LOMBOK SOUVENIR AND HANDCRAFTS

It’s easy to find various handcrafts in Lombok, like pottery, wood and bamboo craft, lime stone carving,etc. Some of the crafts of Lombok used to practical items for everyday use using traditional techniques and natural local materials. Now the skills and finishing are improved to meet high standard as most of the craft made for export. Each village specialize in certain crafts, and it's interesting to visiting them, seeing Ikat weaving in one village and basket ware and pottery in another village.

PEARLS

Lombok and Sumbawa's seashore are potential and pollution-free for Oyster Farm. Many Japanese investors are involved in developing sea pearls and black pearls. Sekotong, East Lombok, and North West of Lombok are the places where most sea pearls comes from

MOTHER OF PEARL CRAFTS (CUKLI)

Many of this product can be found in some art galleries in Bali's Legian St, or Ubud. They are well marketed in Bali, and often claim as original Bali's art. Two main villages in Lombok where they mainly produce those items are; Labuapi and Rungkang Jangkuk.

POTTERY

Lombok's Pottery is gaining an international reputation for its quality workmanship. In the villages of Penujak, Banyumulek and Masbagik, all located within one hour's drive from Mataram, one can see pottery makers painstakingly molding vases, jugs and plates in exactly the same way as they have been crafted for centuries. Only done by women, the pottery is all shaped by hand without the aid of a potter's wheel. There are also numerous traditional looms producing varieties of hand-woven materials of very good quality.

BAMBOO CRAFT

The village’s decades-old bamboo craft industry initially produced practical household items such as bedek (walls of bamboo), keraro (baskets), ponjol (rice containers), bamboo mats and bosang (a fishing tool). Gunung Sari dan Loyok

RATTAN AND GRASS WEAVING (KETAK)

Although This handy crafts and furniture not being distribute world wide yet but Rotan crafts and furniture is very popular in Lombok or even in Indonesia. The traditional way to made the crafts and furniture is unique, difference, and smooth. Beleke and Nyiur Baya

LOMBOK LIME STONE

Lime stone is a new crafts in Lombok it's becoming popular nowadays in Lombok, most of the star Hotel made the Lime stone as lobby decoration.

IKAT WEAVING/SONGKET

There are two main well known villages which produce traditional hand weaving village in Lombok, Sukarara ( Central Lombok), and Pringgasela (east Lombok). Typical tenun ikat and sarong are produced here. The sarong is not only a comfortable article of clothing but can serve as a sheet, towel and multitude of other uses. Songket, is one of the most complicated hand weaving that usually done by women from generation to generation. The process can take over a month to reach one piece of songket. Some expensive songket combines silver or gold strings to give a touch of natural, shiny motif. Other kind of hand weaving is called Ikat Weaving, usually done by men.

