KOMPAS.com - Bandar Lampung known as the "City of Elephant" is a beautiful city with the charm of nature and hills that stretches wide. The strategic location and not far from Jakarta to be an alternative choice of vacation destinations you and your family.
Various tourism potential of the city of Lampung is promising, one of nature tourism that can attract the tourists to enjoy a fun trip while on vacation. Here are tips on some interesting natural sights to be explored during a visit to the city of Lampung.
White Sand Beach
Located about 20 km from Bandar Lampung and takes about 30 minutes using public transport or over the course of trans-Sumatra. Entrance fee of Rp 6,000 per person. The ingredients were varied tour, one canoe games. In addition, just 15 minutes by ferry, you can also explore the island which is right in front of Lean White Sand Beach.
Mount Krakatau
Lampung City is a tourist attraction that has worldwide, namely the volcanic mountain that is still active until now. Now, in these locations are equipped with sea travel packages, including Krakatau Volcano Trip package for 10 people at a cost of Rp 3.5 million (all in). In addition, there are also sea island adventure tours (cruise fishing), sea activity (canoeing, snorkeling, diving, and fishing), as well as land and sport activity (volleyball, indoor soccer, biking).
Way Kambas National Park
Is a national park that specifically protect elephants. Way Kambas Lampung is now the mascot. Here you can see the attraction of an intelligent elephant to dance, also ride elephants through forests, swamps, grasslands, and shrubs. Way Kambas National Park can be reached during the two-hour drive from Bandar Lampung.
Bukit Barisan National Park
Stretching from the southern tip of the western part of Lampung Province to the southern province of Bengkulu. It is recommended to visit this site around January to August because the weather in that month were bright enough to explore the forest, swimming, boating down the river, maritime travel, camping, and observing plants, such as the corpse flower.
Seven Falls Curup
Has seven levels of waterfalls in the middle of the forest area with unspoiled natural ecosystems. Located in the village of Marga Jaya, Padang District Queen, Bandar Lampung. In addition to leisure travel, you can enjoy the cool mountain streams of natural waterfalls. Distance from Mount Sugih toward Curup Seven Falls is 32 miles or two hours using four-wheeled vehicles.
Green Valley
Recreation with a natural atmosphere which is located at Jalan Radin IMBA Kesuma Queen, Kampung Suka So, Bandar Lampung. The entry fee is only Rp 8,000 per person. Along the area of 30 hectares, you can also have fun enjoying the adventure games, like swimming in the water boom and outbound.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Three Gili Lotim Develop Tourism
Selong, KOMPAS.com - District of East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara attempt to develop the tourism potential of the three dyke (small islands), namely Gili Kondo, lote and Gili Sambelia Petagan in the District.
Head of Culture and Tourism of East Lombok, H. Selong Gufranuddin on Monday (7/11/2011) said, the development of a tourist attraction three dyke will be done by cooperating with investors from Jakarta, PT Beach Love (PCK). "We've membicakan intensively with investors who will be developing a tourist attraction three dyke. PT PCK has launched an expose about the planned development of tourism," he said.
He said tourism has the potential of the three gili decent for sale. If it really developed will impact on economic development not only for governments, but also for people who are around the area's attractions.
According Gufranuddin, maritime tourism potential is quite attractive with beautiful white sandy beaches, perfect for surfing, diving and nearby there are mangrove forests which will add to the beauty of the sights of three dyke.
"The beauty of the three dyke attractions are not inferior to other existing tourist sites in other districts in NTB. Therefore, these places need to be addressed to attract tourists to visit this area," he said.
Number of dyke in East Lombok, continued Gufranuddin, tens, but that will be developed is currently focused on three dyke attractions in the northern region of East Lombok.
Investors who will invest in three Gili has now started to make corrections attractions in Gili lamp which is the pathway to get to the region "Peterando" or Petagan Gili, Gili lote and Kondo.
"For the first stage, investors will build lodging in Gili Lights. While the region of three dyke would be a tourist attraction that will be visited by domestic and foreign tours," he said.
According Gufranuddin, PT PCK will only build three hotels in the dyke. Sights three dyke just be a place on the tourist recreation while enjoying the beauty that is in the dyke. "Development of three dyke attractions will promote tourism without damaging the environment based on what already exists at that location. Obstacles that we in developing tourism in East Lombok is the limited budget," he said.
Head of Culture and Tourism of East Lombok, H. Selong Gufranuddin on Monday (7/11/2011) said, the development of a tourist attraction three dyke will be done by cooperating with investors from Jakarta, PT Beach Love (PCK). "We've membicakan intensively with investors who will be developing a tourist attraction three dyke. PT PCK has launched an expose about the planned development of tourism," he said.
He said tourism has the potential of the three gili decent for sale. If it really developed will impact on economic development not only for governments, but also for people who are around the area's attractions.
According Gufranuddin, maritime tourism potential is quite attractive with beautiful white sandy beaches, perfect for surfing, diving and nearby there are mangrove forests which will add to the beauty of the sights of three dyke.
"The beauty of the three dyke attractions are not inferior to other existing tourist sites in other districts in NTB. Therefore, these places need to be addressed to attract tourists to visit this area," he said.
