Pura Batu Bolong

       Pura Batu Bolong is located on the rocks near Senggigi , Batu Layar , northwest city of Mataram , West Lombok . Travel to Lombok you do not seem complete without visiting the Senggigi Beach , tourist attraction West Nusa Tenggara Province promising incredible natural charm . Even as the beauty of Senggigi Beach , one of the Indonesian novelist , Mira W. , wrote a novel titled " Ferris Segurat at Senggigi Beach . " In this place there are many tourist destinations , one of which is a temple called Pura Batu Bolong .

As the name Pura Batu Bolong , this temple is located on top of the black stone Senggigi Beach that has a hole or holes in the middle . With its position that juts into the sea , this temple has its own beauty atmosphere . This Hindu holy place will remind you glance at Tanah Lot temple in Bali , religious buildings are located on the shoreline with the position jutting into the sea .

The sound of the waves hitting the rocks , then runs through a gaping hole ditingkahi sea breeze blowing will create a miracle for anyone who set foot in the Pura Batu Bolong . Pura directly opposite the Strait of Lombok and Bali 's Mount Agung which is able to create a spiritual atmosphere provide peace for Hindus who ngaturang devotion ( prayer and worship ) in this temple .

On top of big rocks are black , there were two temples . As I walked down the stairs , you will find the first temple that stood in the shade of leafy trees . While the second temple stood on a rock that rises about 4 feet tall and has a hole in the bottom . To achieve this main temple you have to walk carefully in order not exposed to splashes of the waves hitting the reef .

For the casual visitor who just want to enjoy the beauty of the temple , the camera is the thing that you have to take it to this place , because you will find many interesting things to be immortalized . If the weather is sunny , you can see Mount Agung in Bali towering . But if you come in the afternoon , sunset and sky color change from afternoon to dusk and then to night is a sight not to be missed .

When Eid comes, Muslims in Lombok will flock to flood the beach in front of the temple . They will enjoy a rollicking Opor chicken , rice cakes , chicken and serundeng Taliwang . At such times you will see a beautiful harmony in diversity . Despite their differences , they still get along and live together in harmony .

Because Pura Batu Bolong Senggigi Beach is located in the complex , you do not have to worry about the facilities and accommodation . In this area there are plenty of accommodation , ranging from cheap hostels , hotels , up to the famous resort . You can choose according to your budget . In addition , for the affairs of the stomach , in this place you can find food stalls and restaurants with ease . Souvenir stalls , parking areas , restrooms , all available in the region .

Located about 12 km from the city of Mataram , the capital of West Nusa Tenggara Province , makes Pura Batu Bolong easily accessible to tourists and people who want to pray at the temple . Travelers who do not bring personal vehicles can to this place by public transport and taxis in the city of Mataram .