Mengkudu Island; A Hidden Paradise from Lampung

If you are the one who stays in Indonesia and plans to spend your holiday in Lampung, Mengkudu island can be your brilliant option. Mengkudu island is located in South of Lampung region. It is specifically located near to Rajabasa village. If you come from Java Island, you can simply reach this island by getting to ferry boat from Merak to Bakau Heni. After you arrive to the port, you can take a public transportation to Kalianda, the capital city of South of Lampung. The public transportation’s color is yellow. All of them will stop at Pasar Impres Kalianda. From the market, you can continue your traveling by getting to another public transportation to Canti village. The color of public transportation is blue. You need to tell the driver to drop you off at Pulau Mengkudu spot. After you arrive on the spot, you can go to the island by getting to the traditional boats operated by residents there. It doesn’t take too much cost anyway, you just need to spend Rp.50.000,00/person for round trip cost (to and from the island, it is about $4.00 in total). When you arrive on the spot after being picked by boat, you will have additional charge for sanitary guards there, it is Rp.5.000,00/person. So, in total, you only need for about Rp.60.000,00 to go to this island.  










1. Mengkudu island (Right)


Mengkudu Island is only separated by a tinny line of sands from Sumatra main land. When high tide comes, you can still cross the coast line to Mengkudu island just by walking. The sands are quite pristine and pure, dominated by white smooth sands. The water is clean and the air is so fresh, it can be said that it is the right traveling spot for those of you who want to avoid any hectic place and hectic daily work! At this island, you can go bath, snorkeling, or even just to sit and enjoy the wonderful scenery owned by this beautiful island. There has been many small stalls managed by local residents. They sell food and beverages if you want to buy foods there. You can take pictures and selfies here. The last boat will be available until about 5 o’clock.    


Pictures: 
2. Some visitors of mengkudu Island.
3. Mengkudu Island seen from the top of the hill near to Rajabasa mount.





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