Sumatra Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Sumatra, Indonesia)

There are so many appealing tourist attractions around Sumatra that warrant exploration, that you will need to carefully consider the best place to base yourself. In North Sumatra, the leading attractions comprise the orangutans at Bukit Lawang, the Berastagi volcanoes and the very scenic Danau Toba (Toba Lake).

In South Sumatra, as well as both the Jambi and Riau provinces, tourists will find that the attractions often relate to the rich Malay ancestry, as well as their proximity to the Strait of Melaka - a busy shipping lane. Other areas with bags of tourist appeal include Aceh and its white sandy beaches, the tropical island of Pulau Nias, the isolated province of Bengkulu, southerly Lampung and its endless coffee plantations, and West Sumatra, where winding mountain roads boast some extraordinary views.

NORTH SUMATRA

• Berastagi - a thriving agricultural town so busy that tourists rarely get much more than a second glance. Berastagi is a good place for hiking, with trails to the Danau Toba (Toba Lake), the immense Gunung Sibayak volcano and around the Karo Highlands.
• Bukit Lawang - a major tourist attraction in its own right, with hordes of tourists coming here each year to see the wild orangutans, which are particularly plentiful in this region, on the eastern side of the Gunung Leuser National Park. Bukit Lawang is within easy reach of Medan and approximately 95 km / 59 miles away, to the north-west.
• Lingga - one of the most visited of all the traditional villages in North Sumatra. Lingga lies just a short distance to the north-west of Kabanjahe and features some interesting houses with horned roofs, including the King's House (Rumah Rajah). Nearby, the village of Dokan is especially charming.
• Medan - North Sumatra's proud capital, with a population of more than two million people. Medan is a huge and very busy modern city, being Indonesia's third biggest and brimming with places of interest. Around the Kesawan Square, the historical colonial buildings are amongst the most popular attractions in Medan, such as the Tjong Fie Mansion. Landmarks in Medan don't come much more eye-catching than both the Maimoon Palace (Istana Maimoon) and the adjoining Grand Mosque (Mesjid Raya).
• Parapat - with excellent transport links to the beautiful lake, Danau Toba. There is plenty of reasonably priced lodging to go around in Parapat, with a selection of hotels lining the Jalan Pulau Samosir, close to the pier.
• Sibolga - a port town on the westerly coast of North Sumatra. Sibolga is a leading departure point for the island of Pulau Nias. Several reliable beach attractions await in the Sibolga area, such as the Pantai Kalangan and the Pantai Pandan beaches.

NIAS ISLAND (PULAU NIAS)

• Bawomataluo - the most well-known and accessible of all the southerly villages on the island of Pulau Nias, and perched rather precariously upon a hillside. Tourism has recently arrived in Bawomataluo and souvenir sellers will likely compete for your business. The views of nearby Orihili's rooftops are quite impressive, as are the occasional war dances and stone jumping performances.
• Botohili - a small and appealing hillside village situated on the peninsula of Pantai Lagundri. Rows of traditional houses make up the landscape of Botohili, while close by, Hilimaeta and Lagundri are also worth a look.
• Gomo - lying within the central highlands and close to a number of traditional village attractions. The Gomo area is perhaps best known for its ancient menhir monoliths and stone carvings, which are reputed to date back more than 3,000 years and are to be found in Lahusa Idanotae, Tetegewo and Tundrumbaho.
• Hilinawalo Mazingo - a remote village with one main attraction, the Chieftan's House (Omo Hada), which is used as a meeting place for no less than seven surrounding villages.
• Pantai Sorake / Teluk Lagundri - located alongside Lagundri Bay and famed for its strong waves, perfect for keen surfers. At the beach of Pantai Sorake, the surfing season falls between June and October.
• Teluk Dalam - a hectic port town, which features a good choice of shops and banks, and handy connections to outlying beaches.

