The village of MONI is set out along the length of the road that runs from Ende, northeast to Maumere. It's full of losmen and restaurants, but is still a relaxed place to spend a few days, with great walking in the surrounding hills. Behind the Amina Moe losmen and opposite the market is a rumah adat , where occasional evening dance performances are held (Rp3000) and traders hang around trying to sell ikat. There is no bank, post office or Telkom in Moni.

Buses from Ende (1hr 30min; Rp3000) and Maumere (5hr; Rp7000) stop here about three times a day, the first one at about 11am and the last at about 3pm; ask at the losmen. For such a small isolated village, the cuisine in Moni is impressive. The simple but wholesome buffet (Rp10,000) at the Amina Moe draws large crowds, but you need to warn the cooks early. The Mountain View Pub and Rumah Makan Sarty, both a little further up the road, can also arrange buffets and are relaxing places to enjoy an evening beer. The Sarty also serves the best food in town.