Tourist attractions in NTB

West Lombok
 

Senggigi is the most developed tourist area development on the island of Lombok. Here is a variety of tourist facilities are complete. Senggigi region is a series of ramps with a number of bay beaches are beautiful.

Region that lies between the coast and the hill is a leading tourist area on Lombok Island and this place continues to attract as many tourists to visit. The area is called the Senggigi is situated along the beachfront along the 10 km. Most of the hotels and shops in this area is along the main road which is on Jl. Raya Senggigi, located approximately 6 km in the North Mararam.

About 1 km to the south of Senggigi tourist center there is Pura Batu Bolong who are in a rock on the beach. As one of the Balinese Hindu temple Pura The stone is directed Botong facing Mount Agung which is the most sacred mountains for Balinese Hindus.

This temple is located in a quite beautiful and the location is very nice to watch the sunset. Activities that generally do a lot of tourists in Senggigi is the snorkeling and diving. Snorkeling equipment can be rented at several places in Senggigi, while some dive operators in Senggigi provide equipment and other diving facilities.

Off the coast of the North West of Lombok are three small islands of Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. All three islands have a very beautiful scenery with clean white beaches and clear water. The area around the three islands is known to have a very beautiful marine park is a habitat for a variety of beautiful fish and colorful.

This place is very suitable for tourism activities, especially water diving or snorkeling. Travelers who enjoy diving or snorkeling should be careful with reef fish (stonefish) at this place, though rarely found, because it is very toxic and usually live in coral reefs.

There is a stretch of blue coral, found only in two places of the world, except in the Caribbean sea can also be seen and found in between Gili Meno and Gili Air. Can be reached by bus from the terminal to the ward-winner Mandalika, within 27 miles, crossed by boat 20 minutes to Gili Air, Gili Meno 30 minutes and 45 minutes to Gili Trawangan. For the accommodation available at this third dyke.

The island of Gili Air is the most populous island in the Gili islands and the island is located closest to the island of Lombok. The atmosphere of the island still feels as natural and rural areas are therefore very pleasant quiet walk around the area. Gili Air island surrounded by beaches, but not everything is suitable for swimming because the water is shallow with sharp rocky bottom.

Gili Meno island which lies between Gili Air and Gili Trawangan is the island with the smallest population in the region. This island is perfect for travelers who like peace and quiet while enjoying the beauty of the beach. The beach is located on the east side of the island has a very pleasant atmosphere and also the location for marketing. Snorkeling equipment can be rented at a number of flights that are on this island.

Local residents can rent a motor boat to visitors who are interested in fishing or walk around this area looking at dolphins. This island has no shops or stalls so that tourists must complete all requirements necessary if it will stay longer on this island.

Gili Trawangan is the largest island among the three islands located in the region and also the island with the most complete tourist facilities. Very pleasant walk along the island. The island of Gili Trawangan has a length of 2 km and width of 1.5 km so that tourists can walk two hours.
In this place there is a cannon which are the remnants of the Japanese soldiers who had occupied the island. From the top of a hill in Gili Trawangan at sunset, visitors can enjoy panoramic views towards the Straits of Bali and see Mount Agung on the island of Bali in the distance.

South Lombok
 

South Lombok region in general is a region with more dry than other regions in Lombok. In addition, residents in this area less and scattered, while the roads and transportation are also more limited. However, South Lombok region has some interesting locations like tourists, especially those who are happy with the beach and surfing activities.

This area has beautiful beaches with a number of locations surfing (surfing) which favored foreign tourists, especially those who want to try another location for surfing outside of Bali. Although the means of transport is still limited, it would require a vehicle (or lease) if you want to explore this area more optimally.

Location of the regions most famous Kuta South Lombok is located in a bay with a very beautiful panorama. Kuta is the white sandy beaches and the sea is blue. This coastal area surrounded by hills which adds to the beauty of this tourist sites.

 
Perhaps because of its beautiful beaches that rival Kuta beach in Bali then this place has the name "Kuta". However Kuta beach in Lombok has a more tranquil atmosphere than Kuta Bali is likely to frenzy. Although the current facility is still not complete. But in the future Lombok Kuta beach has excellent prospects to develop as an alternative to Bali's tourist sites.

