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The Gili Islands General Information
The word of Gili actually means Small
Island, Gili Islands
located just north off west coast and south west of
Lombok, the three small islands
Trawangan, Meno and Gili Air, so
these islands has be come well known as The Gilis by the
travellers. Over the past decade, each of the three
islands has developed a unique personality or style,
catering to different types of holiday makers and
travellers. The Gili islands
has rapidly become famous holiday destination of Bali
and Lombok. They are now easily accessible from Bali by
charter boat or even fast boat from
Bali, somes of the accommodations is provides
boat charter as their services to the customers, or by
short 20 minute flights from Bali and local boat from
Lombok. All these islands feature superb, white sand
beaches,
 crystal clear water, amazing colorful reefs,
ton of colored fishes, and the best snorkelling
and
diving areas.
Visitors from all over the world are attracted to simple
pleasures of sun, beautiful beaches, diving, snorkelling
and socializing. The absences of car and motorbikes on
the islands by local people living there its offer the
cozy leisure and paradise holiday on the islands.
Although now the wide range accommodation is available,
the island has maintained the lazy rustic of charm of a
tropical paradise.
The Native
and its History
A few years ago,
sailor from Bugis, Mandar and Sulawesi (Celebes)
occupied Gili Air and established coconuts
plantation and expand fishing activities. As
visitor beginning visit Lombok and Gili islands on
day trip and started to stay longer periods at
local houses.
The islands have
become enormously popular. their popularity may be
as a problem, as a number exceed availabilities of
rooms and put a pressure on the island
environment, specially on supply fresh water and
capacity of septic system to cope with waste
and there is always pressure to build more better
facilities
Big business are interest
trying to cash in on the popularity of the Gilis and the
local government is keen to promote up market tourist
business development. The Native majority are Moslem and
visitor should respect their sensibilities.
Transportation
The only mean
transport on Gili island are Cidomo and push bike as no cars
or motor bike are allowed by the inhabitant.
Accommodation
The are various
of accommodations on the Gilis ranging from Luxury villas to
the simple home stay or bungalow, most of the affordable and
luxurious accommodation are located on the beach, the bigest
range is in Gili trawangan.
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Travel To Gili Islands |
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The
Gili are easily reached from the mainland Lombok or
Bali, either by public transport or boat charter out
of Bangsal or Teluk Nare on the north west coast or
through the Lombok Tourism com which is provide
daily transfers by speed boat charter from Teluk
Nare.
From Bali
The
fast boat service are great option provide direct
service to Gili Trawangan. The Gili Cat, Blue Water
Safaris, and the Mahi - mahi fast boat are provide
daily transfer to Gili island for ticket booking
contact Lombok Tourism Com.
From Bangsal Harbour
Catch
a Taxi or Bemos to Bangsal harbor, a small remote
harbour on the north coast, 30 minutes drive from
Senggigi. The public outriger boat depart regularly
to all three islands and charter are availble, price
depending on the number of the passanggers and your
bargaining skills.
From Teluk Nare / Teluk Kodek
The
small port on the north west coast of Lombok, The
port opreated specially for charter boat to Gili
Trawangan or Meno by normal or speed boat. For
charter daily boat transfer from this port contact
Lombok Tourism Com for details information.
From Senggigi
Lombok
Tourism Com provide a one way either return trip by
shutle Bus + boat to the three Gilis at Rp.
75.000/person/way contact Lombok Tourism Com for
further details Phone: +62 370 6650238 or Mobile:
+62 (0) 8175773060. |
What To See and Do
There are many options for
enjoyable your holiday on the Gilis. you can rent
snorkelling gears, joint diving course, kayaking,
fishing, or take glass bottom boat to see the
magnificent of coral reefs and fishes.
Health and Medical
Sanitation has improved on
the Gilis there are two health center on the island one
is at Gili Trawangan located at Hotel Villa Ombak with
better facilities for tourist, Gili Meno also have one
of the health center which is funded by local business,
and one is in Gili Air located at main village, locally
known as Puskesmas.
Security
There are no Police
station office or military post at Gilis, but there is
Police station at Bangsal Harbor. The island funded
uniform community policing group (SATGAS), visitors
security and safety.
In the rare event of
someone breaking the law or disturbing tourists,
perpetrators are handed over to Police on Lombok and face
banishment from the island for up to five years. For your own safety,
deposit valuable items at the reception where you're staying at. Carry
only small cash and necessary items.
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