Pasumpahan Island, the Most Beautiful Island in West Sumatra

Pasumpahan Island is the most beautiful island in West Sumatra. It is very small covers the area around 5ha contain Mangrove forest, Palm trees, White sands, the sea creatures like colorful fishes, sea turtles, and coral reefs ecosystem. Some of the tourists who came to this island also loves to swim around the island, just enjoy all the feeling which slowly replaced with the admiration to nature.

Pasumpahan Island is in the administrative area of Bungus, Teluk Kabung district, Padang city, West Sumatra, located not so far from Sikuai Island around 200m and 45km from Padang city. Access to get the island is very easy and many transportation offers with the complete facilities with travel and accommodation.

Some of the Minang Kabau tribe believe the name of this Pasumpahan Island inspired from the Malin Kundang folktale, its a story about a child who lives poor near the beach with his mother. One day he was sailing like usual and never coming back, there he became a wealthy merchant and land his ship on the beach, his mother came to him and he denied to meet that old, poor and dirty woman. after a few time begging the mother cursed Malin Kundang that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Malin Kundang just laughed and set sail. In the quiet sea, suddenly a thunderstorm came. His huge ship was wrecked and it was too late to apologized. He was thrown by the wave out of his ship, fell on a small island, and suddenly turned into stone. "Pasumpahan" means "Vow".

Pasumpahan island is attract many local tourists and foreigners beside its quiet ocean surroundings, white sands and coral reefs ecosystem, some peoples also loves camping in the Island to stay and enjoy the island for spend their holiday.

Tangsi Ampek Waterfalls - West Sumatera,Indonesia

Tangsi Ampek Waterfalls,solok, West Sumatera,Indonesia

Tangsi AmpekWaterfalls consists of two levels. The first level has a height of 15 meters and the second with a high level of 10 meters, a distance of 5 meters from the first level waterfall. To reach this place, can be reached by four wheel drive or two wheel. The location is situated on the River Jorong waving, Nagari Lubuak Tower, District Sangir. From the district capital, Padang Aro distance no more than 5 km. From Padang, the distance is approximately 158 kilometers.

Enjoy the natural beauty of South Solok regency in the range of cluster mountain chain, there would be enough in a single day. On the way from Padang to the South Solok, we will enjoy the beauty of the expanse of hillsides with a wide range of tropical forest plants. In addition to treat the views of verdant hills, along the road you can also find dozens of rivers flowing clear.

Crystal Clear Blue Water Lake in Kerinci - Sumatera Indonesia

Lake Kaco, Crystal Clear Blue Water Lake in Kerinci - Jambi

  The Lake Kaco is located at Sempur Village, Kerinci Regency, the province Jambi. From Jambi city, it will take approximately 8 to 10 hours' drive to the town of Sungai Penuh in Kerinci Regency. From Sungai Penuh it is another 90 minutes’ drive to the entrance of Lake Kaco.

Lake Kaco is situated approximately 1,289 meters above sea level and measures about 30 m by 30 m in total area covered. What makes this Lake exceptional is its crystal clear blue water which contrasts beautifully with the dark green foliage of the surrounding trees. There is no actual account of the lake’s depth, however one can definitely observe thousands of endemic Semah fish swimming at various depths.

As the sun sets over the horizon and darkness takes over, Lake Kaco presents its magical wonders and radiates bright gleaming lights, especially at full moon. This beautiful phenomenna attracts many visitors to camp here during full moon to experience one of nature's greatest features.

A number of scientists and researchers have conducted scientific researches here to uncover the mystifying phenomena of Lake Kaco, as to its luminous blue water and its unidentified depth. Researches who dived into the lake said that most of the oxygen in their tanks was already depleted before they reached the lake's floor. While science has yet to find the answer to this mystery, local legend and folklore may provide a bit of explanation on the wonders of lake Kaco.