ACEH

• Banda Aceh - the provincial capital with a population now exceeding 200,000 inhabitants, divided into two main regions by the Sungai Krueng Aceh river. There really are tourist attractions and landmarks galore in Banda Aceh, such as the gleaming Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman (Baiturrahman Mosque), the remains of Gunongan, the Dutch cemetery of Kherkhof, the lively Pasar Aceh Central Market, various Tsunami landmarks, and the acclaimed Museum Negeri Banda Aceh. At night, the colourful Pasar Malam Rek food market is not to be missed and is based on the corner of the Jalan Khairil Anwar and the Jalan Ahman Yani.
• Banyak Islands - a group of around 100 mainly uninhabited islands, which sit roughly 30 km / 19 miles to the west of Singkil. Literally translated as the 'Many Islands', the Banyaks are around a four-hour boat trip from Singkil's port. Accommodation is available on just a few of the Banyak Islands, such as Balai, Palambak Kecil, Panjang, Rangit Besar and Ujung Batu.
• Gayo Highlands - with stunning mountain panoramas and large areas of countryside and fields. The attractions within the Gayo Highlands all tend to be natural and include the Buffalo Caves (Loyang Koro) and the Simpang Balik hot spring, close to the town of Takengon. Blangkejeran is another notable town here and is well placed for guided tours of nearby local Sumatran villages.
• Gunung Leuser National Park - a diverse forest and world-famous national park. The Gunung Leuser National Park contains an immense array of Indonesian flora and fauna, including many endangered animals, such as elephants, orangutans, rhinos, tigers and more besides. Primates are more widespread in the park and it is quite likely that you will encounter the Thomas Leaf Monkey, which sports a crest and white front. The Alas Valley is where most tourists head, particularly to the village of Gurah, where outdoor attractions and countless different jungle trek packages are on offer.
• Lampuuk / Lhok Nga - popular coastal destinations located on the westerly coast of Aceh, with glorious beaches and simple accommodation.
• Pulau Simeulue - an isolated island lying approximately 150 km / 93 miles to the west of Tapaktuan, with dense rainforests and coconut plantations. The island of Pulau Simeulue is rarely frequented by tourists, although the surfing opportunities here are renowned, especially at the Baneng Beach Retreat.
• Pulau Weh - an attractive island, with an interesting village and first-rate beaches, at Iboih and Gapang. Sabang is the main township of Pulau Weh and also serves as a port. Attractions around Sabang come in the form of the Pantai Kasih, the Pantai Paridiso and the Pantai Sumur Tiga beaches.
• Tapaktuan - a sleepy and relaxed seaside resort which is located around 200 km / 124 miles to the south of Meulaboh, where it is the principal town within South Aceh. The majority of sights to see in Tapaktuan reside along its coastal road of Jalan Merdeka. Outside of Tapaktuan, innumerable attractions offer themselves to tourists, such as the Kluet part of the Gunung Leuser National Park, the beaches of Pantai Air Dingin and Pantai Tui Lhok, the Dark Cave (Gua Kelam), and the port of Singkil, which is the departure point for the Banyak Islands and Pulau Simeulue

