Lombok Tourism Places

MERU TEMPLE

Meru Temple

Pura Meru Temple, the largest temple in Lombok, is situated on the town border between Mataram and Cakranegara. The temple was constructed in the year, 1720 and is dedicated to the Holy Trinity of the Hindus, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. According to Hinduism, Lord Shiva or Lord Siwa is the Destroyer of the Universe, Lord Vishnu is the Preserver of the Universe and Lord Brahma is the Creator of the Universe. Pura Meru Temple complex has three courtyards, which have small Meru shrines, but the shrines of the Holy Trinity are in the central courtyard. For a somber and reverential visit to this temple, spend some time in peace and solitude.

Traditional Dance From Lombok

Gendang Beleq

Gendang Bleq

The traditional Gendang Beleq Dance is an ancient Lombok ritual that is accompanied by rhythmic drumming that is beaten out on huge drums. The dance was originally performed to send Lombok warriors off to battle and again to welcome their return. Nowadays the dance is performed more for tourists and is accompanied by other cultural showpieces, handicrafts and traditional food and drinks.
Gandrung Dance

Gandrung

Gandrung dance is performed usually by a young woman in wedding parties or other celebrations. A lucky gentleman can be invited to join her if she so chooses and taps him with the tip of her fan
Presean

Presean

Presean is an ancient dance ceremony that recreates the legend of Princess Mandalika who, rather than see two suitors fight to the death in order to win her hand in marriage, chose to take her own life. Armed with rattan sticks, the dancers “attack” each other, defending their opponent’s blows with a cowhide shield. As well as its historic associations, the dance also serves to ask God for rain for the imminent planting season with the ancient belief being that the more blood spilled, the more rain would follow.

Traditional Dance

Pendet

Pendet Bali

Pendet Dance is a traditional dance from Bali Indonesia that was originally a dance of religious worship. Tari Pendet is used to play in a Hindu’s Temple in Bali. This dance symbolizes the reception on the descent of gods into the earth. Lately, over the development period, the Bali artists change this dance to be a welcome dance although it still contains of sacred-religious symbols

The Aouthor Of  Tari Pendet

Tari Pendet is created by two Balinese Dancers Maestro, Mr. I Wayan Rindi and Mrs. Ni Ketut Reneng in 1950.  Mr. Wayan Rindi is a Balinese Maestro that is known for his ability to compose and preserve the art of dance through generations.  He is teaching many Balinese Dance to including Tari Pendet to the society and the family.

Indonesian Traditional Fooods

Timphan

Timphan

Do you know? Aceh is the place which attacked by Tsunami in 6 six years ago. And Acehnese have one special cake which only served in their big day like Idul Fitri or idul Adha. The Taste of Timphan

is sweet, because they mix durian extract with sugar, flour and egg. the mixing called srikaya.

Timphan always wrapped in banana leaf. Acehnese boiled the banana leaf and smear it with oil so the mixing inside it won’t stick to the leaf. This cake always be a favorite dish because it just appears twice in a years.

Tete Batu Lombok

Tete Batu Of Lombok

In Lombok is a town on the lower slopes of Mt Rinjani. Once you are headed from Mataram to JI. Penjanggik to Pomotong and finally a drive to Rungkang and Kotaraja and you are in Tetebatu. While in Tetebatu one need not look too much for accommodation as the hotels like, Soedjono, and Green Orry provide you with the best of the rooming amenities and grand restaurants, great food and the extra perks like swimming pool and superiorly spacious rooms. The restaurant in Soedjono offering quality food is always at your service as food service in Tetebatu is limited. Senaru on the Northern of Rinjani is a more popular base for trekking. The other attraction in Tetebatu is Air Tejun Jukat, which is a large waterfall. Tobacco hanging and drying houses and the ‘monkey forest’ are other two major attractions in the area.

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach Lombok

Displays a splendid show of white sand and turquoise sea, and is still an under developed region despite the plans for 5star hotels and resorts. This beach mostly comes alive with Nyale fishing festival in February and March and August as well, and it remains quiet and marooned the rest of the year. Several hotels like Kuta Indah Hotel and Segara Anak Cottages provide with money changing facilities. Regarding budget hotels it’s customary to consider the safety and privacy issues. Share a nice leisurely time with your family as you go for surfing activities in the beaches of Kuta. In the postal agency of Wisma Segara Anak you can also book your tickets for Perama Shuttle Buses. For accommodations, check out the best hotels in the island like, Segara Anak, Anda Cottages, Sekar Kuning Bungalows, Putri Mandalika Homestay, Lamancha Homestay, MatahariInn. These hotels mostly provide the regular rooming and lodging facilities and in certain cases one can bargain for discount prices. You can try out the Rinjani Agung Beach Bungalows and Café Riviera for local cuisine and good quality sea food. Few other hotels in Kuta are, The Novotel Coralia, Tastura Boutique Resort, Kuta Indah Hotel and Restaurant, Cockato Kuta-Bungalows and Restaurants, Pondok Sekar Kuning Cottages & Restaurants.

Rinjani Montain

Rinjani

In the Mt Rinjani is a part of the forested slopes on Rinjani which is also the second largest volcano peak in Indonesia. The locals of Lombok mostly treat the volcanic site as a sacred place and Segara Anak is considered to be a pilgrimage and the hot springs here are famous. Around 20 villages surround Rinjani National Park while Senaru and Sembalun provide the main access to the national park from north and east. The community based activities are focused on the Rinjani trek center as it personifies the partnership of the national park, tourism industry, and the local communities amalgamated so as to maintain and protect the Rinjani environment. For bookings and information one can check out the travel agencies in Lombok.