The day starts with the visit to the Batu Bolong Temple. Situated on the rocks facing Lombok Strait and Mount Agung, it is Lombok’s most appealing Hindu temple. The rock underneath the temple has a hole, hence the name Batu Bolong; which literally means ‘rock with hole’. Proceed by car towards Mandalika Market for a quick experience of the hustle and bustle at the traditional market, then continue to Narmada Water Palace where the legend of a ‘Fountain of Youth’ might have originated. Built by one of the last kings of Lombok in 1805, it was originally his summer palace.

After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed by car to Lingsar Temple, dating back to 1714. Pass the centre of trading in Cakranegara, and arrive at this large temple compound, which is the holiest in Lombok. Built by King Agung Ngurah, it symbolizes harmony between Hindu Bali Lombok and Islam Sasak Lombok with a temple for Balinese Hindu and another for Lombok’s mystical take on Islam; Wektu Telu.

Duration: Full day