Three Small Island In Lombok Called Gili

Holiday to Lombok island is not complete without visiting three small island Lombok has many Gili, off the north-west coast of Lombok are three small, coral-fringed island, Gili Air, Gili Menu and Gili Trawangan-each with superb, white sandy beaches, clear water, coral reefs, brilliantly colored fish and the best snorkeling on Lombok. The Island has become popular with visitors, especially young Europeans, who come for the very simple pleasure of sun, snorkeling and socializing. At the south, Lombok has Gili Nanggu, Sudak, Kedis and many others. Gili on the south are like Private Island, which not many tourists inside. The south Gili also offer the best place to snorkeling with the friendly fish and colourfully coral reefs.

The Gilis have sparse vegetation and rainfall, and it can seem much hotter than on the mainland. This means there is sunshine most days of the year, even when it's raining in lombok and bali. Water is mainly drawn from wells or shipped from the maindland, so there is a need for conservation to preserve the limited resources. Be prepared for salty showers in most of the small hotels and home-stays, although the larger hotels and villas provide fresh water.

There are no cars or motorbikes on the Gili, and the main form of transport,apart from walking, is by horse and cart (locally called cidomo). There is a good restaurants, bars and accomodation on all Gili, with the biggest range on Gili Trawangan.Telephone and internet facilities are available, and most of the normal tourist amenities, although there are no banks and only the larger hotels accept credit cards. Moneychangers excange at a slightly lower rate than the main laind, so it's wise to change your money befor going.