Lombok the Island of smile tradition and calture
Lombok is what bali was like 20 + years ago sunshine beaoutifull white sandy beaches
clear unplotuted waters and many beauiful outer small island to stay on .
Lombok with its tradition of modern cars to the basic Horse car from 5 star hotels
to beutifull glass roof bungalows.
Lombok is an Island that must be seen and visited before it turns into another Bali
Lombok is famous with it's handicrafts mostly handmade made the traditional way.
from Pottery,Jewellery,stone products,furniture etc etc

but the main thing of Lombok is the way of life, the slow pace .beautiful beaches to
relax, fantastic mountain to clime second biggest in Indonesia and the people.
there way of living.
so come visit Lombok is only 20 minute flying time from Bali



Selasa, 09 Desember 2008

Climbing Gunung Rinjani ( Mt Rinjani )
Senaru is the starting point for climing Lombok famous volcano.
Gunung rinjani,other options,for a slightly shorter route to the summit,ae Sembalun Lawang and Sebalun Bumbung to the northeast.
Rinjani soars 3726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia
Attracting thousand of trekkers and climbers annually.
The huge crater near the top contains a beautiful lake Danau Segara Anak ( child of the Sea leak ). And a smaller volcano cone Gunung Baru Jari, which was formed a couple of hundred years ago.
There are a number of caves, small waterfalls and hot springs located around the volcano.
In 2004 Rinjani won the world legacy award and the volcano is recognized internationally as an important ecotourism destination.
The Rinjani trek funded by the New Zealand government has set up a series of programmes for climbing the volcano and for trekking in the national park, involving local communities and guides ,and ensuring better management and safety for trekking.
Enquire at the park office for trekking details.
Sembalun Bumbung is located in a high, cool valley on the northern slopes of Gunung Rinjani , along with the neighbouring village of Sembalun lawang.
The area is surrounded by lush fields and valleys and is famous for growing many varieties of vegetable in its cooler climate .
Both village are alternative points to Senaru for climbing Mt Rinjani and there are number of place to organize treks in the region , as well as several small home stay

Rabu, 26 November 2008

Lombok has so much to offer because it is still traditional but also modern such as the way of peoples life in the village, still cooking with traditional way with open fire. and still using transport of horse car .