Complete Places for Healing Your Refresh Time In Kapalo Banda Taram - Payakumbuh

Guide Book - Social media has a significant influence on the popularity of tourist attractions. A place far from the city center and hidden can apparently also become a tourist idol thanks to social media exposure. One of them is Kapalo Banda Taram, a lake in Payakumbuh, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra.

Kapalo Banda Taram is actually an irrigated lake that serves to irrigate plantations in the area. Previously, this lake had never been seen by travelers, even though Kapalo Banda Taram was surrounded by tourist destinations that were first popular, such as the Kelok Sembilan Bridge and Harau Valley. However, since being exposed on social media, the name Kapalo Banda Taram has become on the rise. Just imagine, that location is now referred to as a potential tourist attraction in Payakumbuh.

Kapalo Banda Taram itself is located in Taram Village, about 11.5 kilometers from the center of Payakumbuh City. However, the road to the lake is not the main route, so it used to be rare for people to visit the area. What is interesting about Kapalo Banda Taram is that the lake is surrounded by beautiful green hills. The trees around the lake also liven up the peaceful atmosphere created. The sound of gurgling water also makes travelers feel at home lingering there.

An interesting activity that can be done at Kapalo Banda Taram is to try riding a raft. Simple rafts are rented by locals at a price of IDR 15-20 thousand per hour. You can go around the lake on a raft at a leisurely speed. To run this raft, you have to stand while pedaling with its bamboo oars. Let's just say you're stand-up paddleboarding in the style of Minister Susi! Since it is popular among tourists and crowded with visitors, entering the Kapalo Banda Taram area is now charged an entrance ticket for Rp. 20 thousand per person. The relaxing sensation you feel in the lake will definitely make you want to come again. Let's plan!