Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Donggo Village
Donggo, 40 km by road, is the oldest village in Bima. The inhabitants here have customs and traditions which differ from those of other villages. They have preserved a unique ethnic identity, wear distinctive black clothing, observe their own hierarchical order and build their own traditional houses. Donggo villagers earn their living by farming and cultivating in irrigated fields on hilly slopes. They produce ahigh quality woven cloth in a process of making thread, designing patterns and dyeing material still done traditionally. Other crafts produced here include writing Sanskrit manuscripts onto tablets of stone.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Pantai Surga (Paradise Beach)
Foreign tourists was so happy with bercengkerama on the surface of clear water and blue. Occasionally they float for a while, and then with the body, standing on a surfboard, and finally moving bend contortion-waves following the direction towards the coast.
When the water, they swim toward the middle of the ocean while the movement of water. Once the scroll waves, and they slide to follow the movement of water to border the beach.
That is the standout in Paradise Beach, Bay area Ekas, Hamlet Lendang slag, Pemongkong Village, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Bay as this is generally the southern island of Lombok are dealing directly with the Indian Ocean, becoming the alternative peselancar. Kute Beach area, Tanjung An, Gerupuk, and Mawon, in Central Lombok, and the desert-point Bangko Bangko in West Lombok is another option for the peselancar it.
Surfing locations that generally have a beautiful coastline, watery liquid, and feel so petualangannya also feels, like the Bay Ekas.
Kerry Black, a specialist coral reef made for surfing New Zealand origin, the wave in the region around the Bay Ekas very good and the desirability peselancar. "Center from a distance, the hills that are like the girls lie," Black said while pointing away from the group of hills north and west to the Bay Ekas. "If you stand on the hill, you will enjoy heaven basin on the planet," said Black adds.
He also referred to memerinci feel of adventure. On the night in this place, pounding waves and the sound of animals that night bersahutan make terbuai heart. Unfortunately, to go to that place, the person must be over 12 kilometers along the road from Jor Hamlet to Hamlet Lendang the slag and aspalnya already perforated skin.
After that, the way the available land is only a way that diapit scrub and hills and can be passed only one four-wheeled vehicles. Drabble road when the rain water, four-wheel vehicle that is not always guaranteed gardan ganda not afford to go through that area. In addition to quiet residents, at a location that is the distance of existing settlements is generally far from each one with the other.
For those who likes to do snorkeling or diving, where it is not too interesting. Landscape under normal water-indifferent, less diverse compared to the tourism Terawangan Gili, Lombok Barat. Grouper fish, yellow tail, sea catfish, lobster, octopus, ornamental fish (clawn fish), and red coral (coral red) form of the fan there, but the whole scene can be spelled indifferently.
Now this is indeed the waves become the main attraction of tourists to visit the beach or Paradise Beach Ekas the same beach white sand. In the waters of the bay is 70 kilometers southeast of Mataram that direction, at the season-specific, high waves or waves reached five meters.
In the bay that had disapu tsunami in the year 1977 there are two types of waves, ie, two waves left and right three waves, with the form of a pipe (pipes), walls (wall), and heavy. Waves on the left, peselancar usually shoved akan / slide to the left. Similar things took place right in the waves.
According to the description of the tour guide there, foreign tourists stay longer in the area most 21 days old. They live in a lodge that is still in development stage settlement, although it only provides 11 rooms.
However, the facility is not limited to obstruction peselancar. "They do not even rare bergerombol sleeping accommodation is in the restaurant, other than there are who bring tents, or sleeping in the hammock (hammock) is tied to two trees," said Naim, a guide.
He added, every month there are about 50 foreign tourists stay at around that time lived with at least four days. Therefore, for those who like adventure like that, why not try the beautiful beach paradise.
When the water, they swim toward the middle of the ocean while the movement of water. Once the scroll waves, and they slide to follow the movement of water to border the beach.
