PALEMBANG - Destination attractions in the area of South Sumatra was not just a commonly known object, but there is also an object that has not worked and is still "virgin", located in a hidden location. One of them, waterfalls Seven Tanjungalam Village Stage, Latitude Kanan, District Four Lawang.
As a regional division of Lahat regency, District Four Lawang has no less a tourist attraction, which in addition to providing beauty, a little challenge. In the area above the rows of Bukit Barisan, located 1200 meters above sea level (asl), Stage Seven waterfalls are providing fresh nuances of natural mountains. Nature is still untouched is located between the residents gardens and virgin forests.
To reach it, visitors must be willing to walk about three hours from the nearest village, Village Tanjungalam. If you want to ride the motorcycle taxi, actually exist, but only halfway. The rest of the regulars have to walk the path climbing a steep hill slopes and slippery moss.
SH Ulu Musi who followed the expedition recently discovered that are not yet available access to the falls on stage (seventh level). So along with the villagers, the expedition team to open road access.
Road access is still a path which must pass through steep hills and lush forests. It was only up to the second stage. Further still a road through a thicket.
Village Chief Jon Tanjungalam Kenedi admitted during this beautiful waterfall is only enjoyed by citizens of his village. That, too, have limited the surrounding gardens.
Waterfalls of the first stage consisted of six rows of fountains, each about two meters tall and there are depths below depths of about 3-4 meters with a width of about 4 × 5 meters. Clear water and the cold makes the desire to soak unbearable.
Meanwhile, second to seventh stage also gives a different feel, because the height of each waterfall are different, between 5-14 meters. In the seventh stage, in fact there are two sources of water are pouring into the depths beneath. Only, this stage seems to give the impression of eerie because there was a strong whirlpool.
On top of it again, actually there are two stage waterfall. But no one else dared menapakinya, because it is steep enough to get there. The slope of the rock cliff to reach 45 degrees. In addition to steep, mossy cliffs also making it difficult climb.
This wild natural shades are giving impression for those who have the interest to enjoy nature tourism. Only, this location is quite far from the city of Palembang. High Cliff Palembang distance to be within seven hours by car or train.
Hot Springs
When the expedition, the mood is more festive because diramaikan the pig hunters. Chairman of the Union of Sport Hunting Pigs (Porbi) South Sumatra Hamlian brought along at least a hundred hunters with dogs. The result, 14 male wild boar caught in a day from area plantations and farm communities.
If using the train, available two schedules, lunch and dinner. If you choose economy class during the day can go from station Kertapati, Palembang Lubuklinggau purpose. Or if you choose business class and executive leaving in the evening. If departing from Kertapati 21:00 pm, arriving at the High Ridge Station at around 04:00 hrs.
If you choose to use a car, visitors can ride the bus or use the services of travel agents. High Cliff to the location of the nearest village can be reached in about 2.5 hours. Vehicles can be rented for public transportation to reach this region. So to enjoy the waterfall, from Palembang visitors take three days, including travel-Palembang High Cliff.
Fatigue Tanjungalam traveled from village to the waterfall location feels paid off when've enjoyed the freshness of the natural wetland at the waterfall. Throughout the village roads and paths, fields, rice fields, and the rush of river water to accompany. After enjoying a waterfall, two hot springs which is about 1.5 hours drive legs can also equip your tour of this nature.
So if you want to tour the sites of natural, virgin, and still the wild, this object could be an option