Mentawai Island, the third best surfing waves in the world

Mentawai has many beautiful islands with big waves, which is great for the sport of surfing. Since 1990, the Mentawai visited by tourists for surfing. Waves in Mentawai is the world's third excellent waves for surfing.

In addition to surfing, this region also as a tourist destination to find out more in the life of the Mentawai tribe, see the natural beauty of the Mentawai investigate animal life in the Mentawai and others. In Mentawai now have a lot of standing resorts that are quite luxurious, Home stay.

Mentawai is a cluster of small islands located in the west of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Mentawai is one of the districts in the province of West Sumatra. Large islands are inhabited by people in Mentawai is Sipora Island, North Pagai, South Pagai and Siberut. Capital District is Tua Pejat Mentawai, Mentawai traditional house is Uma, with his tribal chief Sakerei title.

Mentawai history.

Following the theory of Pleistocene glaciation, Mentawai islands separated from the mainland due to sea level rise. Mentawai people are estimated to have no sector in the island 200 and 500 BC. Migrated from the north through the island of Siberut then moves from south to Sipora and Pagai. Austronesian languages, customs and habits of life very different from the province of West Sumatra as a parent.

At the beginning of the 17th century the Portuguese made a map of the Mentawai with the name 'Mintaon' map was created tahun1606. In August 1792 an employee of the British East India Company, John Crisp visit Pagai (Poggy) to study the Mentawai people. Writings on the Mentawai published in 1799. John crisp was the first to introduce the Mentawai in western literature. On July 10, 1864 to be part of the Dutch East Indies.

Waves in the Mentawai islands by various organizations is the third best surfing after Hawaii and Tahiti.

In Mentawai, surfing is usually done in Nyangnyang Island, Coral Majat, Masilok, Botik, and Mainuk. Peak tourist arrivals in July and August. When the height of the waves in the Mentawai reaches 7 meters.

In addition to beautiful, Mentawai also plays an important role for conservation. Since 1981, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) set of Siberut in the Mentawai Island as one of the biosphere reserve that its presence must be protected and kept away from exploitation.

Exoticism Siberut plus their four Mentawai primates endemic, ie Simakobu or pig-tailed macaque (Simias concolor), bilou or dwarf gibbon (Hylobates klosii), Joja or Mentawai langur (Presbytis potenziani), and the Mentawai macaque (Macaca pagensis).

To investigate this Mentawai primates wealth, Primate Center University of Gottingen, Germany, in collaboration with the Institut of Bogor Agricultural establish Siberut Conservation Project.

Mentawai Island Photo

Fantastic views of the Lembah Anai Waterfall

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

Enchanting beauty Sikuai Island

Sikuai Island

Sikuai Island is an island located on the west side of the island of Sumatra. In administration, the island's entry into the district region Bungus sackcloth Bay, the city of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

The island is located about half a mile northwest of downtown and can be achieved by using marine transportation such as ships, through the Muara port takes about 45 minutes and from the dock airud Bungus in travel time approximately 35 minutes.

Geography

Sikuai Island has an area of approximately 44.4 hectares, including a year-round tropical island with white sand beaches and still has a natural tropical forests.

As a tourist destination, the local government in collaboration with the private sector, has facilitated this island with a three-star hotel resort. Approximately 2.4 ha of the area of the island has been used as a resort area, while the rest are still in the form of forest and beach. Hotel resort in the island provide 54 pieces of cottages, restaurant, rooms for meetings, and a swimming pool, although the rental rates are quite expensive, but visitors can enjoy the beauty of the beach around the island or explore the natural forests to climbing or marine tourism.

Sikuai Islan Photo