That is the standout in Paradise Beach, Bay area Ekas, Hamlet Lendang slag, Pemongkong Village, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Bay as this is generally the southern island of Lombok are dealing directly with the Indian Ocean, becoming the alternative peselancar. Kute Beach area, Tanjung An, Gerupuk, and Mawon, in Central Lombok, and the desert-point Bangko Bangko in West Lombok is another option for the peselancar it.
Surfing locations that generally have a beautiful coastline, watery liquid, and feel so petualangannya also feels, like the Bay Ekas.
Kerry Black, a specialist coral reef made for surfing New Zealand origin, the wave in the region around the Bay Ekas very good and the desirability peselancar. "Center from a distance, the hills that are like the girls lie," Black said while pointing away from the group of hills north and west to the Bay Ekas. "If you stand on the hill, you will enjoy heaven basin on the planet," said Black adds.
He also referred to memerinci feel of adventure. On the night in this place, pounding waves and the sound of animals that night bersahutan make terbuai heart. Unfortunately, to go to that place, the person must be over 12 kilometers along the road from Jor Hamlet to Hamlet Lendang the slag and aspalnya already perforated skin.
After that, the way the available land is only a way that diapit scrub and hills and can be passed only one four-wheeled vehicles. Drabble road when the rain water, four-wheel vehicle that is not always guaranteed gardan ganda not afford to go through that area. In addition to quiet residents, at a location that is the distance of existing settlements is generally far from each one with the other.
For those who likes to do snorkeling or diving, where it is not too interesting. Landscape under normal water-indifferent, less diverse compared to the tourism Terawangan Gili, Lombok Barat. Grouper fish, yellow tail, sea catfish, lobster, octopus, ornamental fish (clawn fish), and red coral (coral red) form of the fan there, but the whole scene can be spelled indifferently.
Now this is indeed the waves become the main attraction of tourists to visit the beach or Paradise Beach Ekas the same beach white sand. In the waters of the bay is 70 kilometers southeast of Mataram that direction, at the season-specific, high waves or waves reached five meters.
In the bay that had disapu tsunami in the year 1977 there are two types of waves, ie, two waves left and right three waves, with the form of a pipe (pipes), walls (wall), and heavy. Waves on the left, peselancar usually shoved akan / slide to the left. Similar things took place right in the waves.
According to the description of the tour guide there, foreign tourists stay longer in the area most 21 days old. They live in a lodge that is still in development stage settlement, although it only provides 11 rooms.
However, the facility is not limited to obstruction peselancar. "They do not even rare bergerombol sleeping accommodation is in the restaurant, other than there are who bring tents, or sleeping in the hammock (hammock) is tied to two trees," said Naim, a guide.
He added, every month there are about 50 foreign tourists stay at around that time lived with at least four days. Therefore, for those who like adventure like that, why not try the beautiful beach paradise.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Gili Air, Meno and Trawangan
The gilis, as they are known collectively, are located some 20 km north of Senggigi. Each island boasts excellent beaches and diving thanks to extensive coral reefs that encircle each island. It is these coral reefs that are home to the blue coral, a coral said to grow in only two places in the world the Caribbean and here, off the coast of Lombok.
Traditional boats (perahu) departing form Bangsal (see L8) or Senggigi ferry passengers out to any of the island (15-30 mins/Senggigi 1 hour). Gili Trawangan offers some deluxe and lots of relatively cheap accommodation and has more activities for young people, while Gili Air offers a good range of accommodation.
Gili Meno,which has a bird park, is the least developed or crowded of the islands and therefore is perfect for relaxing. Perama provides direct travel from Pandangbai in Bali to Senggigi and Gili Trawangan
Traditional boats (perahu) departing form Bangsal (see L8) or Senggigi ferry passengers out to any of the island (15-30 mins/Senggigi 1 hour). Gili Trawangan offers some deluxe and lots of relatively cheap accommodation and has more activities for young people, while Gili Air offers a good range of accommodation.
