Senin, 29 Desember 2014

TOUR Adrenaline Rafting in Antokan, WEST SUMATRA

Antokan River located in Lubuk Basung, Agam district of West Sumatra. From Padang there are two routes that can be used, but should you along the route Pariaman to get here because it is faster than the route passing through the town of Bukittinggi. To the meeting point, you please come to the attraction of "Lembah Segar" near Dam PLTA Maninjau or can contact us before doing rafting here so that we can guide you from the city of Padang. From the city of Padang takes approximately 3 hours to reach this location. For those of you from Bukittinggi, you can come here with a route winding (kelok) 44 and past the lake Maninjau. Approximately 2 hours drive you will get here.

This Antokan rafting rod has an 700 meter length of service and can be reached within 20 minutes. Along the river almost say that you are going through the rapids. Stable water conditions from the water out of the tunnel hydropower Maninjau, making it feasible to use the river for rafting at any time, either in the dry season especially in the rainy season. For those of you that beginners do not have to worry for rafting here. In addition to this service (Insha Allah) safe for activism, we are equipped with standard safety equipment already rafting and you will be accompanied by an experienced guide who has brought guests to activism here.
Rafting in this Antokan River excellent as an alternative family vacation or for gathering activities or outbound training plus rafting for companies or government agencies. At this location, the swimming baths are also available for all ages and restaurants as well as a fishing spot.



Minggu, 28 Desember 2014

Enjoy the Swift Rapids Tarusan River

Rafting is one good alternative in West Sumatra. This activity can be adrenaline and refresh yourself after a tired routine undertaken. In West Sumatra, there are some places that can be used for rafting ..

One of the interesting places to tour rafting in West Sumatra is rafting Tarusan River located in Barung Balantai, Tarusan. If the of Padang, this location can be reached within 60 minutes by driving a personal vehicle

Enjoy this Tarusan River swift, will give satisfaction to those who enjoy themselves. Path along 6 km and takes about 2 hours or more reach, providing a new scent for those who try to travel adventures in West Sumatra. Along the path, you will pass through some rapids that can lead to cries of passion, and amid the rafting we can swim while enjoying delicious coconut ice. During the voyage, you will be presented with a view of the natural form of forests, hills and rice fields - paddy population. Clear water conditions (except rainy season) adds pleasure in traveling rafting at this location. One of the exciting rapids rafting here is "good bye". As the name implies, this is a rafting rapids efflux as a few meters from the rapids of this you will get to the finish rafting.

For starters, rafting here is quite safe. By using safety procedures in rafting, and follow the instructions given provider, you  will perform this activity properly and safely. This is evidenced by the number of times people have tried to enjoy white water rafting here.
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Senin, 22 Desember 2014

NATURAL BEAUTY OF WEST SUMATRA

West Sumatra Province is rich in tourism potential. K eindahan natural and cultural charm in the province of West Sumatra is the main attraction of domestic and international visitors to pay a visit to Minang.
1. ISLAND TOUR IN CITY PADANG


for those of you who traveled nautical hobby, you can enjoy the adventure in the city of Padang. Here you will enjoy the adventure of exploring three beautiful island in the city of Padang. From the beach bungus, using your boat will be invited to tour the island sikuai, Pasumpahan and pagang Island. Pagang island, you will enjoy the underwater adventures (snorkeling) see the underwater beauty desert city that is not interesting as the other areas. The island is also there are some villas that can be used by visitors to stay.
CAROCOK BEACH, PAINAN
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The beach is located in the city Carocok Painan berupakan the capital of South Coastal District of West Sumatra. on the beach there are islands that are connected to the beach Carocok Cingkuak Island. From the beach Carocok we can travel to the island in the island cingkuak where we can see the legacy of the Portuguese fort.
Not only that, at this beach you can enjoy the rides and other attractions such as water skiing, banana boat, and also rides adrenaline test is flying along more than 200 meters across the sea.

