Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Lake Maninjau

Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This like is one of the most stunning lake in Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 km north of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is located at a height of 461.50 meters above sea level.

Lake Maninjau has an area of ​​approximately 99.5 km2 with a depth reaching 495 meters is the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia, and the second largest in West Sumatra after Lake singkarak. According to the story, Lake Maninjau was originally a volcano is at its peak there is a large crater. Because of human activity, the volcano erupted and formed a vast lake.

Lake Maninjau also a source of water to the river named Batang Sri Antokan. In one part of the lake, which is upstream from the Batang Hydroelectric Maninjau Sri Antokan there. The highest peak in the hills around Lake Maninjau known as Puncak Lawang. To be able to achieve Lake Maninjau from Bukittinggi  if it will pass through a winding road known as Curved 44 along approximately 10 km starting from Ambun Pagi to Maninjau

To achieve this Region you can using a car. Public transport also available. On the way to this place, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery.

The lake was listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in West Sumatra, Maninjau is the second largest lake after the Lake Singkarak. Around Lake Maninjau there are tourist facilities like hotels and lodging.

Maninjau lake has a five-star resort is located on the top of the hill. With the fun and calm the heart, stay in the area Maninjau experience that will be impressive. There are also facilities for swimming and water skying. Visitors can rent canoes and motorboat at the lakeshore.

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