WEST SUMATRA

• Air Manis - a charming fishing village close to Padang and on the southerly side of the Sungai Batang Arau river. The nearby dark sandy beach is the top attraction that Air Manis has to offer.
• Bukittinggi - a market town surrounded by a very verdant volcanic landscape, with a scenic background comprising the mountains of Merapi, Sago and Singgalang. The tourist strip in Bukittinggi is based around the Jalan Ahmad Yani. Attractions in Bukittinggi include the Pasar Atas market, the Benteng Fort (Benteng de Kock), the Taman Bundo Kandung Zoo, the Japanese Caves (Gua Jepang), the Big Clock Tower (Jam Gadang) and the Taman Panorama, which has breathtaking vistas across the Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok). Further sightseeing options around Bukittinggi are available and include the handicraft villages of Koto Gadang and Pandai Sikat, the Batang Palupuh Nature Reserve, the Lembah Anai Nature Reserve, the Gunung Merapi volcano, and the village of Silinduang, where the Rumah Gadang Pagaruyung (King's Palace) is to be found.
• Danau Maninjau - an awesome and very photogenic lake, with jaw-dropping mountain scenery and endless vantage points.
• Harau Valley - a tiny village encircled by green rice paddies and areas of jungle to the north-east of Payakumbuh. The Harau Valley is where the much-visited Lamba Harau waterfalls are to be found. Gibbons can often be heard howling in the neighbouring jungle.
• Kerinci Valley - an area of extreme natural beauty, lying within the Bukit Barisan and alongside the westerly border of Jambi. Attractions in the Kerinci Valley include the tea plantations at the Kayo Aro Estate, the village of Kersik Tua, the town of Sungaipenuh, and also the vast Kirinci Seblat National Park, which is Sumatra's biggest and home to the Gunung Kerinci volcano, the lakes of Danau Gunung Tujuh and Danau Kerinci, and the Sengering Caves - including the Gua Tiangko.
• Mentawai Islands - an island chain which had virtually no contact with the outside world until the 20th century and believed to have been separated from mainland Sumatra some 500,000 years ago. Siberut is the biggest of the Mentawai Islands and the most densely populated, and is now classed as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, with the westerly side of the island being dominated by the Siberut National Park. The Mentawai Islands is famed for both its exceptional surf breaks and also its sizeable primate population, including groups of rare black-and-yellow Siamang Kerdil monkeys.
• Padang - a large and modern city with a population of around 900,000 people, with good ongoing transportation connections to destinations such as Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Singapore. Central Padang is relatively compact and easy to get around, with some interesting attractions based within its historical Old Quarter, along the Jalan Batang Arau. Close by and on the Jalan Diponegoro, look out for the Adityawarman Museum, and the Taman Budaya Cultural Centre, or take a stroll along the beachfront promenade and enjoy the views. Padang is also a good starting point for excursions to the Mentawai Islands and the Pantai Bungus beach.

BENGKULU

• Bengkulu - the provincial capital, with a population of approximately 400,000 residents. The city of Bengkulu offers many coastal attractions, with its historical Benteng Marlborough fortress overlooking the Indian Ocean and being much photographed by tourists and day trippers, as well as the Bung Karno Mosque (Mesjid Jamik). Pantai Panjang is the main beach in Bengkulu, while for reminders of the strong British influences in the past, check out the Thomas Parr Monument and the Inggris Monument.
• Northern Bengkulu - offering a host of attractions along the coast road, the Jalan Manusurai Pantai, which heads in a northerly direction between Bengkulu and Padang. Towns of note within the Northern Bengkulu region include Curup, Ipuh, Lais and Mukomuko, while the Gunung Kaba volcano is also likely to be of interest and features two smouldering craters and is encompassed by a lush rainforest jungle.
• Pulau Enggano - an isolated island sited around 100 km / 62 miles from southerly Bengkulu, covering around 675 square kilometres / 260 square miles. Whilst facilities for tourists are relatively nonexistent, there are some gorgeous beaches with good snorkelling opportunities. The main harbour on Pulau Enggano is Malakoni.

RIAU

• Dumai - a bustling port, with ferries regularly departing for Melaka (Malaysia) three times each day. From Dumai, ferries also travel to and from Pulau Batam, Pulau Bintan and Jakarta.
• Natuna Islands - an isolated group of islands, which are quite tricky to actually reach. The Natuna Islands are most famous for their basket-weave cloth, as well as their displays of traditional dancing. Pulau Natuna Besar is one of the more interesting of the Natuna Islands.
• Pekanbaru - a busy, modern city, which has become the wealthy oil capital of Indonesia. Pekanbaru's population is now close to 800,000 people and facilities here are excellent, with banks, shops, restaurants and hotels lining the main thoroughfare of Jalan Sudirman. Also most tourists come to Pekanbaru for its good ferry connections with Singapore and there are a handful of notable attractions, such as the Malay exhibits at the Balai Adat Daerah Riau, the 18th-century Grand Mosque (Mesjid Raya), and the seasonal performances and events at the Riau Cultural Park.
• Riau Islands - spread across the South China Sea and numbering around 700 in total The Riau Islands tend to be regarded as quite separate to Sumatra, with both the islands of Pulau Batam and Pulau Bintan being so close to Singapore that they are almost suburbs. Other noteworthy islands within the Riau archipelago include those of Anambas, Karimun, Lingga, Natuna, Penuba, Singkep and also Tambelan.

