Sight guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Visiting Taman Mayura and Pura Meru
In Cakranegara, part of Mataram, the 18th-century Mayura water garden of the Balinese kings who once ruled Lombok centres on a large pond with a floating pavilion, the Bale Kambang.
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Quick answer
Taman Mayura and Pura Meru is a palace in Mataram, Lombok. Allow 1.5 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Palace
- Area
- Mataram
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, architecture and off the beaten path
- Best months
- December–February
About Taman Mayura and Pura Meru
In Cakranegara, part of Mataram, the 18th-century Mayura water garden of the Balinese kings who once ruled Lombok centres on a large pond with a floating pavilion, the Bale Kambang. Across the road, Pura Meru is the island's largest Hindu temple, with tiered meru shrines.
Tip: Combine both with lunch on ayam taliwang in Mataram, and dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Mataram.
Best time to visit Taman Mayura and Pura Meru
Taman Mayura and Pura Meru is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 19 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 18 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- February: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 17 rainy days, quiet crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Taman Mayura and Pura Meru is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Gili Trawangan and Mount Rinjani trek.
- No. 12 of the 16 sights in our Lombok things-to-do list.
Near Taman Mayura and Pura Meru
Also in Mataram, so you can walk between them:
- Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram — 1 hour, low cost
If you like Taman Mayura and Pura Meru
- Sade village — Central Lombok, 1 hour
- Pura Lingsar — West Lombok, 1 hour
Staying near Taman Mayura and Pura Meru
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Taman Mayura and Pura Meru?
Plan 1.5 hours. With Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram nearby, it fits a half-day in Mataram.
+Is Taman Mayura and Pura Meru free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Taman Mayura and Pura Meru?
December–February, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Combine both with lunch on ayam taliwang in Mataram, and dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
+Do I need to book Taman Mayura and Pura Meru in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.