Number of dyke in East Lombok, continued Gufranuddin, tens, but that will be developed is currently focused on three dyke attractions in the northern region of East Lombok.
Investors who will invest in three Gili has now started to make corrections attractions in Gili lamp which is the pathway to get to the region "Peterando" or Petagan Gili, Gili lote and Kondo.
"For the first stage, investors will build lodging in Gili Lights. While the region of three dyke would be a tourist attraction that will be visited by domestic and foreign tours," he said.
According Gufranuddin, PT PCK will only build three hotels in the dyke. Sights three dyke just be a place on the tourist recreation while enjoying the beauty that is in the dyke. "Development of three dyke attractions will promote tourism without damaging the environment based on what already exists at that location. Obstacles that we in developing tourism in East Lombok is the limited budget," he said.
Exotic Sunset in Senggigi Beach
KOMPAS.com - the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), to say the tourist paradise of nature. In this place, a lot of natural wealth that you can enjoy its beauty from pegununungan, tropical forests, to the exotic beaches are spread out across the island. One is the famous beach of Senggigi Beach, Lombok Barat.
Facing directly towards the sea Straits of Lombok, Senggigi Beach became a center of maritime tourism in the island of Lombok. Waves of the sea is calm and gently sloping coastal region became a fun place to swim while enjoying the view of Mount Agung (Bali) are visible from this place. Come twilight start over, lying on the sand of Senggigi tan while watching the sunset into an unforgettable experience.
Fresh air plus views of the sky that gives color finest blend of blue, orange, white, reddish adds exoticism to this beach. The most suitable place to enjoy the sunset on the beach is a headland near the Senggigi Beach Hotel. There are ladders that can be used for lounging while enjoying the sun began to hide. Malimbu region could also be a place to see sunset at Senggigi from a height.
Can also look for other spots such as behind Santosa Beach Hotel. In this place, tend to be quieter than a cape Senggigi Beach Hotel. Tourists can also see the activities of the fishermen who started his boat parked on the beach. Also provided wooden chairs and a beach volleyball court.
When the afternoon, youngsters Lombok usually begin to arrive from all over to gather and enjoy the view of the sun that sank at around 18:30 pm. At that time, the position of the sun was right in the middle so that its light bounces perfectly across the sea of Senggigi. Accompanied with warm roasted corn, young people of Lombok seems late in the beautiful coastal scenery.
Although somewhat a tourist area that has been growing very rapidly, Senggigi beach is still pretty clean. The view below lautanya also touted still very beautiful. You can do snorkeling activities here.
Not only the views of the beach is the main attraction area of Senggigi, but also entertainment centers are scattered along this coast until the early hours. Starting from the cafe, seafood restaurant, to the karaoke bars will be very easy to meet.
Transportation and Lodging in Senggigi
Senggigi beach is quite convenient because it is a tourist area that has developed in Lombok. In addition, the distance is only about 12 kilometers northwest of Mataram can be reached by car or motorcycle rental. To hire a car and driver charge around Rp 300,000 for an eight-hour trip. As for the motorcycle which is about Rp 100,000. Other means of transportation that can be used to Mataram Senggigi of the Blue Bird or Express taxis that charge could reach Rp 30000-40000.
If you want to use public transport from Mataram, will be very difficult. Because, in the town of Mataram public transport more visible is a taxi or motorcycle taxi. If you still want to use public transport, you can ride a motorcycle taxi to the Ampenan. From there, you can climb bemo (a kind of public transportation) are already available from 0600 with a rate of $ 1,500 to the Senggigi.
If you plan to stay in the area of Senggigi many options that you can live in hotels ranging from five star hotels like Hotel Sheraton Senggigi until jasmine-class hotels and lodgings are widely spread in the region. For class hotels and lodgings jasmine, rates per night which is about Rp 80,000-Rp 150,000 per night.
Facing directly towards the sea Straits of Lombok, Senggigi Beach became a center of maritime tourism in the island of Lombok. Waves of the sea is calm and gently sloping coastal region became a fun place to swim while enjoying the view of Mount Agung (Bali) are visible from this place. Come twilight start over, lying on the sand of Senggigi tan while watching the sunset into an unforgettable experience.
Fresh air plus views of the sky that gives color finest blend of blue, orange, white, reddish adds exoticism to this beach. The most suitable place to enjoy the sunset on the beach is a headland near the Senggigi Beach Hotel. There are ladders that can be used for lounging while enjoying the sun began to hide. Malimbu region could also be a place to see sunset at Senggigi from a height.
Can also look for other spots such as behind Santosa Beach Hotel. In this place, tend to be quieter than a cape Senggigi Beach Hotel. Tourists can also see the activities of the fishermen who started his boat parked on the beach. Also provided wooden chairs and a beach volleyball court.
When the afternoon, youngsters Lombok usually begin to arrive from all over to gather and enjoy the view of the sun that sank at around 18:30 pm. At that time, the position of the sun was right in the middle so that its light bounces perfectly across the sea of Senggigi. Accompanied with warm roasted corn, young people of Lombok seems late in the beautiful coastal scenery.
