Lombok
Located just east of Bali, Lombok in many ways lives up to or exceeds the promotional term, “an unspoiled Bali”. With beautiful beaches, enchanting waterfalls, the large, looming volcano of Mount Rinjani combined with relatively few tourists, Lombok is indeed the paradisaical tropical island that many people still mistakenly imagine Bali to be now.
Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a “tail” to the southwest, about 70 km across and a total area of about 4,725 km² (1,825 sq mi). The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram.
Lombok Island consists of 3 regencies (kabupaten), West Lombok, Central Lombok and East Lombok .
The Island is dominated by MT Rinjani. It provides adventurous treks and wonderful views of captivating natural forest and agricultural scenery, down to a coastline of numerous pristine beaches and fabulous waters that about with surfing, fishing, sailing and underwater activity opportunities.
The major accommodations can be found in Senggigi, Mataram, the Gilis, Kuta in south Lombok and Sekotong. However, there are small pockets of accommodation in Tetebatu, Senaru, north east Lombok and other beach or mountain slope areas offering adventures, arts and cultural experiences and great scenery.