What happened in Gili Trawangan?
Holidaymakers on Gili Trawangan described buildings collapsing around them on Sunday night during a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 98 people. Locals led tourists to higher ground after tsunami warnings sounded.
What happened to Gili?
In July and August 2018 Lombok and the Gili Islands were shocked by two large earthquakes that cost many lives, destroyed thousands of homes and left the island struggling to survive.
Is Gili Trawangan a party island?
As soon as you get to Gili Trawangan, you’ll immediately know why it’s called a party island. The way from the ferry through the beach is filled with beach bums chugging beers and making merry. This vibe is widespread across the island. Gili T is filled with people who share one common emotion – partying.
Is Gili Trawangan expensive?
The Gili Islands Travel Costs A private room will cost around 250,000 IDR ($17 USD). For an entire home or apartment, expect to pay at least 450,000 IDR ($30 USD) per night, although prices can be as high as 2,000,000 IDR ($135 USD). Food – Most meals cost between 30,000-75,000 IDR ($2-5 USD).
Are Gili Islands safe?
The islands are very safe but there are incidents of petty crime on all islands but especially Gili Trawangan. It has to be said that most of the petty crimes committed on the island are carried out by people from the mainland and indeed other travelers rather than the islanders themselves.
Is Gili T part of Bali?
The Islands are located in the Lombok Strait, to the immediate northwest of Lombok. They extend outward from a tiny peninsula called Sire near to the village of Tanjung on Lombok. Bali lies about 35 km to the west of Gili Trawangan, the islands’ most westerly member.
How many days do you need in Gili Islands?
We recommend starting with at least 3 nights and giving yourself a little leeway in your plans to add more days on. After all just about everyone who goes to Gili Trawangan ends up extending their stay by at least a day or two.
How many days do you need in Gili islands?
Are there cars on Gili Trawangan?
All this awaits you on the Gili Trawangan and the Gili islands in Lombok. And with no cars, no motorbikes, and no distractions other than beautiful tropical island scenery, the Gili islands off the northwest coast of Lombok are truly an ideal destination for a tropical getaway.
Are there sharks in the Gili Islands?
Reef sharks are relatively common in the Indo-Pacific and we get excited every time we see one around the Gili Islands! Black tip and white tip reef sharks are the most common reef sharks seen around the Gilis, although we do not see them as frequently as we would like. …
Are there snakes on Gili Islands?
The yellow lipped banded sea snakes are often seen in the waters around Indonesia, including the Gili Islands and our island of Gili Air. Adult banded sea snakes may spend up to half their time on land, so you are lucky when you see one underwater!