Indonesia with its thousands of beautiful and amazing island is potentially becoming the greatest country which is visited by people around the world. The last two decades Bali was adressed as the most popular places to visit because of it's wonderful scenery and unforgetable local traditions which are very unique, repreasant the whole Indonesian tradition as well. Not many people in the world know that Indonesia has many others nice and fabulous place to enjoy. One of it is Lombok Island that has already been known as brother of Bali because of its similarity to Bali's features and local traditions. The difference between two islands is only about the religion of mostly people who live in those islands. Lombok is located at east of Bali, it takes approximately 4 hours by ferry and only 20 minutes by light aeroplane from Bali. There are so many tourism object that we can find Lombok. The following point will explain a little about Lombok tourism object which will be taking position as the second popular island in Indonesia.
- Senggigi beach. This beach has been widely known by especially local tourist in the last 10 years as there were many people think that Bali was not natural anymore. The beach has some beach sport facilities such as canoes, banana boat, surfing and many others. The beach is located 10 kilometres north of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara province's capitol. The beach is also provided by many class of hotels, various restaurant as well as live music concert.
Narmada park. The park is located at east of Mataram, capitol of West Nusa Tenggara Province. it is about 10 kilometres away and takes only 20 minutes by car from Mataram. It was built in 1800s by the king of karangasem when that kingdom took control over west lombok after conducting a long term war. The park was well constructed as it was built in downwarding model. On the top of the park there is a special building that was used for resting by the King's relatives. At the lowet level, there are three different beautiful pool that has its own function. The biggest pool represent segara anak lake which its actually position is on the top of Rinjani Mountain. The park preserve many shops that sell in local traditional cuisine as well, "Sate bulayak" and "dodol nangka" are the most famous lombok food that sell at Narmada park.
