The Reasons behind Lomboks popularity - Travel Documentary (Indonesia is not only Bali, Ep. 03)

In this Lombok Documentary I take you on a road trip through the diverse landscapes of Lombok with its many sights.

For my last few weeks in Indonesia this time around I decided to set foot on Lombok, an island situated in the West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia which is home to round about 4 million inhabitants. Here, the rhythm is different to the previous destinations I visited in Indonesia. With a predominantly Muslim population, this serene island, away from the bustling thoroughfares awaits with natural splendor...but the rising tide of tourism is beginning to re-shape the island. This Lombok documentary aims to show the diversity of this island covering the historic and religious background, explaining the cultural roots as well as the natural and man made sights.

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This Lombok Travel Documentary is the third part of a Documentary Series called „Indonesia is not only Bali“. While many visitors mainly focus on Bali alone, Indonesia with its more than 17,000 islands offers a wealth of incredible destinations each with its unique charm and attractions.

Therefore my plan was to visit a number of different destinations to showcase the diversity of the country to the best of my ability. In this episode I’ll be embarking on a solo roadtrip adventure all around the island of Lombok with a tiny scooter and a surfboard to show you some more hidden gems, proving that there is so much more to this enchanting archipelago. In a few short years, Kuta has changed from a sleepy seaside village into the main focus of tourism development in Lombok

In order to show you the whole diversity of Indonesia I tried to cover the majority of sights in this Lombok Documentary from the south over the West, north to the east as well as the volcanos and waterfalls in the center of Lombok.

You can use this Lombok Documentary to plan your own trip to Lombok, on my website you’ll find all essential information needed.

Following I list all places & things to do in Lombok, Indonesia as seen in this Indonesia Documentary:
- Kuta Lombok
- Selong Belanak
- Pantai Aan / Tanjung Aan
- Gerupuk
- Sekotong
- Mandalika Internation Circuit / Mandalika Project
- Bukit Seger / Bukit Merese
- Mount Rinjani Volcano
- Senggigi
- Sekotong Peninsula
- Desert Point
- Secret Gilis
- The Gilis - Gili Trawangan
- Senaru
- Sembalun
- Tetebatu
- Benang Stokel
- Benang Kelambu
- Tiu Kelep
- Sendang Gile

Please use these chapters to navigate through this Java Documentary:

0:00 Intro
1:02 About this Trip & Itinerary
3:39 Kuta Lombok
4:12 Surfing Gerupuk
5:28 Selong Belanak
6:40 Tampah Beach
7:20 Pantai Aan
8:08 Bukit Seger
9:44 Surf Routine in Kuta
11:53 Mandalika Circuit
14:09 Bukit Merese
17:19 Sekotong & Desert Point
22:36 Secret Gilis
27:35 Senggigi
42:14 Gili Trawangan
47:00 Senaru & Tiu Kelep
54:38 Rinjani Trek
1:04:24 Sembalun
1:05:05 Tetebatu
1:14:07 Benang Stokel & Benang Kelambu
1:15:28 Luxury Resort in Kuta & Last Surf

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The whole trip was executed over the course of over 10 weeks using rental scooters as well as several drivers and guides. A big thank you goes to Kiko who helped me filming this trip as well as to all locals involved in the production for their time and all the information they provided.

Sources for the information provided in this documentary:

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[BackPackerSteve]

Subtitle Indonesia sudah tersedia sekarang! - For my Indonesian viewers I have now provided subtitles in Bahasa. Even though they might not be 100% accurate I hope this helps to understand the video. Thanks for watching and the support. It means a lot to me when I see Indonesians appreciating the content I publish about their country. Terima kasih banyak!🤩

[simpleman]

Finally you share the fact that Bali is not the only place in Indonesia worth visiting. Happy exploring Indonesia and stay safe!