Although somewhat a tourist area that has been growing very rapidly, Senggigi beach is still pretty clean. The view below lautanya also touted still very beautiful. You can do snorkeling activities here.
Not only the views of the beach is the main attraction area of Senggigi, but also entertainment centers are scattered along this coast until the early hours. Starting from the cafe, seafood restaurant, to the karaoke bars will be very easy to meet.
Transportation and Lodging in Senggigi
Senggigi beach is quite convenient because it is a tourist area that has developed in Lombok. In addition, the distance is only about 12 kilometers northwest of Mataram can be reached by car or motorcycle rental. To hire a car and driver charge around Rp 300,000 for an eight-hour trip. As for the motorcycle which is about Rp 100,000. Other means of transportation that can be used to Mataram Senggigi of the Blue Bird or Express taxis that charge could reach Rp 30000-40000.
If you want to use public transport from Mataram, will be very difficult. Because, in the town of Mataram public transport more visible is a taxi or motorcycle taxi. If you still want to use public transport, you can ride a motorcycle taxi to the Ampenan. From there, you can climb bemo (a kind of public transportation) are already available from 0600 with a rate of $ 1,500 to the Senggigi.
If you plan to stay in the area of Senggigi many options that you can live in hotels ranging from five star hotels like Hotel Sheraton Senggigi until jasmine-class hotels and lodgings are widely spread in the region. For class hotels and lodgings jasmine, rates per night which is about Rp 80,000-Rp 150,000 per night.
How to Indulge Yourself while Being in Lombok
KOMPAS.com - Lombok island located in West Nusa Tenggara is almost head-to-head with its neighbour island, Bali, in competition of attracting foreign and domestic tourists. Lombok can be categorized as one of the compelete tourist destinations with its fantastic natural resources starting from Mount Rinjani to exotic and rarely visited beaches including Kuta beach, Aan Cape, as well as the attractive small islets (known as gili).
There are six ways that can be applied by backpackers or non-backpackers to maximize fun of having a vacation in the island.
1. Be well-prepared with itineraries. Spontanities in preparing them sometimes can be more exciting but they are supposed to be the subject to skip if you only have time contraints to have a vacation. Find as much as possible the information of destinations from internet such as accomodations, transportations, distances and durations of visiting one place to the others. Doing them will hinder you from conflict of ideas or spending time on discussing destinations especially if you take the vacation in groups.
One of the sites, www.visitlomboksumbawa.net helps you find the information on festivals usually held in Lombok. As an example, Malena Sapi (cow race) is held this month in West Lombok and Senggigi Festival is held in Batu Layar village, Lobar regency, West Lombok.
2. It takes more money if you have to rent a car compared with taking a public transportation in Lombok such as Bemo (shuttle bus) or Cidomo (horse cart). An 8-hour car rent of Avanza provided with its driver can be charged for local rate at Rp300,000. The service will enable you to reach areas not served by public transportations as bemo or cidomo are rarely found in Mataram and mostly found out of the city.
The car rent also offers a free of charge tour guide service besides a driver. The drivers know very well the tourist attractions mostly visited by tourists or places rarely visited but abundant with spectacular natural resources as they are natives of the local areas. Don't forget to get the fixed rate of the service to prevent you from having arguments when paying the bill after using the service.
3. Extra cash needed. No charges for entering handicraft centers in Banyumulek Village, Sasak tribe traditional village, Sade village, and Lingsar castle. However, there will be boxes of donation placed at several places that need your volunteer contributions of around Rp5,000-10,000 to help develop local villages.
The amount of money will be needed for volunteer payment of local tour guides that are able to tell you in details of stories and histories on local tourist attractions. That's why it's necessary to prepare small changes of Rp5,000-10,000.
4. Drop by the rarely visited places when taking a trip around Lombok Island as there are many unique places to explore besides common places visited by tourists. Thefore it is necessary to leave as early as 7 in the morning to make sure you have enough time to explore the places. During the time, you can take a view of Sasak farmers planting seeds of paddy in the morning mist. The rising sun shining the greeny paddy fields completes the lovely view.
The moment can be taken by photographers who want to get the scenes of farmers planting paddys, male farmers cultivating fields, as well irregular buyers purchasing dry unhusked rice from farmers. You can take time mingling with locals by greeting and introducing yourself to them. Gradually they will find the comfort to share with you about their daily life and activities as Sasak farmers. If lucky, you will be invited by them to have breakfast on the edge of paddy fields by them.
Stop by the open traditional markets located at road sides. There are days, Mondays and Thursdays, in which all traders from the whole regions of Lombok gather at spots such as Sengkol market, Central Lombok.
5. Be ready with sunblocks. Lombok island is well-known for its exotic beaches lying from West Lombok to South Lombok. Senggigi Beach and three gili lie; Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, lie in West Lombok. While fascinating beaches; Kuta, Tanjung Aan and Mawun beach, lie in South Lombok.
There several kinds of activities that you can do on the beaches such as sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, as well as surfing. Sunblock is compulsory to carry along as scorching sunshine on the beaches can get you sunburn. At least by applying sunblock, you do not have to be bothered thinking about being sunburn and can have more fun doing kinds of activities on the beaches.
