Sumatera

Singkarak Lake

 Singkarak Lake tourist attraction located in the province of West Sumatra exactly 85 kilometers from the city of Padang. This lake is the second largest lake after Lake Toba in Sumatra, with an area of ​​107.8 square kilometers. Lake with a maximum length of 20 kilometers and a width of 6.5 kilometers with a depth of 268 meters presents incredible natural scenery. Most of the water in the lake is used for hydroelectric power generation in Singkarak which flowed through tunnels cut through Bukit Barisan and Batang Anai.
Geographically, the lake Singkarak is located in the district of Tanah Datar and Solok district. The lake is located at an altitude of 363.5 meters above sea level and is surrounded by several mountains including Singgalang mountains, mountains and mountains Marapi Inaugurates that the view presented is feast for the eyes. In addition to beautiful Singkarak Lake can be used as a means of exercise such as jogging, brisk walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, fishing and others.

like a lake - a lake in Indonesia, in this lake also provided boats - boats that can be rented for tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of this lake up close. Even at times when a boat race competition held local and national level to increase the attractiveness of this lake Singkarak.

Ikan Bilih

In this lake live several species of fish. Recorded only 19 species of fish that live in this lake, proving that the availability of food and nutrition for the fish is very limited. There is one species that is native lake fish Bilih (Mystacoleusus padangensis) that can only live in this lake, and can not be cultivated despite using floating cages in the lake itself. My friend can enjoy the delights of fish Bilih with purchase at various kiosks around the lake that sells fish.

Kereta Wisata

to go to the lake Singkarak there are a number of ways. When a buddy of Padang city could rise by car or public transport distance Solok town 85 km or by city Padang Panjang with distance of 90 miles, at a cost of about Rp 25,000 - Rp 40,000. If my friend wants meyewa car charge Rp 400,000 per day. A bit of advice should mate round the lake Singkarak with a different route because the scenery is both beautiful route through the hills and winding - winding. There are also available Leopold tourist train line - SMF - Sawahlunto that cross the lake Singkarak.
Indeed, Indonesia is a rich country and it is our obligation to continue to keep my friend so that our grandchildren can enjoy the great work of the Almighty.