'''Lake Maninjau''' is a place in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

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  • On the way too or from Bukittinggi, stop at one of the dozens of roadside stalls in the village of Matur for a bag of '''roasted peanuts''' in the shell.
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  • Arlen's Beach Paradise. ova Paradise. ungei Rangeh Bayur, Lake Maninjau 26471. ollow the footpath through the rice paddy for about 300m from the sign on the road just north of the village of Bayur. 6281535204714. ovavf@hotmail.com. ww.nova-maninjau.id.or.id. p. 100,000. Six simple bungalows on a small lakeside plot surrounded by rice fields. The location is far enough from the village fishing platforms make the appealing enough to swim in. Mosquito nets and attached toilet and shower in each bungalow. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The only drawback is that it's a very long walk to the nearest town at Bayur.

    Maninjau Indah Hotel is right in the heart of Maninjau town. Only a 3-min walk from town.One of the few upmarket hotels. Economy rooms start at 200,000 Rp (Feb 09)

    Another upmarket hotel is Tan Dirih Hotel but it's further - a 15 minutes walk from the town centre.Economy rooms are 175,000 Rp (Feb 09)

    Next door is the newish and stylish Water Front Restaurant. Pride of place is their sitting area which juts into the lake - lovely place for a meal or beer.Has a large playground and a small swimming pool for kids.The owner is voluble, and is proud to be known as Mr Porcupine (ask him why).

    There are many budget alternatives, most with very basic facilities.

    The one that impresses is Muaro Beach Bungalows about 10 mins' walk from Maninjau town through a kampung (village) path. Bungalows are 50,000 Rp (Feb 09) in a lush rustic setting near the lake. Has own restaurant by the edge of the lake. Muaro has been renovated, and renovations are still on-going. Friendly staff. There are ducklings to amuse kids. Compared to the other budget places which look run down, Muaro looks new.

    Riak Danau is a bit further than Muaro. Excess is via a narrow path through a paddy field. No bungalows, only rooms(50,000 Rp, Feb 09) but these are a spitting distance from the lake.

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