"Pangalaram"
Pagaralam is a destination that I have long wanted to visit, although still on the island of Sumatra, indonesian. Access there does not take a moment, and this is the reason this is my new destination. Pagaralam is located in South Sumatra, arguably Pagaralam is the most beautiful destinations in South Sumatra, and it is true.
Traveling to a place and knowing the origin of the destination where we will visit certainly very useful to add information, especially for Btimers who want to visit South Sumatra. South Sumatra province is rich in tourist destinations, but not many who promote it. Especially this Pagaralam Destination.
Pagaralam many Nature Destinations such as hiking to Mount Dempo, and where we can meet the charming gardens. here we can find many tourist destinations in the city of Pagaralam South Sumatra from waterfalls, lakes, mountains and so forth.
During this Pagaralam city was nicknamed the City of a thousand Waterfalls. This is because there are so many waterfall attractions in Pagaralam, Some of the popular waterfalls in this city are Lematang Indah Waterfall, Curup Seven Memories, Curup Bowl, Dew Curup, Curup ginger, and even many Waterfall that has not diexplore by the local community and tourists.
The weather in Pagaralam is actually very friendly because the cold is not like Bromo and similar to the weather in Puncak West Java, the most famous destination is Mount Dempo. Pagaralam andalan tourist destination is Mount Dempo, Unlike the many waterfalls here and not yet known by many tourists. otherwise Mount Dempo is very famous to outside Sumatra as a favorite natural attractions. Mount Dempo itself is very famous.
The natural beauty of Mount Dempo can be enjoyed by traveling 30 minutes from downtown Pagaralam by public transport, or just 15 minutes by private vehicle. Along the way, we can buy fresh fruits such as avocado and salak sold directly by farmers along the road of Mount Dare (the name of the road to Mount Dempo).
After passing Mount Dare we will arrive at one place in Mount Dempo which is famous for its beautiful scenery of the Thousand Stairs. In this place we can stop for a moment to buy accessories or handicrafts typical Pagaralam. If not satisfied, the journey can still be continued to several tourist attractions in Mount Dempo other such as rivers with clear water water or Rimau is a tourist spot where there is a tiger statue.
Smart Tips:
- Visiting Pagaralam can be accessed from several places, the first can be through Palembang. But the road trip from Palembang to Pagaralam can be reached 8 hours by car, plane from Palembang to Pagaralam 3 times a week.
- Another alternative is through Bengkulu, road trip from Bengkulu only 3 hours.
- The moment that comes here is June to November, because the weather is so fast that if not lucky it will always cloudy the weather.
- The ideal is here the fastest 2 days, I came here 3 days. For 3 days a nice weather only 1 day only, if your main purpose only 2 days travel enough, but if photographing at least 3 days here.
5.If Btimers want to climb Mount Dempo, should the preparation must be mature and planned. Because it can suddenly rain here, and it's good to bring porters and locals who already quite understand the climbing terrain.