{"id":7330,"date":"2025-04-26T14:35:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T06:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=7330"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T05:03:27","slug":"the-one-and-only-lombok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Paradise: 4 Amazing Reasons to Visit Lombok"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/tag\/lombok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lombok<\/a> is often overshadowed by its sassier neighbour Bali, but those in search of an exotic getaway will be thrilled to discover the magic of this pristine tropical island. Picture mountains blanketed in lush rainforest, thundering waterfalls, vibrant traditional villages and stunning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/peaceful-beaches-in-phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">often-deserted beaches<\/a>. With an increasing number of direct international flights, the island is more accessible than ever before. If you&#8217;re looking to visit Lombok, here are 4 reasons to help you decide.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Blissful Beaches<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are dreaming of an uncrowded, sun-drenched tropical beach escape look no further than the glorious Sira Peninsula \u2013 an idyllic stretch of dazzling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/top-6-bali-white-sand-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">white sand<\/a> lapped by crystal clear waters and fringed by coconut palms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The three famed isles known collectively as the Gilis, are just a short boat trip away, and the sea here is dotted with vibrant coral reefs perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. Take a fishing trip, explore the coast by sea kayak, or play a round of golf at the wonderfully scenic 18-hole Sire Beach Golf Club. If you\u2019re looking for a bit of \u2018Bali-style\u2019 action, Senggigi \u2013 the island\u2019s main tourist town is just 40 minutes away via a fabulous coastal road and offers reggae bars, good restaurants and boutiques.<\/p>\n<p>For those drawn to elevated views and quiet seclusion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/leq-bale-villa\/senggigi-lombok-indonesia.aspx\">Leq Bale Villa<\/a> offers a different perspective on Lombok. Perched on a hilltop above Mentigi Bay, this five-bedroom villa looks out across the ocean to the Gili Islands, making it an ideal retreat after days spent exploring beaches, reefs, and coastal towns. Life here moves at a gentler pace, with open-air living spaces and panoramic views setting the tone for true relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>While you&#8217;re soaking up the wonders of Senggigi, make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/malimbu-cliff-villa-villa\/senggigi-lombok-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malimbu Cliff Villa<\/a> your escape, a haven perched majestically above the rugged coast of Lombok. Imagine the sheer delight of waking up to jaw-dropping views of this untouched paradise from one of the villa&#8217;s five luxurious bedrooms. It&#8217;s a unique fusion where modern comfort meets the untamed beauty of nature, enveloping you in a captivating embrace.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"wc-gallery\"><div class='wcflexslider-container wc-gallery-bottomspace-default wc-gallery-clear'><div id='gallery-1' class='gallery wc-gallery-captions-onhover gallery-link-post wcflexslider wcsliderauto' data-gutter-width='5' data-columns='3' data-hide-controls='false'><ul class='slides'>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-1 gallery-item-attachment-16275 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/snorkeling-1-gili-meno\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/snorkeling-1-gili-meno.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-2 gallery-item-attachment-16274 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/uber-scuba-gili-r-byq4yfoic-unsplash-resize\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/uber-scuba-gili-R-byq4YfoIc-unsplash-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-3 gallery-item-attachment-23758 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/article-photos-as-of-august-2025-26\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/article-photos-as-of-august-2025-26.png' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' style='width:1024px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tLeq Bale Villa\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-4 gallery-item-attachment-21665 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/004-malimbu-cliff-villa-sun-loungers\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/004-Malimbu-Cliff-Villa-Sun-Loungers.jpg' width='1001' height='514' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' style='width:1001px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tMalimbu Cliff Villa\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-5 gallery-item-attachment-21666 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/001-malimbu-cliff-villa-facade\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/001-Malimbu-Cliff-Villa-Facade-.jpg' width='1001' height='514' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' style='width:1001px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tMalimbu Cliff Villa\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sira Beach is best enjoyed from the comfort of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/lombok-rental-villas\/indonesia-villas\/\">luxury beachfront villa<\/a> and Elite Havens has an inspired selection for when you visit Lombok.