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Bukit Tinggi, West Sumatra, IndonesiaBukit Tinggi is one of the big cities in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Located in the Minangkabau highlands, it is about 90km away from the West Sumatran capital city of Padang. Nearby Bukit Tinggi are the inactive volcanoes of Mount Singgalang and the still active Mount Merapi. Situated 930 meters above sea level, the city has a cool climate with temperatures between 16-24 degrees celsius.The heart of the Highland in Sumatra Indonesia, Bukittinggi is a 2 hour drive journey through the beautiful countryside of the Anai valley and up to the Agam Plateau. The centre of attraction is the unique town's clocktower referred to as Jam Gadang. It overloks the market square and the magnificent surroundings of the city. History of Bukit TinggiDuring colonial times, the city was called Fort de Kock with reference to the Dutch outpost which was established here in 1825 during the Padri War. Firstly the fort was founded by Captain Bauer at the top of Jirek hill and in the later years, the name was changed to Hendrik Merkus de Kock, named after one of the general during the Dutch East Indies. |
Sumatra Map, Indonesia
Japanese Occupation during World War II
During World War II, in a time during the Japanese occupation of Indonesia, Bukit Tinggi was used as the headquarters for the Japanese 25th Army, the force which occupied Sumatra.3D 2N Minangkabau Tour Package For 2014
The Minangkabau are the Islamic people with vibrant matrilineal societies living in West Sumatra. The primary source of income for the Minangkabau people are the Wet rice agriculture due to the fertile valleys of the highlands. |
Minangkabau Package Tour ItineraryAccommodation : Stay 2 Nights at Bukit Tinggi (Superior/Standard room)Transport : 3 Days transport provided for all tours and transfer including English speaking guide Meals : 2 Buffet Breakfast at hotels + 2 Lunch and 2 Dinner at local restaurants Misc : Parking fee, entrance fees and porter service to tourist provided |
4D 3N Minangkabau Tour
Accommodation : Stay 2 Nights at Bukittinggi and 1 Night at Padang based on Standard / Superior/ Deluxe RoomTransport : 4 Days of transport provided for all tours and transfer including English speaking guide
Meals : 3 Buffet Breakfast at hotels + 3 Lunch and 3 Dinner at local restaurants
Misc : Parking fee, entrance fees and porter service to tourist provided
Padang Bukit Tinggi Package Excludes
- Return Air Tickets
- Airport Taxes
- Tip guide and driver
Bukit Tinggi Torre Del Reloj
NOVOTEL BUKITTINGGI 4* (TWIN/TRIPLE)BUMI MINANG PADANG 4* (TWIN/TRIPLE)All prices quoted are in Singapore Dollars. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Valid from February 2014 till Sep 2014 |
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