JAMBI

The centrally located province of Jambi is surprisingly difficult to reach, and as a result of its inaccessibility, remains quiet and not overly popular with tourists. Known for its palm oil plantations and rubber plants, Jambi covers an area of around 53,500 square kilometres / 20,655 square miles and encompasses a chunk of the Bukit Barisan mountain range, and also the coastal swamps next to the Strait of Melaka. The main attractions in the province of Jambi are to be found within the river port city of the same name, such as the Museum Negeri Propinsi Jambi and a batik centre, with a good choice of hand-painted textiles. Close by is the archaeological site of Muara Jambi, which ranks as Sumatra's principal Buddhist-Hindu site, and so really should be visited if at all possible.

SOUTH SUMATRA

• Danau Ranau - a remote lake situated on the south-westerly side of the Bukit Barisan mountains, offering mountain trekking and various other hiking trails. Lake Ranau is close to Banding Agung, Simpang Sender and Pusri, and is a very peaceful and tranquil place to come. If you are feeling energetic, then it is possible to climb to the top of the extinct volcano, the Gunung Seminung (1,900 metres / 6,235 feet high) and enjoy the views.
• Krui - a coastal village with a truly spectacular westerly shoreline, which remains quite unspoilt and uncommercialised. The village of Krui boasts lengthy white sandy beaches and inviting azure waters, which often has excellent waves for surfers. Daily long-distance buses connect Krui with Bandar Lampung, Bengkulu, the Danau Ranau and Liwa.
• Palembang - the second-biggest city in Sumatra, with a population of around 1.7 million people. Palembang also serves as an important port and was historically part of the Sriwijaya civilisation. There are a number of very worthy tourist attractions to be found within Palembang, such as the 19th-century Agung Mosque (Mesjid Agung), the Museum Sumatera Selatan and the ruins of an 18th-century Dutch fortress.
• Pasemah Highlands - famed for their legendary megalithic monuments and carvings, and rather hidden away in the Bukit Barisan area, to the west of Lahat. The 3,000-year-old Pasemah megalithic sites, are the number one attraction here and a real magnet to tourists. Pulau Bangka is the main town in the Pasemah Highlands and can be reached along the Trans-Sumatra Highway.

LAMPUNG

• Bandar Lampung - enjoying an elevated setting and great views across Teluk Lampung. Bandar Lampung is the region's largest city, Sumatra's fourth biggest, and also serves as the administrative capital. Attractions in Bandar Lampung are in reasonable supply and tourists will find that the most visited include the Krakatau Monument and the Lampung Provincial Museum.
• Gunung Krakatau - known to many as Mount Krakatoa, this volcano is perhaps the most famous on the planet. The eruptions of the Krakatoa volcano have been well documented. Today, visitors can take a boat trip around the island and only imagine the spewing lava, clouds of ash, and the devastation that this volcano has been responsible for.
• Kalianda - a peaceful and charming small town, with good vistas of Teluk Lampung, which is situated around 30 km / 19 miles away and to the north. Just a short excursion from Kalianda is a selection of pristine beaches and characterful fishing villages. Kalianda has now become a popular weekend break destination with Jakarta locals looking for an alternative to Bali. Also close to Kalianda is the Gunung Rajabasa volcano, Wartawan Beach and its hot springs, and the islands of Pulau Sebesi and Pulau Sebuku, both of which boast great swimming and snorkelling opportunities
• Way Kambas National Park - a vast reserve and one of Indonesia's oldest national parks, with groups of Sumatran elephants, small numbers of the endangered Sumatran rhinos and tigers. Visitors to the Way Kambas National Park are able to join safaris, where you are led through the tropical foliage on the back of a friendly elephant. Alternatively, you can take a canoe down the meandering Sungai Way Kana, passing various riverside attractions and guest houses along the way.