[NurHasanah-gn]

PARAWISATA DI LOMBOK MEMANG SANGET INDAH AMAZING BEAUTIFUL

[soundtravels]

This is the best video I've seen on Lombok. I visited Bali in 2019 for the first time, and honestly, I was really disappointed. It's a beautiful place with lovely people but now that it's simply over run with tourism I just couldn't enjoy myself.

Ever since I came back, I've been wanting to go back to Indonesia and found Lombok through research online. I'm going back in September, and this time, I'm spending plenty of time in Lombok and the Gilis. I really look forward to finding something closer to what I was seeking in 2019 when I went to Bali.

Thanks! ❤

[eightbalhd]

I didn't skip this video until it was finished. The presentation of this video is very easy to understand, the spirit of success is always there.❤

[Berdua_Explore]

Terima kasih sdh informasikan keindahan pulau lombok..kami sangat bangga dgn negara kami indonesia👍👍👍

[rajar]

This is the best video I have ever seen. ❤❤❤❤
The charm of Lombok is the pearl .If Bali was first famous and in the world's spotlight in developing the progress of its tourism objects from Lombok, of course this is what makes Bali an island visited by many people by foreign tourists .However, currently Lombok is starting to advance and develop the potential of its beautiful island as a tourist destination, with the attraction and charm of its extraordinary natural beauty under development in all sectors,
we continue to make breakthroughs . With the current development process, in the future Lombok could be more advanced than Bali.

[somanydynamos]

I’ve been to Lombok twice around 2015-2016, and will be heading over this May. Wasn’t able to find really informative videos on YouTube until yours came to my feed.

Great video, happy to see these actual footage that I couldn’t find online or on Google map!

[carkawalakhatulistiwa]

14:39 Lombok and Bali have the same island size, population and population density. the difference is that there are many tourists in Bali, both local and international.

notes

Bali is inhabited by Balinese people.

Lombok is inhabited by Sasak people

[IsabeauStender]

Best video I`ve seen so far about Lombok - thank you for this amazing footage 😍 Will be there in less than 2 weeks and can`t wait.

[Indianpersiancouple]

I like the representation of your videos. Love from 🇮🇳🇮🇷

[sofyanhadi]

I love lombok, more than bali.. So quite, beautifull beach... Just wowww... ❤❤❤
Recommended hotel: bruga villas and restaurant, so cheap.. The australian owner... 18 usd/day..

[deddygiririndjani]

Indonesia is a large country with the 4th population in the world after India, China and the USA, and the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, around 85% of Indonesia's population of 277 million people, the Indonesian archipelago consists of more than 17, 000 islands, with 700 languages. different regions, and more than 400 ethnic groups, but all Indonesian people speak Indonesian as a unifier, that's why Indonesia's Motto is: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, which means diversity in unity, the country of Indonesia is very diverse in its cultural traditions, languages ​​and customs, Indonesia can be said to be a unique country, you can find everything from traditional natural beauty to super modern high end life style, and Indonesia's independence day is 17 August 1945

[yogassima]

Thank you. Very informative. Love watching your videos. I was planning to stay in Bali for a couple of weeks but after watching this... Lombok.🦋.. here i come👍👍👍. I'm so excited for my upcoming trip and your videos are so informative and adventurous. All the best in all your endeavors 🦋🙏

[turkiegames]

Incredible, I was waiting for this video. I've watched the previous ones a couple of times. I'm going to Indonesia 1st of march and really wanted to visit Lombok. This guide makes it very easy for me.

Your video's are of insane quality, you have a lot of talent as a film maker. Keep it up!

[lisacarlson]

You have really inspired me to go and see so much more in Indonesia. Thanks ! Glad I found you.

[BoydXplorer]

Great Lombok Documentary. Well edited and presented. Such a beautiful place to explore. Tnx4sharing. Watching from DUBAI

[anteros]

Hi Steve, great video! May I asked what month did you visit Lombok?

[princesa_fugitiva]

I love it when google routes me thru the rice fields and small places instead of the highway. So much prettier and more interesting, but occasionally challenging, which is also fun.

[muryanicikgu]

Wow you're truly live in a paradise called Lombok❤