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Be extremely careful of the drug touts in Lombok. It is going to be really foolish to stop and communicate with a drug dealer as you’ll immediately be under police surveillance. The common trend here is that the buyers get busted and the dealers get away so be very careful.
Be wary of the mosquitoes, flies and insects and carry with you a strong mosquito repellant. Bugs and mosquitoes are the most irritating part of a visit to Indonesia.
Never underestimate the sun here. It can get really hot here so ensure that you keep yourself hydrated.
Carry with you sunscreen and sunglasses.
Make sure you have sufficient travel insurance.
Always carry your bag around the neck and make sure you have a proper grip on it.
Motorbike snatchers are very common here so be alert and aware during the travel.
Don’t carry too much cash in the crowded areas.
Never flash your valuables in the public places.
Never put all your money in one place.
Don’t get overfriendly with any stranger here.
Be wary of the touts here.
Always carry with you a copy of your passport and license.
Gather sufficient information before going to any new place.
The legal age for drinking in Lombok is 16 years.
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Best time to visit Lombok is similar to that of Bali. You have a choice to visit this destination during the dry season or during the wet season.
However, during December/January although a wet season you will find tourists coming to the place. Meanwhile, if you are looking forward enjoy trek then the dry season is the best one. Thus, plan your trip accordingly.
Sightseeing is definitely one of the topmost activities to do in Lombok. Apart from that, there are so many activities which you can enjoy during the tour. They are as follows:
In Bahasa Indonesia, the term Lombok means ‘Chili Pepper’, thus it can be anticipated that the local cuisine is bound to be a spicy one. Some of the best local dishes of the area are:
Above were few of the popular food which you can try in this wonderful destination. There are many restaurants on the island where you can try the local cuisine. You can find the local cuisines almost anywhere in the town.
Above are the general modes of transport used in the place. You can opt for anyone as per your need and convenience
The local language used in Lombok is Bahasa Indonesia. If you desire to learn few common phrases locally before your trip then it is definitely not a bad idea. Some of the common greetings are:
None of your leisure tours can be completed without shopping. There are numbers of shops and stores around the metropolis from where a shopaholic can do lots of purchasing. Here visitors take explore local handmade items, some high quality, and unique products. Due to the presence of highly skilled craftsmanship, you can purchase items like jewelry, furniture, clothes and more which are simply mantelpiece and simply hard to find in anyone’s wardrobe or house. The price is another thing for which the term eye-watering is most appropriate. Among all the above description how can you forget the Antique’s if you are an antique lover, then there is no reason why you should not be in this place.
When it comes to trekking in Lombok, the first place you will come across is Mount Rinjani. It is an active volcano area of the country which is mentioned earlier. During this trekking trip, you will get the experience of adventure, awesome sceneries, rain forest, waterfalls, wildlife, hot springs, pristine lake, caves, interesting culture and of course the volcano. Apart from this, there are also many short treks also.
We have already mentioned on what to do activities in this splendid destination. Now following are some places where you can enjoy the thrill in such adventure:
As there is less number of tourist counts in Lombok, it is regarded as one of the best places for a couple for their honeymoon. They can easily lose themselves (together of course) amidst some true beauty of nature which is described above. Other activities which one may look forward are as follows
Again this is a very personal aspect thus; you are the best one to plan your honeymoon as per your taste and bonding with your partner.