Travelers can travel from Kuta beach to the east to enjoy the panorama from a series of beaches and headlands are a number of land that juts into the sea. Available public transport to traverse this region but it's better if you bring your own vehicle or a more attractive; rent a mountain bike, Fresh Coast is one of the interesting locations found in the east of Kuta. About 2 km east of Fresh Coast there is a coral reef. The peak height of this hill tourist can enjoy the beautiful panorama of this region if the tourists climb to its peak on a sunny morning.

In addition to the Kuta beach area, there are surfing locations on the east side (7 miles) from the Kuta and Tanjung Aan Gerupak. Both of these locations can be accomplished through ground transportation, but visitors can also rent a fishing boat from Kuta to surf it. Tanjung Aan has beautiful beaches with clean white sand while Gerupak is a fishing village.

The area adjacent to West Kuta beach also has a series of beautiful bays like Mawan Beach, Tampa and mawi the surfing locations for tourists. Travel along this area until the Blongas presents an impressive panorama, but the road conditions are good only until Selong blanak.
 

East Lombok
 

In general, tourists are located in East Lombok is to go to Labuan Lombok or also called by the name of Heaven Labuan which is a port town crossing to the island of Sumbawa. Regular public transportation available between Labuan Lombok with freight terminals in Bertais Mandalika (Mataram).

In the South there Selong Labuan Lombok which is the capital of East Lombok District. Selong has several colonial buildings. Go to the southeast of the coast there Selong Labuan Haji. In the right there are beaches with black sand but the water here is pretty good for swimming.

Luar Cape is one of the main fishing port in Lombok. This place is also a residential area of ​​Bugis people who live in homes poster. Keruak which is located not far from the Outer Cape is home of the Bugis make boats out of wood, while at the Talbot is a residential area Sasak tribe. Di Talbot karajinan tourists can buy the wooden carvings of local communities. The further south the lack of good road conditions to enter the territory of the peninsula in the southern tip of the East coast of the island of Lombok. At the eastern tip of this peninsula of Tanjung Ringgit there that has some caves which according to local legend inhabited by spirits.
 
North Lombok
 

 

North Lombok region covering the region of North coast and the island of Lombok Rinjani mountain region. North Lombok is a sparsely populated area with limited public transportation. However, North Lombok has beautiful natural scenery, either panoramic sea or land and mountains. Not many tourists who visit the region of North Lombok is because fasititas tourism is still limited.

Travel along the coastal area of ​​North Lombok can be started from Bangsal which is a port city crossings go to the Gili islands. From Ward travel can proceed to Karang Kates where there are springs that radiate outward. In the North there Godang Karang Kates; of this village can continue the trip to Niagara Tiu Pupas 30 meters through a path that is less smooth.

Northern-most region of Lombok Island, which is contained Segentar Sasak traditional village society. Segentar located approximately 1 km in the west Sukadana; but to go to this place should be through roads that are less good condition.

A few kilometers to the Southeast Sukadana through the main highway there is a village of Bayan is touted as a place of origin, but belief Wektu Telu this region also became one of the early spread of Islam. Here there is a mosque which has an estimated age of more than 300 years and is touted as the oldest mosque in Lombok.

The mountains of North Lombok is located in the interior (inland) which is rather far from the coast of Mount Rinjani and Sembalun Valley region located in the East of Mount Rinjani. Both sites could be achieved through a highway along the coast of North and turn in two places, namely in the Bayan that led to the Rinjani and Kali White that led to the Valley Sembalun.

The first village encountered on the way to the Rinjani is Senaru village that has a fairly complete accommodation facilities. Some lodgings in this place has a very beautiful panoramic backdrop to the valley and Mount Rinjani. Be sure to stop at Waterfall Singang (Spring) which is very impressive. Gile Spring is located approximately 80 km from Mataram, a place of rest before climbing Mount Rinjani. In this area there is a very beautiful waterfall with natural scenery and the cool water. Takjauh from this place there are also waterfalls Tiu Pepe is very beautiful and in this place can bathe and swim. Climbing Mount Rinjani is one attraction for tourists visiting Lombok, especially for those who love adventure tourism. Mount Rinjani has a beautiful panorama and hikers can enjoy a variety of natural beauty encountered along the way in this area.

Ascent to Mount Rinjani can be an unforgettable experience especially at an altitude of 2,000 m above sea level there is a caldera that formed the lake Segara Anak.

