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- Destinations
- Asia
- Indonesia
- Sumatra
- Lake Maninjau
Lake Maninjau
Lake Maninjau is set like a burning sapphire stone in the crater
of the mountain and is a spectacularly beautiful place to relax and
unwind. This caldera lake located in west Sumatra and is thought to
have been formed by a volcanic eruption around 52,000 years ago and
set at some 1545 feet (471m) above sea level, the average
temperature of the water in the lake is around 86°F (30°C).
Visitors can enjoy cycling the 37-mile (60km) circumference of the
lake, or plodding through the neighbouring rice paddies while
others can swim, canoe, hike the surrounding mountains or explore
the local villages.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).