6. Be ready to have parties on Gili and Senggigi! Night festivities in the island are minimal, not like the ones in Bali popular with its 24-hour festive life. The center of city looks quiet from sort of activities starting at 10 pm.
However, if you still insist on spending the night life in Lombok, you can head to Senggigi where dozens of cafes, karaoke pubs, as well as seafood restaurants are open till late at night.
Enjoy the beauty of night life if you happen to stay in Gili Trawangan. Tourist will be lured by festivities and music entertainment and they can dance to their hearts' contentment until morning comes. Sabrina Asril
There are six ways that can be applied by backpackers or non-backpackers to maximize fun of having a vacation in the island.
1. Be well-prepared with itineraries. Spontanities in preparing them sometimes can be more exciting but they are supposed to be the subject to skip if you only have time contraints to have a vacation. Find as much as possible the information of destinations from internet such as accomodations, transportations, distances and durations of visiting one place to the others. Doing them will hinder you from conflict of ideas or spending time on discussing destinations especially if you take the vacation in groups.
One of the sites, www.visitlomboksumbawa.net helps you find the information on festivals usually held in Lombok. As an example, Malena Sapi (cow race) is held this month in West Lombok and Senggigi Festival is held in Batu Layar village, Lobar regency, West Lombok.
2. It takes more money if you have to rent a car compared with taking a public transportation in Lombok such as Bemo (shuttle bus) or Cidomo (horse cart). An 8-hour car rent of Avanza provided with its driver can be charged for local rate at Rp300,000. The service will enable you to reach areas not served by public transportations as bemo or cidomo are rarely found in Mataram and mostly found out of the city.
The car rent also offers a free of charge tour guide service besides a driver. The drivers know very well the tourist attractions mostly visited by tourists or places rarely visited but abundant with spectacular natural resources as they are natives of the local areas. Don't forget to get the fixed rate of the service to prevent you from having arguments when paying the bill after using the service.
3. Extra cash needed. No charges for entering handicraft centers in Banyumulek Village, Sasak tribe traditional village, Sade village, and Lingsar castle. However, there will be boxes of donation placed at several places that need your volunteer contributions of around Rp5,000-10,000 to help develop local villages.
The amount of money will be needed for volunteer payment of local tour guides that are able to tell you in details of stories and histories on local tourist attractions. That's why it's necessary to prepare small changes of Rp5,000-10,000.
4. Drop by the rarely visited places when taking a trip around Lombok Island as there are many unique places to explore besides common places visited by tourists. Thefore it is necessary to leave as early as 7 in the morning to make sure you have enough time to explore the places. During the time, you can take a view of Sasak farmers planting seeds of paddy in the morning mist. The rising sun shining the greeny paddy fields completes the lovely view.
The moment can be taken by photographers who want to get the scenes of farmers planting paddys, male farmers cultivating fields, as well irregular buyers purchasing dry unhusked rice from farmers. You can take time mingling with locals by greeting and introducing yourself to them. Gradually they will find the comfort to share with you about their daily life and activities as Sasak farmers. If lucky, you will be invited by them to have breakfast on the edge of paddy fields by them.
Stop by the open traditional markets located at road sides. There are days, Mondays and Thursdays, in which all traders from the whole regions of Lombok gather at spots such as Sengkol market, Central Lombok.
5. Be ready with sunblocks. Lombok island is well-known for its exotic beaches lying from West Lombok to South Lombok. Senggigi Beach and three gili lie; Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, lie in West Lombok. While fascinating beaches; Kuta, Tanjung Aan and Mawun beach, lie in South Lombok.
There several kinds of activities that you can do on the beaches such as sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, as well as surfing. Sunblock is compulsory to carry along as scorching sunshine on the beaches can get you sunburn. At least by applying sunblock, you do not have to be bothered thinking about being sunburn and can have more fun doing kinds of activities on the beaches.
6. Be ready to have parties on Gili and Senggigi! Night festivities in the island are minimal, not like the ones in Bali popular with its 24-hour festive life. The center of city looks quiet from sort of activities starting at 10 pm.
However, if you still insist on spending the night life in Lombok, you can head to Senggigi where dozens of cafes, karaoke pubs, as well as seafood restaurants are open till late at night.
Enjoy the beauty of night life if you happen to stay in Gili Trawangan. Tourist will be lured by festivities and music entertainment and they can dance to their hearts' contentment until morning comes. Sabrina Asril
Tips Enjoy Holidays in Lombok indonesia
KOMPAS.com - Tourism island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is now increasingly compete with next-door neighbor, Bali. Lombok is arguably one of the most complete tourist destination because it has lots of stunning natural potentials ranging from Mount Rinjani to the exotic beaches are still "virgin" such as Kuta, Tanjung Aan, until the small islands (dyke) is not less captivating.
For a vacation on the island of Lombok, there are seven ways you can do so that your vacation unforgettable. This method can be done for travelers who are accustomed to backpackers or not.
1. Prepare Itinerary with Matang Spontaneity does sometimes make the holiday more exciting. However, if you only have limited time for vacation, it is advisable to prepare a travel plan (itinerary) to mature. Try to find as much information as possible from the virtual world from a place to stay, transportation equipment, up to a distance and travel time to places you would want to go. Thus, the time you will not be wasted with discussions about the place that will be addressed. Moreover, if you are on vacation as a group, a mature travel plans and agreed in advance to avoid conflicts that could disrupt the holidays.
