15 Must-Visit Attractions in Lombok

Lombok is an alternative tourist destination popular in Central Indonesia, suitable for those who want to look for tourist attractions as beautiful as Bali, but are relatively quiet. Besides having a beautiful view, Lombok also offers beach tourism, culture, history, and culinary.

Want to know what are the best tourist attractions in Lombok? Here's a list of the 15 most recommended tourist attractions on this beautiful island.

15 Top Must-Visit Attractions in Lombok

1. Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani is the third highest peak among the Seven Highest Summits (Seven Summits) in Indonesia, and is a national park. This mountain is popular as a climbing area throughout June, July and August. There are many things that can be seen in tourist attractions in Lombok, even though you don't climb to the top.

Segara Anak Lake is one of the famous panoramas in Rinjani. The area around the lake is flat and suitable for fishing or camping. Segara Anak Lake is also surrounded by various caves that can be explored, such as Gua Susu, Manik, and Payung. There is also a natural hot spring pool which is located just below the lake area. In addition to being able to soak, this hot water pool is also often used by locals for rituals.

Mount Rinjani also has various waterfalls, most of which are located at the foot of the mountain. There are at least 20 waterfalls at the foot of this mountain, complete with cool pools below. There is also a unique hilly meadow in Sembalun Lawang Village, which is also the starting point of the hiking trail.

2. Bukit Pergasingan

Located in the Sembalun area, East Lombok, Bukit Pergasingan is a popular location to enjoy the view from a height without having to go through heavy climbing like on Mount Rinjani. The Bukit Pergasingan offers a panoramic view of the forest, rice fields, countryside, and Mount Rinjani in the distance. Visitors who want to climb Mount Rinjani for the first time often practice on this hill.

Bukit Pergasingan offers a perfect point to view the sunrise and sunset. There are also various facilities for adventure, such as paragliding and mountain bikes. Tourist attractions in Lombok are also suitable for camping. If Mount Rinjani is not open, for example due to volcanic activity, climbers who "itch" want to climb often try this hill instead.

Because there are no public vehicles going to the hilly area, travelers are advised to rent a vehicle. Many residents around the foothills also rent cars and motorbikes, making it easier for travelers to reach the climbing point. The Bukit Pergasingan tourism-related facility is managed by a local community called Sembalun Development Community Center.

3. Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach in Lombok is different from Kuta Beach in Bali, because it is relatively clean and quieter. Located in Kuta Village in Central Lombok, this beautiful beach is often one of the first destinations for tourists who have just landed at Lombok International Airport. This beach offers soft sand, waves that are suitable for learning to surf, and beautiful underwater scenery.

The recommended activities at Kuta Beach include snorkeling, surfing (for beginners to intermediate levels), renting a boat, swimming, and watching the sunset. This tourist spot in Lombok is surrounded by quite complete facilities, such as a homestay, surfboard rentals and snorkeling equipment, to food stalls.

Visitors should come between 09:00 and 15:00 to enjoy the optimal atmosphere and waves. If you want to see the sunset, come around 16:00 or 17:00 to enjoy the afternoon atmosphere on Kuta Beach.

4. Selong Belanak Beach

Selong Belanak Beach is on the same track as Kuta Beach, making it a suitable beach destination. This tourist spot in Lombok has soft white sand and blue water, and is still relatively quiet even though it already has standard facilities. This beach has waves that are suitable for surfing, but not too large, making it more suitable for beginners.

The recommended activities at Selong Belanak Beach include surfing, swimming, sunbathing, watching the sunset, and snorkeling. There is no entrance fee to this beach, but visitors who bring vehicles must pay a parking rent of IDR 3,000.

Selong Belanak Beach is about a 30-minute drive from Kuta Beach. The road to the beach now has good conditions. There are several cheap food stalls around the beach, so visitors can eat at affordable prices.

5. Tanjung Aan Beach

Tanjung Aan Beach is located quite close to Kuta Beach and Selong Belanak, so it can be visited at once in a day. Tourist attractions in Lombok are also clean and offer gentle waves, but the characteristics of the sand are more like pepper grains. There are several bumps of rocks and coral formations, but overall, this beach is quite visitor friendly and suitable for novice surfers.

