Mataram Trip Overview
Discover the sights and culture of the capital of the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara, Mataram. The largest town on Lombok, Mataram is located on the western side of the island and makes for a very interesting half day of exploration.
Following pick up from hotels and resorts in the Senggigi and Mataram areas, the tour starts with a visit to the Lingsar temple compound which dates from 1714. Nestled in lush rice fields this is the holiest temple in Lombok and is used both by Hindus and Muslims.
Continue on to the Narmada Summer Palace.Walk around the temple and take plenty of photos of the beautiful water gardens of this former king’s palace.
The final stop is at Karang Bayan village where the inhabitants still follow a traditional way of life. Spend some time wandering through the village to see the simple thatched roofed wooden houses. The friendly villages will be more than happy for a chat so you can learn about their daily life.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Mataram, Indonesia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Discover the sights and culture of the capital of the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara, Mataram. The largest town on Lombok, Mataram is located on the western side of the island and makes for a very interesting half day of exploration.
Following pick up from hotels and resorts in the Senggigi and Mataram areas, the tour starts with a visit to the Lingsar temple compound which dates from 1714. Nestled in lush rice fields this is the holiest temple in Lombok and is used both by Hindus and Muslims.
Continue on to the Narmada Summer Palace.Walk around the temple and take plenty of photos of the beautiful water gardens of this former king’s palace.
The final stop is at Karang Bayan village where the inhabitants still follow a traditional way of life. Spend some time wandering through the village to see the simple thatched roofed wooden houses. The friendly villages will be more than happy for a chat so you can learn about their daily life.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lingsar Temple, 9km Northeast of Mandalika, Mataram, Lombok 83229 Indonesia
If you want to feel religious harmony symbol, you can meet it at Lingsar temple. This temple is considered to be a symbol of harmony between Hindu Bali Lombok and Islam Sasak Lombok. This temple was built in 1714 by comer from Bali and has been renovated.
lingsar templeBefore entering this Lombok temple, you will pass a garden with twin pools inside which filled with lotus. Lingsar temple consists of three main building, which are gaduh, kemaliq, and pesiraman. Gaduh is a sacred place for Hindu
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pura Agung Narmada, Cakranegara, Mataram, Lombok 83371 Indonesia
It was built in 1805 to represent Mount Rinjani and its crater lake, Segara Anakan, when the King of Mataram was no longer able to climb the 3,726 metre high mountain to make offerings. Walk around the temple and take plenty of photos of the beautiful water gardens of this former king’s palace.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Karang Bayan, Lingsar, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
The final stop is at Karang Bayan village where the inhabitants still follow a traditional way of life. Spend some time wandering through the village to see the simple thatched roofed wooden houses
Duration: 30 minutes