In preparing a mature travel plans, do not forget to check the agenda of the festival in Lombok when you visit. To find out, look in Lombok tourism agenda www.visitlomboksumbawa.net site. For example, in July 2011, Lombok has a pity if the tourism agenda is passed as Malean Cattle (cow racing) in the West and Lombok Senggigi Festival at Stone Village Display, Lobar District, West Lombok.
2. Car rental Car rental do require travel expenses to be slightly more expensive than using public transportation in Lombok Bemo (public transportation) or Cidomo (sort of gig). However, if you're vacationing in groups then the cost of transportation may be cheaper. To rent a car in Lombok with type Avanza charge to reach Rp 300,000 for eight hours already, including the driver. Cars can also reach the more remote areas than public transport. Because, if you stay in Mataram, bemo and cidomo more rare. Two flagship Lombok's public transport more often found outside the city of Mataram.
Another advantage to renting a car is to get a free bonus tour guides from the driver. Typically, a driver who is a native citizen there already memorized places frequented tourist turuis and other places rarely visited but kept the potential of incredible natural wealth. Do not forget, when renting a car you already have an agreement with the driver about the fare perdebatahn saay penyewaannya to avoid the payment later.
3. Extra Cash Almost all tourist attractions in the area of Lombok is free of charge typical of pottery Banyumulek Village, a traditional Sasak village, the village of Sade, and Pura Lingsar. However, when you enter those places, there is usually a charity box and a large journal book to write down the value of the contribution that you provide. It's good that you contribute can seikhlasnya Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000. The donation will be used to promote the village.
In addition, to bring you the complete story and history surrounding attractions, you can use a local tour guide native village. Cost of tour guides is also not specified, all seikhlas your heart. Therefore, prepare a small money-money bernominal Rp 5,000 and Rp 10,000, - to give the donations it.
4. Do not waste time and Stop in Unexpected Places When you visit the island of Lombok, is actually a lot of places you can explore attractions in addition to the official who frequently visited by tourists. Therefore, start your day exploring the island since the morning began at 7 am for example. At that hour, along the road in the region and Stone Sukarara Jayi, West Lombok, Sasak tribal farmers grow rice still appear active in the middle of the morning dew began to rise. Sunlight dawn also increased the green expanse of landscape beauty farm.
If you are a lover of photography, do not waste this opportunity to capture the moment. Stop and start to capture the activities of women farmers who were growing rice, farmers are men who were plowing, and akvitas the middlemen who were buying grain from farmers. Begin socializing with the locals, say hello and introduce myself. Gradually, they will begin to tell you about the activities and life as a farmer Sasak. If you're lucky and they feel comfortable, could be a call-eat breakfast together at the edge of the field will glide from these farmers.
You can also make stops at traditional open markets that exist on the roadside. In Lombok, there is market day in which all traders from around the region gathered in Lombok as a single point in the market Sengkol, Central Lombok. Market Day usually falls on a Monday and Thursday.
So do not ever waste your time inside the hotel quiet, beraktivitaslah since morning, socializing with the local community and stop where when you see an interesting activity.
5. Prepare Sunblock One mainstay of the tourism island of Lombok is the exotic beaches are scattered from the start to South Lombok Lombok Barat. In West Lombok Senggigi Beach and there are three famous gili namely Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. In South Lombok are Kuta Beach, Tanjung Aan, and Coast Mawun. On the beaches, you can perform a variety of activities such as sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, to surfing. Therefore, sun block should always be taken as the heat of the sun coast it can burn your skin. By smearing the body with sunblock, you no longer need a headache thinking about skin burns and can be more menimati play beach anytime.
6. Decently dressed majority of Lombok is Muslim Sasak tribe. They still uphold religious and social norms in society. Although already a tourist destination, but tourists can not be arbitrary in clothes. Clothes that are open only to invite local residents cynical gaze. This indicates that you do not respect the people there. Other applicable rules that prohibited drunkenness in the open. Unwritten rule is more restrictive occurred during Ramadan, when Muslims start fasting.
7. Get ready partying and Senggigi Gili! Evening entertainment on the island of Lombok fairly minimal, unlike Bali's tourism alive for 24 hours. In downtown Mataram, the activities of people began to quiet start at 20.00 pm. However, if you still want to explore the beauty of Lombok in the evening, you can simply slide into the Senggigi Beach. There, dozens of open cafe, karaoke, to flood and sea food restaurants open until the early hours.
If you're staying in Gili Trawangan, sempatkanlah feel the beauty of the night in this small island. Usually, every midnight Gili Trawangan held a party and musical entertainment for the tourists who come. Here, tourists can vent his excitement and danced as they pleased until the morning dawn.
For a vacation on the island of Lombok, there are seven ways you can do so that your vacation unforgettable. This method can be done for travelers who are accustomed to backpackers or not.
