Landmarks in Lombok
- 01
Bukit Merese
A grassy headland above Kuta's coast with open views over Tanjung Aan, the sea and the Mandalika area, best at sunrise or in the late afternoon.
- Time needed
- 45 to 90 minutes including the walk and photographs
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Sunrise or late afternoon, dry season
- Tickets
- Wikivoyage describes a small entrance fee. Confirm the current amount at the gate and carry small notes in rupiah.
- 02
Selong Belanak Beach
A curved south-coast bay with hills at each end, popular for beginner surf lessons and sunsets, and a half-day drive-out from Kuta.
- Time needed
- 2 to 4 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning for swimming; late afternoon for sunset
- Tickets
- No formal ticket found in our sources. Beach services such as sunbeds and surf lessons are charged separately; agree prices before accepting.
- 03
Tanjung Aan Beach
A pair of pale-sand bays near Kuta on Lombok's south coast, reached by a short drive and best on a calm morning before the heat and the vendors arrive.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours; half a day with lunch
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning on a dry-season day; late afternoon for softer light
- Tickets
- No formal ticket was found in the sources we read, though parking or small local charges may apply. Check on arrival, and agree prices for boat trips or sunbed hire before you accept.
Temples in Lombok
- 04
Pura Batu Bolong
A small Hindu sea temple on a rocky headland near Senggigi, named for the rock with a hole, and a popular place for sunset.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon for sunset
- Tickets
- Entry is reported free; sashes can be rented locally for around Rp 10,000. Follow temple etiquette and confirm any current fees.
- 05
Pura Lingsar
A Balinese temple near Mataram where Hindus and Muslims both worship, famous for the annual Perang Topat festival in which rice cakes are thrown in a peace ritual.
- Time needed
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; festival day if your dates match
- Tickets
- Entry arrangements vary; a donation or small fee may apply. Wear a sash and cover shoulders and knees, and follow instructions about shoes and restricted shrines.
Gardens and parks in Lombok
- 06
Taman Mayura
A pond-centred royal garden in Mataram built in 1866, with a pavilion on an island and a history tied to the Dutch conquest of Lombok.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Check the entrance fee and opening hours locally, as the sources we read do not give them. Part of the garden includes a Hindu shrine, so dress modestly.
- 07
Taman Narmada
An 18th-century royal garden and temple complex east of Mataram, with twin pools, a terraced Hindu temple and a bathing spring fed from Mount Rinjani.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, dry season
- Tickets
- Check the entrance fee at the gate, and note that Pura Kelasa is a working Hindu temple with its own rules.
Experiences in Lombok
- 08
Mount Rinjani and Segara Anak
Indonesia's second-highest volcano at 3,726 m, with a crater lake, hot springs and national park trails, usually seen on a multi-day trek or admired from a distance.
- Time needed
- Viewpoint or waterfalls: half a day; trek: usually 2 to 4 days
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Dry season (roughly May to September); check park openings
- Tickets
- The national park charges entry fees and requires registered operators. Check the official park site for current routes and closures; access is restricted at times because of weather, fires or volcanic activity.
Culture in Lombok
- 09
Sade Sasak Village
A tourist village in Central Lombok where Sasak families live in traditional houses, with rice barns and weaving, on the road between the airport and Kuta.
- Time needed
- 45 to 90 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, before the heat and tour groups
- Tickets
- Entry is usually by a donation or small payment to a village guide. Check the current arrangement at the gate and agree what is included before you start.
Day trips in Lombok
- 10
Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls
Two waterfalls at the foot of Mount Rinjani near Senaru in North Lombok, reached by a forest walk, with Tiu Kelep the taller and more demanding of the pair.
- Time needed
- 3 to 4 hours on site, plus a long drive from Mataram or Senggigi
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Dry season, early morning
- Tickets
- Entry is ticketed at the site and guides are commonly hired. Confirm current fees, opening hours and trail conditions on arrival, since heavy rain can close or flood the route.
Neighbourhoods in Lombok
- 11
Senggigi Beach
Lombok's older resort strip on the west coast, a few kilometres north of Mataram, with a long beachfront, sunset views toward Bali and easy access to hospitals and shops.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours as a stop; a few days as a base
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon for sunset
- Tickets
- No ticket is needed for the beach. Beach vendors and restaurants charge separately; agree prices before you order or accept a service.
