Lombok Tengah district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Praya

Praya is a town in Lombok Tengah district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to about 35,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 temples, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 33 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Batujai Dam (4 km), Lombok (17 km) and Taman Mayura (25 km).

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Praya, West Nusa Tenggara
Praya, Lombok Tengah district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Praya at a glance

Location
Lombok Tengah district, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Population
about 35,183
Coordinates
8.7054° S, 116.2704° E
Places within 50 km
194 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 99 km
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 152 km

Top places to visit near Praya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Praya: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Praya

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Praya. The closest is Bukit Cinta (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Praya

40 temples within 100 km of Praya. The closest is Pura Sakti (15 km); the best-known is Pura Gunung Sari (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Praya

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Praya. The closest is Batujai Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Praya

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Praya. The closest is Masjid Agung Praya (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Praya

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Praya. The closest is Air Terjun Segenter, Lebah Sempage, Narmada , Lobar (14 km); the best-known is Gitgit Waterfall (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Praya

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Praya. The closest is Lombok (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Praya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Praya
  2. 4 km Batujai Dam · dam, Lombok Tengah
  3. 5 km Gereja Santo Yohanes Pemandi, Praya · church, Lombok Tengah
  4. 16 km Lombok · river spot, Lombok Tengah
  5. 16 km Bukatet Cemetery · heritage site, Lombok Tengah
  6. 2 km Masjid Agung Praya · mosque, Lombok Tengah
  7. 1 km Back to Praya

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From travellers near Praya

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How to reach Praya

  • By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar — about 152 km by road
  • By road from Amed: about 99 km · directions
  • By road from Nusa Penida: about 100 km · directions
  • By road from Sanur: about 139 km · directions

All places near Praya by distance

Within 15 km of Praya

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Praya by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints4244Bukit Cinta (10 km)
Temples3840Pura Sakti (15 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs3535Batujai Dam (4 km)
Mosques & dargahs3335Masjid Agung Praya (1 km)
Waterfalls1213Air Terjun Segenter, Lebah Sempage, Narmada , Lobar (14 km)
Beaches & coast1013Lombok (13 km)
Forts & heritage910Bukatet Cemetery (2 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves24Lombok (17 km)
Churches44Gereja Santo Yohanes Pemandi, Praya (3 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens33Objek Wisata (Tenjong) (6 km)
Caves33Bat Cave (25 km)
Buddhist sites22Vihara Kong Tee (22 km)
Other attractions02Karangasem General Hospital (98 km)
Museums11Bale Beleq (15 km)

Praya: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Praya?

Batujai Dam (dam, about 4 km), Lombok (river spot, about 17 km), Masjid Agung Praya (mosque, about 1 km), Bukatet Cemetery (heritage site, about 2 km), Gereja Santo Yohanes Pemandi, Praya (church, about 3 km), Tugu Peresmian Bendungan Batujai (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

194 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 temples, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 mosques & dargahs, 12 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Praya?

Bukit Cinta, about 10 km by road; Bukit Bakan (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Praya?

Pura Sakti, about 15 km by road; Pura Penataran Jagaraga (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Praya?

Batujai Dam, about 4 km by road; Embung (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Praya?

Start in Praya, visit Batujai Dam, then Gereja Santo Yohanes Pemandi, Praya, then Lombok, then Bukatet Cemetery, then Masjid Agung Praya, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Praya?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Praya?

By air: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), about 152 km by road. By road: 99 km from Amed.

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