• The Harau Valley is one of the most beautiful natural scenery in West Sumatra,

sometimes known as the Yosemite of Indonesia because it has such beauty as

Yosemite National Park located in the Sierra Nevada California and has been famous
throughout the world.

• Harau Valley is a tourist attraction that interests many people both in the region of
West Sumatra and originated from other regions in Indonesia. Since the year 1926
Harau Valley has been visited.

• Here, gibbons and macaques and a variety of wildlife still roam freely as this area in
the Lima Puluh Kota district has actually been designated a nature conservation,
covering some 669 acres. Its beautiful landscape, its peaceful serenity interrupted only
by the calls of the macaques and the chirping of birds, make the Harau Valley the
perfect holiday getaway.

• For those of us who really love the beauty of nature with a very dazzling and stunning
scenery, the cool air, enjoying the extraordinary beauty, you must visit this Harau
Valley.

To test how much our guts are like rock climbing. Rock climbing in this valley is quite
challenging because the slope is up to 90 degrees and the height reaches 300 meters.
Also Harau Valley is one of the great hiking places in West Sumatra. It is very quiet and
beautiful, with curious landscape where vertical cliffs contrast with rice fieldsSo for
those of you who like rock climbing can try it in this valley.

• Harau Valley Resort is an exotic and natural nature tour. Divided by 3 resorts, namely
Sarasah Bunta Resort, Aka Berayun Resort, and Rimbo Piobang Resort. Natural
beauty here presents not only the natural charm in general. Aka Barayun Resort has
the beauty of a waterfall and swimming pool with a beautiful natural feel.

• In addition, it also has the potential for the development of rock climbing sports
because it has steep rocky hills and is able to reflect sound (echo). Here there is also
an accommodation facility in the form of a homestay complete with amenities. This is
where rock climbing sports enthusiasts like to find their paradise.

• A relaxing one-hour drive from the bustling market of Bukittinggi in the province of
West Sumatra lies the beautiful Harau Valley, – or sometimes called the Arau valley
– where lush green ricefields are hemmed in between huge granite cliffs. Here dozens
of waterfalls tumble down from 80 to 300 meters height into the valley below, cut by
the Batang Arau River. No wonder, therefore, that the Harau Valley is sometimes
known as the Yosemite of Indonesia. 

• The waterfall is named the Bunta Waterfall or locally called Sarasah Bunta that pours

down fresh water from the highlands with three other waterfalls nearby. It was first
visited in 1926 by a Dutch mayor. A carved stone indicating the year when the mayor
 visited the waterfall is still there expressing the beauty of this valley. Other the
waterfalls are called the Akar Barayun, Sarasah Luluh, and Sarasah Murai.

• access to the harau valley is easy to reach. because of its location close to the center of
the city of West Sumatra. from the city of Padang approximately 47 km, from
Bukittinggi 18 km, and from Payakumbuh it was 18 km

 a quiet beautiful house to stay with family. the house very clean, and the helper who
staying at the house so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended staying