MATARAM CITY TOUR


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A half day tour starting from your hotel in Senggigi Beach or aroung Mataram city visiting the heritages of ancient Lombok on the main cities of Ampenan, Cakranegara and Mataram. These are the 3 largest towns in Lombok stretching from the the west beach to the inner part of west Lombok island. Firt will be the Museum of NTB covering 1239 manuscripts and artifacts as the historical fact of Lombok island, Mayura Floating pavilion was built in 1744 by A.A. Ngurah Karangasem (Balinese King). In the middle of the pool there is a building which was called Balai Kambang, floating pavilion which used to be judicial lawsuit or important meeting. The combination of Hindu and Islam culture can be seen from the architectural statues that exist in this park. Largest traditional market of Bertals, Narmada park which is considered the replica of the Segara Anak crater of the Rinjani peak, Lingsar temple, a temple for the Hindu and the Moslem making offering together. Lunch will be serve at local restaurant on Indonesian or Chinese menu.

West Lombok was ever controlled by Balinese king of Karangsem kingdom during the turn of 18th century. During that period the influence of Bali especially in West Lombok is so strong, the cities such as Mataram, Ampenan and Cakranegara were built during this reign. If one has seen Bali then visit west Lombok they will be aware that how strong is the influence of Bali, especially in the cities and the way the local farmer cultivate their land. Compared to central and east Lombok where the land look barren and no interesting places are exist there except the assemblage of people and traditional life which is still very leg behind. The tradition of Bali also encourage the handicraft and art work in Lombok such as weaving, terracotta and carving. Yet the original population of Lombok, the Sasak has their original art which decorate current handicraft production.