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West Sumatra Map

West Sumatra Map

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Padang West SumatraPadang Beach

Padang, meaning field, with a population of over 900,000 people is in Western Sumatra on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Padang is the Regional capital of West Sumatra, the 3rd largest city in Sumatra.

Originally a port for traders of gold, spices and timber. With a lot of trade with China many Chinese immigrated to Padang so the town has an amazing China Town with many restaurants and spice shops.

Off the coast from Padang are many beautiful islands which can be visited for snorkeling, fishing or just relaxing on the white sandy beaches. A ferry can be caught to the island of Cubadak or Pulau Cubadak or to the Mentawai Islands including Siberut Island.

Surfing tours start and finish from Padang with a number of different companies operating tours. See our surfing page for more information.

The most famous food dish from Padang is the beef randang (check out the recipe here).

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Welcome to Cubadak Paradiso Village, a cosy resort hotel ambushed between jungle and lagoon clear waters.

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Our philosophy : quietness and relaxation above all with a special attention brought to the quality of our cuisine and to the personal services extended to our guests.
Conveniently located two hours only from Padang international airport, Cubadak island offers an unexpected heaven of tranquility and peacefulness, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. Our wooden bungalows stretched along white sandy beaches are set to welcome you with all necessary comfort.
We hope you will enjoy your virtual tour of Cubadak Paradiso Village and look forward to seeing you here !

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Pagang Island on mandeh area

Tourism Objects Pagang Island Indian Ocean face to face with becoming international tourists.alternating visited the island is still a virgin. pagang is located at about 5 miles (12.7 km) with a time far more or less 1 hours from the Port which.
On the Island with the area 10 hectares, tourism lovers can play and bask in the sand and white. Also played in shallow water clear and still cool, fishing, Snorkling and enjoy a sea across its southern hill in a row green.

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Boelongan or shipwrecks In the Gulf. attempt Nagari Mandeh

Boelongan or shipwrecks In the Gulf. attempt Nagari Mandeh

document on one side shipwrecks who were suspected to be Boelongan in the depth of 20 meters in the waters Nagari, Pesisir Selatan district Mandeh, West Sumatra.

Wednesday, JANUARY 28, 1942, time zohr in Nagari, Pesisir Selatan district Mandeh, West Sumatra. Anas Malin Randah that when the young age relaxing in pondok fields on the hill.
His father was still growing rice in the field when one squadron fighter aircraft such as Japan-a'leh cry out on his head. "The number 12 plane," said Anas, who is now 83-year-old, last week. It was not long after that, the sound like a bomb bersahutan to break down the eardrum ears. Anas and three sisters and a younger brother rushing to goa stones to build a shelter.
Anas was still able to record their attack. Japan's jets bombed Dutch ships, who were suspected as Boelongan. The attack took place about three hours until the afternoon ahead. Eight new fighter aircraft replaced the role 12 previously. The attack was closed by the six aircraft next.
Boelongan ship sank after being bombed in the course, stern, and exactly in exhaust smoke. Anas also saw a body Boelongan that left ships with boat.
"The Netherlands, he ran away," said Anas. Boelongan drowning in a position horizontal. All his body was damaged badly damaged.
When being bombed, Boelongan in open position in the Gulf Mandeh, that the distance is around 200 meters from the land and Similar around 70 kilometers from the City The field. This region is one of the sea transportation routes, however west coast of Sumatra which is very busy in the past.
Anas remember Boelongan located in the area since around a week before. Boelongan would be the first to enter from the River estuary in Nagari Nyalo Mudik Aie who are neighbors with Gulf Mandeh. Then, Boelongan took refuge in the Gulf between the Island and Cubadak Taraju Island which is still in the waters region Mandeh.
At the press briefing, about 350 km from the Gulf Mandeh, Jatar (87) the complaint destiny in Aie Bangis, Regency of West Pasaman, West Sumatra. Jatar who are also from Nagari Mandeh decide returned home after knowing that the bombing. A few months later, Japan looking for young people in the city. "Some employed to build ships in Nagari Sungai Pinang, South Coastal area, and some were sent to Logas, Sawahlunto Sijunjung, West Sumatra," he said.
Shipments to Logas related to forced labor to build network railway. That was related to the plan coal transportation from Ombilin, Sawahlunto to Logas, before continued to Riau.
The fugitive
stories Boelongan inventory Dutch Paketvaart-Maatschappij could not be separated from tenggelamnya kapal Van Imhoff II in the west Nias Island, North Sumatra, after being bombed Japan in January 19, 1942. The ship carrying 400 prisoners from Germany.
Horst H Geerken in the book entitled A Magic Gecko (Layout Engine): The role CIA behind The fall Soekarno (2011) explained, in January 20, 1942, Boelongan can be seen in the location drowning Van Imhoff II. But, because the only boat contains captives Germany, Boelongan under the control Captain ML Berveling change course without to help them.
Berveling decision was suspected to be World War II map related when German joined in an axis forces together with Japan and Italy. On the other hand, the Netherlands participate stronghold allies, among whom moved by Britain and the United States. Previously, Germany memorakporandakan Rotterdam in the Netherlands with bombings in May 1940.
Boelongan who play a role as escort Van Imhoff was suspected to be back to the south to the field to continue to south coastal area lead to Batavia or Australia. This is evident from the position that ship
meat course when drowned. ship can be seen in on the west side. But crosscurrents is located in the east sea that indicate the ship is going to south.
The wall cabin pavilion appeared to fall to top deck in the depth of 20 meters. According to the Head Service Subsection Technical Resources and workshop or Vulnerability Coastal Village of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Nia Naelul Hasanah, meat conclusion that ship was Boelongan is based on measurements detail.
Long-term weather known 74 meters in width middle part 11 meters, wide stern 13 meters, wide course 10 meters, and was 8 meters. Height of the ship measured not represent size is partly because the weather sunset's

