Bukit Merese , Tanjung Aan , South Lombok

    Lombok is located in the Nusa  Tenggara Region in Indonesia ,
    to the east of Bali Island

    the famous sunset swing in Gili Trawangan

    local delicacies - Nasi Balap

    Milky Way in Gili Trawangan




  
    snorkelling in Gili Trawangan , Gili Meno & Gili Air



    3D2N trip to Lombok . Initial plan was to go hiking in Mount Rinjani ,
    however I didn't manage to get enough leaves , hence backpacking to
    the Island will do.

   I got my tickets all-in  ( return flights + accomodations ) for just RM430/pax via
  AirAsia Go.
  with that , I spent only about  RM1000 in total during my trip to Lombok.

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the Itinerary :

Day 1 | 23.5.2017
KL – Lombok
Lombok – Mataram –Senggigi – Bangsal
- Lombok to Bangsal via car rental
stop over for lunch , prayers at Islamic Center Mataram , take photos at Senggigi beach
- Boat from Bangsal to Gili Trawangan
- Sunset at Gili Trawangan - Ombak Sunset beach
- Stargazing at the beach

Day 2 | 24.5.2017
Gili Trawangan
- Snorkel , island hopping with glass bottom boat
Gili Trawangan – Gili Meno – Gili Air
- Sunset at Gili Trawangan - Ombak Sunset beach
- Stargazing at the beach

Day 3 | 25.5.2017
LOMBOK –KUALA LUMPUR
Gili Trawangan – Bangsal – Tanjung Aan
- Bukit Merese , Tanjung Aan
- Tanjung Aan – Lombok Airport
- Lombok – Kuala Lumpur

suggested driver in Lombok : Pak Nia ( Toyota Innova )  - Whatsapp 082340073686
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highlights of the trip :

- Beautiful , calm  Southern region of Lombok ( click here )
- Stargazing in Lombok ( click here )
- nightlife in Gili Trawangan ( click here )
- crystal clear waters of the Gilis ( click here )
- out and about in Gili Trawangan ( click here )
- From Airport to Gili Islands and everything in between ( click here )

DOWNLOADABLE TRAVEL ITINERARIES : CLICK HERE
( includes trip highlights , tips and actual costs )

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    time to say goodbye to Gili Trawangan.

    heading south from Bangsal to Mandalika region :
    Kuta Lombok & Bukit Merese in Tanjung Aan.
    Kuta Lombok is just 30 minutes away from Lombok International airport

    pretty impressed with the road condition in Lombok main island




    Mataram City



    the Sasak people inhabiting mainly  the central and south Lombok.
    these people are famous with their unique culture , that is to elope
    with the bride if they plan to get married





    a hike up Bukit Merese , Tanjung Aan.


    breathtaking view from Bukit Merese.
    but unfortunately , this too , will not last as a MotoGP circuit & high-end resorts
    are going to be built here.


















    my driver Pak Nia.
    very kind and honest man.





   the Southern region of Lombok , Mandalika for me is more beautiful
   than the overrated Gilis.
   I regret not staying here longer.
  
    Kuta Lombok , Bukit Merese , Tanjung Aan
    Mandalika , South Lombok

    backpacking to Lombok
    Nusa Tenggara , Indonesia
    23rd-25th  May 2017

  







    Stargazing in Gili Trawangan.

    backpacking to Lombok
    Nusa Tenggara , Indonesia
    23rd-25th  May 2017