Praya Trip Overview
Drive west passing Gunung Sari village , where locals make ‘berugak’ , a wooden gazebo with thatched roof. The gazebo is part of Lombok traditional house, a place for family gathering or visiting guestsThe ricefield landscaped road will take you to Karang Bayan village, home to Sasak, the largest ethnic group on Lombok.
On to Suranadi Hindu holy water temple, inhabited by grey monkeys. Make your wish at the ‘wishing pond’ filled with the natural spring.Trek through Sesaot a 5,950 ha Forest Park located west of Mt Rinjani. It is home to gibbons, monkey, birds and 40 natural springs that flow through various parts of this forest. Nyet Aiq, the most accesible river, flows from Mount Rinjani, it is considered sacred by the Sasak people.
Lunch at local restaurant or picnic lunch.
Note: please wear comfortable walking shoes. Bikini and swimsuit is not recommended to respect local culture.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Praya, Indonesia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Praya, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Drive west passing Gunung Sari village , where locals make ‘berugak’ , a wooden gazebo with thatched roof. The gazebo is part of Lombok traditional house, a place for family gathering or visiting guestsThe ricefield landscaped road will take you to Karang Bayan village, home to Sasak, the largest ethnic group on Lombok.
On to Suranadi Hindu holy water temple, inhabited by grey monkeys. Make your wish at the ‘wishing pond’ filled with the natural spring.Trek through Sesaot a 5,950 ha Forest Park located west of Mt Rinjani. It is home to gibbons, monkey, birds and 40 natural springs that flow through various parts of this forest. Nyet Aiq, the most accesible river, flows from Mount Rinjani, it is considered sacred by the Sasak people.
Lunch at local restaurant or picnic lunch.
Note: please wear comfortable walking shoes. Bikini and swimsuit is not recommended to respect local culture.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sasak Village, Praya, Lombok Indonesia
Drive west passing Gunung Sari village , where locals make ‘berugak’ , a wooden gazebo with thatched roof. The gazebo is part of Lombok traditional house, a place for family gathering or visiting guestsThe ricefield landscaped road will take you to Karang Bayan village, home to Sasak, the largest ethnic group on Lombok.Although they are adherents of Islam, the Sasak recognize caste social divisions like Hindu, observe both Wetu Telu (“Three Times”) and Wetu Lima (“Five Times”), so named for the number of times per day that practitioners pray, five times being the usual Muslim practice. Ramble through the village’s lanes and see up and close as women are weaving ‘ketak’ type of fern that naturally grows in the forest. They produce export quality handicraft of bags, baskets and plates. Visit the old traditional buildings of soil or plaited-bamboo wall and thatched roof.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Suranadi Temple, Jl. Raya Suranadi – Sesaot, Lombok 83371 Indonesia
On to Suranadi Hindu holy water temple, inhabited by grey monkeys. Make your wish at the ‘wishing pond’ filled with the natural spring.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sesaot Forest, Mataram, Lombok Indonesia
Trek through Sesaot a 5,950 ha Forest Park located west of Mt Rinjani. It is home to gibbons, monkey, birds and 40 natural springs that flow through various parts of this forest.Nyet Aiq, the most accesible river, flows from Mount Rinjani, it is considered sacred by the Sasak people
Duration: 2 hours