Indonesian Embassy Overseas

Indonesian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Interior Ministry Street, Shah-re-Naw, (PO. Box 532), Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (93-20) 220-1066, Fax: (93-20) 220-1735, Email: kbrikabul@neda.af
Indonesian Embassy in Algiers, Algeria, 41 Petite Provence, Hydra BP. 62 El Moradia, 16070 Algiers, Algeria
Phone: (213-21) 694-915, 694-921, Fax: (213-21) 694-910, Email: kbrialger@lycos.com
Indonesian Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mariscal Ramón Castilla 2901, 1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: (54-11) 4807-2211, 4807-2956, Fax: (54-11) 4802-4448, Email: emindo@tournet.com.ar
Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Australia, 8 Darwin Ave, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra, Australia
Phone: 612 6250 8600, Fax: 612 6273 6017, 6273-3545, Email: indonemb@kbri-canberra.org.au
Indonesian Consulate in Melbourne, Australia, 72 Queens Road, Melbourne 3004, Victoria, Australia
Phone: (61-3) 9525-2755, Fax: (61-3) 9525-1588, Email: kjri@kjri-melbourne.org
Indonesian Consulate in Perth, Australia, 134 Adelaide Terrace, (P.O.BOX 6683 East Perth), WA 6004, Australia
Phone: (61-8) 9221-5858, Fax: (61-8) 9221-5688, Email: ri@iinet.net.au
Indonesian Consulate in Sydney, Australia,  236-238 Maroubra Road, Maroubra, Sydney NSW 203, Australia
Phone: (61-2) 934-49933, Fax: (61-2) 934-96854, Email: protocol@indonsyd.org.au
Indonesian Consulate in Darwin, Australia , 20, Harry Chan Avenue, Northern Territory 0801, Darwin, Australia
Phone: (61-8) 8943 0200, Fax: (61-8) 894-12709, Email: kridrw@indoconsdarwin.org.au
Indonesian Consulate in Adelaide, Australia, 1st Floor, 28 Green Hill Road, Way Ville, SA 5034, GPO Box 2210, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia Phone: (61-8) 8357-8955, Fax: (61-8) 8373-3342
Indonesian Consulate in Brisbane, Australia , Level 20, Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4001, Australia (P.O.Box 407) Phone: (61-7) 3309-0888, Fax: (61-7) 3309-0999
Indonesian Embassy in Vienna, Austria , Gustav-Tschermak-Gasse 5-7, A-1180 Vienna, Austria
Phone: (01) 476 23-0, Fax: (01) 479 05 57, Web Site: http://www.kbriwina.at/ , Email: s.sriwidjaja@kbriwina.at or rini.maria@kbriwina.at
Indonesian Consulate in Salzburg, Austria , Alte Bundesstrase-10, A-5071 Salzburg-Walls, Austria, Phone: (43-662) 855-538, 858-2100
Indonesian Consulate in Nassau, Bahamas , #4 Cater Street, Oakes Field, Nassau, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 322-3759, Fax: (242) 322-3759, Email: alegria@batelnet.bs
Indonesian Consulate in Seef District, Bahrain, Palace Palm, Al Seef District, Bldg. 270, Road 2808, Block 428, Bahrain
Phone: (+97317)564121, Fax: (+97317)564258
Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Road No. 53, Plot No. 14 Gulshan - 2 , Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: 880-2) 988-1640 to 41, 881-2260 , Fax: (880-2) 881-0993, 882-5391,  Email: indhaka@bangla.net
Indonesian Consulate in Chittagong, Bangladesh , A.K. Khan & Company Limited,  Batali Hills, Chittagong , (GPO Box 223)  Bangladesh Phone: (88-31) 613-953, 611-050, 611-052 , Fax: (88-31) 610-596
Indonesian Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, Avenue de Turvueren 294 , 1150 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: + 32 2 771 2014 or + 32 2 771-1778 , Fax: + 32 2 771-12291 or + 32 2 772-6350,  Email: kbribxl@brutele.be
Indonesian Consulate in Brussels, Belgium, Boulevard de la Woluwe 38 , Brussels B-1200, Belgium
Phone: (32-2) 779-0915,  Fax: (32-2) 772-8210, Web Site: http://www.indonesianmission-eu.org,  Email: info@indonesianmission-eu.org
Indonesian Consulate in Antwerp, Belgium , Bloemenlei 5, Kappelen,  Antwerp 2950, Belgium
Phone: (32-3) 605-6077,  Fax: (32-3) 605-6039
Indonesian Consulate in Charleroi, Belgium , Av. Paul Pastur 145 , 6001 Charleroi, Belgium
Phone: (32-71) 448-428.  Fax: (32-71) 369-367
Indonesian Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, Ses Avenida Das Nacoes, Quadra 805,  Lote. 20, Brasilia-DF,  CEP-70479-900 Brazil
Phone: (55-61) 3443-8800, 3443-1788, 3244-7069, 3244-7614,  Fax: (55-61) 3443-6732,  Email: kbribrasilia@persocom.com.br
Indonesian Consulate in Belo Horizonte, Brazil , Rua Sapucai No. 383 , 4 Andar-Floresta , CEP-30150-904,  Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil Phone: (55-31) 3279-4473,  Fax: (55-31) 3279-4476 , Email: carlos.figueredo@cvrd.com.br
Indonesian Consulate in Recife-Pernambuco, Brazil , R. Lemos Torres no. 95,  Casa Forte, Recife-PE,  CEP 52060-310,  Pernambuco, Brazil  Phone: (55-81) 3268-5163 , Fax: (55-81) 3228-4802,  Email: indoconsul@hotmail.com
Indonesian Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil R. Garcia D'Avilla No. 99, 1 Andar, Ipanema,  CEP-22421-010,  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Phone: (55-21) 2259-8756 , Fax: (55-21) 2259-8756,  Email: consulado.indonesia@indonesia.org.br
Indonesian Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil , Rua Boa Vista No. 133,  3° Andar, Conjuncto 3B Centro, CEP-01014-000 , Sao Paulo, Brazil Phone: (55-11) 3105-2309,  Fax: (55-11) 3104-5398 , Email: paulocamiz@talset-el.com.br
Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei , Lot. 4498, Simpang 528 , Kampung Sungai Hanching Baru , Jalan Muara Bandar Seri Begawan , BC 2115, Brunei, Phone: +673 - 2330180 , Fax: +673 - 2330646 , Email: kbribsb@brunet.bn
Indonesian Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria , 5, Yozef Valdhard Str. , (53, Simenovsko Shosse, Residence No. 4) , 1700 Sofia, Bulgaria Phone: (359-2) 962-5240, 962-6170, 683-220 , Fax: (359-2) 962-4418, 962-5842 , Email: kbrisofia@indonesia.bg
Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia , No. 1, Street 466 , Corner Norodom Boulevard 90 , Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon , (PO. Box 894) , Phnom Penh, Cambodia , Phone: (855-23) 217-934, 216-148 , Fax: (855-23) 217-566 , Email: kukppenh@bigpond.com.kh
Indonesian Embassy in Ottawa, Canada , 55 Parkdale Avenue, Ontario K1Y 1E5 ,  Ottawa  Canada
Phone: (613) 724-1100 , Fax: (613) 724-1105 , Email: kbri@indonesia-ottawa.org or info@indonesia-ottawa.org
Indonesian Consulate in Toronto, Canada , 129 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Toronto - Ontario M5C 2H6 , Canada
Phone: (416) 360 4020 , Fax: (416) 360 4295, Web Site: http://www.indonesiatoronto.org , Email: admin@indonesiatoronto.org
Indonesian Consulate in Vancouver, Canada , 1630 Alberni Street , Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6G 1A6 
Phone: (1-604) 682-8855 , Fax: (1-604) 662-8396 , Web Site: http://www.indonesiavancouver.org , Email: congen@indonesiavancouver.org
Indonesian Embassy in Santiago, Chile , Av. Nueva Costanera 3318 , Vitacura, (PO Box. 20-D) , Santiago, Chile
Phone: (56-2) 207-6266 , Fax: (56-2) 207-9901 , Email: kbristgo@mi-mail.cl
