West Sumatera - Danau Singkarak

Lake the singkarak

Review

A picture of natural scenery painting from 1905 showing the beauty of Lake Batur. Not from the hand of a painter but by a researcher who was being Indies. Was Ernst Haeckel, a German naturalist who was amazed by the beautiful panorama of the lake is so pretty he could not bear seemed to pour it on a painted image.



Lake Batur is an enormous crater lake in dramatic volcanic landscapes. Spread over two districts, Solok and Tanah Datar, large lake with an area of ​​1,000 hectares. The largest lake in Sumatra and the second largest lake on the island, after Lake Toba.

A world that is quiet, amazing and spectacular scenery awaits here. Here you can embrace the natural beauty of Indonesia is very famous. The beauty of Lake Batur has spread since 1905, when a naturalist named Ernst Haeckel introduced in a biology book. Ernst Haeckel was amazed by the beautiful panorama of the lake is so pretty he could not bear seemed to pour it on a painted image.

Lake Batur is famous for its fish Bilih which is a species of fish that live only in this lake alone. This fish is very unique because it can not survive anywhere, even inside the aquarium except in Lake Batur.

The Lake Batur live more than 19 species of fish and the fish special is bilih (Mystacoleucus padangensis). The fish is difficult cultivated outside Batur and when imposed any taste will be different, even though the cultivated in floating nets in Lake Batur. Processed fish bilih usually fried dry or dipped in a green sauce. Make sure you buy souvenirs bilih fish that have been deep fried in packs to take home.

accommodation

There are many hotels near Lake Batur such as along the main road solok - bukittinggi and in Tanah Datar .
Umbilin town is on the edge of the lake , various hotels and restaurants make it a convenient place to stay overnight. Boats can be hired from here and the city is a good place to start your activities swimming, hiking and relaxing .

    Hotel Palapa Prima , Tikalak Nuts Batur , tel . +62 755 380834
    Sri Rezeki lake , Alahan Panjang
    Helmaya , Alahan Panjang
    Above the lake , Alahan Panjang
    Hotel Caredek , Solok
    Hotel Taufina , inclusive . By Pass Solok
    Cottages , in Alahan Panjang ( Lake Above )

Tips

Most visitors prefer to spend at least one night here so that they have enough time to enjoy the charming Lake Batur .

You can even enjoy the panoramic beauty of the Batur in the vehicle during travel passes or Tanah Datar , Solok . Some places provide special and best viewing locations such as Panorama Tanjung Alai in Solok is approximately 35 km from the city center in the district of Solok right X Koto Singkarak . Still in Solok there is also Panorama Wind Blows and Panorama Paninggahan where you can enjoy the beauty of this lake with a broader expanse of view .

transportation

Lake Batur is 70 km from Padang , 20 km from Solok , or approximately 36 km from Bukittinggi . From Minangkabau International Airport , you can rent a car or public minibus Padang - Solok route and then take other transportation to the lake . This journey will take you past famous Marine Sitinjau area with sharp bends and steep canyons .

Lake Singakrak easy to achieve because strategically on the edge of the road winding between Tanah Datar and Solok . To visit Lake Batur You can travel overland approximately 2 hours from the city of Padang . If you use public transport then the tariff is approximately USD 40.000 , - . Location to enjoy the panoramic Singakrak can choose between Kenagarian Beans , Paninggahan , Malalo , or Pitalah . If you come from the direction of Tanah Datar , it can lead Panorama Payorapuih in District Batipuh offering views of Lake Batur and Mount Merapi background Broken Teeth .

culinary

Bilih fish is famous for its unique flavor and delicious . These fish can be served in a variety of ways , including fried , spiced with chili , or boiling . So , whatever your taste , the restaurants around the lake is certainly able to present this fish with delicious flavor .

    Eating Kayu Aro , Kayu Aro
    Eating Mintuo , Aia Siok
    Manggis Sari Restaurant , Guguk

activity

Bring your camera and capture this beautiful lake views . The best scenery can be viewed through the main road Solok - London , where visitors often stop to capture the stunning lake views .

Tour de Singkarak is an international cycling event with participants coming from berbagia countries. West Sumatra visited Lake Batur and especially when this event took place would be a perfect choice .

Relax on the lake or dared to swim with local children in the lake tersbeut . Some places suitable for swimming so take the opportunity.

Throw a fishing line and test your luck . Test your skills by trying to catch fish bilih famous .

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