The Exotic Scenery of Zamrud Lake in Riau

Zamrud Lake

Lake Zamrud comprises two lakes, Lake  Pulau Besarand Lake   Bawah. Since it is  located in Zamrud village, those lakes are commonly called Lake Zamrud.  On November 25^th 1980, it was declared as wildlife reservation area.  Nowadays, the settlers and the local government of Riau province suggest that the  2.500 ha wide area of the lake will be functioned as National Park. The exotic scenery of  Lake   Zamrud and its fresh air can  be alternative for you looking for tranquil holiday. It combines the concept of  Ujung Kulon  National Park, in Banten province and Lake Toba with  Samosir Island  in it, in the North Sumatra. The rare species  such asGold Arwana fish (Scheleropages formasus), Balido fish, Sumatran  Tiger (Pantheratrigis sumatraensis), Red Bear (Helarctos malayanus),snakes  and the icon of Riau province, Serindit bird (Loriculus galgulus) can  be found there.  The black color of the water  in the swamp forest and oil drilling area reflect an emerald (Zamrud) portrayal,  when it is observed from the air. At evening, hawks, monkeys, even Sumatran  Tiger come out from their homes.

How to Access Zamrud Lake Location?

Lake Zamrud is located in the village of Zamrud, Siak Indrapura sub-district, Siak  district, Riau province. The access is about 180 km away from Pekanbaru city, the capital of  Riau province. It will be less than 3 hours when the traffic is not heavy. The municipal government of Siak district would like to develop Lake Zamrud  as a worth visiting water tourism in Riau province. It will be built  playground, fishing area, and other facilities. It will be furnished with the various  species of birds and fresh water fishes like Lele Dumbo fish (catfish), Patin fish, Nila fish, and Udang Galah (lobster). There will be  programs to develop the area as the center for the research of medicine and  natural science. There will be guides explaining you the detail of the  location.  

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Sedudo Waterfall

Situated at an altitude of 1.438 meters with 105 meters deep water, Sedudo Waterfall is a famous tourism destination in East Java Province, Indonesia. Moreover, its location in the slope of Mount Willis, an inactive mount at an altitude of 2.552 meters, south of Nganjuk City, has enhanced this waterfall become more enchanted.

Besides enjoying the water falling down from the crag of Mount Willis which offers you a magnificent view, in the location you will also experience a cultural tourism there. People living around the location believe that Sedudo Waterfall bears many efficacies. Many people assume that taking a bath under the splashing water of Sedudo Watefall will make people stay young.

On the first day in Javanese calendar, the ritual of Parna Prahista is held annually by the local government of Nganjuk District. It is a ritual of purifying a statue using the water taken from Sedudo Waterfall. At the end of the ritual, the water, which is assumed for bringing safety and ageless, is splashed onto the attendants. Regarding the location in the slope of Mount Willis, you will see a panoramic view of surrounding area.

Sedudo Waterfall Location

Sedudo Waterfall can be found in Ngliman Village, Sawahan Sub-district, Nganjuk District, East Java Province, Indonesia.Sedudo Waterfall can be found in Ngliman Village, Sawahan Sub-district, Nganjuk District, East Java Province, Indonesia. When you take a trip from Surabaya to the location in Nganjuk District, it is around 110 km away. It will be more or less 200 km away when you depart from Yogyakarta Province to the location. You can take any accessible public transportation to reach the location via both cities.

It is about 30 km southern direction to the capital of Nganjuk District passing by hilly-winding road. Considering such access, it is better for you to take private car rather than public transportations like bus. Entering Sedudo Waterfall, you need to pay IDR 2.500 of the entrance ticket. For you who want to spend more days in the location, there are some inns or hotels there. Moreover, you can also find many fruit sellers there. 

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