Indonesian Consulate in Santiago, Chile , Agustinas 853 Officina 803 , Santiago, Chile , Phone: (56-2) 639-2133, Fax: (56-2) 639-4321
Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, China , No.4 Dongzhimen Wai Street , Chaoyang District , Beijing 100600 , People's Republic of China Phone: 010-65325489, 010-65325486/88 , Fax: 010-65325368, 65325782 , Email: webmaster@indonesianembassy-china.org
Indonesian Consulate in Hongkong, China , 127-129 Leighton Road , 6-8 Keswick Street , Causeway Bay , Hong Kong, China
Phone: (852) 2890-4421 to 8 , Fax: (852) 2895-0139 , Email: kjrihkg@netvigator.com
Indonesian Consulate in Guangzhou, China , Dong Fang Hotel, West Bulding 2/F , Rooms 1201 - 1223, 120 Liu Hua Road , Guangdong, Guangzhou , 510016, P.R. China , Phone: (86-20) 8601 8772 - 8601 8790 , Fax: (86-20) 8601 9773 - 8601 8722
Indonesian Embassy in Bogota, Colombia , Carrera 11 No. 75-27 , Bogota, Columbia, Phone: (571) 2119735, Fax: 3262165/66
Indonesian Consulate in Zagreb, Croatia , Vlaska 83/II , 10000 Zagreb, Croatia , Phone: (385-1) 461-1296, Fax: (385-1) 461-1299
Indonesian Embassy in Havana, Cuba , 5ta Avenida # 1607 Miramar, Havana, Cuba, Phone: (53-7) 204-9963, Fax: (53-7) 204-9617
Indonesian Consulate in Nicosia, Cyprus , 10, Plato Street , PO Box 27858 - 2433 , Engomi Nicosia, Cyprus , Phone: (357-22) 351878 Fax: (357-22) 357111
Indonesian Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic , Nad Budankami II/7 , Praha 5 Smichov, 150 21 , Czech Republic
Phone: (420) 25721 4388 to 90, Fax: (420) 25721 2105 , Email: informace@indonesian-embassy.cz
Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark , Orehoj Alle 1, 2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen, Denmark, Phone: (45) 3962-4422
Fax: (45) 3962-4483 , Web Site: http://www.kbricph.dk, Email: unitkomkph@kbricph.dk
Indonesian Consulate in Copenhagen, Denmark , Sophienlundve J 6, 4300 Holbeak, Denmark, Phone: (45-59) 446-700
Indonesian Embassy in Dili, East Timor , Farol-Palapaso, PO. Box 207, Dili, East Timor, Phone: (670) 331-7107, 331-1109, (62-411) 402-165  Fax: (670) 332-3684, (62-411) 402-164 , Web Site: http://www.kbridili.org , Email: mail@kbridili.org
Indonesian Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Victor Emilio Estrada #626 y Ficus, Ciudad de la Tedesa, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Phone: (59-34) 238-6362
Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, Egypt , 13, Aisha El Taimouria Street, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt, Phone: (20-2) 794-7200, Fax: (20-2) 796-2495
Indonesian Consulate in Tallin, Estonia , Komeedi 5 - 7 , 10122 Tallin, Estonia, Phone: (372-6) 450-788, Fax: (372-6) 450-788
Indonesian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia , Mekanissa Road Higher 23, Kebele 13, House No. 1816, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Phone: (251-1) 712-104, 712-185, Fax: (251-1) 710-873, Web Site: http://www.indonesia-addis.org.et , Email: kbriadis@telecom.net.et
Indonesian Embassy in Suva, Fiji , 6th Floor Ra Marama Building , 91 Gordon Street, Suva, Fiji, (P.O.BOX 878 Suva)
Phone: (679) 331-6697, Fax: (679) 331-6696 , Email: kbrisuva@connect.com
Indonesian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland , Kuusisaarentie 3, 00340 Helsinki , Finland, Phone: (358-9) 477-0370, Fax: (358-9) 458-2882
Indonesian Consulate in Helsinki, Finland , Saarihuhdantie 5, 00340 Helsinki, Finland, Phone: (358-9) 682-1537, Fax: (358-9) 682-1006
Indonesian Embassy in Paris, France , 47-49 Rue Contambert, 75116, Paris, France, Phone: +33 1 45030760, Fax: +33 1 45045032
Indonesian Consulate in Marseille, France , 25 Boulevard Carmagnole, 13008 Marseille, France, Phone: (33-491) 230-160
Fax: (33-491) 714-032 , Email: kjri-mar@indonesia-mrs.com
Indonesian Embassy in Berlin, Germany , Lehrter Str. 16-17, 10557 Berlin, Germany, Phone: 49-30-4780- 70, Fax: 49-30-4473- 7142
Indonesian Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany , Zeppelinallee 23, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany , Phone: (49-69) 247-0980
Fax: (49-69) 2470-9840 , Web Site: http://www.indonesia-frankfurt.de, Email: kjriffm@kjriffm.de
Indonesian Embassy in Athens, Greece , 99 Marathonodromon Street, 154.52 Paleo Psychico , Athens, Greece
Phone: +30-210-6774692; +30-210-6742345; +30-210-6746418 , Fax: +30-210-6756955, Email: indathgr@hol.gr
Indonesian Consulate in Athens, Greece , Arte Complex, 12 KM , Thessaloniki-Polygyros, Athens, Greece
Phone: (30-2310) 461-249, 465-820, Fax: (30-2310) 461-367
Indonesian Consulate in Guatemala City, Guatemala , 12 Calle 2-04 zona , Plaza del Sol of 206 , Guatemala City, Guatemala
Phone: (502) 2360-4955, 2360-4965 , Fax: (502) 2331-2719, Email: indonesia@intelnet.net.gt
Indonesian Consulate in George Town, Guyana , c/o The Consultative Association of Guyanese Industry, Ltd. 157 Waterloo Street George Town, Guyana  Phone: (592) 226-4603, 225-7170, 225-4885, Fax: (592) 227-0725
Indonesian Embassy in Budapest, Hungary , Varosligeti Fasor, 26 H-1068 , Budapest, Hungary Phone: (361) 3428508 , Fax: (361) 3228669
Indonesian Consulate in Reykjavik, Iceland , Nordurljos Lynghals 5, P.O. Box 10110, 130 Reykjavik, Iceland
Phone: (354) 515-6000, Fax: (354) 515-6860
Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi, India , 50-A, Chanakyapuri, Kautilya Marg 110021, New Delhi, India, Phone: (91-11) 2611-8642 to 46  Fax: (91-11) 2687-4402, 2688-6763 , Web Site: http://www.indonesianembassy.org.in, Email: iembassy@giasdl01.vsnl.net.in
Indonesian Consulate in Mumbai, India , 19, Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai 400 026, India, Phone: (91-22) 2351-1678, 2353-0940, 2353-0900 , Fax: (91-22) 2351-0941, 2351-5862 , Web Site: http://www.kjrimumbai.net, Email: kjrimumb@bom3.vsnl.net.in
Indonesian Consulate in Calcutta, India , 157 Jodhpur Park, 700068 Calcutta, India, Phone: (91-33) 2414-8681 , Fax: (91-33) 2473-2157
Indonesian Consulate in Madras, India , 5 North Leith Castle Road, Santhome, Madras, (Chennai) 600028, India
Phone: (91-44) 234-1095, Fax: (91-44) 234-2582
Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, Iran , 210 Ghaemmagham Farahani Ave.(P.O.BOX 11365/4564), Tehran, Iran, Phone: (98-21) 8871-6865, 8871-7251, 8855-3655 , Fax: (98-21) 8871-8822, Web Site: http://www.indonesian-embassy.ir , Email: kbritehran@parsonline.net
Indonesian Consulate in Dublin, Ireland , 25 Kilvere Rathfarnham , Dublin - 14, Ireland, Phone: (353-852) 491-465, Fax: (353-1) 406-1364
Indonesian Embassy in Rome, Italy , Via Campania 53-55, 00187 Rome, Italy, Phone: (39-06) 420-0911 , Fax: (39-06) 488-0280
Indonesian Consulate in Bari, Italy,  Via Cognetti 31 - 70121, Bari, Italy, Phone: (39-080) 523-7108, Fax: (39-080) 573-0652
Indonesian Consulate in Genova, Italy , Via Roma 8 , 16121 Genova, Italy, Phone: (39-010) 640-4375, Fax: (39-010) 640-4488
Indonesian Consulate in Milan, Italy , Piazza Risorgimento, 8 , 20129 Milan, Italy Phone: (39-02) 7002 3203, Fax: (39-02) 7104 0530
