Narmada Park, Historical Place in Lombok

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Narmada Park is located in Lembuak Village, Narmada District, Lombok Barat Regency or about 10 kilometers from Mataram city. If you are ride a motor or car approximately 30 minutes. The park is covering an area of about 2 hectares was built in 1727 by King Mataram Lombok, Anak Agung Ngurah Karang Asem, as a ceremonial place Pakelem and as a resting place for royal family during the dry season.

Name of Narmada taken from Narmadanadi, Gangga River tributary are very sacred in India. For Hindus, the water is a sacred element that gives life to all beings in this world. The water gushing from the ground (spring) associated with Tirta Amerta (immortality water) emanating from Kensi Sweta Kamandalu. First possibility Narmada name used to name of the springs that form several pools and a river in the area. Over time used to refer to the entire complex of temples and Narmada Park.

Once entering Narmada Park area we will be presented green landscape and beautiful coolness of the plants that are around. Entering deep into turns out we were above an area underneath there is some lake or pond would not be surprised fresh air continues to be felt. To get to the bottom of the lake so we had to pass through dozens of stairs neat and rather steep.

Outside Narmada Park there are also several stalls selling souvenirs of Lombok. So do not forget to visit Narmada Park as your tourist destination in Mataram, Lombok.