Lake Singkarak
Danau Singkarak
The largest lake in West Sumatra, about 20 km long, with a railway and road running along its shore. It is known for the unique bilih fish.
Lake Singkarak is a tectonic lake with a broad surface surrounded by mountains. The lakeside road is a classic stretch of the Tour de Singkarak cycling race. The bilih fish (ikan bilih), found only in this lake, is a local specialty and is often sold as deep-fried dried fish. There are lakeside restaurants with views, and you can drive or cycle along the shore. It is often combined with Pagaruyung Palace and Pariangan village as a one-day loop. It is about 1.5 hours by car from Bukittinggi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pagaruyung Palace
- Pariangan
- Silinduang Bulan Palace
- Minangkabau Culture Documentation Center (PDIKM)
- Lembah Anai Waterfall
- Rao Rao Mosque
- Mount Marapi
- Pandai Sikek