Gunung Tujuh Lake in Sumatera Indonesia

Gunung Tujuh Lake, Jambi - Sumatra - Indonesia

The peak of Mount Kerinci, which is the highest active volcano in Indonesia. This mountain looks so close from one GunungTujuh back. Mount Kerinci towering into the sky as if seen alone. GunungTujuh region separated by a highway that connects Sungai Penuh, the capital of Kerinci regency, Jambi province, with Labuh Estuary, Solok regency, West Sumatra. For the climbers, Mount Kerinci with a peak at an altitude of 3805 meters above sea level (asl) is as always a challenge. However, for amateur climbers who just want to feel tired to walk uphill through the trail, the Seven Mountains region can treat the dream to conquer the mountain.

Gunung Tujuh in this area live many species typical of Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS), such as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrensis), gibbons, sun bears, wild boars, tapirs, various birds, and various species of butterfly.

Plants that live in this area vary with the belle of the various types of natural orchids and flowers IN PLANTS. Fatigue when climbing certainly gone on arrival at the destination location in the area Gunung Tujuh, which is a lake called Lake residents about Gunung Tujuh.Sebagian also called Lake Gods name.

Gunung Tujuh Lake is a lake located at an altitude of 1950 meters above sea level. The lake is located in the area TNKS is the highest lake in Southeast Asia. The lake route to be through the gate Gunung Tujuh TNKS Post Pelompek Village, District Wood Aro, Kerinci regency. In the village with an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level it was cold, even more so because the wind is always blowing hard. Without jackets or sweaters, cold wind stung the bone.

For visitors who want to climb into Lake Gunung Tujuh early, can take advantage of people’s houses around the post. The house that once lived into a homestay can be booked before the day of arrival, or on the day of arrival if it happens that there are no visitors to stay.

The journey from climbing the gate to Lake Gunung Tujuh travel takes between two hours to three hours. There are two route, ie through a more long lines but further ramps and through new channels with steeper slope to more than 60 degrees but more quickly.

At the end of the ascent of the two lines, the visitors have to pass down the path to arrive at the sharp edge of Lake Gunung Tujuh. In this place of natural wonders can be seen. A lake with about four kilometers long and three miles wide stretching in front of my eyes.

Lake with an area of approximately 12 square miles surrounded by six mountains, the Upper Mount Tebo with a height of 2525 meters above sea level, Mount Upper Sangir (2330 meters above sea level), Mountain Iron Mandura (2418 meters above sea level), Mount Basil (2230 meters above sea level), Mount Jar Bake (2469 meters above sea level), and the mountain with the highest peak, the Mount Seven (2732 meters above sea level).

Visitors who want to enjoy another gorgeous natural scenery in the area of Lake Gunung Tujuh can also come to the Gunung Tujuh Waterfall. Waterfall with tens of meters high that comes from Lake Gunung Tujuh. Visitors who want to reach this waterfall through paths not far from the former homestead resort near the guardhouse at the foot of the mountain with a travel time of travel for two hours to three hours.

Lake Gunung Tujuh with all the natural beauty that she kept until now has not bothered ignorant hands. Until now Gunung Tujuh region is a region that is still intact and sustainable. Party Hall TNKS constantly reminds visitors not to take, capture, or carry the biodiversity of this region possessed. The visitor also reminded not to doodle or to carve anything in Gunung Tujuh region. They are also reminded to not carelessly dispose of garbage.

Can not be denied, Gunung Tujuh Lake and the surrounding natural area is one of the tour belle Kerinci regency. The location of so many beautiful natural attractions in the district, Lake Gunung Tujuh become more prominent because of the uniqueness and beauty they have.

The existence of Lake Gunung Tujuh directly adjacent to Mount Kerinci, as if to balance the highest active volcanoes in Indonesia. Recent years Mount Kerinci even look so ‘benign’, so many people who say that it happened because of the Seven Lakes Mountain is a ‘cooler from Mount Kerinci.

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Mount Kerinci, Padang - West Sumatra

Mount Kerinci, Padang - West Sumatra 

Explore the Sumatra's largest national parks the Kerinci Seblat National Park, the home to rhinos, tigers, elephants, bears and orangutan. We will trekking up the highest peak in western Indonesia and the highest volcano in South East Asia Mt.Kerinci (3,805 m above sea level), while enjoying the magnificent scenery. The Lake Kerinci, the highest altitude volcanic lake in Indonesia, is perfect place to watch the bird life: hornbills, banded-broadbills and drongos and many more …

Bukit Tinggi Highland is centre of the colorful cultures of the Minangkabau, the indigenous people of West Sumatra, nestled in the highlands north of the provincial capital of Padang at about 930 m above sea level.

