just as the sky turned red on the eastern horizon, thee beautiful and graceful princess arrived, carried on a stretcher covered in gold. Royal soldiers walked to the left, right, and behind the princess in tight guard.

Catching Nyale on Seger Beach by Koes

Everyone searched the surrounding sea for the princess, but instead they only found masses of colourful sea-worms, called Nyale. Climbing onto a pile of stones, her back to the open sea, Princess Mandalika turned to address the entire audience. Fearful of causing a war, Princess Mandalika declared that – even if she loved one of the suitors – she loved her parents and her kingdom too much to cause strife. Saying that – rather than choose one, she would give herself to everyone – she threw herself into the sea, declaring that she would return each year as a sign that she would never leave her people.

According to a local priest, or Dukun, the princess’s body had been transformed into these sea worms, and thus they became a traditional symbol for the Sasak people. Other legends say that the strands of the Nyale worms are the princess’s long hair, floating in the water where she drowned. Whether or not the stories are true, the legend continues to be celebrated and has become a parable of sacrifice for the sake of the greater good; re-enacted each year at the Bau Nyale festival as a reminder to the community. The Putri Mandalika drama is one of the most unique and enchanting cultural performances to be found in Lombok. The spell-binding and well-acted spectacle features beautiful and authentic Sasak costumes, traditional music, drumming, peresean

(stick fighting) and gamelan; and is a fascinating insight into the life and history of our island during the times when Lombok was ruled by kingdoms and Sasak royalty. At the end of the drama thousands of people make their way down to the beachfront to the east of the bay to see if the Nyale have started to appear. Excited crowds splash into the water carrying small nets, buckets and torches, hoping to be the first to catch a Nyale worm. No one really knows for sure when the Nyale will appear, so anticipation is high prior to the first sighting. The first catches start around 2am and by sunrise the beachfront is an awesome sight, swarming with thousands of wet, happy people scooping up the worms with nets, buckets, shirts and anything else they can use to catch them! The highlight of the ceremony occurs when the Dukun (local priest) wades into the sea to observe the spawning Nyale and predict the future rice harvest, based on the number of sea worms. A good catch is a sign that this year’s rice harvest will also be good. Nyale are traditionally associated with fertility and the sea worms are often ground up and placed in irrigation channels around fields to help ensure a good harvest. Considered a rare delicacy, the people collect the worms and eat them as a special annual feast. Nyale are sometimes eaten raw when they are caught, but more often are steamed, fried, or made into Pepes Nyale. In this popular local specialty, the Nyale are mixed with coconut and spices, then wrapped in a banana leaf and roasted over the fire. The sea worms are rich in protein and are also believed to have aphrodisiac properties, so the feasting takes place with much amusement and gusto!

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The three main cities in Lombok – Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara – have expanded over the years and now merge together to create what is, for Lombok, an urban sprawl of shops, administrative centres and residential areas. A visit to the cities makes an interesting day trip, exploring the numerous shops selling everything imaginable from everyday items to gold and pearls, and to the Lombok Epicentrum Mall – Lombok’s main shopping mall. There are many pearl shops in Ampenan and the nearby village of Sekarbela that sell unset pearls and pearl jewellery at attractive prices. These are genuine pearls – some cheap quality from China and more expensive ones farmed in Lombok and Sumbawa. If you bargain the price, you can usually get a good deal. There are gold shops in both Ampenan and Cakra. The gold sold in Lombok, as with most Asian cities, is 24 karat gold and is sold by the gram at current market price.

For cheap and interesting food choices, explore the many restaurants, warung (local cafés) and food stalls in the cities. Especially in the late afternoon, stalls set up along the main streets selling fresh fish and seafood grilled over hot coals and coated with spicy sauce, satay skewers with spicy peanut sauce, and many other kinds of local street food. Or just wander around the streets to soak up the atmosphere and discover fascinating insights into Lombok life! Ampenan was the original port in Lombok during Dutch colonial times and some of the old architecture is still visible around the town, particularly toward the beach to the west, where the remnants of the port are slipping into the sea. The streets become a market at night, filled with warung and kaki lima (food carts) for cheap, tasty food and local flavour. Pasar Kebun Roek, just near the traffic lights in Ampenan (near the intersection to Senggigi), is the site of the local markets. Every day traders set up stalls