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The area Mandeh

 The area Mandeh so they called it, but if they know where mandeh, in fact, it may be so many people heard the name Mandeh but not so many who know mandeh potential in addition, there are other villages around the area mandeh among his

1.Sei Nyalo
Spaced about 6 km from mandeh nagari this has an extraordinary potential, starting from the coast and white around 2 Km area which and also have a place for bathing that are usually called "and lock up goddess" is located in the village mudiak aie.

Nagari sei Nyalo there are also school and is the only Junior high school students who were in nagari was students are learning means that, they came from three nagari namely mandeh, sei nyalo and kapo-kapo. for the students who came from outside the nyalo they use ships to come to their knowledge.

2.Kapo -kapo
Kapo-kapo is located on the island cubadak and face to face with the Island glow, people here mostly work as Fishermen, primarily come from outside the area, such as from the field, and there are also pendududk sei nylao who moved here.
Kapo-kapo also have, however, good but only a handful of people who know

Fishing Village is only geared at population sekita 70 households, and to mecapai here needs more time around 45 minutes from the port funnel.

3.Sei betel nut tree trunk
With a Home Stay Ricky's Beach House, the river pinang a little more developed than nagari other enclosed mandeh, sungai pinang is only 9 km from which and this makes many tourists prefer to come about, but most tourists who come about many are from abroad.
Berebeda with other nagari area sungai pinang which wavy bigly has beaches that match was made as the place where surfing

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the beautyfull Devil's Island

the beauty devil's Island on mandeh on pessisir Selatan district
Blue sea , sand beaches and uninhabited silence will accompany tourists visiting Devil's Island . With small waves , tourists can swim around the waterfront . If you do not want to swim , surrounds the island has also become one of the activities that can be done .