The mountain is located in the northern part of Lombok Island with an altitude of 3726 m above sea level and become the second highest mountain in Indonesia. For the Hindu community they believe the summit is the shrine, the abode of the Gods.

In the middle there is a new mountain is still active and this place is also a source of hot springs, called the White crowing and is believed to have the ability to cure various diseases including skin diseases. While the Lake Segara Anak can be used as a fishing spot. Segara Anak lake can be reached via two paths, from Senara Sembalun West Lombok and East Lombok. Roads can be initiated from Pesugulan climb 78 km from Mataram. Here too there are beautiful places to camp, especially on the shores of Lake Segara Anak.
 
Sumbawa 

Sumbawa island that lies between the island of Lombok and Flores Island is an island that has a lot of the peninsula and the mainland form an uneven; the hilly and mountainous inland narrow. Regions volcanic mountains dominate the central part of the island of Sumbawa while the coastal region is generally a coastal bay with hilly terrain. Sumbawa is an island that has many beautiful panoramic location. On the eastern islands there Bima Bay which is one of the best natural harbors in Indonesia is surrounded by fertile plains. At a certain moment the people of Sumbawa hold traditional performances such as horse racing or bull that carried out prior to planting rice. Society also held a show that is spiced empty hand combat.

 
The show horse racing is one of the attractions are quite interesting in Bima. Performing this horse race horse race held at the stadium in the village of Panda on every Sunday in May to October. Peak performances held on the anniversary of Indonesia's independence day on August 17.

There are also activities Uma Lige (Mahligai) in which is Ua Pua (betel ladies) and the Qur'an to be presented to the Sultan of Bima as a symbol of warning Maulud Nab: Muhammad. Betel ladies who paraded it delivered by preachers or descendants who brought Islam to Bima in 1609 AD or 1018 Hijri year.

Other Islamic heritage is the grave of the king called Danataraha which are within walking distance of Bima city bus terminal, up the hill and up the stairs 60. Here can be seen the graves officials Bima kingdom.

There dwells, among others, the prime minister of the Sultanate of Bima, Abdul Same Ompu La Muni, the first Sultan of Bima Sultan bin Abdul Kahir Sapodilla, the Sultan of Bima to two, Sultan Abdul Kahir Sirajudin and others such as the Sultan Sultan Nur al-Din Ali and Sultan Jamaludin Ali.

In general, tourists visiting the Bima are sports fans surfing (surfing). Regions such as West coast of Sumbawa in Taliwang, Jereweh and Maluk has a beautiful beach location and is an attractive location to surf the waves are good. The most popular surfing locations in the region is Maluk, located about 30 km in the South Taliwang. The beach at this place has white sand with water areas which is great for surfing. About 10 km to the south there Maluk Sekongkong village which also has a great beach location for punggemar surfing.

In the past the names apply only to the region of Sumbawa island in the West while the Eastern region known as Bhima.

Areas to the west is called Sumbawa Besar which in the past ruled by the empire of Sumbawa. The remains of the empire was located on Sumbawa old imperial palace made of wood that are in Sumbawa Besar that characterizes this city.

 
Unlike its name, Sumbawa Besar is a small town and tourists generally can surround this city just by walking. Most tourists make Sumbawa Besar as stopover or place to rest while looking at the imperial palace of Sumbawa before traveling to other tourist locations such as the island of Komodo and Flores Island. Sumbawa Besar is also often used as a haven of Bali's luxury yacht. From Sumbawa Besar regency of Bima tourists can visit in Central Sumbawa through green hills and heavily wooded area with panoramic sea beach and palm trees are waving.

Bima and Raba is two towns are located close together and are the two major cities located in eastern Sumbawa Island. Bima is the most important port town on Sumbawa, while Raba is situated a few kilometers east of Bima is a transit city for transportation will be headed to the East where there is to Sape harbor ferry to cross to Komodo and Flores.

 
Bima has been famous since the 14th century because of the quality horses that exist in the region and exported many horses Bima to Java. Sultan's palace is now the one object Sallu is worth a visit and some of the former palace of the king Bhima is now converted into a museum. Collection of imperial relics are quite interesting among other forms of weapons and other relics of royal furniture.

The palace is also called Dalam Loka which was built in 1885 and then restored in the early 1980's. The palace is located on Jl. Stake stone faced with a building of this mosque has a pole carved pristine of the empire. Descendants of the Sultan of Sumbawa families currently living in Balai Kuning on Jl. Wahidin.

