Must-see attractions in Lombok

  • 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…

  • Long Kuta sand beach, Lombok, Indonesia

    Pantai Mawun

    South Lombok

    This beach is reason enough to venture down Kuta way. Some 8km west of Kuta and 600m off the main road, this half-moon cove is framed by soaring headlands…

  • Gunung Rinjani

    Lombok

    Lording it over the northern half of Lombok, Gunung Rinjani (3726m) is Indonesia's second-tallest volcano. It's an astonishing peak, and sacred to Hindus…

  • 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…

  • Air Terjun Tiu Kelep

    Lombok

    A further 50 minutes or so uphill from the popular Air Terjun Sindang Gila is this waterfall with a swimming hole. The track is steep and guides are…

  • Tanjung Aan

    South Lombok

    Some 5km east of Kuta, Tanjung Aan (aka A'an, Ann) is a spectacular sight: a giant horseshoe bay with two sweeping arcs of fine sand with the ends…

  • 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

    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…

  • Pantai Selong Blanak

    South Lombok

    Behold the wide, sugar-white beach with water streaked a thousand shades of blue, ideal for swimming. You can rent surfboards (per day 50,000Rp) and…

  • Air Terjun Kelelawar

    Lombok

    On the southern slopes of Rinjani, the Kelelawar waterfall is accessible by a spectacular 1½km walk (one way) through rice fields from Tetebatu. Walk 1km…

  • Air Terjun Sindang Gila

    Lombok

    This spectacular set of falls is a 20-minute walk from Senaru via a lovely forest and hillside trail. The hardy make for the creek, edge close and then…

  • 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…

  • Mosque

    Gili Trawangan

    The largest of the three mosques on Gili T had some lavish details that showed the wealth that tourism had brought to the island before it was badly…

  • Pantai Mawi

    South Lombok

    This is a surf paradise: a stunning scene, with legendary barrels and several more beaches scattered around the great bay. Watch out for the strong rip…

  • Sapit

    Lombok

    On the southeastern slopes of Gunung Rinjani east of Tetebatu, Sapit is a tiny, very relaxed village with views across to Sumbawa. Tobacco-drying open …

  • 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…

  • Taman Wisata Tetebatu

    Lombok

    A shady 4km track leading from the main road, just north of the Tetebatu mosque, heads into this forest, where you'll find black monkeys – you'll want a…

  • 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…

  • Kotaraja

    Lombok

    The nearest market town to Tetebatu is Kotaraja, which is known for its blacksmiths. Kotaraja is also host to a Sasak stick-fighting festival each August…

  • Pantai Areguling

    South Lombok

    Look for a steep track off the main coast road 6km west of Kuta. A rough 2km ride brings you to this broad bay with a wide beach of beige sand. It's a…

  • Pantai Seger

    South Lombok

    Pantai Seger, a lovely beach about 2km east of Kuta around the first headland, has unbelievably turquoise water, decent swimming (though no shade) and a…

  • Heaven Beach

    South Lombok

    Ask for directions to Heaven Beach for a real bit of sandy wonder. It's a stunning little pocket of white sand and surf about 4km from Ekas. Despite the…

  • Lookout

    Gili Trawangan

    See the spectacular sights from the only hill in the Gilis. During the August 2018 Lombok earthquake, more than a thousand tourists and locals slept atop…

  • Air Terjun Jukut

    Lombok

    A steep 2km hike from the car park at the end of the access road to Gunung Rinjani National Park leads to beautiful Air Terjun Jukut, an impressive 20m…

  • Pantai Bumbangku

    South Lombok

    Follow a narrow track off the main road for 2.5km and you'll find this idyllic and often deserted beach across the bay from Gerupuk. The structures you…

  • Pantai Dagong

    South Lombok

    What a sight! An utterly empty and seemingly endless white beach backed by azure breakers. To get here, drive south 6.5km from Ekas over the rough but…

  • Pantai Belongas

    South Lombok

    Remote, powdery white and all yours for as long as you wish to enjoy it. This is a destination for Robinson Crusoe wannabes.

  • Gunung Rinjani National Park

    Lombok

    The official website for the park has good info and maps, and a useful section on reported scams by dodgy hiking operators.

  • Mesjid Nurul Iman

    Senggigi

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

  • Lighthouse

    Gili Trawangan

    A landmark useful for directions near the cross-island road (Jl Villa Kelapa).

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