Sight guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Visiting Pura Batu Bolong
A small Balinese Hindu temple built on a rocky outcrop above the sea just south of Senggigi, named after the hole in the rock beneath it.
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Quick answer
Pura Batu Bolong is a religious site in Senggigi, Lombok. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Religious site
- Area
- Senggigi
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, history and couples
- Best months
- April–May and October
About Pura Batu Bolong
A small Balinese Hindu temple built on a rocky outcrop above the sea just south of Senggigi, named after the hole in the rock beneath it. It faces west towards Bali's Mount Agung and is a popular sunset spot.
Tip: Visit at sunset and wear a sarong and sash, usually lent at the entrance for a small donation.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Senggigi, the older west-coast resort strip, with sunset views towards Bali.
Best time to visit Pura Batu Bolong
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- May: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-May the sun sets at about 18:02 local time (calculated for Lombok).
When to visit Lombok has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Pura Batu Bolong is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Gili Trawangan and Mount Rinjani trek.
- No. 11 of the 16 sights in our Lombok things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
If you like Pura Batu Bolong
- Bukit Merese — Kuta and Mandalika, 1–2 hours
- Pura Lingsar — West Lombok, 1 hour
- Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram — Mataram, 1 hour
Staying near Pura Batu Bolong
Stay in Senggigi ($$) to walk here: the older west-coast resort strip, with sunset views towards Bali. All areas to stay in Lombok.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Pura Batu Bolong?
Plan 45 minutes.
+Is Pura Batu Bolong free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Pura Batu Bolong?
April–May and October, the quietest of the good months. Visit at sunset and wear a sarong and sash, usually lent at the entrance for a small donation.
+Do I need to book Pura Batu Bolong in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.