Lombok: Your Honeymoon Destination

Life after marriage may definitely different from being single. You may have various moments to be enjoyed as a couple. One of the moments is your honeymoon day after the wedding ceremony. So, if you are planning your honeymoon, you may consider exploring Lombok with your loved one. 



Romantic Honeymoon in Lombok with Your Loved One

As one of the countries with abundant tourist destinations, no wonder if Indonesia also provides the right destination for honeymooners. Lombok is located in the province of Nusa Tenggara Barat which is divided into 4 regencies and 1 municipality. Due to the international airport of Lombok Praya,  access to the honeymoon in Lombok becomes easier. Here, of course, you will enjoy the view of the sea and the beautiful beaches. No wonder, Lombok has become one of the favorite tourist destinations for both foreign and domestic tourists. So, let's check out some destinations worth to explore during your honeymoon in Lombok.

1. Village Tourism: Desa Sukarara and Desa Sade

 Sukarara village is a village of weaving craftsmen. Most of the women in this village work as woven craftsmen. This weaving activity seems to be a must to learn and pass from generation to generation for them. At this location, you can enjoy and see the process of making traditional weaving with a variety of unique patterns.

Meanwhile, In Sade Village we will be presented beautiful scenery of Lombok culture through the architecture of traditional house buildings and uniqueness of the Sasak tribe. The houses in the village are made of wood and straw as its roof. Another uniqueness is the villagers are cleaning the floor of his house by using buffalo dung. Sade Village residents believe that cleaning their home floors with buffalo dung will make their floors more shining. In addition, another function is to make their home environment protected from various insect attacks.
 

2. Tanjung Aan Beach

Next, you will certainly enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tanjung Aan beach in Lombok. It will be more romantic if you and your partner enjoy the breeze while enjoying the sunset on the beach of Tanjung Aan. This beach is just a few kilometers from Kuta Beach in the south of Lombok. The sand of this beach has a unique texture, making you as if stepping on the pepper. However, when it comes to the hill near its beach, the sensation that you feel is the smooth white sand. This peppery sand, according to a myth, occurs due to the formation of coral fossils present in the ocean. If we go up the hill, we will be able to see the stunning views of Tanjung Aan. The green oceans with very clean white sand are integrated there. What a wonderful and romantic scene to be enjoyed by you with a loved one! 


3. Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Beaches

The next destination for your honeymoon in Lombok is Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls which are right at the foot of Rinjani Mountain, Bayan District. From within the city, the journey will be taken for 2 hours long. Throughout the journey, we can also take the time to stop by to other tourist destinations such as Monkey Forest, and Village Tour Segenter. 

Once we get to the entrance of the waterfall, we need to walk for another 10 minutes prior to arriving at the  Sendang Gile waterfall. From Sendang Gile waterfall, we need to walk for another 25 minutes to reach the Tiu Kelep waterfall. However, you do not have to be afraid or lazy to walk, because the route is quite comfortable and the condition of infrastructure is good enough.
 

4. Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach is certainly the most famous beach in Lombok. White sand and crystal clear sea make many local and foreign tourists always enliven this Senggigi beach, whether for swimming, playing on the beach, or just for relaxing while sunbathing. You and your partner can enjoy the snorkeling facilities at Senggigi beach. Because the wave currents are not too high, you can snorkel calmly.

Moreover, there are many hotels are available along the coast of Senggigi. Here, you and your partner can enjoy a spa and a romantic dinner by the beach. Accompanied by the cool atmosphere of the beach at night and the sound of the waves that watered the beach, your romantic dinner will be an unforgettable moment.

 5. Narmada Park

Park which has an area of about 2 hectares is one of the tourist destinations in Lombok worth to explore for honeymooners. This green and clean landscape is very convenient to be surrounded. This park was built in 1727 by the King of Mataram Lombok, Anang Agung Ngurah Karang Asem. This park, usually used for Pakelem Ceremonies and became a place for the royal family during the summer. This ceremony itself aims to pray for the harmony of the universe.

Many travelers visit this park because of Air Awet Muda (the ageless water). People will come here to pray and wash their face using the water. They believe that the water will make them ageless.  


So, are you ready to take your partner for a memorable honeymoon in Lombok?

This article has been published on YoExplore Magazine in Indonesian Language, titled "Momen Cinta Sijoli di Lombok".



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