Tanjung Aan Beach is a tourist spot in Lombok that is suitable for snorkeling. Many locals rent out snorkeling equipment, or open a simple food stall. You can also buy young coconut, and sit on the simple benches provided. In February and March, tourist attractions in Lombok are often one of the locations of the Bau Nyale Festival, in addition to Kuta Beach and its surroundings.

Tanjung Aan Beach is only about 3 kilometers from Kuta Beach. There is a public vehicle that passes Tanjung Aan Beach, but if you don't want to spend a lot of time, travelers are advised to rent a motorbike or car.

6. Bangko-Bangko Beach

Expert surfers who are not satisfied with Kuta Beach or Selong Belanak can choose Bangko-Bangko. Also known as Desert Point, Bangko-Bangko Beach has big waves and sharp rocky areas that are quite challenging for expert surfers. This beach is located southwest of Lombok, in a rather remote area, so the condition is still quite beautiful.

Travelers can reach Bangko-Bangko Beach by renting a boat from Lembar Harbor. You still have to rent a car or motorcycle taxi to reach the beach area. Although it does not have many facilities, local residents rent out cheap lodging lodges around the beach area.

7. Tangsi Beach

Tangsi Beach is a beach in East Lombok that has a unique form of pink sand, so it is often called Pink Beach. Travelers can find tourist attractions in Lombok by driving 2 kilometers from Mataram, to find a signpost that reads "50m Pink Beach". There is also a rented boat from Tanjung Luar Port which heads to the area where this beach is located.

Tangsi Beach is best visited between 08:00 and 16:00, because the sun is bright enough to reflect pink on the sand. Be sure to come during the dry season, so that the pink color that appears appears maximum. Travelers are advised to bring lunch and go home before dusk, because there are no inns, stalls, or other tourist facilities around the beach.

8. Taman Narmada

Located in Narmada District, West Lombok, Narmada Park is a legacy of Anak Agung Ngurah Karang Asem, Mataram Lombok king from the 18th century. These tourist attractions in Lombok used to function as resting places as well as ritual locations, and are now open to the public after going through several renovation projects. The condition of this park is very neat and well-maintained, similar to the royal family park in Karangasem, Bali.

This beautiful park has a variety of beautiful historical buildings, such as the Loji, Terang, and Pamerajan Hall which is part of the king's residence, Lingsar and Kalasa temples which are places of worship, as well as an open stage for performing shows. There are also artificial lakes, Balai Petirtaan pools whose water comes from Mount Rinjani, as well as the Paresak Park which is now turning into fruit orchards.

Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the park while playing rowing boats and try flying fox in the lake area. There is also a diorama of the Sasak culture, complete with information to educate visitors. Every November and December, the park switches function to be the location for performing sacred rituals among Hindus.

On normal days, visitors can climb to the top of Pura Kalasa to see the beauty of the entire park. When entering the temple, visitors must be polite, not litter, and wear polite clothes.

9. Hamlet Sade

Sade Hamlet is a Sasak tribal residence located in Pujut District, Central Lombok, and is famous for residents who still maintain various aspects of their traditional culture since about six centuries ago. The villagers still live in traditional houses with alang-alang roofs, complete with woven walls and bamboo and wood as supports.

Each house in Sade Hamlet is distinguished according to its functions, for example Bale Tani which is a family residence, Bale Kodong for young couples who do not have children or elderly, and Bale Bonter inhabited by village officials. There are also rice barns and village halls where local people hold negotiations. Each house is connected with a kind of walkway.

Travelers can see the process of making traditional tie cloths, join in learning to weave, and buy cloth directly from the villagers. Villagers also often hold traditional festivals and rituals. Travelers are free to take pictures and chat with villagers, but still have to be respectful and maintain courtesy.

