Pura Lingsar, Balinesse Life in Lombok Island

In Lombok, there are also a number of temples. One of these temples are located in the village Lingsar Lingsar, Narmada district, West Lombok regency. Located about 9.5 km from the city of Mataram or approximately 7 km from Cakranegara. The biggest and oldest temple in Lombok was built in 1714 by King Anak Agung Ketut Karangasem. Lingsar name reputedly derived from Sanskrit, ling meaning "word" and sar means "lawful" "or" clear ".

Pura Lingsar there a strong link with the history of the arrival of the expedition Anglurah Ketut Karangasem in 1692 AD. When the anglurah meditated at Pura Stage, West Lombok, he received instructions to seek a magical spring that called ATIS Toya hengsar towards the north-east of the venue.

 

When resting near the target area, he was startled roar of Southern forests. Then he headed in that direction and get the springs. Eventually, he built a temple called Pura Lingsar later.

Its total area and the garden around the temple Lingsar 26.663 acres. Divided into sections namely complex "twin pools" (the very front), top of the courtyard garden, bencingah page (front bottom kemaliq), a group of temple building (Ulon and Gaduh) fenced wall, groups of buildings kemaliq (including pasiraman), lake ageng (large pool and a long, situated in the south), and Jewel nine (baths) and surrounding areas.

One characteristic of Pura Lingsar area is the presence of a very large springs and abundant. The spring in Balinese called Lake Ageng, while the language Sasaknya aik nausea. Aik means "water" and nausea significant "spill out". Pura is therefore often referred to by residents Lingsar Sasak tribe called Pura Aik Nausea.

What distinguishes this temple to other temples in Bali besides specificity and uniqueness in architecture, also because of the Pura Pura Gaduh Ulon and Hindus worship places and in it there is also a revered shrine kemaliq well and being respected by the Balinese Hindu Tribes and Tribal Sasak who embraced Islam.That said kemaliq also visited by many Chinese citizens, mostly Buddhist and Kong Fu Tse.

If you come late November or during December, held at the Village Lingsar Topat War held by the Hindus and Muslims as a sign of gratitude to Almighty God for the blessings that are given during the year. In this annual cultural event throwing the diamond one another starting at 16.30 pm when hibiscus flowers fall from the branches.

If there is a religious ceremony in this temple, people of different religions come down to help. With so Pura Lingsar not only a place of worship as well as a tourist attraction as well as tangible evidence of genuine interfaith tolerance over time in Lombok.

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The Enchantment of Moyo Island, Sumbawa Besar

Although small, quiet island but has a tremendous natural wealth of this, some people managed to attract "large" caliber Lady Diana and Mick Jagger for a vacation. Moyo Island, a small island located in the northern island of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Seeing the beauty of the beach, sea and nature, it offers tranquility for connoisseurs of the beauty of the outdoors and underwater.

To reach Moyo Island is easy. Travelling by car can be reached from Sumbawa Besar to Ai Bari, a coastal village located about 20 km north of Sumbawa Besar. Or if they do not want to bother, Hotels and Golden Beach Hotel Tambora in Sumbawa Besar, can arrange trips to the island. Ai Bari in Samawa means salt water, a poor fishing village facilities, but from the Samawa, Bajo and Bugis who inhabit this area, very friendly.

Travel from Bari to Moyo Island Ai can be applied for approximately 15 minutes by speedboat, or use a motorized boat.One fisherman who always provide this transportation is Mr. Lahi who are used to receive foreign guests, often written in various travel guide books!

Moyo Island has a height variation from 0-648 m above sea level.As a marker of sustainability of the island is still an area of ​​about 30,000 acres, hundreds of butterflies will be seen from behind bushes, trees or in the middle of savanna. The island is also home to 21 species of bats, birds, macaque, wild pig, deer and snakes.With the natural conditions are still very natural, not advisable to enter the island without a guide. Because there may be lost. "But strangely, every time there is a stray, it would still find a way out of his own. Whether" escorted "by a bird or a butterfly," said Mr. Maman, one of the guides here. According to him again, "residents" (read: being subtle) of forest on the island of Moyo did not like disturbing.

Moyo Waterfall on Moyo Island

When visiting this island, we can see unspoiled natural beauty. Forests are beautiful and almost untouched, waterfalls and rivers experience, as well as the beauty beneath the endless sea. In addition to hiking in the woods, along rivers and waterfalls, several caves that can be reached by foot, can be an alternative activity. One of them is Cave Sweet Ai that must be achieved with a little rock climbing. This cave where hundreds of bats nest. In addition, other activities you can do is trekking for two hours that can be started from Labuan Haji, Waterfalls toward Brang Rea (Big River) located in the middle of the island.

