Temple of Wektu Telu Religion, Lombok, Indonesia

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West Lombok

As the economy of West Nusa Tenggara grows, west Lombok's biggest city, Mataram, grows along with it. Meanwhile the famed beach resort Senggigi continues in a 1990s time warp. The greatest allure is southwest of Lembar port, where the peninsula bends forward and back, the seas are placid and bucolic offshore islands beckon.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Temple of Wektu Telu Religion, Lombok, Indonesia

    Pura Lingsar

    Mataram

    Just 6km east of Mataram, in the village of Lingsar, this large temple compound is the holiest in Lombok. It was built in 1714 by King Anak Agung Ngurah…

  • Exterior towers of Pura Meru.

    Pura Meru

    Mataram

    Pura Meru is the largest and second-most important Hindu temple on Lombok. Built in 1720, it’s dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva…

  • Taman Wisata Alam Kerandangan

    Taman Wisata Alam Kerandangan

    Senggigi

    This pleasant, little-visited nature reserve is ideal for escaping the tourist bustle of Senggigi and indulging in a few hours of strolling in the…

  • Pura Batu Bolong

    Pura Batu Bolong

    Senggigi

    It’s not the grandest, but Pura Batu Bolong is Lombok’s most appealing Hindu temple and is particularly lovely at sunset. Join ever-welcoming members of…

  • Mayura Water Palace

    Mayura Water Palace

    Mataram

    Built in 1744, this palace includes the former king’s family temple, which is a pilgrimage site for Lombok’s Hindus on 24 December. In 1894 it was the…

  • Gili Asahan

    Gili Asahan

    West Lombok

    Gili Asahan is an idyllic spot: soothing winds gust, birds flutter and gather in the grass just before sunset, muted calls to prayer rumble, and the stars…

  • Islamic Center Nusa Tenggara Barat

    Islamic Center Nusa Tenggara Barat

    Mataram

    Opened in 2016, and superficially damaged in the 2018 quakes, this towering green-and-gold mosque is the most striking building in Lombok, with fabulous…

  • Mesjid Nurul Iman

    Mesjid Nurul Iman

    Senggigi

    A useful landmark in the heart of Senggigi, although not especially notable otherwise.

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