Mataram district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Mataram

Mataram is a city in Mataram district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to about 318,674 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 51 temples, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 mosques & dargahs and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata (1 km), Gitgit Waterfall (1 km) and Taman Mayura (2 km).

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Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
Mataram, Mataram district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mataram at a glance

Location
Mataram district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Population
about 318,674
Coordinates
8.5833° S, 116.1167° E
Places within 50 km
131 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 72 km
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 132 km

Top places to visit near Mataram

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mataram: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Mataram

57 temples within 100 km of Mataram. The closest is Pura Merajan (1 km); the best-known is Pura Gunung Sari (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mataram

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mataram. The closest is Bukit Korea (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mataram

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mataram. The closest is Masjid Al-Ishlah (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mataram

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mataram. The closest is Pantai Ampenan (6 km); the best-known is Pantai Senggigi (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Mataram

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mataram. The closest is Cakranegara Palace (2 km); the best-known is Taman Mayura (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mataram

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mataram. The closest is BS. Beriuk Pade Genem (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mataram

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mataram
  2. 1 km Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata · church, Mataram
  3. 4 km Gereja Katolik Santo Antonius Padua · church, Mataram
  4. 6 km Pura Gunung Sari · temple, Lombok Barat
  5. 5 km Gitgit Waterfall · waterfall, Mataram
  6. 1 km Taman Mayura · heritage site, Mataram
  7. 2 km Back to Mataram

Plan a longer trip from Mataram — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Mataram

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How to reach Mataram

  • By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar — about 132 km by road
  • By road from Amed: about 72 km · directions
  • By road from Nusa Penida: about 81 km · directions
  • By road from Ubud: about 118 km · directions

All places near Mataram by distance

Within 15 km of Mataram

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mataram by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples5157Pura Merajan (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2226Bukit Korea (7 km)
Mosques & dargahs2324Masjid Al-Ishlah (1 km)
Beaches & coast813Pantai Ampenan (6 km)
Forts & heritage59Cakranegara Palace (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs77BS. Beriuk Pade Genem (8 km)
Waterfalls56Gitgit Waterfall (1 km)
Other attractions06Lahangan Sweet (72 km)
Churches33Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata (1 km)
Buddhist sites33Vihara Sanata Dharma Maitreya (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves33Lombok (22 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Wisata Alam Aiknyet (18 km)
Caves01Pura Goa Lawah (89 km)
Museums01Semarajaya Museum (98 km)

Mataram: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mataram?

Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata (church, about 1 km), Gitgit Waterfall (waterfall, about 1 km), Taman Mayura (heritage site, about 2 km), Gereja Katolik Santo Antonius Padua (church, about 5 km), Pura Gunung Sari (temple, about 5 km), Pantai Senggigi (beach, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mataram?

131 places on Spotwander: 51 temples, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 mosques & dargahs, 8 beaches & coast, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Mataram?

Pura Merajan, about 1 km by road; Pura Tangkas (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mataram?

Bukit Korea, about 7 km by road; Bukit Cacing (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Mataram?

Masjid Al-Ishlah, about 1 km by road; Al-Taqwa Great Mosque (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mataram?

Start in Mataram, visit Gereja Santa Maria Immaculata, then Gereja Katolik Santo Antonius Padua, then Pura Gunung Sari, then Gitgit Waterfall, then Taman Mayura, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mataram?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Mataram?

By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 132 km by road. By road: 72 km from Amed.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mataram’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mataram on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.