1. Prepare Itinerary with Matang Spontaneity does sometimes make the holiday more exciting. However, if you only have limited time for vacation, it is advisable to prepare a travel plan (itinerary) to mature. Try to find as much information as possible from the virtual world from a place to stay, transportation equipment, up to a distance and travel time to places you would want to go. Thus, the time you will not be wasted with discussions about the place that will be addressed. Moreover, if you are on vacation as a group, a mature travel plans and agreed in advance to avoid conflicts that could disrupt the holidays.
In preparing a mature travel plans, do not forget to check the agenda of the festival in Lombok when you visit. To find out, look in Lombok tourism agenda www.visitlomboksumbawa.net site. For example, in July 2011, Lombok has a pity if the tourism agenda is passed as Malean Cattle (cow racing) in the West and Lombok Senggigi Festival at Stone Village Display, Lobar District, West Lombok.
2. Car rental Car rental do require travel expenses to be slightly more expensive than using public transportation in Lombok Bemo (public transportation) or Cidomo (sort of gig). However, if you're vacationing in groups then the cost of transportation may be cheaper. To rent a car in Lombok with type Avanza charge to reach Rp 300,000 for eight hours already, including the driver. Cars can also reach the more remote areas than public transport. Because, if you stay in Mataram, bemo and cidomo more rare. Two flagship Lombok's public transport more often found outside the city of Mataram.
Another advantage to renting a car is to get a free bonus tour guides from the driver. Typically, a driver who is a native citizen there already memorized places frequented tourist turuis and other places rarely visited but kept the potential of incredible natural wealth. Do not forget, when renting a car you already have an agreement with the driver about the fare perdebatahn saay penyewaannya to avoid the payment later.
3. Extra Cash Almost all tourist attractions in the area of Lombok is free of charge typical of pottery Banyumulek Village, a traditional Sasak village, the village of Sade, and Pura Lingsar. However, when you enter those places, there is usually a charity box and a large journal book to write down the value of the contribution that you provide. It's good that you contribute can seikhlasnya Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000. The donation will be used to promote the village.
In addition, to bring you the complete story and history surrounding attractions, you can use a local tour guide native village. Cost of tour guides is also not specified, all seikhlas your heart. Therefore, prepare a small money-money bernominal Rp 5,000 and Rp 10,000, - to give the donations it.
4. Do not waste time and Stop in Unexpected Places When you visit the island of Lombok, is actually a lot of places you can explore attractions in addition to the official who frequently visited by tourists. Therefore, start your day exploring the island since the morning began at 7 am for example. At that hour, along the road in the region and Stone Sukarara Jayi, West Lombok, Sasak tribal farmers grow rice still appear active in the middle of the morning dew began to rise. Sunlight dawn also increased the green expanse of landscape beauty farm.
If you are a lover of photography, do not waste this opportunity to capture the moment. Stop and start to capture the activities of women farmers who were growing rice, farmers are men who were plowing, and akvitas the middlemen who were buying grain from farmers. Begin socializing with the locals, say hello and introduce myself. Gradually, they will begin to tell you about the activities and life as a farmer Sasak. If you're lucky and they feel comfortable, could be a call-eat breakfast together at the edge of the field will glide from these farmers.
You can also make stops at traditional open markets that exist on the roadside. In Lombok, there is market day in which all traders from around the region gathered in Lombok as a single point in the market Sengkol, Central Lombok. Market Day usually falls on a Monday and Thursday.
So do not ever waste your time inside the hotel quiet, beraktivitaslah since morning, socializing with the local community and stop where when you see an interesting activity.
5. Prepare Sunblock One mainstay of the tourism island of Lombok is the exotic beaches are scattered from the start to South Lombok Lombok Barat. In West Lombok Senggigi Beach and there are three famous gili namely Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. In South Lombok are Kuta Beach, Tanjung Aan, and Coast Mawun. On the beaches, you can perform a variety of activities such as sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, to surfing. Therefore, sun block should always be taken as the heat of the sun coast it can burn your skin. By smearing the body with sunblock, you no longer need a headache thinking about skin burns and can be more menimati play beach anytime.
6. Decently dressed majority of Lombok is Muslim Sasak tribe. They still uphold religious and social norms in society. Although already a tourist destination, but tourists can not be arbitrary in clothes. Clothes that are open only to invite local residents cynical gaze. This indicates that you do not respect the people there. Other applicable rules that prohibited drunkenness in the open. Unwritten rule is more restrictive occurred during Ramadan, when Muslims start fasting.
7. Get ready partying and Senggigi Gili! Evening entertainment on the island of Lombok fairly minimal, unlike Bali's tourism alive for 24 hours. In downtown Mataram, the activities of people began to quiet start at 20.00 pm. However, if you still want to explore the beauty of Lombok in the evening, you can simply slide into the Senggigi Beach. There, dozens of open cafe, karaoke, to flood and sea food restaurants open until the early hours.
If you're staying in Gili Trawangan, sempatkanlah feel the beauty of the night in this small island. Usually, every midnight Gili Trawangan held a party and musical entertainment for the tourists who come. Here, tourists can vent his excitement and danced as they pleased until the morning dawn.
Travel Tips While Fasting
KOMPAS.com - When the month of fasting comes, does not mean you have to sit at home and stop all activities of daily living. In this blessed month, you can still perform a variety of activities as usual and of course still be able to pass the time in the month of fasting with a tour.
