Puncak Lawang Bukittinggi or commonly referred to as the Country above the Clouds is a hilly area located above Lake Maninjau, to be precise, in Matur District, Agam Regency, West Sumatra.
Different from some other areas in West Sumatra, this natural tourist area has cool air and very beautiful natural scenery above an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level.
Its beautiful natural conditions and the development efforts carried out by the management have made this tourist area one of the mandatory destinations for those of you who are on vacation in the city of Bukittinggi. Want to know the complete information? Let’s look at the information below…
The peak of Lawang Bukittinggi
During the Dutch colonial era, this area was the resting place for the Dutch nobles. But after Indonesia’s independence, this place gradually became a mainstay of the people of Bukittinggi.
This tourist location has three different charms. In the morning, this area is covered in thick fog and makes you feel as if you are in a land above the clouds.
When noon comes, the fog begins to disappear and is replaced with a beautiful view of Lake Maninjau which is under the hilltop.
Meanwhile, in the afternoon, you can enjoy a magnificent and very clear view of the sunset from the top of the hill.
Apart from nature, there are many tourist attractions and play activities that are here. Guaranteed you will never be bored when you come here.
Puncak Lawang Tourism Object
The area is indeed a type of natural tourism, but various tourist objects in Puncak Lawang are waiting for you here. Here are some recommendations for activities that you can do Advontura version!
Lake Maninjau from Puncak Lawang
Puncak Lawang is the most suitable place to see the beauty of Lake Maninjau. This lake has blue water and is surrounded by hills.
The blue water reflects the clouds above and makes it seem as if you are looking at the sky above the water.
Through an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level, you can enjoy the whole panorama of the lake up to 100 kilometers away. Through this extraordinary view, it is guaranteed that your eyes and mind will relax instantly.
Try Paragliding
Become one of the best paragliding spots in ASEANthe Puncak Lawang tourist attraction has always been the target of tourists who come.
For those of you who want to try, you don’t need to worry about falling because there are already experienced guides or instructors ready to accompany you.
The cost that must be incurred for one flight is IDR 300,000.00 per person. Although a bit expensive, but certainly very worth the experience gained.
Posing at the Featured Photo Spot
One thing that should not be missed when visiting here is taking photos. Apart from taking pictures against the backdrop of Lake Maninjau, there are various interesting photo spots that have been specially prepared for visitors who come.
Some photo spots that you can visit are the bridge of a ship that seems to be hanging, a giant bird’s nest, or taking pictures in a row of pine trees and white mist.
Relax in the Pine Tree Forest
Pine Tree Forest here has its own charm. Apart from the cool weather and green trees that spoil the eye, the fog makes the atmosphere more serene and peaceful.
This place is perfect for those of you who want to sit and enjoy the coolness of resting under a pine tree. Because of its beauty too, it is not uncommon for this place to be a shooting location pre-wedding you know..
off-road ATVs
Try off-road This ATV at the peak is the right choice, especially if you like challenging tracks. The track length is 1 kilometer with muddy and hilly arena conditions.
If you are interested, you can prepare a fee of around Rp. 75,000.00 for one way. How, interested in trying?
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Outbound and Children’s Play Area
For those of you who bring children, don’t worry that your little one will get bored. Because various kinds of children’s games have been provided here. Not only so that children don’t get bored but also to hone their gross and fine motor skills.
In the Children’s Play Area, children can play on swings, seesaws, slides and so on. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy coffee or tea available in small restaurants throughout the area.
Facility outbound among other things flying fox, bouncy bridge and length of rope. You can enjoy this facility by paying around Rp. 25,000.00 for one time playing.
This activity is also quite safe for children, but it is still recommended that parents continue to monitor their children alertly.
Learn Sugar Processing at the Katayo Traditional Sugar Cane Factory
At this factory, you can invite your children and other families to see the process of making traditional sugar made with the help of cows. The process is quite unique and certainly becomes a new experience and knowledge for visitors.
Fun Camp
Camping here is indeed allowed as long as it is with the permission of the manager. This permit is very important because you will be guided to find a safe camping site considering the thick fog that often comes and interferes with visibility.
For those of you who are interested in coming, please prepare food, clothes, medicines and other equipment properly.
Entrance Ticket and Peak Lawang Opening Hours
The entrance ticket rate from Monday to Saturday is IDR 20,000.00 per person and Sundays or holidays are IDR 25,000.00.
This area is open from 8 am to 6 pm. It is recommended not to come or go home too late so you don’t get caught in the fog because it can endanger your trip.
Puncak Lawang parking fees
Parking fees are quite cheap, which is only IDR 2,000.00 for motorized vehicles and IDR 5,000.00 for cars.
The road to the top of Lawang
There are 3 road options to Puncak Lawang. Travel from the West route can be reached via Lake Maninjau and turn 44. Meanwhile, trips from the East route use the Padang-Bukittinggi route.
The duration of the trip from the city of Bukittinggi is usually taken for just 1 hour or about 24 kilometers. Meanwhile, from the city of Padang it can take up to 3 hours with a distance of about 110 kilometers.
For those who want to explore further and are adventurous, you can try the route via Pasar Bayur, 4 kilometers north of Lake Maninjau with a journey duration of 1.5 hours to 2 hours of hiking through pine trees.
It should also be noted that not much public transportation operates around this area and fog often occurs in the morning or late at night. So, it is advisable to bring a private vehicle or rent a travel tour package.
Puncak Lawang Lodging
For those of you who want to stay overnight, various Puncak Lawang resorts, hotels, villas and homestays are available for visitors who come.
Some recommendations for lodging in Puncak Lawang include Puncak Lawang Adventure Park for those who come with large groups, Maninjau Hotel, Pasir Panjang Player Hotel, Madani Perjuangan Homestay, Grand Rocky Hotel Bukittinggi, Nuansa Maninjau Resort and so on.
For overnight stays, it’s a good idea to prepare costs ranging from IDR 200,000.00 to IDR 500,000.00 for one night’s stay.
Thus our discussion of Puncak Lawang Bukittinggi this time. Hopefully the information above can help you to planning a vacation next. See you again in other interesting nature tourism articles!
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