West Nusa Tenggara or commonly known as NTB is a province in eastern Indonesia, located in the middle between the Province of Bali and its neighbor of East Nusa Tenggara or NTT Province.
If you hear the NTB in your mind the first time it must be the Exotic Island of Lombok. It can not be denied if the island of Lombok is one of the most famous island of natural beauty and its culture and contribute greatly to the progress of West Nusa Tenggara Province.
But besides the famous island of Lombok, there are many other good and famous islands in the Province of West Nusa Tenggara, for example, Moyo Island, Sumbawa Island and Gili-Gili Others.
If you intend to vacation to West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) make sure you have schedule and recommendation of any place that will you go, because in this Province many interesting sights worth to visit.
**1. Mount Rinjani** ![image](
2. Waterfall eyes
Waterfall Eyes Jitu or also known as Lady Diana Waterfall is one of the famous attractions in Moyo Island, located in Dusun Oiramu, Labuhan Aji Village, Labuhan Badas Subdistrict, Sumbawa Regency. So named because this waterfall ever visited by Lady Diana. Not only visiting, he had time to bathe under a splash of waterfall is very clear. The water flow in this place is very calm and green to the blue.
Around this waterfall there are 7 pools that should not be used for bathing and swimming. But you do not need to be disappointed because the manager has prepared a special spot provided for tourists who want to bathe and swim here.
Mata Jitu Waterfall Moyo Island can be reached using a motorcycle or motorcycle taxi with travel time about 20 minutes from Labuan Aji Village. Do not worry, along the way you will be disiguhi by the natural scenery of forest and cashew plantation of local residents.
*3. Ai manis beach"
Ai manis beach is located south of mainland Moyo Island. To get there, there are some access departures, including through Labuhan Sumbawa, Cape sand, beach Kencana and Ai Bari North Moyo District.
If departing from the Cape sand requires a normal time of about 20 minutes by boat, while from the beach Kencana or Labuhan Sumbawa takes about 60 minutes. But if you want to save more, you can depart from Ai Bari North Moyo District about 2 km north of the city of Sumbawa Besar.
Previously if you are in Sumbawa Besar, you can go to Ai Bari with various transportation alternatives, either using a motorcycle taxi or by renting a car.
4. Sade hamlet
Sade hamlet is located in Rambitan Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency. The people who inhabit this village are the residents of the Sasak tribe, the community that still adhere to the traditional customs of Lombok until now.
The social system and daily life of the people in Sade is still very strong with the old Sasak tradition. Therefore, Dusun Sade is designated as a tourist village in West Nusa Tenggara Province. Characteristics of residential houses built of bamboo with a roof that comes from the leaves of alang-alang. In this place, Sasak traditional house still stands solid and well maintained.
5. Senggigi Beach
This is the most famous tourist spot in Lombok. Senggigi Beach in Lombok has beautiful beaches. Many overseas tourists come to this beach. Senggigi Beach transforms into one of the interesting places in Lombok with its long coastline scenery, it is charming when viewed from a distance and altitude.
With a long and decisive coastline, Senggigi Beach Lombok presents gradations of beach sand color from black to white. The sea water has waves that are not big, clear, and clean. These things make Senggigi Beach in Lombok become one of the favorite tourist spot for foreign tourists.
6. Kuta beach
This is not Kuta beach in Bali, but a beautiful beach located in the south of Lombok Island. Kuta Beach Lombok is one of the fascinating places in Lombok.
Geographically this coastal area is surrounded by hilly nature. In addition, Kuta Beach Lombok has a white sand beach and in general has not been visited by many tourists. Do not be surprised if this beach feels lonely when you visit it.
Kuta Beach in Lombok is administratively located in Kuta Village, located not far from Lombok International Airport. The route to Kuta Beach Lombok if taken from Senggigi will take approximately 1.5 hours. You will pass through Mataram City if taking the route Senggigi - Kuta Beach.
7. Pink Beach
Pink Beach on Lombok Island has been famous to foreign countries. This beach is included in one of the seven beaches in the world that have pink sand. However, Pink Beach on Lombok Island is not the only one in Indonesia. In the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur about 30 minutes sea journey from Komodo Island there is also a pink beach.
Until now, not yet known for certain cause Pink Beach on the island of Lombok has pink sand. There are some opinions that states that the pink color is due to a combination of white sand and red coral debris. Sometimes the corals can be found in the beach area. But there is also a opinion that the pink color comes from microscopic animals that produce a reddish pink color. The animal is named foraminifera. Whatever the cause of the pink color of the sand on this beach, the beauty of the Pink Beach on Lombok Island gives its own attraction for tourists so that they are willing to recreate to this sights.