In the vicinity of Sumbawa Besar there are several other interesting places to visit. In the region of Sumbawa Besar hills in the South there are a number of traditional villages, one of the most interesting is the village of Tegel. Tourists can walk down these villages or on horseback that can be rented.

At a distance of about 30 km from Sumbawa Besar near Stone Tering there is the tomb (stone coffin) of ancient chiefs who were believed to be 2,000 years old. On the surface of the stone which the feet are believed to belong to the gods. Location of the tomb is located about 4 km from the village of Stone Tering.

Another interesting location is Ai Beling in the South of Sumbawa Besar where there is a beautiful waterfall where the water comes and southern mountain region. To get to this place tourists should take the highway that leads south through Semamung and further to Brangrea.

Performing buffalo racing and stick match held regularly at Pamalung village, 7 km from Sumbawa Besar. The show was held, among others, to welcome the arrival of vacationers who come to this place with cruise boat from Bali.

The beauty of the Moyo Island that two-thirds of its territory is a nature reserve areas have been inviting celebrity world for a vacation, including the late Princess Diana, former wife of Prince Charles of England. Having a water areas with a beautiful sea garden and filled with colorful fish.

The island is located in the North Sumbawa Besar is an attractive location for snorkeling and diving activities. The center of the island of Moyo is a savanna region and also the forests that are habitat for many wild animals such as cows, pigs, deer and various bird species.

In the Northeast there is a small island of Pulau Moyo Island Satonda that can be achieved with a motor boat ride for three hours and Air Bari. The island has beautiful beaches and waters a great location for snorkeling and a salt water lake in the middle of the island.

Another tourist attraction is Mount Tambora (2850 m). This mountain has two colored crater lake at its peak, and from this place is a scene until well into the Mount Rinjani on Lombok island. The mountain climbers usually start climbing from Calabai that can be achieved by riding the bus transportation from Dompu or one hour by speedboat ride from Sumbawa Besar. In the South Dompu precisely in Hu "uk there Lakey beach is beautiful, white sandy beaches lined with palm trees that lined the shore. The beach is best known as an area for surfing along the coast because it has stood a number of hotels to serve tourists, especially the fans of surfing .

The surfers have been coming to this place since the 1980s and they were waiting for the best waves at Lakey Beach which usually occurs between June and August.

 
Nanga Doro is a mountainous area near the beach Hu'u known as hot water baths. This place used to relax and relax after a tired surfing. Still around Dompu, visitors can travel to Lapadi known as a traditional horse race riding. Neither horse nor rider was a kid around the age of 8 years but they have the riding skill, and often become champions.

Donggo Village is a traditional village located on a plateau where the settled community Donggo Dou (Man Mountain). They live in traditional houses with panoramic background is very beautiful, Population Donggo people in this place amounted to 20,000 people and they communicate in the language of the ancient Bhima.

They were allegedly descendants of indigenous people of Sumbawa and most traditional villages in this place is Mbawa where people still wear traditional clothes are black and live in uma Leme, which is the traditional home of this society. This place can be reached by buses from the Rato (14 miles) by road less smooth climb the mountains.

In the region of East Sumbawa several locations of interest to visit such as traditional villages and beautiful southern coastal region as found in Rontu which have white sandy beaches. To go to this place you must go to Simpasai and then to Sondo. Available public transport buses from Bima to Sondo and continued with the ride gig. Di Rontu Rontu Beach Bungalow accommodation is available at affordable rate.

On the highway between Bima and Sape there is a region called the settlement Wawo society where there are a number of traditional houses lengge uma. One of the traditional home of the most interesting in this place there in Mary which is located not far from the highway.

Sape is a pretty nice little town where the streets of this city is always bustling with freight carriage or wagon that local people are called 'Ben Hur'.

In Sape District dealing with the island of Komodo at GiliBanta island are suitable for diving and can be gone for half an hour with a traditional fishing boat from the ferry port of Sape. Another is Snake island island directly opposite the island of Gili Banta and Sangiang Island. Snake Island is shaped submarines and also inhabited by various kinds of snakes are familiar with humans. In general, tourists who come to Sape is for transit or taking a break before heading to the ferry port is located near the city to cross to the island of Komodo and Flores.

 
Tourists who would visit Komodo Island will come to the PHPA offices that provide information, brochures and maps of the island. This office is located about 2.5 miles from the center of Sape on the highway to the port of Sape.

