There are plenty of beautiful places you can visit if you want to watch the
beauty of sunset in Lombok. However, Malimbu Hill
should be your major consideration because the hill will give you a special
view that you cannot find in other places. It can be said as the best place to
watch sunset. Malimbu Hill is located about 24 km from Mataram downtown or
about 10 km from the north-side of SENGGIGI BEACH. The road to reach the area is quite
challenging. If you are using a private car, it takes about 45 minutes to reach
the area from Mataram.
What
makes Malimbu Hill the best place to watch sunset when you’re in Lombok
holidays When the sky is clear, you can enjoy the sunset and at the same
time, you can see GILI TRAWANGAN and GILI
MENO, two of the three most popular Gili in LOMBOK. It is also possible to see Mount Agung
at Bali island from distance. It is like combining sunset in Lombok with some
of the most beautiful places on earth. Malimbu
Hill is often made as a rendezvous place for some community like biking
community because nothing worth than the view from Malimbu Hill after the
challenging biking. For the motorcycle riders, the place can be the best
resting spot before they continue their riding. You can choose two spots to
watch sunset from Malimbu Hill: from the west or east side of the street. On
the east side, you can find a rest area that stretches about 150meter with
about 2 meters wide leveled sidewalk. There, you will see the sunset from the
25 meter cliff, but you don’t have to worry about your safety because you are
protected by a strong guard rail. The cliff is filled with shrubs and you can
see some monkeys that are looking for a small treat from the visitors. The
south-side area is used for a parking lot, while the center to the North is
used to watch the sunset.
You
can also watch the sunset from the east-side or Malimbu Hill. There is a
wasteland about 6 meters higher from the road. There is also about 6 x 4 meter
resting area. To reach the place, you have to climb a cemented stairs that is
usually used as a parking lot. Many foods and souvenirs sellers are ready in
those areas since 4pm, so you can enjoy some traditional snacks or coconut
before the sunset comes. Some souvenirs made from pearls are also available.
You can also take a picture with the background you want like Malimbu Beach or
the hill, GILI
TRAWANGAN, GILI MENO or the sunset. Malimbu Hill is a perfect place to
end your LOMBOK ADVENTURE in a day. After you visit some places near
Malimbu Hill like GILI TRAWANGAN, GILI MENO and GILI AIR, watching the sun
going down on Malimbu Hill is the perfect climax. You will pass this hill if
you want to visit those three places from Mataram anyway, so you just need to
adjust the time, so you can get there by 4 or 5 PM. Not only can you watch
the beautiful sunset from Malimbu Hills, but also Serumbu Hills about 8 km to
Mataram.