selling fresh produce from around the island, local snacks and products, live chickens and fresh fish in the afternoon when the fishing boats come in. A stroll through the markets is a pungent and enlightening experience! Mataram, about 3 km to the east of Ampenan, is the administrative centre for Lombok and Sumbawa (NTB Province), with government offices, banks, mosques, schools and colleges, bookstores, the main post office, and Mataram University downtown. In Mataram, the Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) Museum houses historical and cultural artefacts from Lombok and Sumbawa. It’s an interesting place to visit and occasionally hosts special exhibits. Displays include exhibits on geology, history and culture. Address: Jl Panji Tilar, Taman Sari. The Museaum is open from 8am to 3pm and there is a small admission fee. Cakranegara (usually abbreviated to “Cakra”) is Lombok’s main shopping area. It is also home to many Chinese and Balinese, who make up over 50 percent of the city’s population. The streets of the city make an interesting walk with gold shops, sporting goods, clothing and fabric stores selling imported silks, laces and cottons, to name a few. There is a local market at the main intersection in Cakra; turn right at the traffic lights and look for the entrance to the market on the left. Inside is a labyrinth of stalls selling everything from woven baskets to fresh flowers and local food. The next large town east of Cakra is Sweta. The Bertais Bus Terminal is located here for connections to the east of the island and beyond. Near the bus terminal there is a huge local market every day with all kinds of goods on sale, from foodstuffs to clothing, exotic birds, handicrafts and more. Continued on Page 46

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Shopping Lombok Epicentrum Mall on Jl Sriwijaya (see cities map) is Lombok’s most modern shopping centre with four floors of retail outlets. The large, clean and air-conditioned complex houses a Hypermart Supermarket and a Matahari Department Store, as well as a Cinema XXI Movie Theatre and Timezone Entertainment Centre. There is a well-stocked Ace Hardware store, an Informa furniture store, a Mr DIY discount store, a Sociolla cosmetics shop and several pharmacies. Other retailers sell a wide variety of fashion including brand name stores, shoes, electronics, sporting goods, and much more. Food outlets include Burger King, KFC, J. Co, Starbucks, A&W and Pizza Hut, as well as many local eateries.

“Epicentrum” as it is known, makes a fun day out if you want some retail therapy and to pick up a bargain. It is also great for families, with entertainment and kids’ activities and a good movie theatre, as well as the fast-food options that they might be missing on holiday. Nearby Temples and Places of Interest It’s possible to combine a trip to the cities with a visit to some of the historic sites in the area. Pura Meru on Jl Selaparang, Cakranegara, was built in 1720 by Balinese Prince Anak Agung Made Karang and is the largest temple on Lombok. Its three meru are for the Hindu trinity – Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. This is an important temple for the Balinese here and its annual Pujawali festival, held over five days during the full moon in September or October, is the biggest Balinese Hindu event on Lombok. The outer courtyard hall has large drums used to announce ceremonies and festivals. In the central courtyard are two buildings with raised offering platforms.

The interior enclosure has 33 shrines as well as the three multi-tiered meru. Entry is Rp 20,000 per person, which includes the loan of a temple sash. Pura Mayura, just across the street from Pura Meru, was built in 1744 as the court temple of the last Balinese kings in Lombok. An open hall or bale kambang (floating pavilion) stands in the middle of a large artificial lake here and an interesting temple is sheltered under huge old trees at the rear of the lake. The gardens and the adjoining Pura Jagatnatha temple complex are a peaceful place to escape the bustle of the city and well worth exploring. Do use a guide to get the most out of your visit and understand the interesting history of the park. Taman Mayura is open every day, from 8am to 8pm; entry is Rp 20,000 per person. The gardens are popular on weekends so the best time to visit is during the weekdays.

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In the past, Kuta offered mainly low budget hotels catering to the thousands of surfers from around the world who were drawn to the area every year. These days, there is a variety of accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes – from simple hostels and medium range hotels to wonderful boutique resorts and luxurious villas tucked away on the side streets. At present, Kuta boasts two large resorts: the Novotel Lombok and Pullman Mandalika Lombok Resort. Both are located on the beach just outside of town and offer a range of accommodation from comfortable hotel rooms to spacious suites and villas, some with private swimming pools.