Moyo Island is also a "paradise" for bird lovers. Of 124 bird species found in Sumbawa, 86 species of which are in the island.Rare bird species can also be found here. Among them is the yellow-headed Parrot and bird Gosong. The last bird, is unique because it relies on plants and twigs to produce heat during the incubation period of eggs.

If you want to snorkel or dive, the area around the island offer a variety of underwater beauty that is equally interesting. Marine parks that form the hard and soft coral formations are beautiful, can be found also sponge (Sponge) and crustacea. A Dutch tourist who happened to have just finished snorkeling, shares his experiences. "Last time I saw small sharks snorkel swimming around the coast Ai Sweet. And in some places, the scenery was beautiful reefs. I also saw an eel," said Karsten, tourists are.

Moyo Island Moyo Island also offers natural beauty under the sea. Almost the entire island surrounded by reefs that are still in good condition and not damaged. Sharks with a length of approximately two meters, anemones, pelagic, eels, groupers and even mantas, all there. If you want to dive, you can do around the Island Medang, located in northwestern island of Moyo. You can contact Blue Lagoon Resort is located on the outskirts of the town of Sumbawa Besar. Cruises from Bali, Lombok or even abroad often do a stopover on the island. Pcrjalanan usually stop in the island of Moyo and Satonda Island, a tiny island in the northeast of the island of Moyo who has a salt water lake in the middle of the island.

In addition to far from the reach of domestic tourists, promotion of the island of Moyo is still very small. For a vacation here, it takes time and funds availability is quite good. However, if there is a desire to see a small beauty of this country, Moyo Island is one place worth visiting. "If it happened to be lucky, you can see a bunch of flying fish," said Mr. Lahi, pointing to a group of flying fish leaping from the water to the surface.

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Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach is a famous tourist spot in Lombok. Located on the west coast of Lombok Island. Senggigi Beach is not at Kuta Beach in Bali, but once we were here will feel like staying in Kuta Beach, Bali. Coastal beaches are still beautiful, although it is still littered with garbage foliage because rarely cleaned. Very beautiful underwater scenery, and tourists can do as much snorkeling as the waves are not too big. Coral reefs towering wave magnitude ketengah cause rupture in the middle. There are also hotels with prices ranging from expensive to economical hotel is worthwhile.

About half an hour by foot, the tourists can find Batu Bolong in this beach. This is a temple built on the reef which is located on the waterfront. According to local legend of yore often held sacrifice a virgin to fed to the sharks in this place. Another legend says early days, many women who deploy away from this place into the sea because of a broken heart. From this place also seen Mount Agung in Bali.

Not far from Batu Bolong contained the tomb of a scholar. This is a sacred place for the adherents of Wetu Telu.

Senggigi Beach, located on the north ward, is the most popular beaches and is famous for its beauty. The beach is located 12 kilometers northwest of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lombok, stretching nearly 10 km long with white sand that seemed to tempt you to sit on it and for a moment forget all your life routine, traffic density city , and breathe in fresh air to enjoy the scenery of sea water blue green shades and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the beach of Senggigi. 
 
Getting There

There are several alternatives to achieve Senggigi Beach, namely:
 * From Bali; Arrive in Sheet Harbour, you can go straight to Senggigi beach by bus 3 / 4 or chartered car with other passengers.

* From Jakarta and other big cities; Arrive at the airport, you can ride a taxi that will take to the hotel where you stay.

* From Ampenan, you can climb Bemo is available from 06.00 AM to 06.30 PM for about Rp. 1.500 majors Ampenan-Senggigi, or Senggigi-Ampenan

Where to Stay
In the vicinity of Senggigi Beach there are many lodging options that can be tailored to your needs. Ranging from hotels, resorts, hotels jasmine to lodging. Some places to stay that can be used as an alternative is the Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and others.

Dining Guide
Along the beach, lined up restaurants that provide various types of Lombok's cuisine and other dishes. During his stay in Lombok, do not forget to taste the Chicken Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung.

Tour
If you want around Senggigi beach, but do not want to get tired, you can climb Cidomo "NTB typical freight pulled by a horse. Or you can also walk around the beach with

Things to See or Do
Many of the activities you can do here, such as swimming, canoeing, diving, snorkeling or just sunbathing and enjoying the scenery.

Souvenir
Along the Senggigi beach, there are many souvenir shops that offer unique goods Lombok handicrafts such as paintings, handicrafts, woven cloth Lombok, pearl jewelry and others.

Tips
* Don't forget to bring sun block and extra clothes.
* Don't forget to bring a bathing suit.
* When you are swimming, please be careful because there are many coastal rocks.

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