Loang Balok

Jun 5, 2014

Loang Baloq is the name of a complex tomb located in Tanjung Karang village, Ampenan, Mataram City. The tomb complex is not far from downtown Mataram, only about 3 kilometers. Like the funeral in general, at the tomb complex has been residing dozens of bodies in the tomb and covered with a frangipani tree. However, from the tombs are, there are three sacred tomb. One of them located in the large hole that formed from the roots of a banyan tree which is the tomb of Maulana Shaykh Abdurrazak Gaus, the other one on the other side of the hole is the tomb of Orphans, and others in addition to the banyan tree which is the tomb of Datuk Sea. Until now the tombs are frequented by pilgrims from Lombok island and other areas. This place is made for religious rituals for pilgrims, and the grave area available places for pilgrims who wish to hold thanksgiving ceremonies are like a haircut, for example children who are toddlers or better known as ngurisang, which has become a tradition of their ancestors. If you visit this tomb probably you will see the banyan tree tied with various types of ropes and so on, the people or pilgrims believe in tying a rope to the root of the banyan tree as a symbol of their vow, so that one day they will return to open the bond after their vows achieved.

Usually Once completed the pilgrims visiting the tomb, they will spend much more time in Tanjung Karang beach which located right in front of the tomb area, to go to the beach, you just need to cross the road and enter the park area of Loang Balok with entrance fee only Rp.2000. There you can relax with family , friends , your spouse , and so on . The park is directly connected with the coast of Tanjung Karang , with a lake shaped like the island of Lombok and is equipped with several Berugak that you can use to enjoy The beautiful scenery and the freshness of the breeze that was blowing breeze seemed to blow away your fatigue. Lined expanse of trees that grow along the waterfront will provide coolness eye. To get to Loang Balok tomb complex was very easy, because the tomb complex located in the area around the city of Mataram.

How to get there

Loang Balok tomb complex was very easy to visit, from Lombok International Airport, you can use a car, motorbike or taxi to travel through the southern ring road, which will spend about 39 minutes in journey.

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