Komodo and Rinca Islands are two islands located between Flores and Sumbawa. Both islands have a land of rolling hills is national park is the habitat of Komodo animal that can only be found in this region.

Komodo is an animal that has a shape like a giant lizard with a length of about 3 meters and weigh up to 100 kg. Local people call these protected animals as ora while western people call it the Komodo dragon.

Komodo Village is the only village located on the island of Komodo. The village is situated on the edge of a bay, in the East Komodo Island is a fishing village inhabited only by a few dozen families. PHPA office in this place take care of tourists who come and are interested in a stroll along the island of Komodo and Rinca Island in the company of guides.

Location is the place to watch the dragons are in Banu Nggulung which is a dry river which is about half an hour walk from Loh Liang. In this place PHPA officer provoked the appearance of dragons by providing a goat as bait.

Most tourists stay overnight on the island of Komodo and Banu Nggulung only visit to see the dragons. But this island actually has some other interesting sites that can be visited by tourists include hiking to the hills of Mount Ara (538 m) that can be taken for 3.5 hours. From this hilltop visible landscape that stretches beautiful island of Komodo.
 
Lombok Island
 

Lombok Island is located in West Nusa Tenggara with a population of about 2.5 million people, mostly living in Mataram, Praya and Selong. Approximately 90% of the population on Lombok are the Sasak tribe who are Muslims and the rest is a tribal society of Bali with Balinese Hindu beliefs. However, the Chinese, Javanese and Arabic can also be found in this area. People of Sumbawa in the East while the Bugis inhabit coastal areas.

Mount Rinjani (3726 m) dominates the northern region and also become a source of water for the plains region in the middle of the island of Lombok. Mount Rinjani is an area of ​​forest area is quite big. Here there are two lakes; Segara Anak and Segara Muncar.

Lowlands in the south of Mount Rinjani can be distinguished on the lush, has many sources of water originating from Mount Rinjani, and the clay plains in the dry season are cracked so it can not be planted any.

Mataram is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara Province and is the largest city on the island of Lombok. Mataram is actually a combination of four smaller towns are Ampenan which is the port area; Mataram as the central government; Cakranegara as regional trade and transport Bertais who have a terminal.

The four regions are connected by a main road that crossed from West to East. Starting from Jl. Customs Ampenan then cross to the east into Jl. Yos Sudarso, Jl. Langko, Jl. Pejanggik to Jl. Selaparang di Bertais.

Means of transport available in the city of Mataram transportation by land, sea and air. Around town can be done using a variety of traditional vehicles called cidomo used to travel a short distance.

Tourists who will visit the city of Mataram can be done by ocean transport through Sheet Harbour is located in West Lombok regency Northwest city of Mataram. Sheet Harbour connects the island of Bali and Lombok. The travelers who visited Mataram can use regular ferry crossings that do once a day.

Attractions in the city of Mataram, these include the Pura Meru facing the Mayura Water Palace on Jl. Selaparang which was built in 1720 and is one of Bali's oldest Hindu temples on the island of Lombok. The location of this temple in downtown Cakranegara, easy to reach, many public transport and close to the hotel, either star or Budget hotels.

This temple was built by a prince of Bali named Anak Agung Made Reefs in an effort to unite the various small kingdoms in Lombok at the time. This temple is also a symbol of the universe and respect for the three major Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

In the yard pretending there is a building where inside there tetabuhan timber to be beaten to summon or invite people carrying out various activities such as religious ceremonies or cultural festivals are usually held every June.

Anak Agung Made Karang Asem is one of the King Karang Asem who can master the parts of the island of Lombok, came to power in 1740 -1894. This temple consists of three pages wide stretching from the West to the East, West of the page there is a House "Kulkul" or kentongan, the central courtyard there are two large buildings that staircase-steps (stairs).

The building is used to place offerings to prepare and praying ceremony at the East while the page building there are three high-rise towers containing an array of distinctive and unique roof, flat roof on a tower eleven middle, and nine flats on the left and right tower, a symbol of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma.

Another tourist attraction is Mayura means peacock in Sanskrit, a park located in Cakranegara which was also built by the Anak Agung Ngurah Karangasem in 1744 under the name Park Kelepug taken from the sound of water falling in the lake in the park. In 1866 the park was renovated and renamed the park Mayura. It is said in this park there are many snakes that prey on peacocks numerous in the park in the middle of the park there is a building that is floating Bale Kambang used to prosecute a case in the Dutch colonial era.

