A fertile, roughly circular, and totally stunning island about 70 kilometers (43 miles) across, east of Bali and reachable by plane from Jakarta in a bit under four hours, Lombok is in a way the "anti-Bali," serene and with gorgeous beaches but much fewer crowds. Its crown jewel is Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-highest volcano, surrounded by crater lakes and The Benang Kelambu and Benang Stokel waterfalls provide a lush, refreshing escapes. Besides dramatic trekking routes, Lombok´s stars are its Gili Islands—Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno—which are world-famous for diving, snorkelling, and laid-back beach life, with turquoise waters and coral reefs. Kuta Lombok on the south coast features pristine white-sand beaches like Tanjung Aan and Selong Belanak, popular with surfers and sunseekers alike. Also inland, visitors can explore traditional Sasak villages such as Sade and Ende, to experience local weaving and architecture.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Om Singh´s post 10 of the Best Places in Indonesia to Visit for Couples (and Everyone!)
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