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Gili Islands Lombok Indonesia
Gili Islands
located just north off west coast and south west of
Lombok, the three small islands (Trawangan, Meno and Gili Air)
has rapidly become famous holiday destination of Bali
and Lombok.
They are now easily accessible from Bali by
charter boat which is provides by some of accommodation
on the island 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.
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The Gilis Lombok
Indonesia |
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Gili Trawangan
Welcome to the party
island where the party is on every night and special
party on the full moon. The most developed island
between the other three small islands, place to stay is
ranging from simple budget hotels or bungalow to luxury
villas. You will not find any cars or motor bikes on
island cause is prohibited by local living there. The only
means public transport is Cidomo the horse cart.
Gili Meno
Gili Meno is the
smallest of the three Gili island which located on
the north coast Lombok. Special feature on the
island is salt water lake and the spectacular dive site
such as, Meno Wall, green sea turtle point, and blue coral
point. A greatest escape for honeymooners or
someone who wants to get away from all of it.
Gili Air
Gili Air is the closest island of the tree on
the north corth coast of Lombok.
The island of Gili
Air is approximately 1.800 inhabitants, the most
of densely populated from the three Gilis. The local in habitant is
mix between Bugis and Sasak. The island
offer total relax holiday in a comfort and
quite setting of white sand beach, amazing
sunrise and Lombok's Gunung Rinjani view.
Gili Nanggu
This small remote
island is situated of of south west Lombok. This
is an ideal places for snorkelling.
Gili Nanggu is absolute water paradise with white
sand and crystal turquoise clear water. Come here and
experience the under water world amongst thousands of
tropical fish and various sea craterous. If you are
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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.
Moving around
To get around the islet,
you will not find any cars or motor bikes on the gilis
cause they are prohibited by the local living there. The
only means of transport is Cidomos the horse drawn
carriage. Bicycles rental are available too. Expecting
higher price on the most things at Gilis as all of foods
and goods must be brought from mainland of Lombok.
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