10. Senggigi Beach

Senggigi is one of the most popular beaches on Lombok. Located in West Lombok, this one tourist spot in Lombok is located not far from Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, namely the three most famous small islands off the coast of Lombok. Senggigi Beach has soft sand and turquoise water that is quite clear. Its shallow beaches and unique coral reef formations make it popular for snorkeling.

Another uniqueness of the place of wista in Lombok is the color gradation of the sand, from dark to white. The waves are relatively soft, making it suitable for playing boats, swimming, or learning to surf. Visitors can rent snorkeling or boating equipment in the area around the beach. There are several points ideal for snorkeling, but the location in front of Senggigi Resort is the most favorite, because the waves are not too loud.

Senggigi Beach is also ideal as a place to see the sunset, with a view of Mount Agung in the distance. Because of its popularity, Senggigi Beach is surrounded by hotels and inns, both cheap and luxurious. There are also gift shops, stalls, and restaurants near the beach, so travelers don't have to worry about travel needs.

11. Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno

Lombok has small islands (gili) in the offshore area, but the three most famous are Gili Trawangan, Air, and Meno. These three dyke have adjacent locations, so they are often used as island hopping destinations. Gili Trawangan is the biggest dyke, while Gili Meno is the most quiet and beautiful.

Gili Trawangan has many resort options, both simple and expensive. Travelers can enjoy views of the beach, drink in a beachfront shop, rent a bicycle, or take a ride on a horse in this tourist spot in Lombok. Gili Trawangan is also often a beachside party location, making it suitable for travelers who want to enjoy the resort atmosphere.

Gili Meno and Air are smaller and quieter compared to Gili Trawangan, but Gili Air is still inhabited by local people. The beach on Gili Air is also not as busy as Gili Trawangan, and is visited by many families. The beach area on Gili Meno and Air is suitable for snorkeling or diving.

12. Gili Nanggu

Gili Nanggu is one of the smallest uninhabited dyke off the coast of Lombok. White sand and underwater panoramas make this famous tourist spot in Lombok a place for camping, snorkeling and diving. The waters on this small island are relatively clear, and are inhabited by many tropical fish. Travelers can bring small pieces of bread in used bottles to feed fish.

Visitors who want to camp must keep clean and bring enough fresh water supplies. There are no special requirements for camping in tourist attractions in Lombok, but travelers still have to inform the authorities in the local village.

13. Gili Layar

Gili Layar is a small uninhabited island similar to Gili Nanggu. Apart from white sand and clear waters, Gili Layar offers a panoramic view of tropical coral reefs which are still relatively intact. There is also a rare bluish coral formation called "blue coral". This type of coral can only be found in two places, namely Lombok and the Caribbean Islands.

In addition to snorkeling and diving, in tourist attractions in Lombok travelers can camp, boating, fishing, or swimming. Just like in Gili Nanggu, travelers who want to camp are obliged to notify the local village, maintain cleanliness, and bring enough clean water supplies.

14. Niagara Tiu Kelep

Tiu Kelep is a waterfall located in Senaru Village, foot of Mount Rinjani, North Lombok, about 60 kilometers from the center of Mataram City. This tourist attraction is still relatively beautiful, and has a height of about 45 meters. This waterfall is also surrounded by trees and forests, and ends in a cool pool. The fresh air will make stress disappear instantly. In addition, a cold pool under the waterfall can also be used as a place to swim.

Travelers who want to enjoy the beauty of tourist attractions in Lombok should rent a motorbike or a car with a driver (in Mataram or Cakranegara), because there are no public vehicles going to the waterfall area. Travelers can pay local residents to be guides and there are stairs that are intentionally built to reach the waterfall.

15. Sendang Gile Waterfall

Sendang Gile is a waterfall located under Tiu Kelep, so it can be visited at once. This waterfall has a height of about 30 meters, and its shape is multilevel. There is a pool with rocks under the curtain of the waterfall, with cold water that is clear and suitable for swimming.

Just like when to Tiu Kelep, travelers can ask the locals for guidance services. This waterfall area is close to public facilities such as public toilets, places of worship, and parking lots. There are also simple shops run by residents, as well as restaurants in the highlands.