Beyond Bali: The Exotic Charm of Gili Trawangan, Lombok

Expressions and exclamations of awe will flow and will often be heard when we discuss the natural exotic wonders of eastern Indonesia. Besides Dewata Island Bali, one of the favorite tourist destinations sought after by foreign tourists is Gili Trawangan in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Gili Trawangan, a small island within the administrative area of Gili Indah Village, North Lombok Regency, possesses thousands of charms, ranging from the beauty of its underwater world with its stunning coral reefs to its incredibly friendly locals.

Gili Trawangan offers the charm of a car-free tropical island with white sandy beaches, snorkeling, diving, and vibrant nightlife. The Gili Trawangan Night Market (open from 6 PM to 12 AM) serves as an affordable culinary hub, offering fresh seafood, satay, and local/international dishes near the harbor.

A variety of menus are available, from grilled seafood, barbecue, fresh fish, fresh vegetable sides, urap-urap (spiced vegetable salad), pelecing (spicy Lombok bean sprout salad), to other Asian/Indonesian foods.