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Lingsar Temple

Friday, September 5th, 2008 by Sidarta Wijaya

lingsar temple

Lingsar temple, at first glance, resembles any other Hindu temple in Bali and Lombok but if we take a closer look and find some information in relation with this temple, we will find that Lingsar temple is very unique and becomes the symbol of unity of Hindu and Islam faith in Lombok.

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Meru Temple

Thursday, September 4th, 2008 by Sidarta Wijaya

The second largest city in Lombok, Cakranegara houses an important temple for Hindu follower in Lombok. This architecture beauty is a remnant of the Karangasem Kingdom of Bali, when it ruled Lombok in the past. This temple is the largest temple in Lombok. Meru temple was built in 1970 by Balinese prince Anak Agung Made Karang, as an attempt to unite all the small kingdoms on Lombok since this temple was built as a symbol of universe.

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Rinjani Trekking Tour

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 by baliwww.com

Foreign travelers can reach Lombok by air on a direct flight from Singapore to Lombok International Airport (SIN - AMI) with Silk Air flights. This air transport serves three time flights in a week from Singapore and return to Singapore on the same day of Monday, Thursday (SIN - AMI: 15.10 - 17.55. AMI - SIN: 18.40 - 21.15), and Saturday (SIN - AMI: 07.55 - 10.40. AMI - SIN: 11.20 - 13.55). For an extension they can fly to Bali first and take a domestic flight from Bali to Lombok and join our Rinjani Volcano Trekking Tour Package.

Summit Trek:
For those still with out most physical conditions and spirit to challenge the summit trek obstacles, here is your optional activity started from your camp on Segara Anak Lake: (12.00 am) Begin the walk along the trails heading east and climb up to Pelawangan Sembalun Campground (03.00 am). We will wind right from this campground and ascend up, then follow the narrow path of volcanic sand and gravels that leads to the volcano’s peak. Depending on your walking manner, but normally we will reach the top by 06.30 - 07.00 am. Please stick around your trekking guide and porters in this summit trek. (07.30 am) You must leave the peak soon after your half an hour break. The down walk can be easier but please watch your steps for a save return to the lake campground. You may take your time and be on the lake side on the time for lunch (00.00 pm).

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The Santosa Villas & Resort, Senggigi Lombok

Monday, August 25th, 2008 by baliwww.com

The Santosa Villas & Resort is the new brand of hotel in East Indonesia, located at Senggigi-Lombok. After the re-branding, The Santosa Villas & Resort re-born with the new image and concept. We are more than happy to welcome you at our Simple, Fun and Trustworthy Hospitality.

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Sade Traditonal Village

Monday, August 25th, 2008 by Sidarta Wijaya

The island of Lombok, which lies next to Bali, is not just blessed with beautiful beaches and unspoiled natural panoramas but also rich in traditional culture; and the most popular icon of Lombok’s culture (even the icon of Lombok) is Sasak’s traditional house. A visit to the island of Lombok is incomplete without seeing the Sasak’s traditional house; and one of the best places to see Sasak’s traditional house is in Sade Village, a Sasak traditional village.

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Sindang Gila Waterfall

Friday, August 22nd, 2008 by Sidarta Wijaya

If you happen to take a vacation in the island of Lombok don’t miss the Sindang (Sendang) Gila waterfall. The Sindang Gila waterfall is located in Senaru Village around 2,5 hours drive from Mataram or Senggigi. This waterfall is percehed on the slope of mount Rinjani about 600m above sea level and can be seen from some restaurants in Senaru village.

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