The beauty of Lake Batur (West Sumatra)

Lake Batur, is the 2nd largest lake after Lake Toba is located in North Sumatra. The extent of the reach of 107.9 square kilometers stretching in two districts of West Sumatra, namely Solok and Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. Lake Batur is also the headwaters of the River Ombilin and Anai River and Lake Batur also One West Sumatra Tourism icon. The natural beauty, cool air, and crystal clear water attract tourists to vacation this nature. If you want to enjoy this lake from near, tourists can rent a boat to get around the lake at an affordable price. The fact of the lake at an altitude of 362.5 m is also inhabited by a species of fish that can only live in these waters. The fish is called Fish Bilih (Mystacoleuseus Padangensis) by the local community. No one can cultivate these fish outside the habitat, even with floating nets in Lake Batur. At certain moments are often held perlombatan / traditional boat events regional level or national level in this lake. In addition to recreation, water flow Lake Batur is also used as a driver of hydropower generator Batur near Lubuk Alung. Travelers who want to spend the night in this area could use lodging facilities such as hotels and lodges along the lake. (Palapa Hotel, and Hotel Jayakarta Sumpur). If for stomach, tourist can choose where to eat that many tourist sites lined with a diverse menu. Natural attractions this one deserves to be visited during the holidays with family and friends. Through which access can be reached by landline. The journey can be reached using public transport or private within 2.5 hours from the city of Padang.