Visitors are drawn to the south for the raw beauty of the southern coastline, stunning beaches and scenery, almost year-round sunshine… as well as some of the best surf breaks in Indonesia! Located around 60 km south of Mataram, Kuta (sometimes spelt Kute) is the main town and tourism centre on the south coast of Lombok, and is the gateway for exploring the fantastic south coast and the many places of interest in the region. The Lombok International Airport (LIA) is the only commercial airport on Lombok and is located just 25 minutes’ drive north of Kuta, making access to the south very easy. The proximity to the airport and the construction of the Mandalika Circuit has sparked an investment boom in the area over the past couple of years

and Kuta has transformed into a vibrant town, with many new hotels, restaurants and cafés catering to increasing numbers of visitors. The Mandalika Circuit – officially called Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit – was completed in 2021 and currently hosts World Superbike and MotoGP racing events, drawing thousands to the island during race times. The Mandalika Resort development, with its plans for luxury hotels, villas and supporting facilities spread over 1000 hectares of prime land, will further transform the south coast in coming years. Kuta is an area that is rapidly developing – residential areas are spreading, international schools have opened to serve the growing expatriate community, and shopping, services and supporting infrastructure continues to grow.

As with accommodation options, new restaurants and eateries have sprung up in the area and are arguably among the best in Lombok. These offer a range of choices – Mediterranean, Seafood, Japanese, Mexican, Chinese, vegan and gluten free, home-made cakes and breads – foodies are truly spoilt for choice! Kuta offers a full range of tourist facilities from motorbike hire, car rental and tours, surf lessons, surfboard hire and repair. There is a Fresh Market supermarket and various mini-markets, boutiques and shopping, as well as spas, Continued and on Page 61 a hair dressing salon, ATM facilities, more. Surfing is one of the main reasons to visit Kuta and the town attracts thousands of visitors every year for the great surf locations at Gerupuk, Ekas, Tanjung Aan, Are Guling and more. It’s easy to hire a board and a surf guide from here to learn surfing or, for experienced surfers, to access the more challenging surf breaks in the area. There are surf coaches for hire, as well as surf schools and camps throughout the year. Continued on Page 50

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Apart from surfing and days spent hanging out at fabulous beaches, there are many other attractions to explore. The drive between Kuta and the airport reveals interesting rural villages and farming communities where fields of tobacco, corn and peanuts line the roadsides and farmers till the fields using antiquated ploughs pulled by large water buffalo. Nearby are two traditional Sasak villages – Sade and Rambitan – with authentic clusters of thatched Lumbung, or rice barns, and traditional homes made of thatch and bamboo, with hardened cow and buffalo dung floors.

Both villages have been updated and cater to the tourist market, but there are still interesting examples of traditional Sasak architecture and communal living within the compounds, where life continues as it has for centuries. Residents, who act as guides for a small fee, encourage walks through either of these villages and are happy to share a glimpse of their lifestyles with visitors. Also nearby are pottery villages with nice examples of earthenware pots and home décor, and villages that weave traditional fabrics (tenun ikat) using old backstrap looms and techniques passed down through generations.

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Otherwise, hire a car or motorbike and you can spend days visiting stunningly beautiful beaches, both to the east and west of Kuta. Just east of Kuta is Seger Beach (sometimes called Mandalika Beach, after the legendary Princess Mandalika – a beloved character in Sasak folklore who is believed to have sacrificed herself from the rocks overlooking the beach for the good of her people). It is here that thousands of people gather every year to celebrate the colourful ritual of Bau Nyale, when masses of sea worms spawn in the waters offshore. There are great views from the beach and even better views if you climb the surrounding hills. There are small stalls selling drinks and snacks to enjoy after taking a swim or a stroll to enjoy the views.

swimming in the calm waters and relaxing with a drink or meal.

Tanjung Aan, around 5km east of Kuta, is a long picturesque beach with a wide arc of white sand, perfect aquamarine water and shady trees on the shore.

