Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi is a city in West Sumatra.

Bukittinggi Halal Travel Guide

Bukittinggi (Indonesian for "high hill") is one of the larger city's in West Sumatra, Indonesia, with a population of over 91,000 people and an area of 25.24 km². It is located in the Minangkabau highlands, 90 km by road from the West Sumatran national capital of Padang. It is located near the volcanoes Mount Singgalang (inactive) and Mount Marapi (still active). At 930 m above sea level and the city has a cool climate with temperatures between 16.1°-24.9°C

History

There are some interesting legends surrounding the foundation and naming of “High Hill” Bukittinggi. The city has its origins in five villages which served as the basis for a marketplace. The city was known as Fort de Kock during colonial times in reference to the Dutch outpost established here in 1825 during the Padri War. The fort was founded by Captain Bauer at the top of Jirek hill and later named after the then Lieutenant Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Hendrik Merkus de Kock. The first road connecting the region with the west coast was built between 1833 and 1841 via the Anai Gorge, easing troop movements, cutting the costs of transportation and providing an economic stimulus for the agricultural economy. In 1856 a teacher-training college (Kweekschool) was founded in the city and the first in Sumatra, as part of a policy to provide educational opportunities to the indigenous population. A rail line connecting the city with Payakumbuh and Padang was constructed between 1891 and 1894. During the Japanese occupation of Indonesia in World War II and the city was the headquarters for the Japanese 25th Army and the force which occupied Sumatra. The headquarters was moved to the city in April 1943 from Singapore and remained until the Japanese surrender in August 1945.

During the Indonesian National Revolution and the city was the headquarters for the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia (PDRI) from December 19, 1948 to July 13, 1949. During the second 'Police Action' Dutch forces invaded and occupied the city on December 22, 1948, having earlier bombed it in preparation. The city was surrendered to Republican officials in December 1949 after the Dutch government recognized Indonesian sovereignty. The city was officially renamed Bukittinggi in 1949, replacing its colonial name. From 1950 until 1957, Bukittinggi was the national capital of a province called Central Sumatra, which encompassed West Sumatra, Riau and Jambi. In February 1958, during a revolt in Sumatra against the Indonesian government, rebels proclaimed the Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia (PRRI) in Bukittinggi. The Indonesian government had recaptured the town by May the same year.

How to travel to Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi is located around 2 hours north-east by road from the international airport. The only way to get there is by car. But all the roads are good and smooth.

By chartered minivan

Known by the local residents as "Travel" is cheapest way to get there. The approximate price is about IDR 60,000/person for one way. The vehicle is a Honda Odyssey 2.4 minivan with a capacity of 7 seats. Keep in mind that the bus driver waits until the chair occupation is about 75%. Once the vehicle is "full" the minivan will depart and take the passengers to their destination.

Travel on a Bus in Bukittinggi

DAMRI is the bus operator that goes to Padang. two hours. (price Rp 90,000 as of 2024). there are also buses to/from Lake Maninjau 1.5 hours.

Hotels in Bukittinggi can organize a door-to-door transfer from your hotel in Bukittinggi to your hotel in Padang. Departs hourly. Approximate price: 80,000 to 100,000 as of 2022. Hello Hostel might be among the cheapest especially if you stay with them.

Several bus companies (such as ALS) run buses from Parapat near Lake Toba. The trip is very winding and rough and takes roughly 15 hours. Be prepared for bus sickness and to pay around Rps 250,000. As the trip is uphill from Lake Toba and the one-way fare is more expensive this way than coming from the south.

Numerous buses go from Medan to Jakarta and stop on the way at Bukittinggi.

Best way to travel in Bukittinggi by a Taxi

BIM (Bandara International Minangkabau) of Padang and there's an official desk where you can order a taxi. The trip price is fixed and you can't bargain. Thit is the better and faster way of getting a taxi. A taxi trip to Bukittinggi is Rp 625,000. You pay 50% of the cost to the driver when getting in and the other 50% at arrival (Dec 2011). Recommended for small groups up to 4 people.

How to get around in Bukittinggi

Besides city transportation (Angkutan kota), bus charter and vehicle rental are solutions for getting around in this city. If you want to hire a car, it's best to do so at Minangkabau International Airport. Rent a motorcycle is also feasible in Bukittinggi for Rp 80,000 a day (more expensive than Kuta) and you should have booked certain hotel in Bukittinggi first. Please also make certain with motorcycle rental that a day is 24 hours and not 12 hours.

What to see in Bukittinggi

In town

Bukittinggi is a little city, so these places are within walking distance with each other (15-30 minutes walk).

• Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok) and the Japanese Caves (Lubang Japang), a network of underground bunkers and tunnels built by the Japanese during World War II. There is a two-story observation tower that overlooks the Sianok Canyon. Ticket price: Rp40,000 (November 2022). During dusk you can observe megabats flying from the gorges to the forest in order to feed from the fruits on the trees. Thit is also a good place to get in contact with guides for tours such as to Lake Maninjau (see below) or jungle/hiking trips through the Canyon.
• Fort de Kock. A fort built by the Dutch (nothing is left, only a water reservoir is on top of the hill) and Bundo Kanduang Park. The park includes a replica Rumah Gadang (traditional house), used as a museum of Minangkabau culture (many curiosities, such as stuffed animals with two heads and six legs, model houses and traditional dresses, foreign currencies... entrance Fee an extra Rp 25,000 [November 2022]) and a zoo with a few very sad Orang Utans, a few expired species which are still rotting in their cages, two obese bears - not exactly an example in modern animal keeping. The Dutch hilltop outpost Fort de Kock is connected to the zoo by the Limpapeh pedestrian overpass. Ticket price: Rp40,000 (November 2022).
• House of Bung Hatta (the first Vice President of Indonesia).