Tourism activities for Muslims during the fasting month is a little different when compared to tour on weekdays. This is because you need that extra endurance. Whatever the form of activities while you travel, should be filled with things that are beneficial and do not reduce your reward when fasting. Here are couple of tips that you can do if you want to travel during fasting.
First, at the time of dawn consume foods that have nutritional value and high nutrient. If necessary add a daily multivitamin, so as to undergo a day of fasting you stay fresh and stay through tourism activities with the fit. Do not forget also to get used to reading the prayer time will be traveling out of the house. Prepare your personal well to remain patient and keep emotions away.
Second, prepare all your personal needs for day trips, such as the Koran and mukena. So you can still run the service during the tour. Also provide mineral water in preparation for breaking fast when it was forced to break their fast during the journey.
Third, a time to fill the time by doing a safari holiday of Ramadan, that is by conducting tours to various places that have a religious value to increase your knowledge about Islam. One of them, can perform their prayers in the mosques tarawih you've never visited before.
Fourth, during the course of using private vehicles, the contents of activity by turning the radio to listen to lectures that are available in your vehicle during the trip. Spend all your money to charity and given to people in need during the holiday travel.
Fifth, when the load time of fasting has come, take a moment to break the fast with sweet foods and drinks to boost your energy back. Then do worship first, then later continue your tour.
Tourism activities for Muslims during the fasting month is a little different when compared to tour on weekdays. This is because you need that extra endurance. Whatever the form of activities while you travel, should be filled with things that are beneficial and do not reduce your reward when fasting. Here are couple of tips that you can do if you want to travel during fasting.
First, at the time of dawn consume foods that have nutritional value and high nutrient. If necessary add a daily multivitamin, so as to undergo a day of fasting you stay fresh and stay through tourism activities with the fit. Do not forget also to get used to reading the prayer time will be traveling out of the house. Prepare your personal well to remain patient and keep emotions away.
Second, prepare all your personal needs for day trips, such as the Koran and mukena. So you can still run the service during the tour. Also provide mineral water in preparation for breaking fast when it was forced to break their fast during the journey.
Third, a time to fill the time by doing a safari holiday of Ramadan, that is by conducting tours to various places that have a religious value to increase your knowledge about Islam. One of them, can perform their prayers in the mosques tarawih you've never visited before.
Fourth, during the course of using private vehicles, the contents of activity by turning the radio to listen to lectures that are available in your vehicle during the trip. Spend all your money to charity and given to people in need during the holiday travel.
Fifth, when the load time of fasting has come, take a moment to break the fast with sweet foods and drinks to boost your energy back. Then do worship first, then later continue your tour.
Because of the Komodo, The access Rises
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Have you ever opened www.indonesia.travel.com? Indonesia's official tourism site managed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently "the rise" thanks to which they hold Quiz Komodo some time ago. As a result, the number of visitors to the site increased dramatically.
It becomes its own strategies to introduce the richness of attractions in Indonesia. By cost, online media campaign is much smaller than in other forms of media promotion. Apalalagi when compared to the official tourism site neighboring countries.
"The cost of our online promotions far below the television promos, print, and billboards. Because many of which have yet to see the benefits of an online ad or promo that is much more effective. Not only is thrown into the sea such as online promotional landing page should have it. Promo online there's always his landing page. Thus, keterukurannya clear, even knowable demography. Meanwhile, if another medium, such as the size of the TV ratings, "said Electronic Kemenbudpar Kasubdit Promotion, Ratna Suranti, Tuesday (08/02/2011).
Meanwhile, according to Chief Web Editor (Classic) www.indonesia.travel Wuryastuti Sunario familiarly called Tuti, said www.indonesia.travel one means or media promotions beyond print and other media. Because the displayed Indonesia as a whole, of course, the team found several challenges when managing the site.
"Online media is something new. Online should be kept up to date. But Indonesia is not really big. It contained many more yet to be explained a lot. Also there is a desire that many of the photos displayed. With so many photos are more interesting, "he said.
However, further Tuti, within one year it was able to keep complete information about tourism in Indonesia within the site.
"We have long kept the contents. But why not anyone telling you about us. That his outward look, but not into it. Finally we make to make this quiz. It's special because with this quiz, every question people have to go inside to find the answer, "said Tuti.
As a result, Tuti added, there was an increase in the number of visitors. He also said that visitors who go too much longer to read the site and open up more pages.
As an illustration, visitors to the site www.indonesia.travel in 2010 as many as 145,673. Whereas in 2011 in the period January to July, visitors reached 1,190,035. This means an increase in visitors by 716.92 per cent or seven times. Visitors came from Indonesia. Then followed by visitors from the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia is ranked fifth.
"Online media do not stand alone but aims to bring tourists and thus follow the strategy of Kemenbudpar, namely improve the image of Indonesia abroad, that's for sure. If the domestic embed 'get to know and love your country'. So it is the ultimate goal. Although initially these data we can click this to know it, and visitors so much. But finally a strategy for love Indonesia, "said Tuti.