The water at Tanjung Aan is calm and clear, with a white sandy bottom making it fantastic for swimming. There are also perahu (local outrigger boats) available for hire, offering trips around the bay and to the nearby surf breaks.

There are a number of warung or beach cafés along the beach selling cold drinks and beer, as well as snacks and simple meals. Many have sun lounges on the beach and guests are welcome to spend the day

There is a small hill (Bukit Antara) towards the east end with steps cut into the side. It’s an easy climb to the top for lovely views and you can watch the surfers catching the waves offshore.

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On the far western end of the beach is Bukit Merese – a larger hill and a slightly tougher climb – but worth the effort for the fantastic views from the top. It is popular in the late afternoon, when everyone climbs up to see the spectacular sunsets. Further east of Tanjung Aan is Gerupuk – well known as a top surf location and situated on a peninsula of land that juts out into the ocean. The bay is used for fishing and lobster farming and is filled with local boats, which ferry avid surfers to no fewer than five surf breaks nearby.

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Gerupuk is also evolving and offers a range of accommodation and cafés to cater to the growing tourist trade. The beaches and wonderful scenery continues all the way to the east coast, with fantastic places such as Bumbang, Awang Bay, Ekas and Pantai Surga (Heaven Beach)… the name says it all! In the opposite direction, heading west from Kuta, are another series of beautiful beaches and bays hidden behind headlands and rolling hills, providing peaceful and secluded spots for picnics and swimming. All are within easy day trips of Kuta. Are Guling is popular with surfers, with left and right hand reef breaks as well as a beach break for beginners. There are great views over the bay and to the small island of Gili Nusa off-shore. Are Guling has accommodation, mainly catering to surfers, and a number of local cafés, including a couple of places on the beach. Mawun Beach is around 30 minutes’ drive to the west and is an almost circular bay with small green headlands rolling into the ocean from either side. It is a spectacular beach with calm blue waters, perfect for swimming and spending

Sempiak Seaside Resort at Selong Belanak by Asriel Haryadi

a day lazing on the white sand. There are stalls on the beach selling drinks, snacks and simple meals. Mawi, around another 7km to the west, is for experienced surfers and has good rightand left-hand barrels for surfing when the swell is large enough. For non-surfers, if you can brave the treacherous road, it is a lovely beach surrounded by small hills, with impressive views; look for the three pinnacles of rock jutting out of the ocean. Selong Belanak is a long sweeping bay framed on each end by headlands and surrounded by rolling hills. The beach is lovely for swimming and has good waves for body surfing, as well as being popular for beginners surfing lessons. There are many small stalls selling drinks and snacks, as well as offering surf lessons and surf board hire on the beachfront. Sempiak Seaside Resort has plush villas, some with private pools, perched on the hillside overlooking the bay with breathtaking panoramic views.

Laut Biru Restaurant and Bar at the resort is right on the beachfront with lovely views. It is a popular place for a stop – and justifies a day trip in itself – serving delicious snacks and meals under shady trees on the beach. Selong Belanak is another area undergoing a lot of growth, mainly due to the popularity of the beach and the wonderful landscapes of the area. Here you will find many small hotels and villas, as well as interesting cafés and shops to explore. If you are staying elsewhere, Selong Belanak and the surrounding beaches make a great day trip, with lunch and a swim here as the highlights of your day. Further west are more beaches to explore – Serangan, Torok, Nambung, Pengantap and more – many of them undergoing some type of development as investors recognize the potential of this gorgeous area. Further west stils are the picturesque bays of Sepi and Belongas, and many more scenic beaches along the way; all are mostly deserted. Steeped in history and legend, surrounded by beaches of almost surreal beauty, the south coast is a fascinating area to visit, whether your interests are historical and cultural, in search of the perfect wave, or just the opportunity to see and explore some of the most beautiful and pristine coastal scenery in Indonesia.

