The secret behind the beautiful Lake Maninjau.

Lake Maninjau

The mystery behind the beauty of Lake Maninjau still draws the attention of the West Sumatra traveler, who has not caught up with nature lovers. Although some places like Lake Maninjau have a very beautiful natural landscape and can not breathe because of the beauty.





Legend of Lake Maninjau

The natural beauty of West Sumatra is totally summed up in the land of Minangkabau. Beautiful beaches, impressive gorges and valleys, natural outlines with mountains and hills and, without further ado, the beauty of the impressive lakes. Without a doubt Lake Maninjau is one of the lakes in West Sumatra, which has a fascinating natural landscape.

Lake Maninjau is a volcanic lake in the heart of Agam Regency, West Sumatra. At an altitude of about 460 meters, this lake covers over 100 square kilometers and has an average depth of 105 meters. This makes Maninjau the 11th largest lake in Indonesia.

The community around Lake Maninjau has a legendary history that believes Lake Maninjau was formed there for hundreds of years due to the eruption of a volcano called Gunung Sitinjau. The hills around the 100-square-meter lake make Lake Maninjau a valley on a mountain. Lha, if the crater is so big, it really is a big mountain. Unfortunately, no research has been done to prove the accuracy of this story.

The environment around Lake Maninjau, which is always natural, and the meeting of several trees are suitable for those of you who want to be quiet in search of peace or quiet. This lake is very beautiful and will not be forgotten for travelers who visit this location



Stay at one of the resorts with stunning views of Lake Maninjau. In the morning you can swim in clear water and always clean. You can also sit on the shores of Lake Maninjau and watch as the fog slowly descends to the lake. Several motorboats and canoes can also be hired to explore Lake Maninjau. Padang specialties like deep-fried podcast or songbook cloth with a pattern to buy typical of West Sumatra Then comes again, do not forget to stop by the gift shop.

Administratively, Maninjau Lake belongs to Tanjung Raya District, Agam Regency, West Sumatra. Lake Maninjau can be visited from the towns of Padang and Lubuk Basung. But your trip will certainly be more interesting if you get to Lake Maninjau from Bukittinggi because you have breathtaking views of the winding road known and popular Kelok 44. Maninjau Lake is 461.5 meters, El Maninjau. The sea level is so fresh and refreshing.