Gili Meno,which has a bird park, is the least developed or crowded of the islands and therefore is perfect for relaxing. Perama provides direct travel from Pandangbai in Bali to Senggigi and Gili Trawangan
People, Religion, Arts & Culture
Two third of the 4.2 million population living on Lombok are indigenous Sasak peoples. In western Lombok, descendants of Balinese, who sailed over the Lombok Strait centuries ago, still reside here.
They retain their Hindu beliefs and intricate ceremonies, while their Sasak neighbors are predominantly Muslim. In addition, Buddhist and Arab cultures can be found. The influence of Javanese, Hindu and Islamic cultures can clearly be noted in the traditions of the society.
On Sumbawa, the two prominent ethnic groups are the Samawa who mainly reside in the Sumbawa District (east) and the Mbojo who live in the Bima and Dompu Districts (west). These groups both share a belief in Islam, but are differentiated by their local languages, customs and traditions.
Despite the different religion and belief systems of this diverse population, they live side by side in mutual respect and harmony.In addition, there is evidence of the past hindu presence as well as the influence of bugis people (from makasar,sulawesi) on the island.
Thhe diversity of the people provides the region with a rich tapestry of dialect and diverse range of languages, traditional dance and music and ratuals. In addition,beautiful poterry making, cloth and basket weaving an painting are done using skills passed down through the generation.
They retain their Hindu beliefs and intricate ceremonies, while their Sasak neighbors are predominantly Muslim. In addition, Buddhist and Arab cultures can be found. The influence of Javanese, Hindu and Islamic cultures can clearly be noted in the traditions of the society.
On Sumbawa, the two prominent ethnic groups are the Samawa who mainly reside in the Sumbawa District (east) and the Mbojo who live in the Bima and Dompu Districts (west). These groups both share a belief in Islam, but are differentiated by their local languages, customs and traditions.
Despite the different religion and belief systems of this diverse population, they live side by side in mutual respect and harmony.In addition, there is evidence of the past hindu presence as well as the influence of bugis people (from makasar,sulawesi) on the island.
Thhe diversity of the people provides the region with a rich tapestry of dialect and diverse range of languages, traditional dance and music and ratuals. In addition,beautiful poterry making, cloth and basket weaving an painting are done using skills passed down through the generation.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Narmada Park
This magnificent park is situated 10 km east of cakranegara on the main east to west Lombok Highwaythe small hillsand lake within this park replicate the land and Crater Lake at the top of Mt.Rinjani, lombok’s highest and most sacred mountain.
It is said that when King Anak Agung Gede Karang Asem, former ruler of mataram, became too old to make the arduous pilgrimage to the top of Mt. Rinjani each year, in orderto put offerings into the sacred segara Anak crater lake, he decided to build a replica on the lower ground.
It is said that when King Anak Agung Gede Karang Asem, former ruler of mataram, became too old to make the arduous pilgrimage to the top of Mt. Rinjani each year, in orderto put offerings into the sacred segara Anak crater lake, he decided to build a replica on the lower ground.
Mt Pengsong
Strictly speaking Mt pengsong is actually a hill but the 360 panorama from there is spectacular,and it is also a monkey habitat. It is of historical interest and has a temple. Mt pengsong is located 9 km south of mataram.
Mount Rinjani
Standing at a majestic 3726 m,Mt. rinjani is the second highest peak in Indonesia. for the people of 
Lombok, sasak and Balinese alike, this mountain is a sacred place where, at the summit, the holy gods live.
To climb such an impressive mountain is an unforgettable experience. Many also start their climb from senaru and finish in sembalun or vice versa. There is a beautiful scenic route down to the trek centre.
Lombok, sasak and Balinese alike, this mountain is a sacred place where, at the summit, the holy gods live.To climb such an impressive mountain is an unforgettable experience. Many also start their climb from senaru and finish in sembalun or vice versa. There is a beautiful scenic route down to the trek centre.
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