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THE SOUTHWEST COAST

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Southwest Lombok boasts long meandering coastlines of pristine white sand beaches and sparkling ocean, with rarely a person to be seen. Off the coast, thirteen small islands - the Southwest Gilis - float in the turquoise waters just waiting to be discovered. Unlike the famous ‘Gili Islands’ in northwest Lombok, the Southwest Gilis are largely uninhabited and have yet to be discovered by most travellers... that’s why we call them ‘The Secret Gilis’! The picturesque Southwest region begins from Sekotong, just south of Lembar Harbour, and features stunning beaches and bays set against a backdrop of rolling green hills. The drive down the southwest coast is an enjoyable trip, meandering through villages where life is largely untouched by tourism and where the people are involved in their day-today activities of farming, fishing, brick-making and other traditional pastimes. Situated on a wide, placid bay in Sekotong is the peaceful village of Taun (sometimes called Tawun). The sea is sparkling turquoise and the dazzling white sand stretches in a wide sweep around the bay. Just out in the bay are the three lovely islands of Gili Nanggu, Gili Tangkong and Gili Sudak (and the tiny island of Gili Kedis) – all easily accessible by local outrigger boats. A small sign in the nearby village will direct you to the local boat hire area, where you can arrange boat trips out to Gili Nanggu and the other islands.

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Accommodation at Taun has grown over the past few years and there are now small hotels, villas and home stays overlooking the bay. It’s easy to base yourself on the mainland and take boat trips to explore all the southwest islands from here. Gili Nanggu has accommodation for visitors, with simple cottages on the beach and a restaurant. The island is small and the beach has soft white sand and a good reef just offshore for snorkelling. Island-hopping tours usually stop at Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis, which all have good snorkelling from the shore. Back on the main road and travelling a little further south, before the marine culture complex (Balai Budaya Laut), there is a small dirt road leading out onto a white peninsular of sand that juts into beautiful clear waters. Drive to the end for superb views and a close up look at Gili Genting.

Gili Genting sits just off the tip of the peninsular and at low tide you can walk across the sandbar and explore this uninhabited island. Old volcanic rocks and stone carved from centuries of tidal flow create small caves and alcoves, providing shelter for picnics and interesting nooks and crannies to explore. Further south is the village of Tembowong. There are a few cafés and places to eat here. Nearby is a parking area and a small jetty – the site for catching boats out to Gili Gede, only a few minutes across the water. Gili Gede: The largest of the islands in the area is Gili Gede, appropriately meaning ‘Big Island’ in the local language. The island lays just offshore and is so large visitors often mistake it for part of the mainland. Continued on Page 58

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The fully serviced 4-bedroom villa boasts unparalleled luxury with all mod cons and ultra-chic furnishings. Guests can enjoy a number of indoor and outdoor living areas, as well as an 18m infinity pool overlooking the ocean surrounded by a spacious deck, BBQ area and lounging pavilion. Villa Selalu has a private beachfront and a boathouse equipped with snorkelling gear, sea kayaks, paddle boards and bikes to make the most of your holiday. Individual rooms are available or rent the villa in entirety for the ultimate island escape!

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Gili Gede is developing as the main hub for the Southwest Gilis, as it is one of the few islands in the area that has a choice of accommodation, making it an ideal base for exploring the other nearby islands. Ko - ko - mo Gili Gede Resort is the sister resort to the renowned ko - ko - mo Resort on Gili Trawangan. The luxurious resort, comprising 1- and 2-bedroom villas with private swimming pools, and one bedroom Villa Kecil (small villas), is spread out over spacious grounds on a pristine beachfront. All modern comforts such as air conditioning and ceiling fans, flat screen televisions with satellite channels and DVD, Wi-Fi, fresh (not salt) hot water, plentiful power points for charging devices, and more are provided in each villa.

Facilities at the resort include a tennis court, a small gym, a resort swimming pool and purpose-built Spa facility, and a beachfront restaurant. Guests at the restaurant can enjoy upmarket dining with a menu prepared from fresh locally-sourced seafood, imported Australian meats and in-house breads and bakery items. There is also an outstanding wine and drinks list. Ko - ko - mo has a purpose-built jetty at the front of the resort and operate their own fast boat service – ‘Gili Getaway’ – making Gili Gede easily accessible from Bali. Perched on the hilltop just to the north of ko - ko - mo is Villa Selalu, a private luxury retreat that enjoys outstanding 360º views of the stunning surroundings.

