PLACES OF INTEREST IN EAST LOMBOK
Sembalun Bumbung & Sembalun Lawang
Sembalun Bumbung is located is a high, cool valley on the slopes of Gunung Rinjani, along with a neighbouring village. Sembalun Lawang. Both are surrounded by lush fields and valleys planted with fruit and vegetables whih thrive in the cooler climate.
Suradadi
Suradadi villagers use their traditional skills to make handicraft items from lontar and palm leaves. Experienced craftsmen and women create boxes, mats, bags, wallets and other attractive products in this industrious village.
Biraq
This traditional village which nestles at the bottom of Mt. Rinjani, is known for its uncomplicated way of life - a way of life which has been followed for generations.
Lenek
Famous for its traditional Sasak dance productions, Lenek is also home to the Black Monkey. In this village, visitors can also buy a number of keepsakes that villagers produce.
Gili Lampu, Gili Sulat, Gili Lawang
These three islets lie off the coast of North-East Lombok. The sea around these white sandy jewels are home to an amazing array of colourful marine life, making it and ideal place to swim and snorkel. These beautiful islets can be reached by boat from Labuhan Lombok.
Grave of Selaparang
Its a sacred grave of Selaparang King. This grave is located at Presak village, Pringgabaya. Its about sixty five kilometres from Mataram.
Lemor
The dense forest which covers Lemor and its surrounding areas is an ideal place to escape the heat of the day. This lush place also boast a pool for swimming and various springs.
Pringgasela
This village in east Lombok is known for its traditional woven cloth. Still produced on old looms by skilled villagers the cloths are now experiencing a resurgence of interest because of their natural look.
Otak Kokok Gading & Jeruk Manis Waterfall
Located forty kilometres east of Mataram, this area is famous for its waterfall, whose water is believed to cure all diseases if the afflicted bathes in its pools.
Jeruk Manis Waterfall lies in lush natural forest. Local people call this impressive fall 'Aik Temer', because they believe its waters are able to cure baldness.
Loyok Central Handicraft
Not far from Kota Raja, Loyok and its surrounding area, is famous for the bamboo crafts that it produces. Many local designs are created by skilled craftsmen working studiously each day on an amazing array of products.
Tete Batu
Located further north along the road from Loyok, Tete Batu village is situated on the slopes of Mt. Rinjani, Lombok's highest mountain. The views of this awesome giant are breathtaking; a bathe in the local water is also breathtaking as it is very cold! Treks in the Rinjani foothills are a popular activity for those visiting Tetebatu.
Kota Raja
This impressive sounding area (Kota Raja is literally King City) is home to an attractive waterfall, as well as offering stunning views across the region.
Selong
The capital city of East Lombok, Selong is an ideal stopover place for those wishing to go on to Labuhan Haji , Kaliantan and further to the east.
Tanjung Ringgit
Pearls farming area
Kaliantan
Upon Kaliantan's white expanse of sand, the Bau Nyale festival is held yearly at the same time as it celebrated in Kuta South Lombok.
The coasline is extremely beautiful, with many pristine beaches and wonderful views across the water to neighbouring Sumbawa. Labuhan Lombok, also some times called Kayangan, is the estern port with reguler ferries departing for Sumbawa and the islands to the east. Although transportation and lodging are dificult, wort visiting are Labuhan pandan on the east coast, with some stunning deserted beaches and fine snorkeling, and Labuhan Haji, with its beautiful beach on the southeastern coast.
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