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tropical perfection awaits at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-anandita-villa\/tanjung-lombok-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Anandita<\/a>, with four private bedroom pavilions set in a coconut grove, families and friends will be pampered at this fully staffed tropical island getaway. Families will find plenty of space to spread out at the 6-bedroom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sepoi-sepoi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Sepoi Sepoi<\/a>, set within 4.5 acres of coconut grove and gardens. If you LOVE stunning contemporary design, the 5-bedroomed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-sapi-villa\/tanjung-lombok-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Sapi<\/a> awaits with its funky architecture, three swimming pools plus a children&#8217;s pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/lomboks-best-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sira Beach<\/a> is the perfect base for exploring the charms of this \u2018undiscovered\u2019 island paradise, and your villa manager will be happy to organise a driver and customize an itinerary for an exhilarating day trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"wc-gallery\"><div class='wcflexslider-container wc-gallery-bottomspace-default wc-gallery-clear'><div id='gallery-2' class='gallery wc-gallery-captions-onhover wcflexslider wcsliderauto' data-gutter-width='5' data-columns='3' data-hide-controls='false'><ul class='slides'>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-1 gallery-item-attachment-16293 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-anandita-villa\/tanjung-lombok-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/the-anandita-blissful-poolside-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' style='width:1024px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Anandita\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-2 gallery-item-attachment-16291 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-sepoi-sepoi-villa\/tanjung-lombok-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/villa-sepoi-sepoi-swim-under-a-clear-blue-sky-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' style='width:1024px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tVilla Sepoi Sepoi\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-3 gallery-item-attachment-16292 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-sapi-villa\/tanjung-lombok-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/villa-sapi-exquisite-tropical-escape-edit-color-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' style='width:1024px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tVilla Sapi\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Hinterland Highlights<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you can bear to drag yourself away from the coast, head to the hinterland to discover picture-perfect tropical scenery, timeless villages and some of Indonesia\u2019s most unique and scenic waterfalls. &nbsp;The extraordinarily picturesque, Benang Kelambu (1 hour 40 minutes from Sira) cascades through the emerald green rainforest, while nearby, Benang Stokel Waterfall has twin falls plunging into a deep icy pool, with surrounding shallow rock pools ideal for a refreshing dip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The island\u2019s most mesmerizing waterfall, Sendang Gile (1 hour 30 minutes from Sira) has a mystical jungle setting on the northern slopes of Mount Rinjani and is reached by an enjoyable hike across streams and through towering forests of trees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-16278\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize-250x141.jpg 250w, 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https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/benjamin-janos-ym99Ig7ILRA-unsplash-sendang-gile-resize.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adventure-seekers should definitely consider climbing Mount Rinjani, the second-highest mountain in Indonesia. &nbsp;The 3 day\/2 night hike is not for the faint-hearted but those who make the trek are rewarded with stunning views over the crescent-shaped crater lake from the summit \u2013 a truly unforgettable experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"wc-gallery\"><div id='gallery-3' data-gutter-width='5' data-columns='3' class='gallery wc-gallery-captions-onhover gallery-link-post gallery-grid galleryid-7330 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full wc-gallery-bottomspace-default wc-gallery-gutter-5 wc-gallery-clear'><div class='gallery-item-wrapper gallery-item-position-1 gallery-item-attachment-16280 gallery-item-column-1'><div class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-item-inner'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/majestic-lake-and-volcanic-mountain-in-lombok-island-of-4552233-resize\/' title='majestic-lake-and-volcanic-mountain-in-lombok-island-of-4552233 resize' target='_self'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" 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Sasak Culture and Cuisine<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Sasak are the main ethnic group of Lombok and a visit to a traditional village will give you a genuine insight into their rich and fascinating culture. Sasak Sade offers the opportunity to see traditional housing, watch indigenous dance performances, buy handicrafts and see women weaving traditional <em>ikat<\/em> fabrics on handlooms. The village of Sukarara is also worth a visit and is famed for producing <em>songket<\/em> fabric, handwoven with ornaments of gold and silver-coloured yarn.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"wc-gallery\"><div class='wcflexslider-container wc-gallery-bottomspace-default wc-gallery-clear'><div id='gallery-4' class='gallery wc-gallery-captions-onhover gallery-link-post wcflexslider wcsliderauto' data-gutter-width='5' data-columns='3' data-hide-controls='false'><ul class='slides'>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-1 gallery-item-attachment-16287 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/rumah-adat-sasak-resize\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rumah-Adat-Sasak-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-2 gallery-item-attachment-16284 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/yulia-agnis-lhq6bvl6vrc-unsplash-resize\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/yulia-agnis-lhq6BvL6vRc-unsplash-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-3 gallery-item-attachment-16285 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/dsc01860-resize\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC01860-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-4 gallery-item-attachment-16286 wcflex-slide-item'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/songket-resize\/\" target=\"_self\"><img src='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Songket-resize.jpg' width='1024' height='576' alt='' \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lombok loosely translates as chilli, and traditional Sasak cuisine is on the spicy side of the spectrum.