From this beach, if we want to see the beach from the heights, we can visit the top langkisau which can be reached within 15 minutes drive. From the top we could see the beach langkisau Carocok and for those who want to tour paragliding are also available here.
3.SIANOK CANYON
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Sianok canyonis a steepvalley which islocated in the border of Bukittinggi Citywith the District IV KotoAgamregency ,West Sumatra. The valley iselongated andmeandering as the southern border town ofKoto Towercanyon untilthe canyon Sianok SixTribes , andended upPalupuh .Sianok canyonhas beautiful scenery andbecame one ofthe mainattractions of West Sumatra province .
This chasm which extends about 100 m along 15 km with a width of about 200 m and is part of the fault that separates the island of Sumatra into two parts lengthwise . This fracture forming steep walleven perpendicular and form a green valley - a result of the movement of the earth's crust down ( sinklinal ) - drained Sianok rod ( rod means river , in the Minangkabau language ) that the water is clear . In the Dutch colonial era , the abyss also called buffalo sanget , because the number of free-living wild buffalo in the bottom of the canyon .
4. JAM GADANG

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Jam gadang aclock towerlocated in the B ukittinggi City . Jam Gadang meanlarge clock built in 1926 byarchitect YazidSutan GigiAmeh . This clock was a giftfrom the Queen of the Netherlands toRook Maker ,Controleur (Secretary )Bukittinggiduring the firstDutch Government . This groundbreaking hours performed RookMaker 's first son who was then 6 years old . The capital of theprovince ( Padang ) + takes 2 hours to get to this town .

5. HARAU VALLEY
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 Harau valley located in the province of West Sumatra is a large valley with a diameter of 400 m. Walk towards Harau Valley you will feel the fresh air and you can see the natural beauty of the towering cliffs with a unique shape and waterfalls around the valley of sadness.
6. LAKE SINGKARAK
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Lake Singkarak is located in two districts of West diSumatera, Solok and Tanah Datar with an area of 107.8 square kilometers. This is terbesarkedua lake in Sumatra after Lake Toba in North Sumatra .Danau is Ombilin River upstream.
one of the famous food here is fish bilih. Fish bilih (Mystacoleucus padangensis) is a species of fish live in the lake yangdiperkirakan just this, and became one of the typical satumakanan. Research experts revealed 19 spesiesikan freshwater habitats Singakarak lake water, Solok and Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, with limited availability of foodstuffs.

This is one of the attractions that you should visit. The lake is located on the causeway Solok - Bukittinggi. So if you want to Bukittinggi via Solok you will definitely see the charming scenery of Lake Singakarak.
7. LAKE MANINJAU

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Maninjau Lake is located in the district of West Sumatra religion. It is the second largest lake in West Sumatra after Lake Singkarak. This is the hills around the lake so that you will be treated to a fascinating view and fresh air coming from the mountains. Around the lake there are the famous museums Indonesian hero is Buya Hamka.

8. LAKE DIATAS
lake DIATAS is located at Alahan Panjang in the district solok . Along the lake there is a view of the tea gardens and the air here is very cool because it is in the mountains. Along the way to the lake you will be treated to a view of the tea gardens and Mount Talang who are in Solok district.

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9. PAGARUYUANG PALACE
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Pagaruyung Palace is Malay kingdom that once stood in the provinces of West Sumatra and surrounding areas. The namekingdom of the referenced Tambo Minangkabau, which is the name of a village called Pagaruyung, and called from the stamp stamped inscriptions Sultan Alam Bagagar in Pagaruyung, which is written in aksara Jawi inner circle. The kingdom collapsed during the Padri War, after the signing of the agreement between the Tribal  of the Netherlands Kingdom that make this area under the supervision of the Netherlands. Previously incorporated in Malayapura kingdom, the kingdom that is mentioned in the inscription Amoghapasa led by Adityawarman, who established himself as ruler in Suwarnabhumi Bhumi Malayu. Included also in the work Malayapura Dharmasraya and some areas in the kingdom. Pagaruyung Kingdome is located inNagari the Tanjung Emas at Batusanggkar in West Sumatra. The Palace Pagaruyung mainstay attraction Tanah Datar regency. In addition, Istano Pagaruyung is also one of the "icons" of West Sumatra tourism. Pagaruyung castle-shaped building custom homes Minang or commonly known as a "filter" to a very large size and buffalo horn-shaped roof tapering upward curve. The building consists of 11 gonjong, 72 milestones, and 3 floors. The exterior and interior are equipped with a variety of carvings of every shape and color engraving has a history and philosophy of Minangkabau culture. In the living room featuring historical artifacts such as ceramic Pagaruyung royal heritage and craft objects from Minang.Interestingly, all the milestones that support the tilted building would conflict with the existing architectural theory but does not reduce the robustness of the building itself. Moreover, in the courtyard, this building is also equipped with a palace building mosques, "Rangkiang" (which serves as a place to store the harvest), as well as "tabuah" (to call residents). Istano Pagaruyung itself is a replica of the building Istano Rajo Alam Pagaruyung Dutch burned in 1804 and rebuilt in 1976. On February 27, 2007, Istano Pagaruyung struck by lightning and burned because it is still in the process of rebuilding