Maninjau

Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This like is one of the most stunning lake in Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 km north of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is located at a height of 461.50 meters above sea level. Size Maninjau approximately 99.5 km² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters.

To achieve this Region you can using a car. Public transport also available. On the way to this place, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery.

The lake was listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in West Sumatra, Maninjau is the second largest lake after the Lake Singkarak. Around Lake Maninjau there are tourist facilities like hotels and lodging.

Maninjau lake has a five-star resort is located on the top of the hill. With the fun and calm the heart, stay in the area Maninjau experience that will be impressive. There are also facilities for swimming and water skying. Visitors can rent canoes and motorboat at the lakeshore.

 Most of the people who live around Lake Maninjau are ethnically Minangkabau. Villages on the shores of the lake include Maninjau and Bayur.

Lake Maninjau is used as a site for paragliding.

Here, you can also purchase souvenir typical Songkets, or products made from various songkets typical of West Sumatra (in the form of sandals, shoes, bags, place a coin, etc).