Mystery of Tarusan Kamang Lake

Uniquely Tarusan Kamang Lake

Need recommendation recreation place for your family? Maybe you can try it at Tarusan Kamang. Kamang Tarusan lake was originally a vast field that is commonly used as a grazing by locals. But uniquely, the vast field any time will be flooded with water making it like a lake and will take a long time to dry back in. It is said that there is a big hole where entrance and exit of the water, which until now was not known from which direction, so that it becomes a mystery in Tarusan Kamang where water comes. But that place is very beautiful and unique to be a fun family attractions.
The lake is located in Tarusan, Kamang Magek, Agam district can be reached in approximately 30 minutes from Bukittinggi. Only 14 km from the city of Bukittinggi, this lake is a tourist oasis of water between hills in Bukittinggi travel choice. The place makes we want to sing about paradise. From Bukittinggi we walked toward Payakumbuh. After arriving in Simpang Limau (front Hotel Pusako), we turn left and continue straight until finding the T-junction and turn left again. After finding Feed Sinayan white monument, which is usually there are anyone that selling satay, we turn right to find the bridge Tarusan.

First place is simply a vast field that is not at all considered to be a tourist spot. However, because there is one of the photographers (Erison J Kambari) who perpetuate this place so known to the general public, and also could be used as a filming location Sinking Ship Van Der Wijk, this place becomes crowded and named Lake Tarusan Kamang.Besides, this place has a story that is quite strange mystery. Even this place ever aired in a mystery story, Mr.Tukul roads broadcast by AN TV . The story said that the lake water could dry up suddenly in spite of the rainy season.

To get to this Tarusan Kamang Lake, we can also take public transportation from the terminal Aur Kuning, Bukittinggi with code "01 Kamang" directly to Tarusan. But do not forget to ask whether its transportation drivers aim to "Pecong". If not to Pecong, public transportation will only be up to the tower. But up on the bridge Tarusan Kamang we had to walk a little longer to get to this location. Just five minutes. Not too tired huh? Is not it wonderful to get something we need effort and sacrifice?

To get into this Kamang Tarusan existing voluntary funds without a rate of Rp 2,000 tickets on the day of the week, or Rp 1,500 on other days, this rate can change at any time. There are two shops or stalls selling food and soft drinks there, the air is very hot in Tarusan Kamang will make us dehigrasi, if forgotten or not had time to bring supplies so easy because there are stalls really there. One of the stalls also provide public toilets.Before the entrance to the site, for visitors who use private vehicles are expected visitors to park their vehicles in the space provided and do not bring it to a location filled with grass. "The grass later can be damaged, and reduce green beauty of this place".To get to the "island" middle of the lake, local youth facilitated by raft crossing. Enough to pay Rp 5,000, they would take us to the middle and pick us to go back.And if friends come here do not hesitate to ask local people, because usually there are taboos that must be considered if we are entering this area. Do not worry at this Kamang Magek still many good people, you will prove that many people are "still" very kindly here in West Sumatra.

Enjoy, Nature West Sumatra is exceptional.