Traveling is considered a mark of success and West Sumatrans and their Minang or Padang restaurants are found in all major towns across the nation. The people are hospitable and eloquent, with a poetic style of speech. West Sumatran days are filled with colorful ceremonies and festivals. Legend has it the Minagkabau are descendants of the youngest son of Alexander the Great, King Maharjo Dirajo. West Sumatra's centre of culture and tourism is Bukittinggi, nestled in the highlands north of the provincial capital of Padang. Surrounded by high mountains, picturesque valley and lakes, Bukittinggi is considered by many tourists to be the most hospitable city in all of Sumatra.

KERINCI SEBLAT NATIONAL PARK

Located in the 4 provinces of Sumatra island: West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra province, the park consist of 1,484, 650 hectares. Started as a game reserve for the protection of the Sumatran endemic mammals such as Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrensis), Sumatran Rhinos (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) etc. and was upgraded to a National Park in 1982. It is the only protected area in South East Asia, which is located in the high land. The park also functioned as an important hidro-orologis for the area surroundings with large rookeries that provide breeding grounds for a wide population of mammals

Lembah Anai Waterfall - West Sumatera Indonesia

Lembah Anai Waterfall, Bukittinggi

West Sumatra was one of many provinces in Indonesia that had so many beautiful sceneries. That was why the province had a big chance to be one of the tourism centers in Indonesia. One of many tourist destinations in there was a small town located in Minangkabau Highlands, called Bukittinggi. There is waterfall was located in a valley on Tanah Datar regency, Padang, called Anai Valley or “Lembah Anai”, which was why the waterfall was called Lembah Anai Waterfall.

To come to the waterfall was quite easy, the travelers could reach the location by their private car or public transportation. It was only about 60 until 90 minutes drive from Padang.

According to some local people there, there were two other waterfalls aside the waterfall by the main road, but to reach the other two, travelers need more stamina and preparation because those two other waterfalls were located deep inside a natural reserve forest above the first waterfall, and there was no path built for tourists there, yet. But it might have been prettier and the atmosphere was also more tranquil than in the first waterfall.

In front of Lembah Anai Waterfall, there was an old railway track which crisscrossed the main road in several place in the valley. It was not a usual track, it was a rack track instead. A rack track enable a locomotive to drag wagons climbing through a slope. Unfortunately, the track was not in use for regular trains anymore.

Twins Lakes - West Sumatera Indonesia

Danau Kembar (Twins Lakes) in Solok - West Sumatra

In West Sumatera, there one regency which has a nick name “Negeri Seribu Danau” or thousand lakes’ Land is Solok regency. Solok has some beautiful lakes. One of them is Danau Kembar or twin lakes. Danau Kembar lake is located in Bungo Tanjung, Alahan Panjang, Solok, West Sumatera province. It has beautiful scenery because there are mountains and tea plantation. Because the lake is located on the high land, this tourism area has fresh air.

The lake is named Danau Kembar or Twin Lake because they are closely located and the two lakes are on Bukit Barisan hills area. West Sumatera people call the lakes with Danau Diateh or Di Atas Lake and Danau Di bawah Lake. The lakes are about 60 Km from Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra Province. If you want to see the two lakes, you just go up to the peak of Bukit Barisan hills between Diateh and Dibawah lakes. If you want to go around Diateh lake, you can use Antarnagari ship which is usually used by local farmers. Usually on Sunday or national holidays, the ship will serve tourism route. But you cannot go around Dibawah lake.

If you want to go to Danau Kembar or Twin lake, it takes around one and a half hour from Padang city by using a bus. The bus will take you go down the 60 kilometer long winding roads. Along the way, you will see ravine at Bung Hatta forest. Before arriving at the lake, you will see beautiful panorama of tea plantation. Surrounding the lake, you will find many passion fruit, persimmon, strawberry and Dutch eggplant as well as florists in pots. The view will make tourists want to stay longer.