Indonesian Consulate in Napoli, Italy , Via Cervantes 55/27, 80133 Napoli, Italy, Phone: (39-081) 551-9694, Fax: (39-081) 551-8529
Indonesian Consulate in Trieste, Italy , Piazza San Giovanni 6, 34122 Trieste, Italy, Phone: (39-040) 361-266, Fax: (39-040) 766-300
Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan , 5-2-9 Highashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku , Tokyo 141-0022, Japan, Phone: (81-3) 3441-4201
Fax: (81-3) 3447-1697 , Web Site: http://www.indonesian-embassy.jp, Email: indonembsatu@hpo.net
Indonesian Consulate in Osaka, Japan , Resona Semba Building 6th Floor, 4-4-21 Minami Semba Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan Phone: (81-6) 6252-9826 , Fax: (81-6) 6252-9872 , Web Site: http://www.indonesia-osaka.org, Email: kjri-osaka@indonesia-osaka.org
Indonesian Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan , 1-23-35 Nanokawa Chome, Minami-ku , Fukuoka-Shi 815-0081, Fukuoka, Japan
Phone: (81-92) 523-1691 , Fax: (81-92) 524-3269, Email: eura@kyudenko.co.jp
Indonesian Consulate in Sapporo, Japan , 3-1, Nishi 7 Chome, Odori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-Shi, Hokaido 060-8530, Japan
Phone: (81-11) 231-9511, Fax: (81-11) 207-2103 , Email: prs@hokkaido-gas.co.jp
Indonesian Embassy in Amman, Jordan , 6th Circle, South Um Uthaina, 44 Feisal Bin Abdul Aziz Street, P.O. Box. 811784, Amman 11181, Jordan , Phone: (962-6) 5521648, 5528912, 5538911 , Fax: (962-6) 5528380 1 , Email: amman96@go.com.jo
Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya , Menengai Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 48868-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: (254-20) 271-4196 to 98 , Fax: (254-20) 271-3475, Web Site: http://www.indonesia.or.ke, Email: indonbi@indonesia.or.ke
Indonesian Embassy in Safat, Kuwait ,  Kaifan Block 6, Al Andalus Street, House No. 29, PO Box 21560, 13076 Safat, Kuwait
Phone: (965) 483-9927, 483-9953, Fax: (965) 481-9250 , Email: unitkom@kbrikuwait.org
Indonesian Embassy in Vientiane, Laos , Phone Kheng Road, Vientiane, Laos, (P.O.BOX 277) , Phone: (856-21) 413-909, Fax: (856-21) 214-828 , Email: kbrivte@laotel.com
Indonesian Embassy in Baabda, Lebanon , Presidential Palace Avenue , Rue 68 Sector 3, No. 3237, (P.O.BOX 4007) Lebanon, Phone: (961-5) 924-682, 924-683, 924-676 , Fax: (961-5) 924-678 , Web Site: http://www.kbri-beirut.org, Email: indobey@cyberia.net.lb
Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya,  Embassy of Indonesia in Tripoli, Libya , Hay Al Karamah, Qobri Taariq Al Sari', Amaama Al Saraaj, (P.O.BOX 5921) , Tripoli, Libya , Phone: (218-21) 484-2067, 484-2843, 484-2844, Fax: (218-21) 484-2069, Email: tripoli.kbri@deplu.go.id
Indonesian Consulate in Grand Duche, Luxembourg , Rue J.F. Kennedy, L-7327, Steinsel, Grand Duche, Luxembourg
Phone: (352) 331-722, Fax: (352) 331-725
Indonesian Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar , 26-28 Rue Patrice Lumumba , Tsaralalana, 101, Antananarivo, Madagascar  Phone: (261-20) 222-4915, 222-4825 , Fax: (261-20) 223-2857 , Email: kbritana@wanadoo.mg
Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , 233 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , Phone: 603-2116 4000
Fax: 603-2141 7908, 2142 3878 , Web Site: http://www.kbrikl.org.my/  , Email: kbrikl@po.jaring.my
Indonesian Consulate in Johor Bahru, Malaysia , 723, Jl. Ayer Molek, Johor Bahru 80000 , Malaysia, Phone: (60-7) 221-2000, Fax: (60-7) 224-8309, Email: kjrijb@tm.net.my
Indonesian Consulate in Penang, Malaysia , 467 Jalan Burma, Pulau Pinang 10350, Malaysia, (P.O.BOX 502) , Phone: (604) 226-7412, 227-4686 , Fax: (604) 227-5887, 227-1370 , Web Site: http://www.kjripenang.org.my , Email: info@kjripenang.org.my
Indonesian Consulate in Sabah, Malaysia, Lorong Kemajuan , Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88817, Malaysia, (P.O.BOX 11595)
Phone: (60-88) 218-600, 218-258, 218-518, 219-110 , Fax: (60-88) 215-170, Email: indocon@indocon.po.my
Indonesian Consulate in Sarawak, Malaysia , Lantai 6, bangunan Binamas, No. 1, Jalan Pandungan ,  93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia  Phone: (60-82) 241734, 421734, Fax: 60-82) 424370
Indonesian Consulate in Valletta, Malta , 21/22 St. Barbara Bastions, Valletta VLT06 Malta, Phone: (356-21) 251-564, 
Indonesian Consulate in Port Louis, Mauritius , Nova Industries Ltd. A.G, JOONAS Industrial Estate, 1 Military Road Port Louis Mauritius (P.O.BOX 48) , City: Port Louis, Phone: (230) 242-5545, 242-6333, Fax: 230) 242-1471, Email: indocons@intnet.mu
Indonesian Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico , Julio Verne No. 27, Colonial Polanco, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City 11560, Mexico Phone: (52-55) 5280-5748, 5280-6363, 5280-6863, 5280-3449 , Fax: (52-55) 5280-7062 , Email: kbrimex@prodigy.net.mx
Indonesian Consulate in Nuevo Leon-Montery, Mexico , Avenida Munich No.101 , San Nicolas de los Garza, C.P 66452 Nuevo Leon-Montery  Mexico , Phone: (528) 328-2800, Fax: (528) 328-2810
Indonesian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco , 63, Rue Beni Boufrah Souissi, (P.O. Box 5076), Rabat, Morocco ,Phone: (212-37) 757-860, 757-861
Indonesian Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco , 174, Route de Ouled Ziane, Casablanca, Morocco, Phone: (212-22) 803-983 to 986
Indonesian Consulate in Maputo, Mozambique , Av. Agostinho Neto No. 1109, 1st Floor, Maputo, Mozambique, Phone: (258-21) 310-831
Indonesian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar , 100 Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar, Phone: (95-1) 254-465
Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia , 103, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia, (P.O.BOX 20691 Whk)
Phone: (264-61) 285-1000, Fax: (264-61) 285-1231, Web Site: http://www.indonesiawindhoek.org, Email: kbriwindhoek@afro-indonesia.org
Indonesian Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands , 8 Tobias Asserlaan, 2517 KC The Hague, The Netherlands, Phone: (31-70) 310-8100, Indonesian Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand , 70 Glen Road, Kelburn, P.O.Box 3543, Wellington, New Zealand Phone: (64-4) 4758 697
Indonesian Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand , 2nd Floor, Beca Carter Hollings & Femer Ltd, 132 Vincent Street, Auckland, New Zealand  (P.O.BOX 6345) , Phone: (64-9) 308-0842 , Fax: (64-9) 300-9300, Email: imackley@beca.co.nz
Indonesian Consulate in Managua, Nicaragua , Pepsi Cola Building, Km. 7.5, Carretera Norte, Managua Nicaragua Phone: (505) 263-1309
Indonesian Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria , 5 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria , Phone: (234-1) 261-4601
Indonesian Embassy in Pyong Yang, North Korea , 5 Foreigner's Building, Munsudong Taedonggang District, Pyong Yang, North Korea (P.O.Box 178) , Phone: (850-2) 381-7425, Fax: (850-2) 381-7620 , Email: kompyg2@public2.bta.net.cn
