Outstanding Holiday in Lombok

Have you spend your holiday in Lombok? Lombok is an island which is situated in the eastern Bali, Indonesia.  Lombok has several destinations which are really good to visit. The original population in Lombok comprises of Sasak Lombok. Also, Lombok is also home to the Hindus and also a number of Javanese, Bugis and Arab. Lombok culture reflects unique culture namely Paresehan. Peresehan is a local tradition which combines the use of a long cane and a small shield-shaped cage made of cowhide in the battle between two men. There is also an interesting thing in Sasak culture. Since music and dance are really significant for Sasak people, the traditional dances are performed to celebrate important ceremonies. This dance is originated from the war dance; the dances are Beleq drum which means big drum and the most popular Cupak Gerantang which tells about the story of love and romance.

Lombok also provides a natural mesmerizing destination, viz. Mount Rinjani. If you are the ones who love to spend your holiday in this destination, you need to climb this mountain to see beautiful sceneries of Lombok. Mount Rinjani’s height is approximately 3,700 meters above sea level. Tourists obviously need at least three days to reach this volcanic mountain’s peak. Yet, this trip is really not recommended for those who have heart disorders. If you take a travelling package with a travel agency, you will be taken to visit Segara Anak lake.  Then, you can have camping and sleep over at the edge of this lake. In this lake, you definitely will enjoy fishing; thus, you should prepare your fishing pole. Another activity that tourists can do in this blue lake is seeing around the clear water. This can be so refreshing to your face if you wash your face, hands and legs. Segara Anak lake is not really far for those who usually climb mountains as it only takes about nine hours from the end point which can be passed by vehicle. Your energy will be fully reloaded after you arrive there and see the amazing views.

There is another destination in Lombok, that is, south Kuta beach. This beach has white soft white sand and also offers spectacular ocean sceneries. Tourists can enjoy a piece of natural beauty in Indonesia. Here you can visit Kuta during Annual Nyale Fishing Festival. This fishing festival is usually held in February or March every year. Nyale is sea worms which have two colours, green and brown. As tourists are allowed to join this festival, you do not need to hesitate to try to catch Nyale by using traditional equipment in this beautiful beach. You holiday can be truly great by joining this festival since you can have fun on the beach, and you can get closer and mingle with local people who are really friendly. The other activities that you can do are standard like sunbathing, swimming, sculpting the white sand. Lombok is such a great escape for tourists who are bored with the routines in the big city. You can enjoy the beauty of Lombok, and you body as well as mind will be completely refreshed.