About Gili Island In Lombok, Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air, Nanggu, Gili Gede
Gili
Means “ Island” and mostly those Gili located off the North_West coast
of Lombok, about 20 kms north of Senggigi, can be found the trio of
islands as THE GILIS, Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Others can
be found at South West Lombok such as Gili Nanggu, Gede, Ringgit, Sudak
and Etc. East Lombok also there are some Gilis such as Gili Sulat and
Tangkong . All these GILIS have spectacular white sandy beaches,
sparkling blue water and are encircled by beautiful coral reefs
containing the very rare of blue coral and thousands of species marine
life. Snorkeling and divers flock to these islands to indulge in an
underwater fantasy.
Throughout the day public boats leave
from Bangsal, on the North West coast of Lombok to carry some
passengers to the islands but it is also possible to charter a boat from
there and inSenggigi as well, to take you to your chosen island or for
island hopping.
There are no cars or motorbikes on any
of these islands just CIDOMOS (horse drawn carts), and bicycles so the
peace and quiet, make it a pleasure to stay here. Another way to see the
island is to take a walk around them on the sandy pathways. Or learn to
ride a horse and take guided rides around Trawangan! And don’t forget
to climb the hill on Trawangan for spectacular sunrises and sunsets!
pectacular sunrises and sunsets!
Gili
Trawanggan has a reputation as being the “PARTY ISLAND” and it has a
host of other attractions. The beaches invite visitor for swimming,
snorkeling, sunbathing or just lazing around chatting to the locals
under the shady trees.
Accommodation
ranges from very classy to cheap basic lodgings. Restaurants and
warungs are in abundance and also cater for all tastes and budget. Many
of these host nighttime parties which start late and go on until they
are finished.
The Pasar Seni or Gili Trawangan Island
Art Market is a good shopping spot for Gili and Lombok souvenirs and
necessities and there are quite a few places offering internet access.
Dive companies abound, catering for all levels of divers and in many
languages. It is possible for snorkllers to accompany dive trips off the
island. For activities such as Water-skiing, try to organize with some
dive companies on the island. Glass bottomed can also be hired for
viewing the marine life and the fantastic coral.
Trawangan is home the gili Eco trust
which involves the dive companies and the local community working
together to preserve and improve their marine environment around the
islands.
