Read Also : Gili Air , An inch of paradise under waterGili Meno should be recognized as an amazing object store of beauty, serenity, and peace to be visited and feels comfortable to be enjoyed. In addition to the beauty of the beach and the beautiful underwater scenery, in Gili Meno kujungi there are also some that do not exist in Gili Trawangan or Gili Air. In addition to this Bird Park, Gili Meno also still has areas of mangrove forest ecotourism (mangrove) and the saltwater lake that if not visited while in this tiny island.
Gili Meno is the smallest island while most silent among the other gilis. As in the two other gili, Gili Meno is also surrounded by a beautiful sand beach. These beaches you can explore around 90 minutes by walk. There are no cars or motorcycles here, so the quality of silence and udahnya don't need to doubt. If by chance Your stuff quite a lot, You could use a cidomo (aka: cart, carts pulled by horses) that could help transport Your stuff from where bersandarnya boats on the East side to your accommodation.
Gili this one did have different charms of Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. This is proven by the presence of salt water lakes and mangrove forests that are located in the Centre of the island, only at Gili Meno we can find the area of ecotourism. And, this location can be a choice of travelers to spend the day at Gili Meno either by exploring the mangroves and enjoy the evening on the Lake's salty water.
The area of ecotourism mangrove forests and saltwater lakes we could achieve by foot when the newly arrived in port or on a means of transport as cidomo and bicycles. We can take the route of travel through settlement or passing through the area of the coast while enjoying the beauty of the beach.
The salt water lake surrounded by mangrove forests has an area of about six hectares. With mangrove forests, travelers can see different types of birds to fly freely above the lake or are an existing tree stood in the area of mangrove forests.
"The area of ecotourism also often used students and researchers to do research on bird species that live on Gili Meno," said Iskandar, the local community leaders.
In addition to listening to the chirping birds enjoying the beauty that exists in the area of ecotourism, tourists can explore mangrove forests. Already prepared paths Cleave some mangrove forest area so that we could enjoy a shadowy trees. Even if we continue to follow a path that already exists we can directly reach the beach which is located on the West side of the island.
This saltwater Lake District crowded tourists at dusk begins to dawn. They arrive to enjoy the view of the sunset from the saltwater lake. Indeed from this location we can see clearly when the sun sets, the color of the orange Sun in Sunset Lake terbias provide a mix that is very beautiful and it's a shame to miss.
To enjoy the sunset, tourists already provided means to sit like a small gazebo. There are three gazebos scattered in three point around saltwater Lakes. Likewise not rarely we will also discover some of the local residents was fishing on the edge of the Lake. In addition, local residents also make use of the saltwater lake as a place of manufacture of salt.
The existence of mangrove forests and ecotourism region Lake of salty water that exists only in Gili Meno is certainly needs to be maintained and conserved. Because this area could be one of the assets that could potentially be developed and become a source of income. It's certainly necessary roles and all parties both Governments and citizens. Growing Gili Meno then Gili Meno will increasingly recognize the investors.
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Anything that can be done on Gili Meno?
- roads: not complete your tour to Meno if not walking around the island to enjoy the scenery and the life of local residents. One of the interesting places to visit is also salty lake which is on the West side of the island.
- Beach: the beach at Gili Meno is the best beach of the entire coast of Gili Islands. So don't miss to play or just enjoy the beach here.
- Snorkeling: not satisfied with just going around and looking at the beach alone, try to go snorkelling. Go snorkelling in Gili Meno very engrossing because aside from its clear water, you can already see the fish even turtles frolic on the beach which is quite shallow.
- Diving: If you are a fan of diving, it is mandatory that you must do in the Meno. With crystal clear sea water, you can see the coral reefs is still awake, coral, sharks and turtles.
- Garden Bird: you can also visit the small bird park that is on the island to see a variety of bird species.
- Captive turtles: at Gili Meno there is also a captive green turtles. You can visit there to look around and support the efforts of restoration that done here.
Hotels in Gili Meno
The cost of food and one at Gili Meno sekit is more expensive than the gili gili-another. Like the other islands, a cheap place to stay can be found in the Interior and a bit far from the beach. Hotel prices can still dinego/unsalted if you come outside the holiday season (July, August, and December) especially if you are staying for a week or more.For more accommodation you can see here.
The food at Gili Meno
There are no fancy food at the restaurants on the island. But in the guest house and Cafe beaches provide great fresh fish grilled in banana leaves. Most restaurants also have a wood-burning oven to make pizza.Night Life
There is almost no night life can be found at Gili Meno. But you get to meet with people who lived in the guest house you're walking in the festivity of a campfire. Most people who live here would be to Gili Trawangan to enjoy the party.Financial Facilities
There are no ATMS or banks in Gili Meno, so you should bring enough cash if it is to stay there. In an emergency, the agent can usually Blue Marlin diving can give you a cash advance through your credit card for the fee. If not, then you should to Gili Trawangan since the only ATMs in kepualau Gili Trawangan only.Accommodation to Gili Meno
From Lombok: ship to the Gili Islands typically depart every day from the Harbor, about an hour from Senggigi. You may have to wait for enough passengers who want to go to Gili Meno. But if by chance there is no direct vessel, we recommend you take a boat to Gili Trawangan and stay there one night. Then You can get to Gili Meno by using speed boad in the morning.From Bali: the ship towards the Gili Islands leaving from padang Bai, a port city located about 90 minutes from Kuta. Or you can take a fast boat with a more expensive cost of Benoa Harbour, Bali's South.
More information about transportation in Lombok.
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