Indonesian Embassy in Oslo, Norway , Fritzners Gate 12, 0244 Oslo, Norway, Phone: (47) 2212-5130, Email: kbrioslo@online.no
Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan , Diplomatic Enclave I Street 5, Ramna G-5/4 , Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Phone: (92-51) 283-2017 to 20, 288-0067 to 68 , Fax: (92-51) 283-1010, 283-2013, Email: unitkom@kbri-islamabad.go.id
Indonesian Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan , E/1-5 Sharah - E-Iran, Clifton, Karachi 75600, Pakistan Phone: (92-21) 587-4619, 587-4623, 587-4367 , Fax: (92- 21) 587-4483 , Email: kjrikhi@super.net.pk
Indonesian Consulate in Lahore, Pakistan,Gardee Building Napier Road,Lahore 54000,Pakistan Phone:(92-42) 723-8484
Indonesian Consulate in Panama City, Panama , Calle 50 Edifico Credit Corp. Piso - 302, Panama , Phone: (507) 210-0041 , Fax: (507) 210-0042 
Indonesian Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea , P.O Box 7165, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Phone: (675) 325 3116 , Fax: (675) 325 0535, Web Site: http://www.kbripng.gov.pg , Email: kbripom@daltron.com.pg
Indonesian Consulate in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea , Vanimo, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, (P.O.BOX 39 VANIMO) Phone: (675) 857-1371, 857-1372, Fax: (675) 857-1373 ,  Email: vanimo.kri@deplu.go.id
Indonesian Consulate in Asuncion, Paraguay , Barrio Villamora, Gonzalo Bulnes 790 e / Lilio y Espana, Asuncion, Paraguay Phone: (595-21) 600-628, 609-628 , Fax: (595-21) 554-447, Email: consuladodeindonesia@acerosasuncion.com.py
Indonesian Embassy in Peru, Avenida Las Flores,334-336 San Isidro,Lima 27,Peru,Phone:(511)222-0308, Email: kbrilima@terra.com.pe
Indonesian Embassy in Makati City, Philippines , 185 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines, P.O. Box 1671 MCPO Metro Manila, Philippines , Phone: (+63) 2 892-5061/68 , Fax: (+63) 2 892-58-78 818-44-41, Email: fungsipensosbud@yahoo.com.ph
Indonesian Consulate in Davao, Philippines , Phase IV, Ecoland Drive, Matina, 8000 Davao City, Philippines, (P.O.BOX 81038 DAVAO CITY)  Phone: (63-82) 299-2930, Fax: (63-82) 297-3462, Web Site: http://www.indonesia.org.ph, Email: kjri-dvo@mozcom.com
Indonesian Embassy in Poland , 3/5 Estonska Street, 03-903 Warsaw, Poland, Phone: 0 22/ 617 51 79Email: info@indonesianembassy.pl
Indonesian Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal , Rua Miguel Lupi 12, 1st Floor, 1249-080 Lisbon, Portugal, Phone: (351-21) 393-2070
Indonesian Embassy in Doha, Qatar , Al-Maahed Street, Al Salata Al Jadeeda, Doha, Qatar , Phone: (974) 465-7945, 466-4981, Fax: (974) 465-7610 , Web Site: http://www.kbridoha.com , Email: inemb@qatar.net.qa
Indonesian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania , Strada Orlando No.10 Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania , Phone: (40-21) 312-0742 to 44 Fax: (40-21) 312-0214 , Web Site: http://www.indonezia.ro, Email: indobuch@indonezia.ro
Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, Russia , Novokuznetskaya Ulitsa 12, Moscow Russia, Phone: (7-495) 951-9549 to 51  E-mail: kbrimos@rol.ru
Indonesian Consulate in St. Petersburg, Russia , Kamennoostrovsky Pereulok 15, 197101 St.Petersburg, Russia, Phone: 7-812-237 0883
Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter , 11693 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , Phone: 01-4882800  Fax: 01 - 4882966 , Web Site: http://www.kbri-riyadh.org , Email: contact@kbri-riyadh.org.sa
Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia , Al-Mualifin Street, Al-Rehab Dist. / 5, Jeddah 21411, Saudi Arabia, Phone: (966-2) 6711271
Indonesian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal , Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop, BP. 5859, Dakar, Senegal, Phone: (221) 825-7316, 824-0738 Fax: (221) 825-5896 , Web Site: http://www.indonesia-senegal.org, Email: kbri@indonesia-senegal.org
Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia  Bulevar Mira 18, 11040 Beograd, Serbia, Phone: (381-11) 367 4062, Fax: (381-11) 367 2984
Indonesian Consulate in Victoria, Seychelles , 4, Oceangate House, 1st Floor, (P.O.Box 31), Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, Phone: (24-8) 244-835
Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, Singapore , 7 Chatsworth Road, Singapore 249761, Phone: (65)6737-7422,Email: info@kbrisingapura.com
Indonesian Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia , Mudroòova 51, 81103 Bratislava, Slovak Republic, Phone: 421-2-54419886
Indonesian Embassy (Pretoria)  949 Schoeman Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, P.O. Box 13155, Hatfield 0028, Phone: 012.342.3350/1/2  Fax: 012.342.3369 , Web Site: http://www.indonesia-pretoria.org.za, Email: fpanggabean@indonesia-pretoria.org.za
Indonesian Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa , 212 Buitengracht Street, (P.O.BOX 10129, Caledon Square 7905) , Cape Town 8001 South Africa , Phone: (27-21) 423-2321, Fax: (27-21) 423-3205 ,Email: info@indonesia-capetown.org.za
Indonesian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea , 55 Youido-Dong, Youngdeungpo-Ku, Seoul, South Korea, Phone: +82-02-7835675/7, 7835371/2  Fax: +82-02-7804280 , Web Site: http://www.indonesiaseoul.org, Email: pensosbud@indonesiaseoul.org
Indonesian Embassy in Madrid, Spain , Calle de Agastia No. 65, 28043 Madrid , Spain, Phone: (34-91) 413-0294, 413-0394, 413-0594, 413-0747 , Fax: (34-91) 413-8994 , Web Site: http://www.embajadadeindonesia.es, Email: kbri@embajadadeindonesia.es 
Indonesian Consulate in Barcelona, Spain , Calle de Pau Claris No. 173, - 2° - 2ª, 08037 Barcelona, Spain, Phone: (34-93) 487-6884
Indonesian Consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain , 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, City: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Phone: (34-92) 826-3565 , Fax: (34-92) 847-2196
Indonesian Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka , 400/50 Sarana Road, Off Budhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka, Phone: (94-11) 267 43 37  Fax: (94-11) 267 86 68 , Email: indocola@sri.lanka.net
Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan , 84, Street 60, Block 12 El Reeyadh, Khartoum, Sudan , (P.O.BOX 13374 KHARTOUM)  Phone: (249-11) 225-106, Fax: (249-11) 225-528, Email: kbri_khartoum@sudanmail.com
Indonesian Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname , Van Brussellaan # 3 Uitvlugt, Paramaribo, Suriname, P.O. BOX 157, Phone: (597) 431-230, 413-171, 439-577 , Fax: (597) 498-234, Email: indonemb@sr.net
Indonesian Consulate in Mbabane, Swaziland , Union Suppliers, (PO. Box 196), H 100 Mbabane, Swaziland, Phone: (268) 404-4076 Fax: (268) 404-4076 , Email: unionsuppliers@swazi.net
Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden , Sysslomansgatan 18/1, (P.O.BOX 12520) 112 41,Stockholm, Sweden , Phone: 08-545 558 80  Fax: 08-650 87 50 , Web Site: http://www.indonesiskaambassaden.se/, Email: subidpen@indonesiskaambassaden.se
Indonesian Embassy in Bern, Switzerland , Elfenauweg 51 , P.O.BOX 270, 3000 Bern, Phone: (41-31) 352-0983/84, Fax: (41-31) 351-6765 Web Site: http://www.indonesia-bern.org , Email: kbribern@bgb.ch, kbri@indonesia-bern.org
Indonesian Consulate in Geneva, Switzerland , 16 Rue de Saint-Jeans, 1203 Geneva, Switzerland, Phone: (41-22) 338-3350
Fax: (41-22) 345-5733, 940-1056 , Web Site: http://www.mission-indonesia.org, Email: mission.indonesia@ties.itu.int
Indonesian Embassy in Damascus, Syria , Mezzech, Eastern Villas, al-Madina al-Munawar Street, Bloc No. 270/A Building , 26, Damascus, Syria (P.O.BOX 3530 Damascus-S) , Phone: (963-11) 611-9630, 611-9631, 611-7939 , Email: kbridams@cyberia.net.lb
Indonesian Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania , 299 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road , (P.O.BOX 572) Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
City: Dar Es Salaam , Phone: (255-22) 211-9119, 211-8133, 211-5841, Fax: (25-22) 211-5849 , Email: kbridsm@raha.com
Indonesian Consulate in Songkhla, Thailand , 19, Sadao Road, Amphur Muang , Songkhla 90000, Thailand, Phone: (66-74) 311-544, 312-219, Fax: (66-74) 441-094, Email: song4kom@hadyai.loxinfo.co.th
Indonesian Consulate in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago , Corner Churchill Road, Highway and Bondary Road, El Soccoro, Trinidad & Tobago  City: Port of Spain , Phone: (1-868) 674-2909, 674-3677, 638-2264, 674-8368 , Fax: (1-868) 675-3884
Indonesian Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia , 15, Rue du Lac Malaren/ Rue du Lac Oubeira, (BP. 58 Berges du Lac), 1053 Tunis, Tunisia Phone: (216-71) 860-377, 860-702, 860-842, 963-973 , Fax: (216-71) 861-758 , Email: kbritun@gnet.tu
Indonesian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey , Abdullah Cevdet Sokak No.10 , PO Box-42 , Cankaya 06680 , Ankara, Turkey
Phone: (90) (312) 438 21 90, Fax: (90) (312) 438 21 93, Web Site: http://www.indo-tr.org , Email: indoank@marketweb.net.tr
Indonesian Consulate in Kampala, Uganda , Grams Casaments, (P.O.BOX 4641) , Kampala, Uganda , City: Kampala , Phone: (256) 234-000, 234-001, 233-577, 233-612 , Fax: (256) 234-301, 245-271 , Email: indonesia.uganda@alam_group.com
Indonesian Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine , 27B Nagirna Street , Kiev 04107, Ukraine , Phone: (380-44) 2055446, Email: kbri@indo.ru.kiev.ua
Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates , Zone 2, Sector 79, Villa No. 474 , Sultan Bin Zayed Street (Str.32) , (P.O.BOX 7256), Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates , Phone: (971-2) 445-4448 , Fax: (971-2) 445-5453 ,Email: kbriabd@indonesianembassy.ae
Indonesian Consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates , Al Hudaiba, Community 322, Villa No. 1, Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: (971-4) 398-5666 , Fax: (971-4) 398-0804 , Web Site: http://www.kjridubai.ae , Email: indocons@emirates.net.ae
Indonesian Embassy in London, United Kingdom , 38 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HW, Phone: (020) 7499 7661, Fax: 020) 7491 4993  Web Site: http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/ , Email: kbri@btconnect.com
Indonesian Embassy in Washington DC, United States , 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,Washington DC 20036 , Phone: (202) 775-5200  Fax: (202) 775-5365 , Web Site: http://www.embassyofindonesia.org/ , Email: informasi@embassyofindonesia.org
Indonesian Consulate in Chicago, United States , 211 West Wacker Drive, 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, USA , Phone: (1-312) 920-1880 Fax: (1-312) 920-1881 , Web Site: http://www.indonesiachicago.org , Email: generalinfo@indonesiachicago.org
Indonesian Consulate in Houston, United States United States , 10900 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 7, USA
Phone: (1-713) 785-1691 , Fax: (1-713) 780-9644 , Email: kjrihouston@prodigy.net
Indonesian Consulate in Houston, United States , 10900 Richmond Avenue , Houston, Texas 7 , USA, Phone: (1-713) 785-1691
Fax: (1-713) 780-9644 , Email: kjrihouston@prodigy.net
Indonesian Consulate in Los Angeles, United States , 3457 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles, C.A. 90010 , United States of America Phone: (1-213) 383-5126 , Fax: (1-213) 487-3971 , Web Site: http://www.kjri-la.net , Email: kjri@kjri-la.net
Indonesian Consulate in New York, United States , 5, East 68th Street , New York, NY 10065 , USA , Phone: (1-212) 879-0600 to 15 Fax: (1-212) 570-6202 , Web Site: http://www.indonesianewyork.org , Email: information@indonesianewyork.org
Indonesian Consulate in San Francisco, United States , 1111 Columbus Avenue , San Fransisco, CA 94133 , USA , Phone: (1-415) 474-9571 Fax: (1-415) 441-4320 , Web Site: http://www.kjrisfo.org , Email: sanfrancisco@kjrisfo.org
Indonesian Consulate in Hawaii, United States , 1001 Bishop Street , ASB Tower, Suite 2970 , Honolulu, HI 96813 , USA , Phone: (1-808) 531-3017 , Fax: (1-808) 531-3177
Indonesian Consulate in New York, United States , 325 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA , Phone: (1- 212) 972-8333
Fax: (1-212) 972-9780 , Web Site: http://www.indonesiamission-ny.org, Email: ptri@indonesiamission-ny.org
Indonesian Consulate in Montevideo, Uruguay , Aquilles Lanza 1314, Montevideo, Uruguay , Phone: (598-2) 901-2916
Indonesian Embassy in Tashkent , Uzbekistan , 73, Yahyo Gulomov Street, Tashkent 700000, Uzbekistan, City: Tashkent
Phone: (998-71) 132-0236 to 38 , Fax: (998-71) 120-6540, 133-0513, Email: tashkent@indonesia.embassy.uz
Indonesian Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela , Avenida El Paseo, con Calle Maracaibo , Quinta 'Indonesia', Prados Del Este
Caracas 1080, Venezuela , Phone: (58-212) 975-2291, Fax: (58-212) 976-0550, Email: kbricaracas1@yahoo1.com
Indonesian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam , 50, Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi, Vietnam Phone: (84-4) 825-6316, 825-3353, 825-7969
Fax: (84-4) 825-9274 , Web Site: http://www.indonesia-hanoi.org.vn, Email: komhan@hn.vnn.vn
Indonesian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam , 18, Phung Khac Khoan Street , Dist. 1 Chi Minh City, Vietnam , Phone: 84-8) 825-1888, 825-1889 , Fax: (84-8) 829-9493 , Email: indochmc@hcm.fpt.vn
Indonesian Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen , Beirut Street Faj Attan, (P.O.BOX 19873) Hadda, Sanaa, Yemen, Phone: (967-1) 427-210, 427-211 Fax: (967-1) 427-212 , Email: indosan@y.net.ye
Indonesian Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe , 3, Duthie Avenue Belgravia, (P.O.BOX CY 69 Causeway), Harare, Zimbabwe
Phone: (263-4) 251-799, 250-072, Fax: (263-4) 796-587, Web Site: http://www.indonesia-harare.org, Email: kbri@ecoweb.co.zw

