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Friday, November 28, 2014

Fantastic views of the Lembah Anai Waterfall

Posted by : Posted on Friday, November 28, 2014 - 4:16 AM with No comments

Roadside crosses Bukittinggi-Padang. We will see a beautiful waterfall, part of the Nature Reserve Lembah Anai. Dutch heritage railway bridge beautify scenery there.

Lembah Anai Nature Reserve is a protected forest area located in West Sumatra. This area has a stretch of dense tropical rain forest with a variety of flora and fauna. Forests are located on highway Padang-Bukittinggi, precisely crossing Tanah Datar and Padang Pariaman.

The forest area is designated as a conservation area a nature reserve, since the Dutch colonial government in 1922. At that time, the area designated as a nature reserve covers an area of 221 ha and is still maintained until now.

Although the establishment of forest Lembah Anai into the nature reserve has been a while, but arguably less well known of its existence. This is due to lack of socialization and promotion by the local government. In addition, tourist attraction Lembah Anai Waterfall more widely known than the Lembah Anai Nature Reserve.

Actually, in the Nature Reserve Lembah Anai a lot of charm that can be obtained, ranging from natural beauty to rich flora and fauna.

The natural beauty that can be seen that, three waterfalls and a lake where the water is bluish. The third waterfall is located in the western part of the Nature Reserve Lembah Anai.

Waterfall iconic West Sumatra even Lembah Anai is located on the edge of the highway, and is known as Lembah Anai Waterfall.

While two other waterfalls covered by forest cover, so it is not widely known by tourists. For tourists who want to see the two waterfalls, can travel about 15 minutes from Niagara Lembah Anai location.

The travelers who are curious about the panoramic beauty of the lake can also be witnessed by traveling approximately 15 minutes from the edge of the highway.

However, although no time to explore the protected forest Lembah Anai, tourists can enjoy the charm that is outside the visible from the highway. In addition Lembah Anai Waterfall break through steep hills and falls squarely on the side of the road which becomes indulgent eye sight.

From the side of the road can also take a look Batang Anai river water flowing from Mount Singgalang on the north side, and the tributaries of Mount Marapi. Lembah Anai scenery quite alluring. Not hard to find a tree with a trunk of a circle well. Tree roots dangling we can enjoy in front of the eye.

In the midst of lush trees and winding road, we will also see a railway runs between the hill, just above the road. Very interesting and fascinating. Contour railway bridge in Lembah Anai will remind us of the same bridge in Purwakarta, West Java, if we cross the highway Cipularang.

There are several railway bridge at Lembah Anai, one of the bridges along the 50-meter steel plate which is very high because they have to cross the forest area and Batang Anai Lembah Anai underneath. Although less neglected because it is not used, the train line is still intact physical form. Reportedly, the train line at Lembah Anai will be revitalized. Hopefully soon realized.

If a visit to the Lembah Anai, you should do when the rainy season. Minang people said, Sungai Batang Anai was malignant. Although pretty staring eyes, but very fierce when it's angry.

When the heavy rains come, the water is not just overflowing overflowing into the street, but also tore down the wall if its power is being maximized. So, do not be surprised if the traffic in this lane suddenly jammed the pounds if the river Batang Anai being angry.

So, if the intention of crossing and enjoy Lembah Anai, came when the weather is friendly.

Lembah Anai Photo





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