Places to Visit

EAST LOMBOK

Masbagik, close to Pringgasela, is a small pottery village. Wander the streets and see the pottery being made in the small yards behind the simple homes here and purchase the wares for amazingly cheap prices.

Pringgasela in central Lombok is easilyreached from the main road headingeastacross the island. A turnoff at Lenek leads to the small village which is steeped in tradition and is a major centre for weaving ikat. Visit the small houses and shops here to purchase traditionally woven, colourful fabrics.

Tetebatu, on the southern slopes of Gunung Rinjani, is a cool mountain retreat with beautiful rice terraces, forests and bright green fields of crops and tobacco on the surrounding slopes. It's wet and misty during rainy season, cool and lush during the dry, and is a lovely place for walking or a day trip with lunch at one of the nearby restaurants or lesehan.

Jeruk Manis is a lovely waterfall to the north of Tetebatu, reached in about an hour's trekking through a monkey-filled forest. It's best to take a local guide with you.