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LOMBOK SIGHTSEEINGTaman MayuraThe Mayura Park is what remains of the once existing Karang Asam kingdom of Bali whose King A.A. Ngurah built it in 1744. In the middle of a large pond is a structure called Balai Kambang which at the time functioned as a legal court of justice as well as a hall for important meetings. Curiously, its architecture shows both Hindu as well as Islamic influence, whereas around the place statues made of stone are found in the form of a Moslem hajj.NarmadaTaman Narmada, 11 kilometers east of Mataram, was built in 1727 by King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karang Asem as both a pleasure garden and place to worship Shiva. Its big pool is said to represent Segara Anakan, the crater lake on the volcano Rinjani where they used to make offerings by throwing valuables into the water. As the became too old to make the pilgrimage up the 3,726 meter high mountain, he had Narmada made to represent the mountains and the lake. Near the pond is A place of worship and a spring whose water is believed to give dedicated pilgrims eternal youth.Pura LingsarThis may be the only Hindu shrine in the world where both Hindus and Moslems come to worship. About 7 kilometers west of Narmada, it was built in 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area, especially those who adhere to Lombok's unique Wektu Telu school of Islam. The Balinese temple is built on higher ground, behind the Moslem section in the compound. In the lower yard is a spring in which pilgrims in the temple yard stage a mock battle between Hindus and Moslems in which troth parties hurl rice cakes at each other.SukarareThis is a village of weavers south of Cakranegara. Lombok is known for its brightly Patterned songket cloth. People have been making it on their handlooms for many generations.Kuta Lombok BeachAlso known as Putri Nyale Beach, Kuta on the south coast of central Lombok is one of the most scenic and unspoilt beaches in this part of Indonesia. From Kuta to Tanjung Aan five km away, it is an unbroken stretch of clean white sand on the Indian Ocean. It is safe for bathing and swimming. Further to the west are the surfers and windsurfers beaches. Each year, on the 1 9th day of the tenth month of the Sasak lunar calendar when the Nyale fish come to the sea's surface, Kuta Beach is the site of great festivities. Fishermen sail out to sea while young men and women gather along the teach to join in the merrymaking, tease each other and perhaps meet to build a more lasting relationship.Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili TrawanganGili, in Sasak means "island". These three are clustered together just off the northwest coast of Lombok. Coral gardens abound in clear waters around the islands. Gili Air, the nearest island, can be reached in 10 to 15 minutes by outrigger boat from Bangsal harbour, near Pamenang.
Lombok City Tour – 4 hrsBeing fond of witnessing the historical religious and harmonious life of both Hindus and Islamic converts, this short and relaxing tour is gratefully suggested. You will enjoy the hospitality of “Bale Kambang” Mayura water palace which was built by the former Balinese ruling Kingdom in 1744. Afterwards you will come to a pleasant shopping at Bertais, the biggest traditional market on the island. Narmada summer palace welcomes you also to her beauty, which is regarded as a replica of Rinjani Holly volcano. Before returning to the hotel, you are invited to see a unique temple of Lingsar, a place where syncretism Moslem Wetu Telu and Hindus worship together.
Traditional Sasak Tour – 8 hrsThe program is completely well designed for art, culture, and wonderful beach lovers. It covers blacksmith village of Getap, a place to witness the home industry production of knives, horseshoes and farming equipment; Penujak village, the home of clay pottery industry; Sukarara, a traditional handloom weaving village; then Kuta and Tanjung Aan for its breathtaking white sandy beaches.
Gili Air Tour – 8 hrsThe main point of this excursion is a marine life enjoyment on a fascinating beach of Gili Air islet. First, observe local people in their daily market atmosphere at the real traditional market of Lendang Bajur. Afterwards, trip to Sidemen, a remote village produces palm sugar. Then proceed to Bangsal harbor where to catch a boat to Gili Air, with en route stop at PUSUK rainforest to feed the wild gray monkeys (Macaques) play around along the roadside.
Underwater View Tour – 8 hrssRiding a boat along northwest splendid coast of Lombok to reach the three tiny virgin islets of Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan. Let alone the underwater scenery under the turquoise beach, decorated with colorful fishes and fascinating blue and red coral reefs. Enjoy a perfect satisfactory on the holiday, the breathtaking white sandy beach that invites you to lay down and enjoy a wonderful sunbath.
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