Nature Tourism Ulu Kasok is one of the new natural tourist destination located in Kampar regency, Riau. This tourist spot started fame several months yesterday when viral in social media. Ulu Kasok tourist destination is similar to Raja Ampat in Papua when viewed from above the altitude. Therefore, Ulu Kasok Nature Tour is also known as Raja Ampat of Kampar.
Ulu Kasok is actually an Artificial Reservoir which is basically 3 villages that are drowned (not by Susi's mother) for Koto Panjang Water Power Plant (PLTA). Because the contours of this area are indeed hilly, then from the tops of the hills that did not drown created 'small islands' with a background of higher hills. The islands are green because there are still many trees overgrown with water reservoirs that are also greenish. (maybe) because the bottom of the lake there are still many green plants or algae or green algae that live in the water reservoir so the water color looks greenish.
Ulu Kasok Nature tourism is quite easy to reach from Pekan Baru city. To reach this place we can use private car, motorcycle, or public transportation from Pekanbaru-Payakumbuh. Only about one and a half to two hours by car or motorcycle. This tourist spot is also not far from the road agency Bangkinang - Payakumbuh, so it is not difficult to find it. But unfortunately there has been no sign of big nameplate that looks interesting, so that new motorists passing on this road probably will not know that there is a ciamik nature tourism here.
To enjoy the view of the Raja Ampat style, we must walk about 500 meters up the hill. The road is still a land plus gravel typical hills. If you do not want to walk, we can also rent a motorcycle taxi service with 20.000 Go Home. If walking may take 10-20 minutes to arrive. If you use a motorcycle taxi service in less than 5 minutes we can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Entrance tickets Ulu Kasok Tourism is still relatively cheap. Only 5,000 rupiah. In the tourist area there are also stalls selling drinks and food. There is also a rental service flip flops for the wrong costumes, especially women who wear high heels. In addition there is also an umbrella rental service for visitors who are afraid of black at a rate of 10,000.
For friends who are visiting friends in the area of Riau or West Sumatra, sempatkan to stop by to enjoy the natural beauty in Ulu Kasok. Calculate enjoy the view of the Raja Ampat style though KW. If Raja Ampat Ori is heavy on the fare,