West Sumatera - Jembatan Akar

Jembatan Akar

Review

Root Bridge and Falls Shaded located in District Shadow , South Coastal District . Both are not in one place but not too far to reach. This is one of the beautiful natural grain natural once you can find when browsing the South Coast in West Sumatra .

Shaded Root Bridge is entwined from the roots entwined naturally and managed to provide a link ( bridge ) two villages , namely between Kampung Puluik - Puluik and Kampung Lubuk glare . Interwoven emergency bridge is the root of the root of the banyan tree which has existed since 1916. The local community itself is called the bridge of the roots as Titian Aka and is believed to have existed since 1897 .

This bridge is the ancestral heritage of citizens Pulut-Pulut Kenagarian Koto Shadow Realm District of North (Bayu) named Pakiah Sokan. He is initially pursuing a banyan tree roots to become a bridge. Previously there was a bridge in the form of several bamboo plank laid across the river but did not last long. Therefore, Pakiah Sokan then climbing the bridge of woven wood root and continue to be maintained for decades.

Since first roots of this tree dititi shadow across Sungai Batang, next took over 20 years so that the root bridge is formed. Currently this bridge measuring 10 meters long, 1 meter wide, and a height of 6 meters from surface waters. Shaded Batang River water itself comes from Twin Lakes water located in Solok.

In addition to functioning as a liaison construction, Root Bridge Shaded apparently considered Kramat local residents. In fact, the 3 days of the holy month of Ramadan, residents of various regions come here to carry out Balimau event to get a blessing from God. While the Lebaran vacation Shaded areas have often become a tourist destination that flooded residents.

Niagara shadow Sani is located approximately 3 km before the Root Bridge, located in the village of Koto Baru. This waterfall has a height of 80 meters includes five levels, but that could be achieved only visitors to the third level. Sani shadow Niagara Falls is one of the largest in the South Coastal District.

 

At the time the Dutch East Indies , the waterfall is often the Dutch nobility bath . They even named WELL COME because he felt comfortable showering there . Residents around then mention the name of this waterfall of words which vanishes with the daily oral speech into Walikum . Previous residents call this waterfall until the 1980s as Tarasah Ikua Kudo ( Horse Tail Falls ) because of its shape like a ponytail .

The 1980s changed the name of this waterfall as change the name of the regions in West Sumatra , including Tarasah Ikua Kudo . This waterfall was named Niagara region Shaded by name . Meanwhile , the word ' sani ' added the residents of the name of one of the name of the commander of the Armed Forces ( TNI ) entered the village at that time who had been instrumental in making pipe clean water from the waterfall is the second level into people's homes .

accommodation

The nearest accommodation you can go is in Painan . Although not a five-star hotel , but more than comfortable enough . Here's his choice .

Pensions Mandala
Mandala road , Painan
Tel . ( 0756 ) 22222

Hotel Adhikarya
Ilyas road Yacub , Painan
Tel . (0756) 22157

Inns Grandita
High Koto road , Painan
Tel . (0756) 21186

Hotel Andhika
Jalan Pemuda No.20, Painan
Tel . (0756) 21115

Pensions Anordio
Jalan Rawang , Painan
Tel . ( 0756 ) 22302

Star Paradise Cubadak
Cubadak Island , Tarusan
08126603766

Gema cottage guesthouse
Pagang Island , Tarusan

Hotel Bunda
Hall Salasa , Coastal Domains

Hotel Balai Indah Salasa
Hall Salasa , Coastal Domains

Specialty Aceh Minang
Kudo Kudo- Inderapura

Tips

The Sungai Batang Root Bridge Shaded Shaded places no trust local people about the fish ban under the root bridge . The fish should not be lured or taken , if there is any intention of it will cause unwanted problems .

As you go down the river under the bridge Root Shaded or swim in Niagara shadow Sani then need to be careful with the rocks were slippery conditions .

transportation

To reach the Root Bridge and Niagara shadow Sani , its location is approximately 70 km from Padang or about 15 km from Kota Painan Pessel ( South Coast ) . Approximately 1.5 hour trip from Padang will pass through the Gulf Bayur and verdant hills . Shadow itself is on the provincial road approximately 17 km from New Market to Muara Air . From Simpang shadow , traveling forwarded approximately 1 km to find the location of the root bridge .

In addition to using private vehicles , this location can be reached also by using public transport . The local government is currently open access nexus of Pessel towards Alahan Panjang , Solok regency as an alternative way later .

culinary

In general, the South Coast 's culinary specialties are Minang . Another option is pinukuik kapeh rod Cotton Trunk is typical snacks were delicious . You can find it on Jalan Raya Pasar Kuok Cotton Trunk .

There is also a floating putu , typical food of Lengayang in South Coastal District . This cake -like Putu generally just that there are additional black rice and make it different .

The south coast is also known as rendang seashell ( green mussels ) shelled black . Seashell itself is widely available in Indrapura River estuary .

Culinary options in Carocok Beach , Painan . There are plenty of food stalls on the beach . Alternatively there Goddess Eating in Jalam Ilyas Yacob , the South Coast .

activity

In addition to trying to directly pursue the root bridge from this , you also do not why swimming underneath with the kids around . Often these locations traversed rafting . Shaded Batang River water is clear enough to the surroundings filled with large rocks. In addition , the community believed that a bath under the bridge will be easy to get a mate .

Sani shadow Waterfall , you can swim among the rocks rock where water flows . Below the bottom of the waterfall there that has created a pool for bathing .