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The Rough Guides to Bali and Lombok
Author: Lesley Reader, Lucy Ridout

Make the most of the cultural and natural richness of Bali & Lombok with this comprehensive and up-to-date guide. The full-colour introduction gives a stunning look into many of the islands’ highlights, from the dramatic cliff top temples to the sparkling white-sand beaches. There are features on Balinese pop music, volcanic landscapes, and... more » traditional and modern performing arts. Whatever kind of traveller you are, from the beach comber to the eco-tourist, on a budget or money’s no object, you’ll find the accommodation, restaurants and experiences that are right for you. Extras include advice on where to dive, how to arrange treks up the island’s volcanoes and the top surf breaks. With an emphasis on ethical travel, The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok gives you all the practical advice you’ll need for a great adventure From the INTRODUCTION The islands of Bali and Lombok are part of the Indonesian archipelago, a 5000-kilometre-long string of over thirteen thousand islands, stretching between Malaysia in the west and Australia to the east. Located just east of the island of Java, Bali has long been the primary focus of Indonesia's flourishing tourist industry and its eastern neighbour, Lombok, has also grown in popularity in recent years. Both islands are small (Bali extends less than 150km at its longest point, Lombok a mere 80km), volcanic, and graced with swathes of extremely fertile land, much of it (particularly on Bali) sculpted into terraced rice-paddies. Sandy beaches punctuate the dramatically rugged coastlines and world-class surf pounds both shorelines. Culturally, however, Bali and Lombok could hardly be more different. Bali remains the only Hindu society in Southeast Asia, and exuberant religious observance permeates every aspect of contemporary Balinese life; the Sasak people of Lombok, on the other ! hand, are Muslim, like the vast majority of other Indonesians... Bali ... has become very much a mainstream destination, offering all the comforts and facilities expected by better-off tourists, and suffering the predictable problems of congestion, commercialization and breakneck Westernization. However, Bali's original charm is still very much in evidence, its stunning temples and spectacular festivals set off by the gorgeously lush landscape of the island interior. Lombok (population 2.3 million) plays host to only 300,000 foreign visitors annually (and up to 200,000 domestic tourists), and boasts only a handful of burgeoning tourist resorts, retaining its reputation as a more adventurous destination than its neighbour. While there are established resorts on the coast and in the hill villages, Lombok still has extensive areas that have yet to be fully explored by visitors to the island. Temple festivals are also well worth attending: held throughout the island and at frequent intervals during the year, most are open to tourists. Both islands also hold a number of hiking possibilities and most of them up volcanoes. Bali's sole national park, Bali Barat, has relatively few interesting trails, but it is a rewarding place for birdwatching, as is the area around Lake Bratan in the centre of the island. Even if you don't want to go hiking, it's worth considering a trip to the northern hills for the change of scenery and refreshing temperatures and the little village of Munduk makes a satisfying focus.

ISBN-13: 9781858285634
ISBN-10: 1858285631
Publication Date: 1/2001
Pages: 511
Edition: 3rd
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Publisher: Rough Guides
Book Type: Paperback
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