Maybe the trio of Gili in Lombok is very familiar to your ears, but do you know one of the other Gili in Lombok? Gili which is no less beautiful and offers you beautiful views. Its name is Gili Bidara.

If you want to have a different exciting experience, you can try exploring this island.

Location of Gili Bidara

Gili Bidara is located in East Lombok, and Gili Bidara offers the beauty of the underwater world that is still natural and untouched by the crowds of tourists. Located in Labuhan Pandan Village, Sambelia District, Gili Bidara have a lot of beauty.

This type of Gili is a beautiful and charming tiny island. This small island can be seen from Gili Kondo, Gili Kapal, Gili Pentagen and even seen from Sambelia beach. With a smaller size than Gili Kondo, it does not make this Gili rarely in demand. In fact, many tourists want to see the tinyness of this Gili.

What You Can Get from Gili Bidara

Friendly Residents

Gili Bidara has a population that is not large but very friendly and maintains its customs. The first time you set foot on this island, you will be greeted by the smiles of a very simple village; roofs covered with dried coconut leaves.

Natural Nature that is Still Preserved

Surrounded by white sandy beaches and clear waters, beautiful coastal views, the perfect place for those of you who like sea views and tranquility. If the Gili trio are crowded with tourists, this Gili is different, you will find tranquility and it is suitable for introverts who want to go on holiday!

Beautiful Diving and Snorkeling Spots

As one of the most beautiful gilis in Lombok, Gili Bidara is a must-visit spot for tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of the underwater panorama by snorkeling and diving. Don’t worry, for those of you who can’t do this sport, there are various snorkeling and diving training services here.

If you snorkel at a depth of 3 meters, you can find various corals such as blue coral anemones, red corals, green corals, foliose corals and many more.

In addition to corals, Gili Bidara also has various types of unique fish with various sizes and colors. One of the most abundant is the nemo fish. Surely many want to meet this cute fish. Even if you are lucky you will be able to find rare Napoleon fish and turtles.

Quoted from the official page of jurnal-iktiologi.org at the Bogor Agricultural Institute, this study found that there were 17 Families and 53 Species of Fish. For Gili Bidara itself, the total number of all types found was 504 types of fish decorating the underwater of Gili Bidara. So many, right? This will be a paradise for sea lovers.

Access and Facilities

For those of you who want to go to Gili Bidara from Mataram, you can drive by car to Labuhan Pandan village, Sambelia Lombok. After 2 hours 30 minutes you can immediately cross to Gili Bidara using a chartered boat to go back and forth.

Although not as popular as other destinations in Lombok, Gili Bidara still provides adequate facilities and services for its visitors. Snorkeling and diving equipment is provided and can be rented at the crossing location, and snorkeling and diving guide services are also available for those who need help or guidance.

Then to enter Gili Bidara, visitors only need to pay the crossing fee. The price of a crossing ticket to Gili Bidara is around IDR 300.000 for a boat that can accommodate 10 people, or around IDR 25.000 per person. You don’t need to pay an entrance ticket to this island because everything is free. What else is lacking?

Lombok has many hidden places that you can explore more. Not only that, but you can also get this natural beauty for free. Of course this can be a very fun thing. So what are you waiting for? Don’t forget to visit Lombok!