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The restaurant and bar are located on the beach, serving delicious local and international cuisine, with refined vegetarian options and full bar service available. Dining here is a true castaway experience with bare feet in the sand and enchanting views across the water to the nearby islands. Other accommodation options on the island include some lovely mid-range resorts as well as cottages and home stays with simple accommodation for budget travellers. Marina Del Ray, on the south of the island, is an Australian-operated yacht marina with a long jetty extending into deep, protected waters offering safe anchorage year-round for visiting boats.

the other side of the island is where the pier is located, is a fantastic white sand beach. It’s easy to snorkel offshore, just north of the pier and, although the reef isn’t as large as on the other side of the island, there is still plenty to see. Visitors are astounded by the pristine conditions and huge schools of turtles seen near Gili Layar – the island between Gili Ringgit and Gili Asahan. Bright blue starfish drape themselves across patches of coral, and bright yellow and black Moorish Idols dart through the water. Schools of hundreds of small iridescent fish swim past and weirdlyshaped squid drift by in the deeper areas. There is simple accommodation on Gili Layar and a restaurant serving fresh juices, beers and tasty meals.

The marina offers customs, immigration, and port control facilities as well as fuel supplies, moorings, provisioning, and repairs. There is also a Yacht Club, with restaurant and accommodation available.

Slightly further south, beautiful Gili Asahan attracts visitors with its deserted white sand beaches, clear calm waters and swaying palm trees. There is very good snorkelling just off-shore.

Gili Gede is large enough to provide a range of activities such as hiking to the hills in the centre for fantastic views across the other islands, exploring deserted beaches and hidden coves, and meeting the people living on the island, who are very friendly and, as yet, unspoilt by tourism.

Gili Asahan Eco Lodge and Pearl Beach Resort both offer comfortable accommodation options on the island, and a number of other places offer a range of accommodation to suit all budgets.

To the south of Gili Gede, the islands of Gili Ringgit, Layar and Asahan are lined up like secret treasures in the calm sea. Bounty Cruises, a Bali-based company, own a large parcel of land on Gili Ringgit and constructed a pier on the island some years ago. There is good snorkelling on the west side of Gili Ringgit, accessed by boat. Large gardens of hard and soft corals lay just beneath the surface and the reef extends along most of the island’s coast. On

Leaving Gili Asahan and back on the mainland, continue south on the coastal road until you come to a main intersection.

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The wide white sand bay is lined with fisherman’s huts and draws hundreds of surfers every year from as far away as Hawaii and Brazil to challenge the huge waves of Desert Point, just offshore.

Although the road deteriorates after Labuhan Poh, it is still passable for most vehicles in the dry season. During the surfing season, from mid-May to September and again in December, the beach is buzzing with surfers, but otherwise it is a remote and peaceful area. Bali is clearly visible, with the island of Nusa Penida only about an hour’s sail away. The drive to the point is dotted with bucolic scenery and tiny villages, making it a worthwhile trip even for non-surfers. There is basic surfer accommodation in the area and plans for development in the near future. The dive sites of the Southwest reflect a good cross-section of what Indonesian diving has to offer. Dive in and be fascinated by turtles, white tip reef sharks, cuttlefish, moray eels and many other varieties of marine life. The reefs are full of colourful corals, which harbour an amazing variety of marine life, including ghost pipe fish, leaf fish, pygmy seahorses and much more.

A signpost to the left leads to the spectacular large bay at Mekaki. The road to the right leads to Labuhan Poh and Pelangan.

For non-divers, the islands are a delight for snorkelling – abundant coral reefs lay just below the surface waiting to be explored, filled with thousands of brightly coloured tropical fish, huge sprawling blue starfish and magical turtles gently gliding through the water.

There are small home-stays and private accommodations spaced out along the road to Bangko-Bangko – known as Desert Point and the surfing Mecca for those in the know – located on the far southwest tip of Lombok.

It’s easy to imagine hotels and resorts on all these beaches and islands in the future but for now, the Southwest is unspoilt and the Gilis remain the secret islands… stunningly beautiful, pristine and unique, and visited only by the lucky few.

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