 
Areas along the coast Ampenan very interesting to visit because it is an ideal place to enjoy the beach while watching the sunset (sunset) with a background of Mount Agung in Bali. The area stretches along the coast of Côte Meninting Ampenan in the north, through the Coast to Coast Tanjung Pura Segara sebetah Reefs in the South. This area stretches of white sand beach with sloping shores and rolling waves. It is suitable for water recreation such as sailboat racing, swimming and other water sports because it ramps beach and the waves are not big terlatu. There are many old buildings in the former port Ampenan and there is a temple that was built hundreds of years ago.

Also on Pondok Perasi Beach and Tanjung Karang can be found on the traditional fish market that provide the mornings fresh fish catches of fishermen and there is a temple called Pura Segara where Hindus perform religious ceremonies are held each year.

The tomb also be a tourist attraction in Lombok as the tomb of PPH van Ham, deputy commander of the expedition led by General JA Vetter with the rank of Major General. Dutch expedition led by General JA Ampenan Vetter arrived in port on July 5, 1894. Due to the refusal by the presence of the Dutch expedition of King of Mataram, there was a battle which resulted in the death of Major-General Van Ham.

Van Ham's body was buried near the cemetery at the Corals Jangkong Hindus, about 1 km and the city of Mataram. To get to the location of the Tomb of General Van Ham, very easy, because it is located in the middle of town and lots of public transport through it. Loang Baloq tomb is the burial place where Abdurrajak or better known by the name of Sayid Tohri buried.

He is one of the leaders who spread the teachings of Islam in Lombok. The tomb is located in the Village of Cape Coral, District Ampenan about 6 kilometers from Mataram. The tomb is in keramatkan by the local community in particular and society in general Lombok. Many travelers who come to visit or berjiarah at religious events such as Eid, the Prophet's Birthday and the implementation of other rituals.

Museum of the province was inaugurated on January 23, 1982, has a collection of 7006 pieces, some of the collection on display in the exhibition space that describes the natural history and human life since prehistoric until now.

 
Arranged by cultural elements such as language, knowledge systems, social organization systems, technology systems, livelihood systems of life, religious and artistic system of four ethnic groups, Sasak and Balinese in Lombok island and ethnic Samawa and Mbojo who inhabited the island of Sumbawa.

Rungkang located in the Village of honey-honey, District Cakranegara, about 4.5 km from the city of Mataram. This place is the center of traditional crafts that have several showrooms are accommodated through Cooperatives "Fade angen '". This cooperative coordinating the craftsmen around him. As for the goods that are marketed as antique chests, skinfold, sculpture, pottery, and other products made from wood, bone and horn.

For handicrafts, tourists can also visit the Sindu and Saksari Chakra located in the Village North, District Cakranegara. Handicraft centers that use wood, horn and bone as the fruit of the hand (for souvenirs). Here tourists can get the souvenir items such as sticks carved, antique lamps, masks, gloves and dagger handles, key chains and others.

 
Center of the craft of gold and pearls that can be used as jewelry and cinderamara located in Sekarbela, Village Coral Pule Mataram, District Ampenan, about 4 km from Mataram. Other crafts center is located in the village of Kamasan Monjok, Mataram District, about 1 km from the city center. Kamasan renowned as a center of gold and silver handicrafts such as bracelets, necklaces, rings and other products made of pure gold and silver.

Other attractions around the city of Mataram is the Narmada Park which was built in 1805 was deliberately created by mimicking the atmosphere at the summit of Mount Rinjani and its crater lake. Narmada name derives from the name of a holy river in India. In this park there is a temple environment Kalasa where a ceremony is held annually to honor the god Batara pujawali believed to live on Mount Rinjani.

At present, the park is open to the public and became a recreation center that is always crowded. In it there is a water fountain that supposedly came from Mount Rinjani and can be trusted to make someone stay young so-called Water of Youth. In the Narmada Park area there are also pool that can be used for swimming. On Saturday and Sunday, this beautiful place is always crowded with tourists. Location Taman Narmada is on a hill, about 6 km in the East Sweta, on the main highway connecting the East and West Lombok.

