Exciting Things You Must Do In Mandalika Lombok

Are you a beach junkie? If so, do you know of a beautiful coastal area that stretches out to face the Indian Ocean? Yes, Mandalika Lombok. A secret beach area that is currently much discussed. Day by day more and more people come there. If you are also planning to go there, here are some interesting things you should do in Mandalika Lombok.

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1. Photo Hunting at The Merase Hills

If you like photo hunting or if you are a professional photographer, Mandalika Lombok is another place on earth that you need to visit. Merase Hills or what the locals call Merisik, is a picturesque hill that will amaze you and make you fall in love again and over again. The best time to visit the Merase Hills is in the late afternoon so you can meet the sunset, or in the early morning to greet the sunrise.

As you are heading to a hill, make sure to prepare everything you may need over there. But don’t overpack! Just pack the essential things for your outdoor activities. Other than paying attention to the time, you also need to pay attention to the weather. Sunny weather will certainly support your activities, especially for photo hunting.

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2. Enjoy water activities at Tanjung Aan Beach

Tanjung Aan is one of the beaches in Mandalika Lombok that lets you do various water activities such as sunbathing, swimming, surfing, or snorkeling. Even though it is not the most popular beach in Mandalika Lombok, but it is worth a visit. Different from the beach in general, Tanjung Aan beach has a unique coastline, crescent-shaped. The crystal-clear seawater makes this beach look even more attractive. That’s why this beach is also good for chilling.

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3. Get to Know the Sasak Tribe at Ende Village

Once you visit the Mandalika Lombok, don’t forget to visit Ende village. Ende village or Desa Ende is a traditional village in Lombok that is inhabited by the Sasak tribe. Here you will get to know and see the daily life of the Sasak tribe, get to know the local people, the traditional houses, and of course the unique tradition. Uniquely, the houses in Ende village are built using clay, wood, bamboo, reeds, and also cow or buffalo dung. Even so, the houses they build last tens to 100 years. Interesting, isn’t it?

Besides that, one of the things that are also preserved by the Sasak tribe and becomes its trademark is the activity of weaving. Weaving is usually done by unmarried women. Woven cloth is something you must buy when visiting Ende Village.

Those are several things that you can do in Mandalika Lombok. Of course, there are lots of other things that you can do over there. Once you come to Mandalika Lombok, don’t forget to taste the traditional food too. Anyway, if you are curious where to go after visiting Mandalika, Ubud Bali can be a great choice to spend your free time. If Mandalika is rich in beach tourism, then Ubud is rich in green natural beauty, waterfalls, art, and culture. Ubud is perfect for vacation, a quick escape, and relaxation.

It’s pretty easy to find a beautiful and tranquil villa in Ubud. In Ubud Villas Rental, you will find many villas in Ubud and Saba that you can choose based on your needs and budgets. It also suits any celebration ceremonies or barbeque.