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Three famous Gilis, and the dozens nobody visits

Lombok has more than twenty small islands off its coasts, but almost all the traffic goes to three: Gili Trawangan, Air and Meno in the north-west.

Here is the list of 7 Islands of Lombok

1. Gili Trawangan

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The gili islands are three islands close to lombok which are a popular tourist destination for those coming to lombok. Gili Trawangan is a small island which is part of this group and has no cars on it. You can spend your day bicycling around the island.

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Gili Meno is the middle island of the three Gilis off north-west Lombok, roughly two kilometres by one, and the only one whose interior is still scrub and a salt lake rather than guesthouses. A turtle hatchery sits on the east beach. Boats from Bangsal take about twenty minutes, and people choose it over Trawangan for exactly what it lacks.

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Gili Bidara is one of the 33 small isles in Lombok. Located to the east of Lombok, this island is an excellent spot spending the day with your family members and loved ones. The island is filled with beautiful white sand and corals. Gili Bidara is known for offering views with Mount Rinjani on one side and Mount Tambora on the other. This island is one of the best places for snorkelling and picnicking.

4. Kondo Island

Gili Kondo is a tiny island located to the eastern coast of Lombok. There are very few residents on this island, which allows it to remain quiet, calm and less crowded. Along with this island, there are other two islands in the same region; Gili Bidara and Gili Petagan. These three islands together are known as Tiga Pulau and is a top-rated tourist attraction.

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5. Lampu Island

The name Lampu is originated from the lighthouse which is standing on this island since the 1890s. The lighthouse, HM Koningin Wilhelmina, has remained very popular among tourists. The waters in this island are so clear that one can see the reflection of the cliffs on the surface of the water and colourful fish underwater can also be spotted through naked eyes. The island also has facilities for water sports such as jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling.

6. Gili Air

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Known For : Scuba Diving in Gili Air Swings in Gili Air Sunset in Gili Air

Gili Air is the closest of the three main Gilis to Lombok, about fifteen minutes by boat from Bangsal, and it sits between the other two in character: quieter than Trawangan's strip of bars, busier than Meno. It is small enough to walk right around in an hour or so, the reef comes close to shore on the east side, and there are no motor vehicles on the island.

Best Time: April - October

15 Gili Air Attractions

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Gili Gede is the largest of the islands off Lombok's south-west coast, a separate group from the famous three and reached from Tembowong rather than Bangsal. Fishing villages and a handful of homestays and dive shops stand in for the beach bars, and day-trip boats rarely come this far. Pick it if the north-west Gilis sound busier than you want.

Best Time: May to September

The Gilis are the reason most people come to Lombok at all. Beaches in Gili Trawangan covers the busiest, and beaches in Lombok the mainland coast.

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FAQs on Islands of Lombok

Which Gili island should I choose?

Trawangan for nightlife, dive shops and the widest choice of food. Air for a balance of quiet and facilities, which suits most people. Meno for near-silence and very little else.

Are there other islands worth visiting?

Yes, and almost nobody goes. Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak and Gili Kedis off the south-west coast are day trips from Sekotong with clear water and no development, and Gili Asahan has a handful of simple places to stay.

How do I get to the Gilis?

Fast boats from Bali take two to two and a half hours to Trawangan. From Lombok itself, Bangsal harbour in the north-west is twenty minutes by public boat and is much cheaper.

Are there cars on the islands?

No, on the three main Gilis. Transport is bicycles, walking and horse carts, and the islands are small enough to walk round in one to two hours.

When should I visit?

May to September is dry and the crossings are reliable. During the wet season from November to March boats are sometimes cancelled and the smaller south-west islands are harder to reach.