Pura Batu Bolong, The Ulu Watu of Lombok

Hay travelers, come stop by my country, there are a lot of cool places, interesting and very beautiful that you deserve to go. Especially for you newlyweds who want a honeymoon, or do you like to make a trip or adventure, Come visit Pura Batu Bolong, Lombok Indonesia.

Still in Lombok, this time I will share information about Pura Batu Bolong (Batu Bolong means holes stone). Pura Batu Bolong is one of the tours that you must visit if you go to Lombok.

 Attactions

Pura Batu Bolong is close to the Senggigibeach, about a half-hour walk along the beach of Senggigi, we can find Pura Batu Bolong. This temple is built on a coral, so impressed strong and manly. For Balinese Hindus believe strongly that this is a miniature temple of Pura Tanah Lot in Bali which is also built upon the rock. At the location of the temple on a rock that juts into the sea if the weather is sunny can see Mount Agung in Bali, as well as nice to see the view at sunset. Waves and the sound of water splashing sea broke through the sidelines of a hollow rock complements the beauty of the surrounding scenery.

In the corner of the bend in the road down to the Senggigi resort area, that's where Pura Batu Bolong is located. A Pura that stands on the rock of the hole and remained firm, strong and noble in this Senggigi beach, keep a strong religious aura with beautiful beaches. Waves froth friendly as always embrace peace pura area and beaches.

According to local legend of yore often held sacrifice a virgin to fed to the sharks in this place. Another legend says first of many women who avail yourself of this place into the sea because of a broken heart. Also visible from Mount Agung in Bali.

Just as Pura on the island of Bali, this Pura also requires visitors to use yellow fabric at the waist while in the Pura area, also maintain decorum as a true Pura is a place of religious worship. In addition there is a rule that menstruating women are prohibited from entering the Pura area.

location

Located near the beach of Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia. So if you are to Senggigi beach, stop into this place.

access

To go to this Pura, you must go to Senggigi beach, you can use a taxi, public transportation, rental car or motorcycle. If you are from Mataram airport, a distance of about 20-50 minutes away. If you want to use public transport from the city of Mataram, then you have to take transport department Sweta - Ampenan. The cost is less than 1 US $ per person. After arriving in Ampenan, you have to ride the shuttles to Ampenan - Senggigi with 1.5 costs US $ per person. After arriving in Senggigi, you are a short walk for about 3 minutes in order to arrive at the beach. While walking, you will find many stalls and food stores, vending various souvenirs, and others.

In the journey towards the Pura Batu Bolong,  you will often witness the traditional vehicle Mataram known as Cidomo. This traditional vehicles operating in places that still have not been able to reach by car. You will also pass through the traditional market in Mataram, known as Ampenan (Kebon Roek). This market is a market that is the closest of Senggigi Beach and also The Pura Batu Bolong. After the market, you will find the Tomb of the Sacred and pass a temple that juts into the sea. If you've been through all of the above, then you will find Pura Batu Bolong.

Facilities and accommodation

Around the the Pura Batu Bolong, has a variety of facilities, such as toilets, parking lot, restaurant, hotel, souvenir sellers and many more, so do not worry, because with this many amenities, you will feel comfortable. Facilities at this Pura is same as beach of Senggigi, because Senggigi and Pura Batu Bolong in same area. So if you go to the beach of Senggigi, you can also traveled to this Pura Batu Bolong .

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