Do and don’t in Lombok

DO

ü Smile and greet people, especially elders.

ü Shake hands, gently.

ü Accept hospitality and food. You do not have to eat and drink, but it is polite to ACCEPT.

ü Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines. They should never go topless, or in shorts, hot pants or other unsuitable attire.

ü Bend down and walk around seated people when you need to pass.

ü Use only your right hand to eat and to hand objects or money to someone.

ü Be sure to sit at the same level as other people.

ü Wear a sarong when entering the house of Melokaq (Adat leader) and when participating in ritual and adat ceremonies.

ü Shoes should be removed when entering a private house

DON’T

û  Enter houses, building or village without being invited.

û  Point at people with your finger. Don’t ever use your foot to point at objects or people.

û  Try not to point your feet at people or an object. It is considered very rude.

û  Avoid touching people on the head.

û  Step over people or food on the floor.

û  Eat with your left hand or use your left hand to give or accept objects or money.

û  Raise your voice, especially in anger

Special Advice :

- Beware of unauthorised people who offer their services as guides.

- Observe all normal precautions as regards to personal safety, as well as the safety fof your belongings. Walking alone on quiet streets or deserted areas is not recommended. Be sure that all your valuables-money, jewellery, and airline tickets are properly protected from loss.

- Drop your garbage into a waste container..

- Do not get yourself involved with drugs. Penalties for drug offences are very severe.

- Do not support any manner of wild animal abuse. Never purchase any products or souvenirs made from wild animals including reptiles like snakes, monitor lizards, and also turtle shell and ivory. Avoid patronizing local restaurants that serve wild animal delicacies. 

Lombok Travel Guide

Business Hours

Government offices (officially) open from 08.30 am until 05.00 pm from Monday to Friday. Anyway if you need to visit a government office, expect to come between 09.00 and 15:00 pm with break from 12.00 to 13.00 pm. Although government offices offically open on Friday but in fact the officers usually not working effectively after 12.00 pm. Banks and private businesses usually open from 08.00 am until 03.00 pm and mostly their staffs commit on this working hours. Banks and Government Offices are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Supermarkets, department stores and shops - like similar businesses around the world maintain long opening hours for their customer's convenience.

Lombok’s laid back pace of life can frustrate the avid shopper. Most shops in the major tourist areas have fairly regular hours from 10 am till 8 p.m., six days a week - sometimes a shop is closed just because it's slow that day! Restaurants start serving from 7.30 a.m. or so until 10.00 pm.

Credit  Cards

Most hotels on Lombok accept credit card for an additional 3-5 percent surcharges, Credit cards and cash advances available in most Tourist area.

Credit cards are accepted at better restaurants and retailers. But be aware most retailers add an extra 3 - 5 % on your bill for the privilege of using plastic. You do not have to accept this: You're not going to get anywhere arguing with the shopkeeper but if you want to get this back make sure the retailer or restaurant writes this surcharge down as an extra charge for using the card and then claim it from your month end billing

DO’s and DONT’s in Lombok

It is always nice to learn a few customs of the area when visiting different country. Here are some do’s and dont’s for enjoyable trip in Lombok...more

Dress Standards

Balinese are generally modest in their modes of dress and believe that the most basic sign of respect to another is correct attire. While shorts and singlets are generally acceptable while shopping or just walking, long trousers for men and dresses for women are strongly suggested when visiting friends, calling on government offices, or attending places of worship. Specific rules apply whenever visiting a Balinese Pura or temple. Our guide will make sure that guests are aware of the protocols and have a sarong available to wear whenever visiting a pura.

Electricity
Power supply is usually 220 volts/250 cycles in large cities, but 110 volts is still used in some areas. Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded pins. It is advisable to check electricity supplies before using any appliances. Electrical current in Lombok is 220 volts at 50 cycles. Most electrical plugs are set to take a two-pin plug. Purchase an international adapter or ask your hotel to lend you one.

Embassies and Consulates

Food & drink

All water should be regarded as a potential health risk. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Peel the fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use sun block and hat. Sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from all over the world. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies. Health services are not socialized in Indonesia and it is therefore recommended that visitors purchase travel insurance.

Geography
The island of Lombok is located east of Bali. to picturesque mountainside landscapes to white sand beaches of the Gili Islands. Lombok also has the third largest volcano in all of Indonesia, Mount Rinjani, which extends 3726 meters high with a crater lake called Segara Anak. Lombok is 30 mi/50 km east of Bali.

Health

Bali has a several well-equipped hospitals providing emergency and outpatient services. There are also several very modern and efficient medical service centers on the island that have been established to cater to the needs of foreign visitors. Most hotels have on call doctors. For what it is known by Australian as "Bali Belly", Iomotil and Imodium eliminate Symptoms, but not infections. A fever along with the symptoms requires doctor prescribed antibiotics. Drink as much as liquid as possible. For discomfort, diarrhea, and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy food. Drink only bottled water or boiled water (air putih).

History

At around the time Islam first came to these islands in the 16th century, four Hindu Kingdoms co-existed in apparent peace in what is now West Nusa Tenggara. Lombok experienced strong Balinese influences, but has retained a unique identity. The indigenous people of Lombok, the Sasaks, are predominantly Moslem and have a strong, distinguished tradition, as do the people of neighboring Sumbawa. Soft, white sand, virgin beaches are typical in Lombok, where the motto is: "You can see Bali from Lombok, but not Lombok from Ball". Famous for its ikat hand-woven textiles, the island has exceptional charm and is relatively undiscovered, except for the town of Senggigi, which is becoming a major resort area.

Money Matters

You can exchange most major world currencies (cash or travelers checks) easily into the local currency, the Indonesian Rupiah. All hotels offer currency exchange but at less favorable exchange rates. Or - and this our choice - go to a branch office of one of the local banks. Also, it is better to change your money first, if you plan on visiting the central or eastern Lombok for the day as it can be difficult to find a money changer in remote areas.  However that being said, there are a several "authorized" money changers available. If you choose to deal with an money changer - here are a couple of points worth remembering.  First, the rate posted on the door usually is for amounts in notes of US $100. - lesser denominated notes (i.e. $50.00) will be given a less favorable rate. Next verify the exchange calculation (ask to use the calculator or bring your own) and count your change before you leave the window. Lastly, be  prepared, if you are cashing travelers checks you will need to present your passport for identification and many money changers do not accept cash notes that have been defaced - or are in less than near mint condition. The official exchange rate posted is daily in all major newspapers. Also, rates that are too good to be true generally - watch out for. The Rupiah comes in paper and coins. Paper denominations are 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000; coin denominations are 10, 25, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000.

When changing money there are many money changers in Lombok. The best rates are usually in Senggigi. Money changers prefer new, clean large bills and will accept smaller denominations at a lower rate.

If you have traveler’s checks the rate will be less than bank notes.  Be sure to count your money before you leave money changers.

