Harau Valley
Lembah Harau
A valley north of Payakumbuh, where sheer reddish-brown granite cliffs over 100 meters high rise above rice paddies, with several waterfalls streaming down the walls. It is known as the Yosemite of Sumatra.
The cliffs on either side of Harau Valley are 100–500 meters high. The valley floor has flat rice fields and small villages, and several waterfalls, including Sarasah Waterfall, are safe for swimming. The valley suits cycling, hiking, rock climbing, and staying in small wooden guesthouses beside the paddies. Gibbon calls echo through the valley at dawn. It is about 50 km from Bukittinggi, a 1.5–2 hour drive, and can be combined with Kelok 9 Bridge for a day trip or an overnight stay.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kelok 9
- Ngalau Indah Cave
- Rao Rao Mosque
- Mount Marapi
- Batang Palupuh Rafflesia Reserve
- Bung Hatta Birth House
- Kinantan Zoo & Rumah Adat Baanjuang Museum
- Nasi Kapau at Los Lambuang