This service is provided to help you search what you may need during your stay in Lombok. It is also an information package that supports RoomFinder. Lombok is said to be the sister of Bali. It is the nearest place next to Bali that offers white sandy beaches, beautiful sights seeing and culture of primitive Sasak. When one wants to find tranquility and unique culture, Lombok is the place. The word "lombok" means chili. The capital of West Nusatenggara province, Mataram, lies in this island. Ninety percent of Lombok people are Sasak, 10 percent of them are Balinese Hindus that inhabit the western part of Lombok. The minority of the people are Chinese, Javanes and Arabs. Now, the western Lombok boasts its beautiful white sandy beach, Senggigi. Other part of Lombok that is famous among tourists is tiny islands off the western shore, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. In the north of Lombok stands Mt. Rinjani, the second highest mountain in Indonesia, in the north of the island. There is also a stronghold of Wetu Telu, the mixed Islam, Hindu and Animism in Bayan, North Lombok. Because of its small size, 80 km east to west and the same distance north to south, it is possible to make an overland journey within the island in one day. Therefore, this fastfinder gives you a guide to make your journey convenient in case you need a drug store, police office, telecommunication service along your trip. The area covers include West Lombok, which consists of Mataram, Ampenan, Cakranegara and Senggigi. The East Lombok, as the infrequently visited area, only provides little information about the facilities in Praya. As you travel towards the south, Kuta Lombok, the information is focused on handicraft and antique stores. As the capital
of West Nusatenggara, Mataram hosts every facilities needed for travelers
such as the addresses of car rental,
banks and money changers, internet
connection, hospital, telecommunication
center, tourist info center, handicraft,
museum.
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