 
Lingsar Pura is a vast temple complex, built in 1714 and is considered the most sacred temple in Lombok. This temple was built by combining the values ​​of two different religions namely Hinduism and Weku Telu in one complex. This temple is designed in two separate parts and is built in two different levels. Hindu temple located in the northern and higher parts of the temple Weku Telu located in the South. Inside the temple complex there are ponds created in honor of Lord Vishnu. Swimming is a habitat for animals of eels that can be lured out of hiding with an egg rebu.

At the beginning of the end of the rainy season from November to December in this place held Topat War. Ceremony begins with prayers at their respective places of worship, then they entered the square outside the temple and continued by throwing each other with topat among the participants of the ceremony.

Society believes that this ceremony has blessed with rain, while others mentioned, the ceremony is conducted as an expression of gratitude for the rain which is given by God for the prosperity of their lives.

Stone Belong is a tourist spot near the beach where there is a stone with the hole big enough in the middle. Here there is also a temple that stood on the rocks. This temple is faced with the Straits of Lombok and Bali's Mount Agung. Often held religious ceremonies by Hindu society, and from this place can be enjoyed the sunset.

Suranadi Park is one of the sacred temple on the island of Lombok, and there are several springs and Tuna fish that live in ponds that are considered sacred and should not be in the catch. In addition Suranadi forest tour is located 13 km east of the city of Mataram. The air was cool and occupied various types of birds that can be enjoyed by visitors.

About 5 km to the North Suranadi Sesaot there, is a market town on the edge of the forest. In this place there is a tourist site where visitors can swim in the river that was nearby. This river is considered as one of the holy river in Lombok because the cold water comes from Mount Rinjani is believed to be the place bermukimnya the gods. To reach this place visitors can ride public transportation from the Narmada.

Other temples are visited by tourists is on Mount Pengsong located about 9 km south of Mataram. Pura with panoramic backdrop of Mount Rinjani, rice fields and also the sea. This location during World War 2 ever made hideout Japanese soldiers who lost the war. The remains of Japanese soldiers cannon relics can still be found in this place.

Besides the scenery, tourists visiting this place also welcomed a number of animals that inhabit this region monkeys. Try to come to the site in the morning before the fog blocking the view towards Mount Rinjani. To reach this place visitors can ride public transportation from Bertais but there are not many, you should rent a car if you want to this place.

Banyumulek located not far from Mataram and is central to the manufacture of goods of clay. A variety of crafts such as clay pots, jugs and bottles can be found in this place. Banyumulek located a few kilometers to the west of Mataram on the highway between Sweta-sheet.

Beleq Bayan Old Mosque is one of the mosque that was founded in the early development of Islam in the island of Lombok. Location of this ancient mosque is located 80 km from Mataram in Lombok the North. Written sources concerning the establishment has not been found, built approximately 300 years ago by a prince who was buried in the mosque complex that became known as the Tomb of Titi Mas prince. Besides rersebut tomb also contained the graves of clerics that age is estimated to equal the tomb mosque.

In the North West Lombok there is a fairly broad peninsula which has some interesting tourist sites, one of which is Taun which is an area of ​​beautiful beaches with white sand beaches. Further to the west of Taun, you will arrive at the Bangko which is also a beach area and the surf. To achieve this peninsula region, tourists can ride public transportation from Cakranegara into Sheet which is a vessel that connects the port city of Bali and Lombok.

In the northern offshore of the peninsula are two islands with the beautiful scenery of Gili Nanggu and Gili Gede. Travelers who want to visit these two islands can rent a motor boat from Sheet, Taun or Labuhan Poh. Lodging facilities only available at Gili Nanggu the Cempaka Cottage. Gili Gede Island there are several traditional villages Bugis people who worked to make the boat. These villages have a very beautiful beach with crystal clear water perfect for snorkeling.
 
Central Lombok
Region of Central Lombok is located in South sebetah Mount Rinjani is a lush verdant region. This area has a beautiful panoramic view so it is menyenangka to take a trip down the fields and forests are also scattered in the region of Central Lombok.

The further south from the foot of Mount Rinjani then increasingly dry soil conditions and therefore many dams built to hold water for agricultural irrigation purposes in this area. Most of the inhabitants of the region of Central Lombok is the Sasak people, and one of Sasak community activities that interest is making various crafts.

