Lombok Island, which in the Malay Archipelago, began to acquire popularity as a resort among Russian tourists after the opening of the opening of an international airport on it, which facilitated transport access to him, and in a short time, he will not overtake the popularity of Bali, but at least It gets close to him.
Despite his rich history, in many respects associated with the conquests, which he was subjected does not possess a large number of man-made attractions, but natural on it in excess.
Rindjani Mountain National Park. The active volcano of Rindjani and the locality adjacent to it together with the Lake of the Sagar Anak, is the main natural heritage of the island. The total area of the park exceeds 60 hectares and is unique, because it combines flora and fauna, at the same time Indonesia, Oceania and Australia. That is, animals and plants endemic for Australian continent and Asian. It is here that the huge number of rare birds live, followed by ornithologists from around the world. Here you can see the rare breeds of deer and monkeys. A few years ago, the geopark of Lombok Island was taken under the protection of UNESCO. By the way, the volcano is valid and the last eruptions occurred in the mid-1990s of the last century, after which a new mining education appeared - Gunung.
Separately, it is worth highlighting the lake of the segara Anak, besides the fact that it is very beautiful, it is still sacred for the followers of Religion Hinda and to him in the signs for this religious cult, hundreds of pilgrims are coming out, not only from Indonesia, but also from around the world.
When visiting the park it is worth considering several important points.
- entrance to the park is paid (approximately 15 dollars per person);
- Since the height of the mountain is 2 thousand meters, then it is necessary to take warm clothes with you, because the temperature at an altitude is lower than 0s.
Gili islands. Mandatory to visit everyone, because this is a real paradise, approximately such a format, as shown in advertising of one famous chocolate. The entire islands are six, and they are scattered in the north-west and northeast from the island of Lombok. Gili islands especially loved and revered among diving and snorkeling lovers, for their richest and colorful underwater world. You can get to the islands on a motor boat from anywhere in the island.
Waterfalls. There are many waterfalls on the island, the most beautiful of them is located next to the town of Kota Raja. Legends less beautiful about their legends of their healing properties of Jaws Manis and Gandeng Cockok can be found in 50 kilometers from the city of Mataram. True, from a medical point of view, the healing properties of water in these waterfalls are not proven, but this is as they say, the issue of faith.
And the last thing you should visit, these are the villages of traditional crafts, where you can buy interesting things and exotic souvenirs, such as wood masks, crafts made of palm leaves, rattan things and bamboo, traditional outfits and much more.