Hidden Beautiful of Pelangai Gadang Waterfall

Pelangai Gadang Waterfall in Balai Selasa,
Pesisir Selatan District
(Photo by Haridman Kambang/Haluan)

In addition to having the marine attractions, Pesisir Selatan District also has a number of other interesting natural attractions. Pelangai Gadang Waterfall is one of them. The waterfall is located about 30 kilometers from Balai Selasa, the capital of Ranah Pesisir District, one territory of Pesisir Selatan District. Precisely located upstream of Nagari Pelangai.

As quoted from the Harian Haluan, Friday (04/01/2013), the beauty of Pelangai Gadang Waterfall are not losing from Bayang Sani Waterfall in Bayang, which is infamous. When you got to the Pesisir Selatan District, please enjoy this natural wonder.

A stroll down the trail about five kilometers from the center of Nagari Pelangai, you will find this natural beauty. Ecology and habitat of jungle plants all around appears to be still preserved from the hands of ignorant. Woods, natural stone and living as one interrelated to each other.

A wide coral wall facing west plastered like a giant black canvas. On some sides overgrown with moss and weeds. At the end of the giant canvas that is the end of a small river flowing from the hills. Water that comes from the top of a cliff that is still part of the cluster of Bukit Barisan, is freefall rose as high as 50 feet. It was a beautiful sight.

Some water from the top of the wall was flying in the wind and a gentle dew, before reaching the bottom. Hovering, dew that makes the atmosphere in the attraction becomes increasingly cool and romantic.

The dew that flies were formed billions of crystal water. When overridden sunlight produces very beautiful rainbow at the foot of the waterfall. Surrounding community or visitors who come there, will usually find a rainbow, because the area is always exposed to the sun. "Rainbow timeless," said one visitor.

Water is not a dew, will fall into the pond that has become a pretty deep. Splash of water attack heart's visitors, and then the rhythm will bind very natural atmosphere. Depths in the form of discs covering twenty square meters also offer very clear water.

"The strength of Pelangai Gadang Waterfall is beauty, and clean water. You will see rainbows all the time there," said Darmawan, one resident of Balai Selasa.

Locals are always cleaning the path to the waterfall every month. In addition, residents are also committed to not disturb these valuable assets. Rocks are located around the disc is left intact. None of which bothered. The stones are also often used visitors and residents to rest and other activities.

Pelangai Gadang Waterfallamongst lush trees
(Photo by Kota Painan's Blog)

In this area, you will also be treated to the sound of birds chirping in the jungle. When the afternoon or evening and not many visitors, usually various flocks of birds will stop. They will happily bathe in the waterfall splash.

Pelangai Gadang Waterfall attractions will usually crowded just before the month of fasting, or referred to the tradition of "balimau" by the Minangkabau. When balimau, usually hundreds of visitors arrive. They are not only concentrated in the disk falls. But also spreads the flow of the waterfall that forms a small river. The river also offers beauty are no less interesting.

Large boulders along the river adds to the appeal of the falls. Boulders formed by natural processes it becomes like antique stones. On the sidelines of the stones of water flowing from the waterfall. In it and many people are often ensnare fish "mungkuih".

In some places there is also a waterfall downstream bottom number. It was clear and very interesting, so rock bottom depths was clearly visible. Visitors often enjoy the coolness of the water in the depths of the water is very calm.

To see other photos about the beautifully of Pelangai Gadang Waterfall, can be seen in this video.

 Waterfall of Pelangai Gadang (Video by BenGustia)