Sunday, November 4, 2012

Harau Valley


Harau valley located in the province of West Sumatra is a large gap with a diameter of 400 m. Walking toward Harau Valley are most enjoyable. With fresh air, you can see the beauty of the natural surroundings. Granite cliffs towering with unique shapes surround the valley.
The cliffs are steep granite has a height of 80 m to 300 m. Anyway, from the start when entering the valley Harau we will find many stunning beauty along the way. It is fitting that most climbers who have visited this place gave her the nickname Yosemite Indonesia. This place has long attracted attention. A Dutch heritage monument located at the foot of the falls Sarasah Bunta is evidence that the Valley Harau've frequented since 1926.

At the memorial printed signature Dutch Resident Assistant at Fifty Koto then, F. Rinner, and two Indonesian officials, Tuanku Laras Datuk Yellow nan Black and  Datuk Kodoh nan Black.
The beauty still strewn highlands. There you will find nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries covering an area of ​​270.5 hectares Harau Valley. The place is designated as a nature reserve since January 10, 1993. In nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries Harauter Valley there are many different species of tropical rainforest plants are protected highlands, plus a number of rare animals native Sumatra. Long-tailed monkey (Macaca fascirulatis) is an animal often seen in this area. These animals are tame and love fro in the crowd. However, you still need to be careful. Because there is also a wild monkey and likes nosy. Not infrequently they take food or belongings of visitors, and scratch when approached.

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