Gili Keramat in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province

Sumbawa Regency is known for its natural beauty. However, as many tourists don’t know the whole attractions of the region. For instance, there is Gili Keramat or Keramat Island. It resides near to other stunning islands like Gili Bedil and Timudung Island. It belongs to Utan Sub-District and has become another recommended vacation spot that tourists can explore in Sumbawa. As for the features, Keramat Island is known for the stunning shore. That means visitors are likely to enjoy activities like swimming, beach walking, snorkeling, etc.

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Gili Keramat is considered peaceful. The island consists of soft-textured light brown shoreline, small green hill, trees, bushes, and huts. On the horizon, in fact, tourists are able to see a pristine beauty of the mountain. What is more? The shore becomes the island’s best feature for sure. The waves are small and the seawater is clear. No wonder, tourists are able to see corals and fishes clearly from the land. Plus, the presence of beautiful underwater creatures makes attractive for snorkeling! On top of that, the environment is clean and neat.

Exploring Gili Keramat
Located in the north part of Sumbawa Regency, Gili Keramat becomes a perfect destination for lessening. The exotic beauty is one thing. It is because the island has other advantages like the strategic location. The fact is Keramat resides near to Temudong and Bedil Island. That means tourists can conduct island hopping easily, as long as they have found a reliable boat service and carry enough cash to pay the fee. It is rare to find a boat service during regular days, though. Thus, it is better to come there during holidays or weekends.

The next thing that tourists can enjoy in Gili Keramat is the sea scenery. The shoreline has white stunning sandy landscape, the seawater is clear, and the environment is clear. These are some traits of the island. What is more? The soft-textured shoreline is suitable for beach walking and sunbathing! Those who come early in the morning, they can also witness the perfect sunrise from the shoreline. It gives them a chance to take wonderful photos, so do not forget to carry a camera later.

Another recommended thing to do in Gili Keramat is to do water sports like swimming, snorkeling, and diving. The shore has various beautiful fishes and corals underwater, after all. The only consideration is that tourists should carry snorkeling gear and other equipment to the island. The reason is they won’t find any facilities or rental services there.

Nearby Attractions

• Gili Bedil
• Timudung Island

How to Get There
The first destination is Sumbawa Regency. If tourists come from Jakarta City, they can simply take an airplane at Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and head to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport. For the information, the flight may take about 4 hours and 5 minutes. Next, they should reach a nearby local port and rent a boat to get to Gili Keramat. The fee depends on the time when tourists come to the port, actually.