Central Lombok is one tourist destination in the province, located about 30 km from the airport Selaparang Mataram. Rows of beach-white sandy beaches are very exotic and facing directly into the Indian Ocean. The number of tourists who visit, both foreign and domestic tourists continues to increase.

Some locations for surfing is still too virgin to be missed by surfers the world, but they also have privacy for quiet south coast. Everyday people who still maintain ancestral traditions in the hamlet of Sade and Tansang-Angsang, two villages illustrate how the cultural heritage of ethnic Sasak live in the early days of civilization.

Traditional weaving in Sukarara, in Penujak pottery, antiques and rattan made from skinfold Beleka village, everything is very supportive of tourism development in this area. And of course the traditional ceremonies are unique and not a few who still cast a magical power is still practiced by ethnic heir to the island of Lombok. The entire tourist sites in Central Lombok can be reached by land transportation.

Sukarara interesting to visit because of the daily activities of people in this village had been weaving. The hallmark of the village Sukarara woven is woven using threads of gold which is often called songket fabric, this village has been known to be one of the most visited attractions by domestic and foreign guests. In this village along the road are many shops that sell cloth woven from the local village and surrounding villages. The women in Sasak village with traditional clothes are always ready to demonstrate their skills.

Long before the island of Lombok become one of the world tourism destination, the village Beleka already known as a handicraft center. It's almost more than 25 years the village has become one of the selling of handicrafts for sale in Lombok island. Handicrafts produced is rattan, clack, wood crafts, a dagger and ceramics. The village is situated 15 km in the east the town of Praya. Together with the villages and Masbagik Banyumulek, Penujak is one of Lombok pottery-producing villages. This village can be said to be a village that can memperlibatkan process of pottery making the best of the three. Usually the job of making pottery is dominated by women. Therapy because of the large demand for exports from this village the men have started to participate and make pottery. Today we can see women and men working together to create new designs.

Sade is tetletak Rambitan village is one of a traditional Sasak village pristine Houses are built of bamboo and the roof construction is made from the leaves of reeds. Hamlet is inhabited around a hundred people with the main livelihood is farming. Additional effort is to weave them. In this village the visitor can witness art Oncer Beleq drum and dance.

Kute village with its white sand beaches located on the southern coast of Lombok island, known as Kuta Beach and Tanjung A'an. Surrounded by rows of hills. In the morning the stunning views can be seen from the top of these hills. In addition there are many beaches that are not less interesting along the southern coast. Among the beach Seger, Aan, mawi, Selong Belanak, Rowok and Mawun. The last two are very good as the location for wind surfing and other beach sports.

Gerupuk located on the edge of a bay length is 9 km east of Kuta village. The main livelihood of this village is fishing and seaweed plant. It can be seen from many of dried seaweed on the bamboo fence along the road. In addition, Gerupuk known as a popular spot for surfing and wind surfing. The village is much visited by guests from abroad which main objective is to surfing.

Twelve kilometers north-western village of Kuta, Lombok island in the South there is a very beautiful bay. White sandy beaches and fishing village with a fishing boat that is a colorful village Blanak Belong. This village was known by foreign visitors as a beautiful place to surf.
Not far from this village is the Village MAWI also visited by many sports fans from around the world surfing the waves on the beach which is included in the category of very large. This place is usually visited by the more experienced surfers.

Mawun located 8 miles west of Kuta village, is a very beautiful remote beaches in the world. The waves at this beach never disappoint surfers because the waves are consistent.

Tetebatu located in the southern foot of Mount Rinjani is a beautiful place with natural mountain atmosphere is very pleasant. Travelers who want to visit the region of Central Lombok could make Tetebatu as a base or bases before continuing the journey to explore the region of Central Lombok. From Tetebatu tourists can rent a vehicle (motorcycle / car) to surround the area around it.

Panorama in the region Tetebatu very beautiful; of this place lies a view to the south island of Lombok, Mount Rinjani panorama in the North and views to the sea if we look towards the East. Tetebatu is the perfect place to rest for those who love the natural atmosphere of the mountains.

Regions Tetebatu also be a starting point to begin hiking to visit two waterfalls namely Jukut Waterfall is located in the Northeast and Waterfall Joben located in the Northwest Tetebatu. Both waterfalls are located in the Southern slopes of Mount Rinjani. There is no public transport available for the second visit this site so visitors must bring their own vehicle or on foot for half an hour from Tetebatu.