VISIT to West Sumatra is not complete without go to Singkarak Lake . Area with a gently sloping stretch of sand invites you to flirt with the ripples of the lake water is cold gentle lick your fingers. Truly an unforgettable charm.
You cast a view towards the highway, looks verdant tree line along the edge of the lake. In addition to the beautiful Batur Lake is also suitable for use as a sport (sport tourism) as the land can be used for walking, jogging, or calisthenics.
On the lake we can go swimming sports, fishing, rowing and air sports, like paragliding, skydiving, parasailing, paragliding or free floating in the air with beautiful scenery.
Travelers who want to spend the night in this area can use facilities such as hotels and guest house accommodation available along the lake. There a lot restaurant around, where tourist can choose to eat a lot of tourist sites lined with a diverse menu.
At least, there are currently 19 species of fish, like the Asang, piyek, Balingka, baung, and fish sasau, which supposedly can reach sizes up to 8 pounds of weight. There are also rare species of fish that may be only one of the world. The species is named fish Bilih (Mystacoleucus Padangensis).
Bilih fish there is only one in Singkarak Lake . This tasty fish is famous for will be an unforgettable souvenir. For locals, this fish is a source of livelihood.
But because more and more rare fish, the price is quite varied. When you are tired of making out with the water of the lake and come hungry, you'll have no trouble looking for a bite to eat typical fish, well known that pangek sasau delicious, and fried Bilih available at food stalls around Lake Singkarak .
But when you bring lunch from home, staying spread out a mat and enjoy the food would taste better, feeding on the edge of the lake accompanied by a clear watery Bilih fish that swim at will as well as small ripples of water.
For those of you who take the kids for a trip to Singkarak Lake advised not to stop along the road at the edge of the lake, but the visiting attractions located in Tanjung Batu. Without reducing the charming natural beauty, we can play with the water calm and comfortable.
We can go around Singkarak Lake with bicycle while enjoying the beauty of the scenery is so charming; rice fields, waving palm trees, fishing and busy looking for fish, can you see along the road that circles the lake.
To reach the lake covering an area of 129.70 square kilometers is very easy, either by using public transport or private.