&nbsp; Dishes will be toned down at tourist restaurants but lovers of chilli should definitely try local restaurants to get the full fiery experience. Specialities include <em>ayam taliwang<\/em> \u2013 spring chicken marinated in dried red chilli, grilled and smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce, <em>sate pusut ayam<\/em> \u2013 minced chicken grilled on skewers and served with peanut sauce,&nbsp;and <em>nasi puyung<\/em> \u2013 steamed rice accompanied by spicy shredded chicken, fried soybeans, grated coconut, and (of course) <em>sambal<\/em>, &nbsp;wrapped in banana leaves.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"wc-gallery\"><div id='gallery-5' data-gutter-width='5' data-columns='3' class='gallery wc-gallery-captions-onhover gallery-link-post gallery-masonry galleryid-7330 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full wc-gallery-bottomspace-default wc-gallery-clear'><div class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-1 gallery-item-attachment-16296'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/isnasutanto-taliwang-resize\/' title='isnasutanto taliwang resize' target='_self'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/isnasutanto-taliwang-resize.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/isnasutanto-taliwang-resize.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/isnasutanto-taliwang-resize-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/isnasutanto-taliwang-resize-250x141.jpg 250w, 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https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/isnasutanto-taliwang-resize-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/isnasutanto-taliwang-resize.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAyam Taliwang by @isnasutanto\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-2 gallery-item-attachment-16297'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/sasmitaedo-sate-pusut-resize\/' title='sasmitaedo sate pusut resize' target='_self'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sasmitaedo-sate-pusut-resize.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" 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@sasmitaedo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-3 gallery-item-attachment-16298'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-one-and-only-lombok\/nasi-puyung-resize\/' title='nasi puyung resize' target='_self'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nasi-puyung-resize.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nasi-puyung-resize.jpg\" 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768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nasi-puyung-resize-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nasi-puyung-resize-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/nasi-puyung-resize.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNasi Puyung\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. The Other Kuta<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kuta Lombok provides a much quieter travel experience than the world-famous Kuta, Bali. Surfers in the know managed to keep this region\u2019s fabulous waves a secret for decades, but with the opening of nearby Praya International Airport in 2011 (20 minutes drive), Kuta is now well and truly on the map and dazzles visitors with its dramatic hills, rocky coves, and mile after glorious mile of breathtakingly beautiful uncrowded beaches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Development on Kuta Beach is still very low key but just to the south, the integrated resort project, Mandalika is developing and will include 5-star hotels, private villas and residences, a water park and a nature reserve. The prestigious motorcycle race, MotoGP, is hosted here. The scenic circuit winds from the mountains to the sea.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Getting there and away<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>International flights: <\/strong>Scoot by Singapore Airlines offers direct flights from Singapore to Lombok, while Air Asia has flights direct from Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Domestic flights: <\/strong> Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and Batik Air are also available from many destinations within Indonesia with direct flights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>By boat:<\/strong> Fast boat takes approximately 2 hours from Serangan or Padang Bai, and a slow ferry takes 4-5 hours from Padang Bai.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>For more information on discovering Lombok and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/lombok-rental-villas\/indonesia-villas\/\"><strong>book a villa<\/strong> stay<\/a> in stunning Sira Beach, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/lombok-rental-villas\/indonesia-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.elitehavens.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lombok is often overshadowed by its sassier neighbour Bali, but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":16299,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,40,613],"tags":[908,902,910,903,909,904,905,259,912,95,911,907,906],"class_list":["post-7330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-families","category-travel-tips","tag-air","tag-gili","tag-giliair","tag-giliislands","tag-gilimeno","tag-gilit","tag-gilitrawangan","tag-indonesia","tag-island","tag-lombok","tag-lombokbeaches","tag-meno","tag-trawangan"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Visit Lombok: 4 Reasons Why &#8226; 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