This weekend roadside Bukittinggi-Padang. we will see a beautiful waterfall, part of Anai Valley Nature Reserve. Railway bridge by the Dutch beautify scenery there. Anai Valley Nature Reserve is a protected forest area located in West Sumatra. This area has a stretch of dense tropical rain forest with a variety of flora and fauna. Forest is located on the highway Padang-Bukittinggi, precisely across Tanah Datar and Padang Pariaman District.
Forest area was designated a conservation area nature reserves, since the Dutch colonial government in 1922. Back then, the area designated as a natural reserve covers an area of 221 ha and is still maintained until now.
Although the determination of Anai Valley forest into a nature reserve area is long enough, but its existence may be said to be less known. This is due to lack of socialization and promotion done by the local government. In addition, tourist attraction Anai Valley Waterfalls is more widely known than the Anai Valley Nature Reserve.
Actually in the Anai Valley Nature Reserve plenty of charm that can be obtained, ranging from natural beauty to the wealth of flora and fauna.
The natural beauty that can be seen, namely, three waterfalls and a lake where the water is bluish in color. The third waterfall is located in the western part of Anai Valley Nature Reserve.
Waterfall iconic even Anai Valley West Sumatra is located on the edge of the causeway, and is known as Anai Valley Waterfall.
While two other waterfalls covered by forest cover, thus not known by many travelers. For tourists who want to see the two waterfalls, can travel about 15 minutes from the location of Anai Valley Waterfall.
The travelers who are curious about the panoramic beauty of the lake can also see it with about 15 minutes to travel from the edge of the highway.
Nevertheless, although no time to browse the protected forest Anai Valley, tourists can enjoy the charm that exists outside the visible from the highway. In addition Anai Valley Waterfall through the steep hills and fell right on the side of the road into a scenic feast for the eyes.
From the side of the road can also take a look at Batang Anai River water flowing from Mount Singgalang on the north side, and creeks from Mount Marapi. Anai Valley scenery quite enchanting. Not hard to find a tree with a trunk of a circle wells. Tree roots dangling we can enjoy in front of the eyes.
In the midst of lush trees and winding road, we'll see anyway railroad ran between the hills, just above the road. Very interesting and fascinating. Contour railroad bridge at Anai Valley will remind us of the same bridge in Purwakarta, West Java, when we crossed the highway orientation.
There are several railway bridge at Anai Valley, one of the bridges along the 50-meter steel plate is very high because they have to traverse forest and Batang Anai Valley Anai underneath. Although less neglected because it is not used, this rail line is still intact physical form. Reportedly, at Anai Valley railway line will be revitalized. Hopefully soon to be realized.
If a visit to the Valley Anai, you should not when the rainy season. Minang people said, Batang Anai was temperamental. Although beautiful eyes staring, but very fierce when it's upset.
When the heavy rains came, the water is not only overflowed overflowing into the street, but also break down the wall if strength is maximum. So, do not be surprised if the traffic in this lane suddenly jammed for kilometers if Batang Anai was angry.
So, if the intention of crossing and enjoy Anai Valley, came when the weather is friendly.