Devil's Island is located in the west of the Banana and the east Pasumpahan . Travelers can go to Devil's Island with sea journey from the fish auction place ( TPI ) Carocok Tarusan . The boats in TPI Carocok Tarusan ready to take to the island of Satan with rates go home

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Mandeh, Kembaran Raja Ampat di Barat Indonesia

Siapa tak kenal dengan Raja Ampat, Papua, keindahan panoramanya sudah sangat mendunia. Tenyata, destinasi yang mempesona banyak wisatawan ini punya kembaran di Sumatera Barat.
Semua traveler mulai membicarakan, mencari tahu, mengunjungi, dan menuliskan pengalamannya setelah menyaksikan keindahan alam Raja Ampat. Kepulauan yang mendunia karena keindahan dan keragaman koleksi baharinya ini sebenarnya mempunyai kembaran yang berada di barat Indonesia.
Ya, itu adalah Kawasan Mandeh. Lokasi ini berada di Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan, Sumatera Barat. Berjuta keindahan dan pesona alam dari kepulauan ini tidak kalah menawan dari Raja Ampat.
Kawasan Mandeh atau Mandeh resort merupakan sebuah kepulauan. Kawasan ini berbatasan langsung dengan Kota Padang yang jaraknya sekitar 56 kilometer. Waktu tempuh yang diperlukan untuk menuju destinasi tersebut sekitar 70 menit dengan menaiki mobil.
Kawasan seluas 18.000 hektar ini memiliki keindahan dan pesona alam bahari yang sangat cantik. Oleh sebab itu, tidak heran bila kawasan ini terkenal di tingkat nasional bahkan internasional.
Dinamakan Kawasan Wisata Mandeh karena salah satu kampung yang ada di sana bernama Kampung Mandeh. Kawasan Mandeh merupakan perpaduan perbukitan yang alami dengan keindahan teluk yang dihiasi dengan gugusan pulau-pulau kecil yang berada di bagian tengah Teluk Carocok Tarusan.
Teluk Carocok Tarusan ini memang cukup landai dan tidak berombak karena di sekitarnya terdapat beberapa pulau kecil seperti, Pulau Traju, Pulau Setan Kecil, Sironjong besar dan kecil, serta Pulau Cubadak.
Gugusan pulau-pulau kecil dengan kekayaan biota laut inilah yang menjadikan Mandeh sebagai kembaran dari kawasan Raja Ampat. Adanya teluk yang menjadikan kawasan Mandeh memiliki pantai yang landai dan tidak berombak, sehingga wisatawan yang datang ke sana bisa snorkeling.
Mandeh akan semakin terlihat indah bila Anda membidiknya dari atas bukit-bukit yang mengitari kawasan ini. Kalau begitu Anda bisa mengunjungi Puncak Mandeh yang merupakan salah satu spot terfavorit. Dari atas sini Anda bisa melihat gugusan kepulauan kecil dan aktivitas kapal-kapal nelayan dari ketinggian dan panorama lengkap Kawasan Mandeh.
Kalau Raja Ampat belum bisa tercapai, ada baiknya mencoba ke Mandeh terlebih dahulu. Keindahan alam dan suasananya hampir sama. Pastinya tidak akan menyesal kalau sudah melihat si Raja Ampat dari barat Indonesia ini.

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Indahnya Kawasan Wisata Pulau Mandeh Raja Ampatnya Sumatra Barat

Sumatra Barat memang tiada habisnya dengan berbagai macam keindahan alamnya yang begitu memanjakan mata dan menyejukkan jiwa..salah satu diantaranya kawasan wisata Pulau Mandeh yang disebut-sebut sebgai Raja Ampatnya Sumatra-Barat.

Mungkin masih banya saja para pelancong didalam daerah atau luardaerah yang belum tau dengan lokasi wisata yang satu ini. Namun berbeda halnya dengan para turis asing dari berbagai penjuru dunia sangat akrab dan tau dengan lokasi dengan potensi wisata yang sangat baik ini.

Kawasan wisata Pulau Mandeh ini terletak di kabupaten Pesisir-Selatan tepatnya daerah tarusan. Untuk menuju ke Kawasan Mandeh ini tidaklah sulit, Kawasan Pulau Mandeh ini bisa ditempuh dengan jalur darat dari kota Padang menuju Tarusan dengan Jarak kurang lebih 65 Km atau 1,5 Jam Perjalan, mungkin bisa lebih cepat.

