Harau valley has seven waterfalls (sarasah) are fascinating. The height of each waterfall varies between 50-90 meters. The waterfall flows from above the ravine that stretches along the Harau Valley. enter the Harau Valley Tourist Park, like being in a fortress with a cliff. reddish with an altitude between 150 to 200 meters. The cliff was erect with its firmness that surrounded the valley.
Harau valley is formed due to a falling fault or block down to form a fairly wide and flat valley. One of the signs or to see where the location of the fault is with the waterfall. this means there was a river that was then cut off due to a fault down, thus forming a waterfall. Geologically, the rocks there are quite old, about 30-40 million years old. rock this age is very fine form of shale which is a rock that contains many organic carbon.
Area attractions Harau Valley consists of 3 (three) areas: Aka Barayu, Sarasah Bunta, and Rimbo Piobang.
in the Aka Barayun area which has the beauty of a waterfall that has a swimming pool, which gives a beautiful natural shades also has the potential for the development of rock climbing sports because it has a steep rock hill and also has a location that can reflect sound (echo). here also there is a lodging facility in the form of homestay that can be utilized by tourists who want to stay complete with its facilities. It is said that Sarasah Aka Barayun from the legend in the community around Harau Valley Nature Reserve was once the Sea.
for Sarasah Bunta area located east of Aka Barayun, has four waterfalls (sarasah) Aie Luluih, Bunta, Murai and Aie Angek. sarong Aie Luluih, water flowing through the rock wall and below it has a beautiful natural bath pool, from the stories of the elders first, there is confidence bathing or washing face in sarong aie luluih can treat acne and face will look beautiful and youthful . Bunta sarasah where this sarasah has a waterfall that berunta beautiful camels like nymphs are bathing when sunlight exposed to the afternoon so called "Sarasah Bunta". sarong Murai, on this sarasah often in the afternoon magpies bathe while making love so that people call "Sarasah Magpie". And when bathing under the waterfall of these two sarasah, by praying to God Almighty, quickly get a mate for unmarried.
on Sarasah Aie Angek has not been visited by many tourists, the water is rather hot in the direction of keutara from "Sarasah Murai".
While in the area of Rimbo Piobang until the end of 2008 has not developed because it is planned for the Safari Park.
Harau valley is also divided into two areas of tourism namely Sarasah Bunta and Aka Barayun (Roots Berayun-red). In Sarasah Bunta there are 5 waterfalls, and in Aka Barayun cuman there is 1 waterfall. Waterfall in Harau Valley is very clear and cold, and there are also small fish. for the waterfall in Aka Barayun already in the form of a pool so that the swimming becomes more comfortable. While in Sarasah Bunta waterfall shelter is still natural so playing in the waterfall so much fun.
if you feel bored with waterfalls doank, you should choose the location to the Root Swing because there are more complete facilities and there is also equipped by Cottage / Resort. in addition to the roots area is also available Bendi Minangkabau traditional transportation equipment and also can be found small zoo and also can visit the breeding butterfly. and the more fun there has also been accessed by climbers without a tool by climbing the stairs to the top of the cliff, so it can see the entire scenery of the Harau Valley.
Legend
according to an individual, at a time when the king of Hidustan sailed with his wife and daughter Sari Banilai's daughter. This trip is in the framework of gratitude because the princess has been engaged to a young man from Hindustan named Bujang Juaro. before departing the two beings have made a promise and swear alive. Princess Sari Banilai swears if she breaks her promise, she is willing to become a stone. Conversely Bujang Juaro also swears if he is a denial, he will turn into a snake.
in the course of their boat the thunderstorm and stranded in a strait. As a result of the hurricane the boat was damaged, and to prevent shipwreck, the boat was moored on a large rock flanking the strait.
they were helped by the locals, and because of their noble status they were accepted by the Harau ruler, the place where they were stranded. The condition of the ship is severely damaged, making them unable to immediately sail back. The relationship between the two kings' families became more and more intimate. because they feel at home and well received by the local community, the king of Hindustan wants to marry his daughter with a local boy named Rambun Paneh. He does not know about the agreement between his daughter and Bujang Juaro.
time passed, both couples have been blessed child. One day, his son's toy fell into the water, and did not reappear. Of course the child is crying so much, and makes her feel sorry for her. without a second thought, Sari Banilai's daughter jumped into the sea to take the toy.
It's unfortunate, instead of getting his son's toys, just the big waves come throwing him down and making the princess squeezed between the big boulders.
at that time the princess remembered her promise to Bujang Juaro. He then prayed to God for the water to be disinfected, and if he made a mistake he was willing to be sworn into stone. Water then receded slowly, as did the daughter's body, slowly turning to stone.
location
Located in Nagari Harau, Harau District, Lima Puluh Koto District, West Sumatra Province.
Maps and GPS Coordinates: 0 ° 6 '33.04 "S 100 ° 38' 57.69" E
Accessibility
is ± 138 Km from Padang ±, 47 Km from Bukittinggi, about ± 18 Km from Payakumbuh City, and ± 2 Km from Central Government District of Lima Puluh City. Can be reached by private or public vehicle with average and good paved conception. only when approaching three waterfalls on the right side of the entrance, the road about 200 m has not been paved.
For those who use public transportation from Bukittinggi city start from terminal Aur Kuning. Take the bus majors Payakumbuh, then forwarded by taking a bus to Sari Lama or Lamaksari. from Sari Lama journey followed by walk as far as 4 km (about one hour) to the entrance of nature reserve. the journey can be continued with a special public vehicle to the Harau Valley, or can take public transportation to Pangkalan or to New Feed and get off at Sari Lamakis the capital city of Lima Puluh KotaFrom this Sari Lamak as an adventurer you can just walk around 5 KM to get to Harau Valley or rent Ojek to be more free to enjoy the beauty of this Attraction Object.
Tickets and Parking
Entrance fee for children Rp. 3,000, -per person and for adults Rp.5.000, - per person.
accommodation and facilities
There is a small cottage and Rumah Gadang at the bottom of the valley for lodging. Rental rates overnight vary, ranging from Rp 50.000, - to Rp 2 million per night. for sports enthusiasts rock climbing, provided a guide that will guide to do the sport.
Also tedapar small stalls that sell food and drinks.
here, there are recreational facilities such as swimming pools, camping grounds and jlan trails for hiking around the area. The price of admission is relatively cheap. At the ticket sales counter, you will get a map of the nature reserve area and the Harau Valley wildlife reserve. if you need a guide, we can also use the services of a guide who is paid daily.
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