He says it is based on the comments into www.indonesia.travel when the quiz in progress. At that time, incoming comments in the thousands. Most expressed that they increasingly recognize the diversity of Indonesia through the site.
"What I think great, some say the site is great because it can recognize up to pelosoknya Indonesia, there are diverse cultures, this is what makes them proud as an Indonesian. To shudder when I read the comments, "said Tuti.
According to Tuti, enter any comments that cross age. There are old people who feel the site is suitable for the younger generation so that more and more familiar with Indonesia. Many were from young people who commented that he was getting to know a lot about Indonesian culture and tourism. Most are initially attracted because of the quiz. But many eventually are due to be familiar with the site, eventually over the digging of information not just want to win the quiz.
"That we are a multicultural, if you read on the site, we know well such as the Balinese culture like this, if the Acehnese tradition like this. This is the Pancasila. So like learning Pancasila from this site, but unconsciously. With a variety of traditions that we have lived for centuries, here we are, here I am. So although the example of people of Aceh, but still feel a sense of other areas. Because we are both people of Indonesia, "he explained.
In order for the site is increasingly recognized by many people, Kemenbudpar also promote via facebook and twitter. It also worked with www.expedia.com and www.eturbonews.com, overseas sites relating to tourism.
Thus, not only known in the country, indonesia.travel could also attract foreign readers. This does not rule out the possibility, because indonesia.travel present in the two languages are Indonesian and English. In the near www.indonesia.travel will also cooperate with www.travel.kompas.com so that readers of both sites can get more information about Indonesia tourism.
It becomes its own strategies to introduce the richness of attractions in Indonesia. By cost, online media campaign is much smaller than in other forms of media promotion. Apalalagi when compared to the official tourism site neighboring countries.
"The cost of our online promotions far below the television promos, print, and billboards. Because many of which have yet to see the benefits of an online ad or promo that is much more effective. Not only is thrown into the sea such as online promotional landing page should have it. Promo online there's always his landing page. Thus, keterukurannya clear, even knowable demography. Meanwhile, if another medium, such as the size of the TV ratings, "said Electronic Kemenbudpar Kasubdit Promotion, Ratna Suranti, Tuesday (08/02/2011).
Meanwhile, according to Chief Web Editor (Classic) www.indonesia.travel Wuryastuti Sunario familiarly called Tuti, said www.indonesia.travel one means or media promotions beyond print and other media. Because the displayed Indonesia as a whole, of course, the team found several challenges when managing the site.
"Online media is something new. Online should be kept up to date. But Indonesia is not really big. It contained many more yet to be explained a lot. Also there is a desire that many of the photos displayed. With so many photos are more interesting, "he said.
However, further Tuti, within one year it was able to keep complete information about tourism in Indonesia within the site.
"We have long kept the contents. But why not anyone telling you about us. That his outward look, but not into it. Finally we make to make this quiz. It's special because with this quiz, every question people have to go inside to find the answer, "said Tuti.
As a result, Tuti added, there was an increase in the number of visitors. He also said that visitors who go too much longer to read the site and open up more pages.
As an illustration, visitors to the site www.indonesia.travel in 2010 as many as 145,673. Whereas in 2011 in the period January to July, visitors reached 1,190,035. This means an increase in visitors by 716.92 per cent or seven times. Visitors came from Indonesia. Then followed by visitors from the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia is ranked fifth.
"Online media do not stand alone but aims to bring tourists and thus follow the strategy of Kemenbudpar, namely improve the image of Indonesia abroad, that's for sure. If the domestic embed 'get to know and love your country'. So it is the ultimate goal. Although initially these data we can click this to know it, and visitors so much. But finally a strategy for love Indonesia, "said Tuti.
He says it is based on the comments into www.indonesia.travel when the quiz in progress. At that time, incoming comments in the thousands. Most expressed that they increasingly recognize the diversity of Indonesia through the site.
"What I think great, some say the site is great because it can recognize up to pelosoknya Indonesia, there are diverse cultures, this is what makes them proud as an Indonesian. To shudder when I read the comments, "said Tuti.
According to Tuti, enter any comments that cross age. There are old people who feel the site is suitable for the younger generation so that more and more familiar with Indonesia. Many were from young people who commented that he was getting to know a lot about Indonesian culture and tourism. Most are initially attracted because of the quiz. But many eventually are due to be familiar with the site, eventually over the digging of information not just want to win the quiz.
"That we are a multicultural, if you read on the site, we know well such as the Balinese culture like this, if the Acehnese tradition like this. This is the Pancasila. So like learning Pancasila from this site, but unconsciously. With a variety of traditions that we have lived for centuries, here we are, here I am. So although the example of people of Aceh, but still feel a sense of other areas. Because we are both people of Indonesia, "he explained.
In order for the site is increasingly recognized by many people, Kemenbudpar also promote via facebook and twitter. It also worked with www.expedia.com and www.eturbonews.com, overseas sites relating to tourism.
Thus, not only known in the country, indonesia.travel could also attract foreign readers. This does not rule out the possibility, because indonesia.travel present in the two languages are Indonesian and English. In the near www.indonesia.travel will also cooperate with www.travel.kompas.com so that readers of both sites can get more information about Indonesia tourism.
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