LEMBAH HARAU

LEMBAH HARAU
Altitude ± 80-300 m

Harau Valley, located in west Sumatra province is a large gap with a diameter of 400 m. Walking toward the Valley Harau very pleasant. With the fresh air, you can see the beauty of its surroundings. Granite cliffs towering to the unique shape around the valley. The cliffs are steep granite has a height of 80 m to 300 m. Anyway, upon entering the Valley From the start this Harau
we will find much beauty that memukauu along the road. It is appropriate that some climbers who have visited this place gave him the nickname Yosemite Indonesia. This place has long attracted people's attention. A Dutch heritage monument located at the foot of the waterfall Sarasah Bunta is evidence that the Valley Harau have often visited by people since 1926.
At the memorial printed signature Dutch assistant resident at the time Fifty Koto, F. Rinner, and two Indonesian officials, Tuanku Laras Datuk Datuk Yellow Kodoh nan nan Black and Black.

The beauty is still scattered on the high plains. There you will find nature reserves and wildlife reserves covering an area of 270.5 hectares Harau Valley. This place is designated as a nature reserve since January 10, 1993. In the nature reserves and wildlife reserves Harauter Valley there are many different species of tropical rain forest plants are protected highlands, plus a number of rare animals native Sumatra. Long-tailed monkeys (Macaca fascirulatis) is an animal that often seen in this region. These animals are tame and like to and fro in the crowd of visitors. However, you still need to be careful. Because there is also a wild monkey and the like nosy. Quite often they take food or belongings of visitors, and scratch when approached.
 
Animals other primates that live in this game reserve, such as gibbon (Hylobatessyndactylus) and hoop (Presbytis melalopos). Their voices are often heard but rarely manifest themselves. Other fauna are protected in nature reserves also include the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrensis), bear (Helarctos malayanus), tapirs (Tapirus indicus), goat forest (Capriconis sumatrensis), and hedgehogs (Proechidna bruijnii). A total of 19 species of birds, including birds kuau (Argusianus argus) and hornbills (Anthrococeros sp), be residents of the Valley Harau wildlife reserves protected by law. This area is also equipped with Harau Valley Park. Garden tour which covers about 27.5 hectares is established since 1979. Potential garden tour are four waterfalls, caves, natural gaps, and steep cliffs
form a beautiful and stunning scenery. Here, there are recreational facilities such as swimming baths, where camping, and jlan trails for hiking around the area. Admission ticket price is relatively cheap. At the ticket window, will get a map of conservation areas and wildlife reserves Harau Valley. When you need a guide, we can also use the services of guides who are paid daily. Harau Valley is located in the District Fifty-Koto, about 15 km from the Municipality Payakumbuh, or 47 km northeast of the town of Bukittinggi. For access to it, can start from the terminal Aur Kuning in Bukittinggi. Take a bus to the majors Payakumbuh, followed by bus to the Old or Lamaksari Sari. From Sari Long journey continues on foot as far as 4 km (about one hour) to the reserve entrance.