Lombok has many tourist destinations that you can visit, not only nature but also history. As a nation that is great because of history, it is only right that we do not forget our history. If you are interested in learning history while traveling, Lombok also provides that.

One of the tourist attractions that you can visit to learn the history of Lombok is Narmada Park. Are you unfamiliar with this name? Narmada Park is one of the oldest tourist destinations in Lombok, has a lot of history and provides several facilities that you can enjoy.

The History of Narmada Park

Narmada Park is located on Jl. Raya Mataram – Labuhan Lombok, Lembuak, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency, NTB. Distance from Mataram City. If you are from Mataram, this park is approximately 13 km away with a travel time of approximately 23 minutes by private vehicle.

Quoted from the page lombokbaratkab.go.id, Narmada Park was built in 1727 AD (although some literature says it was built in 1805 AD). It’s been a long time indeed. Narmada Park is a replica of Mount Rinjani and Lake Segara Anak, a place that the King usually used to perform sacrificial rituals. It is said that when the king was getting older, he could no longer perform rituals at the peak of Mount Rinjani at an altitude of 3.726 meters above sea level, so he ordered all the royal architects to move the nuances of Mount Rinjani to the middle of the city which is now called Narmada. At that time, Narmada Park was a special place for the king to worship Lord Shiva as well as a resting place for the king.

Narmada Park is arranged in the shape of a mountain. The clear spring water flows into three pools at the bottom of this park. One of these pools is a natural swimming pool and is a favorite bathing place for visitors. At the top of the park there is a temple called Pura Kalasa. To reach it, you have to go through a lot of steps. When heading to this temple, the nuance is like climbing Rinjani.

This is one of the most visited water tourism locations. Data from the West Lombok Tourism Office, visits to Narmada Park continue to increase every year. Foreign tourists usually prefer to come to learn the history of Narmada Park, while local tourists enjoy its beauty and naturalness. Most people who visit are not too interested in its history, but rather enjoy the bathing pools of Narmada Park. The most visitors are families and children because this park will be more fun for children.

Attractions of Narmada Park

The Beautiful Charm of Nature

As the name implies, Narmada Park is a park with a charming natural concept. All the views seen from this park are filled with refreshing green colors. No wonder considering the abundance of trees that grow densely, creating shade around it. Under the lush trees, there is green grass that covers the surface of the ground. Don’t forget, you will also find many food vendors such as sate bulayak, rujak, and grilled fish.

Clean and Fresh Swimming Pool

In this park, tourists will see swimming pools and artificial lakes for water rides, which are irrigated by clear springs, because this park is close to the flow of springs. There are two swimming pools of different sizes, namely large and small.

This large swimming pool has a depth that is suitable for adults and does not have children’s games. However, because of its depth, for those of you who cannot swim, you must be careful. On the other hand, the small swimming pool has a shallow depth and is equipped with children’s play rides such as slides. No half measures, the water in this pool is very cold because it is water from a spring.

Outbound Facilities

For those of you who like to challenge adrenaline, this park also provides flying fox that you can enjoy. With beautiful natural charm, you can see the entire park while playing flying fox. Everything is clearly visible and makes you amazed by its beauty.

Place of Worship

At the top of the park, there is a temple known as Pura Kalasa. To reach it, visitors must climb many stairs that stretch. During the journey to this temple, the atmosphere is similar to climbing Mount Rinjani, creating an interesting experience for visitors. Of course, for those of you who want to go on a religious tour, you can also do it here.

In addition to being one of the oldest tourist attractions, this park is still a favorite for Lombok residents. Not infrequently many communities, schools, and even organizations carry out activities there. Even on holidays, this park is always crowded with visitors. So, what are you waiting for? If you haven’t been here, you should try it.