Bima and The Royal Palace

Bima-Raba is the capital of the Bima Regency and also the connecting port of eastern, central and western Indonesia. The restored former sultan’s palace contains interesting historical items such as the royal crown and some kris with gem-studded gold and ivory hilts. Read More...

Donggo Village

Donggo, 40 km by road, is the oldest village in Bima. The inhabitants here have customs and traditions which differ from those of other villages. They have preserved a unique ethnic identity, wear distinctive black clothing, observe their own hierarchical order and build their own traditional houses.

Donggo villagers earn their living by farming and cultivating in irrigated fields on hilly slopes. They produce ahigh quality woven cloth in a process of making thread, designing patterns and dyeing material still done traditionally. Other crafts produced here include writing Sanskrit manuscripts onto tablets of stone. Read More...

Bungin Island

Located near Alas in north-west Sumbawa Bugin Island is the most densely populated island in the world, it is built from coral and sand and there is almost no vacant land.

The island inhabited by the Bajo people. And its area is becoming larger the inhabitants extend the island as the population increases. Read More...

Batu Tereng

Liang Petang cave is located in the village of Batu Tereng 29 km south of Sumbawa Besar. With its stalagmites a weaving loom. The other cave in the area is the home for dundreds of fruit bats. Also in this area of Ai Renung arescophagi, stone graves built 2000 years ago. Read More...

Batu Bulan Dam

Batu Bulan Dam Irrigation project, with a total capacity of 54 million m3, is located in Sumbawa regency. It supplies water to an Irrigation area of 556 hectares (ha).

The project contributes to the income generation of the farmers and development of the local community. It has become a popular local tourist spot and these are outlined for major tourism activities, including sailing, fishing, restaurant and cultural events. Read More...

Moyo Island

Moyo Island has a huge animal reserve where sightings of animals such as wild boar, deer and majestic looking birds are common. With its crystal clear waters and spectacular coral formation, Moyo Island offers great snorkeling and diving opportunities.

Stay in the very up market Amanwana resort with its luxury tents. Travel to the island by boat from Kencana Bay or Air Bari north of Sumbawa Besar. Read More...