Friday, December 11, 2015


Ranau Lake, one more beautiful lake in Sumatra

Ranau Lake in Sumatera
Sumatra island has many beautiful lakes. There are Toba Lake, Gunung Tujuh Lake, and Singkarak Lake. One more lake is no less beautiful and fascinating, Ranau Lake! His name is perhaps less well known than other lakes. However, this lake is the second largest lake in Sumatera after Toba Lake. Beauty and the atmosphere around the lake is also going to make you fall in love.

Ranau Lake is located on the border between West Lampung regency in the province of Lampung and South Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) in South Sumatra. All-round cool weather will you feel in this lake.

Most of the traveler to enjoy the Ranau lake from the Lumbok village, West Lampung regency. During a trip to Lake Ranau, you will be served by an all-green landscape. From Palembang city, the lake is located about 342 kilometers.

Upon arriving there, Ranau Lake has many charms that have been waiting for you. Ranau Lake is very beautiful scenery. The lake is formed due to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions of volcano, has a blue lake water dish, spacious, and quiet, and views of Mount Seminung in the background. For photographers, this scene was perfect.

Walk combing the banks of the lake taking pictures of each side of the lake. There is a dock and boats along the shores of the lake, a very interesting object image. While walking, you will be greeted by friendly people who settled around the lake. You can also take a speedboat to surround the lake. With a price range of Rp 100,000 - Rp 200,000, you can go to Marisa island in the middle of the lake or head to Mount Seminung. There are hot springs there!

If you want to spend more time at Ranau Lake, there are several resorts or homestays in there. There Seminung Lumbok Resort are comfortable and a favorite of the traveler. With a price range of Rp 200,000 – Rp 400,000, you will get comfortable facilities. The resort is located right on the edge of the lake, so you can settle for enjoying views of the lake at any time.

For homestay, it will cost about Rp 60,000 only, it depends on your bargaining to the homeowner. However, you can know better the culture and society around the time people stay at home.

Prepare a thick jacket during a visit to Ranau Lake. The cold air there will pierce your bones. Prepare the camera, because the charm of Lake Ranau was riveting.


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