You can also check local banks but the rate is slightly lower than outside. Re-count the money in front of the money changer reception is a must, as usually there's a quick tricky way how they can steal your money. A suggestion when changing money. If you plan on making small purchases be sure to carry small denominations with you because many sellers do not have change. The Rupiah come in denominations of 100,000, 50,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, and 500, 100 in coin.

 The Indonesian Rupiah offers very favorable rates of exchange and buying power against most foreign currencies. Hotels, moneychangers, and banks provide foreign exchange services. We strongly recommend the use of banks, whenever possible, when exchanging currency. Always insist on an official receipt at the time of the transaction and take your time to make sure the money received matches the total shown on the receipt. Those bringing foreign currency to Indonesia should note that many banks and moneychangers refuse to accept foreign bank notes that are soiled, torn or generally poor condition.

Public Holidays 2012

01 Jan New Year’s Day.

10 Jan Muharram (Islamic New Year).

07 Feb Chinese New Year.

07 Mar Nyepi (Hindu New Year).

20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).

21 Mar Good Friday.

20 May Waisak Day (Buddha’s Birthday).

01 May Ascension.

17 Aug Indonesian Independence Day.

30 Jul Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet).

02 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).

09 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

25/26 Dec Christmas Day/Boxing Day.

29 Dec Islamic New Year.

Ramadhan (Fasting) Month

Most tourist facilities in Lombok (Gili Islands & Senggigi) remain open during Ramadhan. Local Restaurants might close in residential area in Mataram or Cakranegara to respect the majority of Moslem Fasting. Tourist are suggested to eat and drinks in hotel's or resort's area.

Religion

Islam is the majority religion, but all other religions are practiced freely. Every Friday around 12.30 noon, Muslims go to the mosques just like Christians go to church on Sunday.  If you are planning on traveling around the island and visiting small villages it is more respectable to wear slacks or knee length shorts, a shirt with sleeves or a sarong. If you happened to be here during Ramadan, which is the Muslim month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, please do not to eat, drink or smoke out in the open public during this month long fast. Even though the people don’t seem bothered in the common tourist areas like, Senggigi and the Gili islands, it is better to respect the people and not eat or smoke openly. Wetu telu is an unique religion that that blends Islam - Animism and is only found in north Lombok.  It roots stem from the village of Bayan in the north. The people who practice this still consider themselves Muslims but they have their own rituals in addition to the normal Muslim ones. One such ceremony is Nyiu, that takes place 1000 days after someone dies. The relatives of the deceased offer material things like clothing, toothbrushes, food, dishes, mattresses, etc. so the deceased will be pleased in heaven.

Shopping

Street or beach vendors are often pushing too hard on selling and most visitors feel inconvenient. Never try to look at any of their item/s even they might be interesting to you, even this could be fun for those who want to learn about bargaining tactic. For most visitors this is hassling

Scuba Diving

Bali has a number of excellent diving and snorkeling locations - many of them offering world-class explorations below sea level.  Bali Discovery Tours can design excellent dive programs in the company of experienced Dive Masters. Diving certification programs are also available for those wishing to learn how to dive. Please remember to complete your last dive 24 hours before joining any flight.

Smoking

The Indonesian people are only gradually becoming aware of the dangers of smoking. As a result, prohibitions on smoking in public areas are still very rare. Some of the international hotels in Bali do make non-smoking sections available in public dining rooms and provide non-smoking rooms. If this is your preference, please let us know when making an accommodation booking. Smoking is now banned on all domestic flights and air-conditioned vehicles, including the busses and vehicles operated by Lombok Trail.

Special Diets

Indonesian hotels serve an almost endless array of international cuisine in addition to the succulent and sometimes spicy Indonesian fare. People with specific dietary requests should advise Lombok Trail at the time of booking so we may facilitate any special requirements into your tour program.

Telecommunications

Indonesian telecommunications are of a high standard and generally available. Hotels offer international direct dialing, facsimile and, often, Internet connections. Cellular phone in Indonesia is GSM. If you have brought your cellular hand phone, you can purchase prepaid calling cards to make outgoing calls at lower cost than calling on your home SIM. Shops which sell these cards are prolific. Major service providers are: Telkomsel, Satelindo and XL Ritel. Look for signs and banners with those markings. The government has also established a nationwide network of small business people operating "WARTEL" or telecommunication kiosks offering international and domestic telephone communications at competitive rates. Bali has several mobile telephone servers that, depending on agreements in place with your home service supplier, should provide roaming support for your hand phone brought from home.

Time

The Indonesian archipelago is spread over three time zones. Western Indonesia Standard Time, which covers the islands of Sumatra, Java & Madura, West and Central Kalimantan is 7 hours ahead of GMT; Central Indonesia Standard Time covers East and South Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, and is 8 hours ahead of GMT; finally Eastern Indonesia Standard Time, which covers Maluku, and Irian Jaya is 9 hours ahead of GMT.

Tipping

Most larger hotels and restaurants automatically add Government Tax and Service charge up to 21% to the bill. Tipping is usuall in main tourist area, but you're not compelled to tip at restaurants. If you like your driver or local tour guide, a tip of 10-15% is appreciated. Carry small changes with you as taxi drivers often have none. Airport or hotel porters expect Rp. 1000 per bag depending on the size and weights. Tipping is relatively new in Lombok. Most large hotels and restaurants will automatically add a service charge of between 5 & 10 percent to your bill which is quite sufficient. Smaller restaurants generally don't add anything extra but considering that the waiter's wage may well be less than $1.00 a day - a tip of 5 - 10 percent is very much appreciated.  Bellmen generally get Rp. 500 - Rp.1,000 for a small to medium sized luggage. Rounding up taxi bills to the nearest thousand. And with tour guides and the like tipping is up to you - just remember that chances are your driver has already received a commission from anything you purchased during the day.

Tradition and Culture

Transportation

Don't miss Lombok's beautiful scenery. If you choose to rent a car or motorcycles and drive yourself, you must have an International Driving License.

Renting a car is a good alternative to get around Lombok, either self driving or with driver so you can relax and enjoy the view. (Tip driver pocket money for meals if you stop for lunch or dinner). If you are pleased with service, tip (Rp. 20,000 minimum). If you collide with anything, or it collides with you, you are responsible for all cost. Motorcycles are a convenient and inexpensive way to get around the Island, but Tourists are frequently injured in motorbike accident. If you rent a bike, drive slowly and very defensively. Helmets are required by law but those provided by rental agencies offer little protection.

Travel Documents Security

Please consider making a photocopy of your airline tickets and the identifying pages of your passport. Also make a list of all travelers' checks and your credit card details. Store all of this data separately from your wallet. Having these details at hand will speed replacement in the event of loss.

Visa & Customs

All visitors traveling to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of onward or return ...more

Walking Shoes

A comfortable pair of shoes for walking is highly recommended; particularly when you will be joining one of Bali Discovery's trekking programs.

Water

Tap water is generally NOT potable in Indonesia. Bottled drinks including a wide range of bottled mineral waters are readily available.

Weather

The climate on Lombok is tropical with warm weather around the year. There is a wet season on Lombok between October and March and a dry season from April to December. Weather on Lombok is generally drier than on Bali, so it is relatively nice to travel there also during the rainy season...more