Lombok Historical Culture Tour

Meru Temple

Lombok Historical Culture Tour is a tour around Mataram city, the capital of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. Visits historical Hindu’s temple to explore the unique and oldest temple that build during Balinese King occupied western part of Lombok island, The Museum of Lombok to see history of Lombok include Sumbawa island and Cakranegara traditional market where you can see local people’s daily trading activities.

meru temple

 

Tour Highlights:
Lombok Museum, containing history of Lombok Island include Sumbawa, ancient objects, the artifact of tribes who dwelled Lombok and Sumbawa islands, also artifact of china people who once came to trade here.
Mayura temple, was built by king A.A Made Karangasem, in 1744 when Bali kingdom still reigned over Lombok island
Narmada, this historical place, used to be a palace of Anak Agung Gede Ngurah, one of Balinese kings, which was built in 1805. Here you see a miniature of Mount Rinjani and Segara Anak lake with a holy temple on the top. Allegedly, king of Anak Agung Gede Karangasem built this temple because of his old age that he couldn’t climb Rinjani mountain to do the prayer. As a replacement, he built a temple in a Rinjani mountain ‘miniature’ which is known as Narmada park.
Lingsar, this is a unique and sacred temple of belief, Hindus and Moslem Waktu Telu who worship together in one place for their own belief. It was built around 1714.

Narmada National Park

 

Tour Itinerary:
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to Mataram City, passing the old town of Ampenan where you can see old Dutch buildings along the road side of Ampenan Town.
After driving about 25 minutes we arrive at Lombok Museum, your guide escorts you to look around the story.
From Lombok Museum, continue the 10 minutes drive to Cakranegara, the center of trading activities in Lombok island, your guide will take you inside the traditional local market. After walking around the market, continue walking to Mayura temple which is located nearby the market. Walk inside of Mayura temple and learn the story which is explained by your local guide. Next destination is Narmada Park, about 20 minutes drive from Mayura temple. When you step in Narmada , you‘ll feel as if you’re in Rinjani mountain which is surrounded by wood and lake. This holy place stands impressively in Narmada park which is a ‘miniature’ of Rinjani mountain. Allegedly, king of Anak Agung Gede Karangasem built this temple because of his old age that he couldn’t climb Rinjani mountain to do the prayer. As a replacement, he built a temple in a Rinjani mountain ‘miniature’ which is known as Narmada park. After exploring Narmada Park, continue the trip to Lingsar temple about 15 minutes drive, walk inside the temple to see the uniqueness of this secret temple. Here will be the last destination of the trip and then drive back to your hotel.

Tour duration 7 hours

lingsar temple

 

Tour Price:

Number of Participant(s) Price per Person
1 (One) Person USD 95
2 (Two) Persons USD 55
3 (Three) Persons USD 45
4 (Four) Persons USD 40

Inclusions:

  • Medical Kit
  • Comfortable private AC coach with English Speaking driver
  • Sightseeing as listed on itinerary
  • Soft drink on tour
  • Entrance fee
  • Donation
  • Local Guide

Who can do this Trip:

  • Solo traveler
  • Group
  • Individual or couple
  • Family with kid

How to Book:

  • Send your inquiry by WhatsApp, email or fill the booking form with details number of the person, name(s) list, pick up point (hotel name)
  • Your reservation will be guaranteed 100% without deposit. The reservation minimum 24 hours in advance

Term of Payment:

  • Full payment on the spot on the day of the trip with cash in USD or local currency
  • Online payment available via PayPal and should be settled in advanced to the following PayPal account : waynenata@gmail.com

Cancelation policy:

    • No charge for cancelation made at least 24 hours in advance
    • Cancelation notification within 24 hours will be charged full payment

Pick up and drop off point:
Pick up and drop off point is in Senggigi and Mataram city area, there will be additional charge accordingly for other location

Things To Bring
Face Towel, sun glass, sun cream, camera and extra battery, some cash for personal need and tips.