8. Pura batu bolong
Tourist Places in Lombok Island which is also famous is Pura batu Bolong. Batu Bolong Temple is adjacent to Senggigi Beach tourist location. Named Batu Bolong Temple because in this place stands a temple on a large rock. This rock has a hole under it. So the general picture of Batu Bolong Temple is like Pura Tanah Lot in Bali. The view of Pura Batu Bolong will appear more dramatic if at sunrise or sunset in the afternoon.
9. Gili
Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan or commonly referred to as three exotic islands in Lombok which became one of the favorite destinations of foreign tourists. Gili Trawangan is located in the western part of Lombok has clear and clear sea water, clean white sand, coral reefs, and a variety of charming ornamental fish.
Lots of tourists who come to this dyke to enjoy the beauty of the beach with swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. There are many complete public facilities in Lombok this one, including hotels and inns, restaurants, cafes, discos, and places of worship. From the mainland of Lombok, journey to 3 this gili will take about 30 minutes.
10. Tanjung aan
To arrive at Tanjung Aan Beach, you will need travel time about 1.5 hours drive from Mataram City.
Clean white sand and bluish and clear sea water is one of the characteristics in this tourist spot of Lombok. Geographically, the position of Tanjung Aan Beach is close to Kuta Beach Lombok. A trip to Tanjung Aan Beach from the city of Mataram will run smoothly because the paved and smooth road will deliver you quickly to the destination.
11. Tanjung Bloam
Lombok tourist spot this one is less widely known by many tourists. In addition, the access road to Tanjung Bloam also not so good. The road to this place is still unpaved, and you will often get arid and barren views along the way to Tanjung Bloam.
This Cape is located in the southern part of Lombok, administratively included in the area of West Lombok regency. The route to Tanjung Bloam if taken from Mataram City will take about 2.5 hours. The strength of Tanjung Bloam is a beautiful beach panorama which is also the main potential of one of the beaches of Lombok.
12. Tanjung Ringgit
Tanjung Ringgit is located at the southeastern tip of Lombok Island. entered in the District of Jerowaru, East Lombok Regency. To reach this location can use Private vehicle or rental vehicle, because there is no public transportation until there. The route to Tanjung Ringgit is Mataram - Praya - Jerowaru.
On the Praya - Jerowaru line we will pass 2 Pom Gasoline on the right. Approximately 100 meters after the second gas station, there is T-junction Jerowaru, turn right, just follow the path until Jor Jerowaru Market, turn right, the path of Tanjung Ringgit and Paradise Beach, take it straight course, because if to the right it will be up to Paradise Beach. Later will meet T-junction again, if straight will get to Kaliantan Beach, and have to turn left out of asphalt, Just follow the road until it runs out, if there is a fork, tetep aja straight, approximately about 15 KM afterwards then arrived at Tanjung Ringgit .
13. Desert Point
This is the place to surf in Lombok that you should visit if you want to enjoy surfing or surfing activities. One of Indonesia's most popular surf spots has been crowned as one of the 10 surfing spots with the hottest waves of the International Surfing Association.
If you are challenged to surf in Desert Point, then you can take the route by boarding the Ferry from Bali to Lembar port in Lombok. Desert Point, the locals call it Bangko-Bangko, is a surf beach destination located in the Southwest Coast of Lombok.
14. Sendang Gile waterfall
Sendang Gile waterfall is a tourist attraction that is still one location with Mount Rinjani National Park. But its existence is still rarely visited. Sendang Gile waterfall is located in Senaru Village, Bayan District, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. More precisely is a gate for climbers who want to climb to Mount Rinjani.
This waterfall comes from the foot spring of Mount Rinjani which is still very clean, natural, clear and of course refreshing.
According to the local people's story, it is said that the name of Sendang Gile comes from the accident of the surrounding villagers found this waterfall during a crazy lion hunt that was then told often chaos in the villages and then the lion ran into the forest, this. Since that time the residents call Mad lion with Sengang Gile word and gradually pronunciation Sengang turned into Sendang and in the end the waterfall is called Sendang Gile waterfall.
15. Poto Village
One of the attractions in Sumbawa is Poto tourist village. Poto tourism village is located in Moyo Hilir sub-district, about 13 km from the city of Sumbawa Besar. You can reach this Poto Village by land by public transportation. Poto village is still very preserve the culture of the region. You can see the making of Sumbawa weaving, making pottery, and various folk games like racetrack and karapan buffalo. However, racetrack and karapan buffalo can only be met during the time after harvest. Before returning from this traditional village, do not forget to buy a very famous Sumbawa woven from Poto Village.