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of Interest Museum West Nusa Tenggara This museum shaped to resemble a Sasak dwelling is located in Ampenan. As well as housing many historical artifacts from Lombok and it’s surrounding area, the museum also possesses a 1239 manuscript in which the ancient history of the area was written using a native language which is no longer used. Due to the lack of paper in those days, the text was written onto lontar (dried palm leaves ) bark and bamboo. Grave of General Van Ham Van Ham was a well-known Dutch General who was killed in 1894 during a war between the king of Mataram Lombok and the Dutch colonizers. Mayura Park This is beautiful park was built in 1744 by Lombok’s king – Anak Agung Ngurah Karangasem. The centerpiece of the garden is a delightful pool, in the middle of which is a Bale Kambang, a building called Floating Hall. This hall is used for judicial lawsuits or equally important meetings. Influences from both Hindu and Islamic cultures can be seen in the architecture and choice of statues that are housed in the park.
Narmada Park This magnificent park is situated ten kilometers east of Cakranegara Mataram on the main east to West Lombok highway. The small hills and lake within this park replicate the land and crater lake at the top of Mt.Rinjani, Lombok’s highest and most sacred mountain. The beautiful tample of Narmada Park is dedicated to Shiva and named “ Pura Kalasa “ after a sacred river in India. Lingsar Lingsar is situated in the north of Narmada and has a Hindu temple which
is widely regarded as the most sacred Hindu shrine in Lombok. This temple,
built in 1714, is situated next to worshipping area , belonging to a sect
practicing indigenous Animistic Belief or Animism. Suranadi/Sesaot Situated to the east of Narmada, Suranadi has one of the most holy Hindu temples in Lombok. The temple’s relaxing surroundings include several springs and a pond full of fish. Suranadi itself boasts a natural park/forest area, which is home to a variety of birds whose tuneful melodies can be heard by visitors. Senggigi Situated ten kilometers north of Mataram , Senggigi is Lombok’s
oldest and most famous resort area. Malimbu and Mangsit Beach Further north a long the coast road from Senggigi is Malimbu. With it’s clean white beaches, this is an ideal place to windsurf, or simply to relax. Gili Air, Gili Meno , Gili Trawangan The Gili islands, as they are known collectively, are located some 20
kilometers north of Senggigi and within 30 to 60 minutes of the north
west coast. Each island boast excellent beaches and diving tanks to extensive
coral reefs that an circle each island. It is these coral reefs that are
home to the blue coral-a coral said to grow in only two places in the
world-the Caribbean and here, off the coast of Lombok. Pusuk Situated in the hills to the east of malimbu, Pusuk has fantastic views as well as fascinating wildlife. The forest here is home to many species of monkey, most of whom are not afraid to come close to visitors. Mount Rinjani and Segara Anak Lake Standing at a majestic 3726 meters, Mt.Rinjani located in the north of
Lombok, is the second highes peak in Indonesia. For the people of Lombok-Sasak
and Balinese alike – this mountain is sacred place where, at the
summit, the holy gods live. Central Lombok Sukarara This traditional village lies 28 Km south - east of Mataram has a bustling weaving industry which still employs the skill handed down from generation to generation. This traditionally trained villagers produce an exquisite array of fine woven cloths, using cotton, silk, or gold and silver to create their original design, for which Lombok is now famous. Penujak Further south from Sukarara, the village of Penujak is still less than an hour by car from Mataram. Villagers here are employ age – old skill in the creation of earthenware, produce in many appealing shapes and design. Experienced female potters pass down their skill to the next generation in a traditional ceremony called “turun temurun”. Sade and Rambitan The villages of Rambitan and sade are situated about nineteen kilometers South of Praya , the capital of Central Lombok. Despite catering to many visitors, this traditional Sasak villages still offer a glimpse of life as it must have once been especially the traditional thatched architectural design of the dwellings, with their soaring roofs. In their beautiful settings, surrounded by lush green rice fields, this villages also offer visitors the opportunity of trying their hand at weaving “gedogan” using simple looms. Kuta Beach On the ruggedly beautiful South coast, lies the impressive white sandy
expanse of Kuta beach. The beach is a perfect place to wander, at low
tide, among a plethora of shells, coral and other marine life. Accomodation
with in the mid ring bracket to luxurious is found here, many of which
line the main beach. Tanjung A’an Beach Pantai Tanjung A’an (A’an cape beach) is located on a cape
on Lombok’s South coast. It is a beautiful white shiny beach and
is an ideal place to sunbathe, while admiring the surrounding beauty. To the West of Kuta, this sheltered beach is located between two hills offering spectacular views and pristine white sand. It is an ideal place to swim or just relax on the beautiful beach. East Lombok Loyok Central Handicraft Situated about 38 Km from Mataram, Loyok and its surrounding area, is famous for the bamboo craft that it produces. Many local design are created by skilled craftsmen working studiously each day on an amazing array of products. Tete Batu Located further North along the road from Loyok, Tete Batu village is situated on the slopes of Mt.Rinjani, Lombok’s highest mountain. The views of this awesome giant are breathtaking ; a swim in the local water is also breathtaking as it is very cold. Sembalun Lawang Situated on the cool Eastern slopes of Mt.Rinjani like a lost secret mountain hideaway, Sembalun Lawang which resides in the remains of a huge caldera, offers impressive views of the awesome mountain. Rinjani from Sembalun Lawang appears so close, you could touch it. From here the climb to the top is a lot closer. Grave of Selaparang It’s sacred grave of Selaparang King. This grave is located at
Presak village, Pringgabaya. It’s about sixty-five kilometers from
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