HARAU VALEY

1.5-hour trip from Bukittinggi to the west will not be in vain because you'll be presented with the natural atmosphere of the mountains adorned with rows of beautiful waterfalls as high as ± 100 meters. Not to mention where he passed four pieces of crystal clear river ready to pamper your eyes.

Harau valley is a fertile valley located in the District Harau, Fifty-City District, West Sumatra Province. Located 138 km from Padang ± ± and 47 km from Bukittinggi, or about ± 18 km from Payakumbuh and ± 2 km from the County Government Center Fifty Cities. This place is surrounded by steep granite stone, colorful with a height of 100 to 500 meters.

Public transport is ready to take you to come through Bukittinggi. Rent a minivan or motorcycle will make sure you visit the Minangkabau highlands is more appropriate.

.. this is one of the most beautiful valley in Indonesia

Harau believed to have originated from the word 'husky', a local term meaning a hoarse voice. First, people living on top of Bukit Jambu frequent floods and landslides, causing commotion and panic. Its people are screaming hysterically and eventually leading to hoarseness. Characterized by a hoarse voice a lot of people heard the area called 'orau' and later changed its name to 'Arau' until finally becoming a more frequent mention of 'Harau'.

Traveled as far as 44 kilometers towards the Riau Pekanbaru and then you will stop in the Valley Harau with steep granite cliffs as high as 80 -300 meters. The fence is a steep rock cliffs and straight erect reddish colored surround the valley is so charming and perfect for you to view the recorded images.

Harau valley has a tropical climate and fertile soil, as well as natural scenic beauty is captivating. Was nicknamed the Valley of the Yosemite Valley Harau in Indonesia because it has a beauty like Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada of California and has been renowned throughout the world.