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Hotel Lombok Raya, Lombok, Indonesia

Ge ng Around Lombok

Lombok island is located east of Bali. Lombok geographically is almost the same
size as Bali and, just as there are popular tourist areas on Bali, so Lombok offers a variety
of des na ons to suit different holidaymakers' tastes. Tropical climate with warm and
humid weather all year round. Temperature range from 21 Celsius to 32 Celsius. Wet
season starts from November to May and dry season start from May-October. Most of
Lombok’s na ve popula on speak Sasak language, of which there are four main
dialects (broadly separated into North, South, East & West).

The majority of people will also understand and speak Bahasar Indonesia, which
is Indonesia’s official language. In tourist areas such as the Gili Islands, Senaru, Sengiggi
and Kuta Lombok, residents speak varying levels of English (enough to relate to
westerners and have basic conversa ons).

Lombok has a friendly and open culture, with visitors made to feel welcome
whatever their colour or religious creed. That said, modesty is valued, so tourists are
advised to cover-up when walking through villages etc.

Therefore, it's not wrong if Lombok is o en included in the dream list of tourists
to visit and vaca on there. We summarize several choices of tourist a rac ons in
Lombok that you can visit if you are on vaca on there.

Senggigi Beach

The town of Senggigi spreads out along
nearly 10 kilometers of coastal road.
This road con nues north to Bangsal,
port for the Gili Islands. Along the way,
a fantas c scenery of the north west
coast of Lombok awaits. Most travelers
start or end their stay at Senggigi
because of the easy access to Mataram
Airport and accommoda ons op ons
are available to all budgets. If you are frugal or intrepid and take the slow ferry from
Bali, it's best to arrange transport in advance from the ferry dock to Senggigi, since
the dock on the Lombok side is in a remote spot several kilometers south of
Mataram.