Valley Harau

Harau Valley has seven waterfalls ( Sarasah ) fascinating . Each height waterfall varies between 50-90 meters . The waterfall flows from the top of the ravine that runs along the valley Harau . Entering Yosemite Valley Tourism Harau , like being in a castle with a cliff . reddish with a height of between 150 to 200 meters . The upright cliffs surrounding the valley with pharmaceutics .

This Harau valley formed by the fault down or block that fell form the valley is quite wide and flat . One of the signs or to see where the location of the fracture is the presence of a waterfall . This means that first there is a river which then clipped down due to a fault , thus forming a waterfall . Geologically , the rocks that were there was quite old , about 30-40 million years . The whole rock is very smooth which is a form of shale rock that contains a lot of organic carbon .



Harau Valley area attractions consist of three (3 ) regions : Region Aka Barayu , Sarasah Bunta , and Rimbo Piobang .

In Barayun Aka region that has beautiful waterfalls that have swimming pools , which provide a beautiful natural shades also have the potential for the development of sport rock climbing because it has a steep rock hill and also has a location bias reflects sound ( echo ) . Here also there is a homestay accommodation facility that can be utilized travelers who want to stay complete with amenities . It is said that Aka Sarasah Barayun of legend in the society around him Harau Valley Nature Reserve is a former Marine .

For Bunta Sarasah area located on the east side Aka Barayun , has four waterfalls ( Sarasah ) AIE Luluih , Bunta , Murai and Aie Angek . Aie Sarasah Luluih , with water flowing through the stone walls and below have a natural bathing pools are beautiful , from the stories of the elders first , there is a belief in the bath or washing face Sarasah luluih aie to treat acne and face will look beautiful and youthful . Sarasah Bunta where it has a waterfall Sarasah berunta - camel which is beautiful as an angel who was taking a shower when the afternoon sun glows so -called " Sarasah Bunta " . Sarasah Murai , at this Sarasah often in the afternoon humming bird bath while making love making people named " Sarasah Murai ." And if a shower under the waterfall this Sarasah second , to pray to God Almighty , quickly got a mate for the unmarried .

At  Sarasah Aie Angek not much visited by tourists , the water was a bit hot towards the north of the " Sarasah Magpie " .

While in the area Rimbo Piobang until the end of 2008 has not evolved as planned for the Safari Park .
Harau Valley is also divided into two areas , namely tourist Sarasah Barayun Bunta and Aka ( Root Swinging - ed) . In Sarasah Bunta there are 5 pieces waterfall , and there cuman Barayun Aka 1 waterfall . Waterfall in the Valley Harau is very clear and cold , and there are also small fish . For Barayun Aka waterfall in a pool so swimming has been so much better . While in Sarasah Bunta pristine waterfall reservoirs that play in the waterfall so much have fun.

If you feel bored with waterfall talaga , you should choose a location to Swinging roots because there is more complete facilities and there is also equipped by Cottage / Resort . Also in the area are also available swinging roots Bendi Minangkabau traditional transportation tool and can also be found a small Zoo and also can visit the breeding butterflies . And more fun there also have access to hikers disediain without tools to climb the stairs up to the cliff top , so they can see the view of the entire valley Harau .