Saat anda telah sampai di daerah Tarusan maka anda akan melihat sebuah petunjuk jalan yang akan mengarahkan anda menuju Kawan Mandeh ini. berjarak sekitar 5 Km dari jalan utama. Kawasan Mandeh ini juga berdekatan dengan Carocok Tarusan namu sangat jauh berbeda dengan Pantai Carocok yang ada di Painan.

Kawasan Mandeh ini akan dicanangkan oleh pemerintah sebagai kawasan wisata Nasional bahkan Internsaional, sangat terlihat dengan dibangunnya infrastruktur yang lebih baik untuk menjangkau kawasan Mandeh ini.

Sebelum anda sampai di kawasan mandeh ini anda akan disuguhkan dengan pemandangan alam perbukitan disekeliling anda selama perjalan, saat anda telah mulai menaiki perbukitan untuk menuju ke Kawasan Mandeh ini anda akan sangat terkejut dan semua penat anda akan terbayarkan dengan suguhan pemandangan laut dari atas perbukitan dengan hamparan pulau-pulau kecil yang saling berdekatan dengan laut yang begitu biru yang begitu jernihnya dan pasir-pasir putih yang berkilau di antara pulau-pulau kecil di kawasan Mandeh ini.

Sangat disayangkan sekali jika anda berlibur ke Pesisir-Selatan tidak berkunjung ke Kawasan Mandeh ini. Karena anda akan menyesal sekali rasanya meninggalkan keindahan yang tersemat didalamnya.

Belum banyak memang orang yag mengetahui lokasi atau Kawasan Wisata Mandeh ini dan Masih sangat terjaga keasrian dan keasliannya.

Jika anda telah berada dipuncak rugi sekali rasanya jika anda tidak mengambil sebuah gambar sebagai kenangan. Bukan hanya sekedar berfoto saja dengan orang tercinta namun lebih menikmati indahnya alam karya sang pencipta dan kita patut menjaganya serta bangga menjadi Indonesia.

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Mandeh Tourism beautiful beach on west sumatera

Mandeh Tourism Park in West Sumatra will be launched to become Mandeh National Sea Park. This launching will be held in the end of April 2015 and attended by Indonesian president Joko Widodo. This event will be enlivened by many cultural festivals, international paragliding performances, diving festivals, photograph competitions in the sea and many other art and cultural events. Mandeh tourism object becomes Mandeh Sea Park because this area has very promising potential, especially in tourism sector. Even Mandeh area has become the main destination of marine tourism sector in National Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPNAS) together with Biak and Bunaken.
Mandeh is a tourism object which is located at Koto XI (Sembilan) Tarusan sub-district which directly borders with Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra. This area is around 56 Kilometer from Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra Province. To go to this area takes around 70 minutes by using land transportation from Padang. It is called Mandeh, because one of the villages in this area has a name Mandeh village. Mandeh tourism area is combination among natural hills with beautiful bay which is decorated by clusters of small islands locating in the middle of Carocok Tarusan bay.
This bay is quite flat and has no waves because in surrounding area there are some small islands, among others Traju, Setan Kecil, big and small Sironjong Island and Cubadak Island.
Mandeh has beautiful coral reef. At Mandeh area, there are 70 hectares of coral reefs which are still maintained. Not only that, under the sea of Mandeh bay in the depth of 20 until 25 meters, there is also intact shipwreck assumed to belong to MV Boelongan cargo of the Netherlands which was bombed by Japan in 1942. This spot, according to the Indonesian Minister of Maritime is the best shipwreck of diving spot in Indonesia even in the world. At this area, there is also 389 hectare wide of mangrove forest as well as various marine biota.
With the beauty on its land and undersea, it is no wonder that this area has a nick name The Paradise in the Southern of Sumatra. Because of that, if you come to Mandeh, pelase enjoy the beauty of land and undersea of this area. You can do various water activities such as swimming, going around the island with cano or speedboat, and diving. And Mandeh will be more beautiful, if you witness it from the hills. You can climb to the peak of Mandeh which is one of the most favorite spots. From the peak of Mandeh, you can see clusters of small islands and also the activity of fishermen. You can also do paragliding

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