• Clock Tower - Jam Gadang Great Clock | It is a clock tower and major landmark and tourism attraction in Bukittinggi. It is located in the centre of the city, near the main market, Pasar Ateh and palace of Mohammad Hatta. The structure was built in 1926, during the Dutch colonial era, as a gift from Queen Wilhelmina to the city's controleur. It was designed by architects Yazin and Sutan Gigi Ameh, reportedly at a cost of 3,000 guilder. Originally a rooster figure was placed on the apex, but it was changed into a Jinja-like ornament during the Japanese occupation (1942–1945). Following Indonesian independence and the tower's top was reshaped to its present form, which resembles traditional Minang roofs. Tourists visiting the tower were once allowed to climb to the top, but as of 2022 require written permission to do so.

There are horse carriages waiting around the Jam Gadang area. Please be cautioned that the rides are very costly and therefore please ask for their rates first.

Around town

There are two tours that hotels and tour agencies try to push, a tour to Minangkabau and another tour to Maninjau.

The Minangkabau tour will visit these places in east area of Bukittinggi:

• The King's palace in Pagaruyung
• Balimbing village with old century traditional house that is more than 350 years old
• Handcraft in Pandai Sikek, such as kain songket (traditional woven clothes), ukiran kayu or bamboo (handmade crafting)
• Traditional Coffee toasters
• Bika, traditional sweet made from coconut, Rice flour and palm sugar, located in Koto Baru, betweeen Padang Panjang-Bukittinggi.

The Maninjau Tour will visit places in west area of Bukittinggi:

• Lake Maninjau
• Puncak Lawang, a place where you can see a panoramic of Lake Maninjau
• The "44 turns", forty-four numbered(!) hairpin bends up the mountain from where you can see a panoramic of lake Maninjau.

Each tour requires at least 8 hours and held from 9AM Monday - 5PM (including a stop at some Halal restaurants). The price is ranging from Rp 850,000/pp to Rp 950,000/pp (2024 price) or Rp 1,450,000/car (2024 price) for up to 6 people. Hire a vehicle is highly recommended if you're in a group of more than 4 people. Car's price includes driver, fuel, entry ticket and parking fee. Tips aren't compulsory, lunch invitation is more than enough. For your note, most of the places require ticket and will charge a parking fee. One tour will require about Rp 90,000 only for parking and ticket entry. Another option is hiring a vehicle and arranging with the driver to visit the places in Minangkabau and Lake Maninjau. If you are alone, it is also feasible to find guides in the Sianok Canyon park who will take you to Lake Maninjau with a motorbike (ask for Parta e.g., no fixed price, he will take what you give him). In any case, depart earlier, as the tour will take all day.

Famous agencies selling these tours are Lite'n'easy and Roni's tour and travel (in hotel Orchid). However since they are both recommended by a famous American guidebook and they tend to quote overpriced fees. Hello Hostel (very near both other agencies) seems cheaper.

The budget option to Maninjau is to take the bus (or shuttle van) from the bus station (get from the Bemo station near the market) to Maninjau (35 km, 2hrs by bus, 1h by shuttle van). Unfortunately, a tourist racket has been set up so you won't get the ticket for the Rp 8000 (Oct 2007) the local residents pay. Expect to pay at least Rp. 30000 (October 2024. Have the right change ready; don't expect to get any from the conductor. To get back, either try to catch a shuttle van (Rp 10000) or a big bus (Rp 15000-20000). The big buses you have to catch in the same direction you came, since the narrow road is a one-way for lorries.

The budget option to Minangkabau is to take the Batu Sangkar public bus for Rp. 14000 (Oct 2023) and hire a motorbike (Rp. 15000 return) from there (or walk the remaining 5 km) to Pagaruyung. Minibuses and buses back to Bukittingi leave from the bus terminal or may be flagged down anywhere.

The Harau Valley is a pretty gorge about an hour east of Bukittinggi comprising a valley floor of Rice paddy hemmed in by shear sandstone cliffs. There are several waterfalls with pools (both natural and constructed) for bathing and you can go rock climbing on the cliffs. Harau is reached via Payakumbuh.

If you are interested in visiting the equator, you can take a bus to Bonjol where there is a monument marking the equator built over the primary street, good for photo opportunities if you are keen to stand in both hemispheres simultaneously. Theres also a museum on the site which houses a few artefacts of little interest - mainly coins and banknotes. Catch the bus from the Aur Kuning bus station, shuttle vanes depart fairly frequently. Expect to pay Rp. 10 000 as a tourist. To get back there is a bus which comes from the opposite direction (or northern hemisphere) at 5 o'clock, or another option you can wait at the small roadside cafe right next to the monument where local residents will help you flag down a bemo which is destined for Bukittinggi (its quite difficult for non-local residents to distinguish between a service bemo and a someones car, but the local residents seem to know what is what.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Bukittinggi

• Traditional dances are performed for 90 minutes every day from 9PM Monday - 10:30PM. Each group has its own schedule. If you want to buy a souvenirs or CDs about their performance, wait until the show finish because every dancer will offer you a souvenirs. The prices are, for CD about Rp300,000, for the traditional flute about Rp70,000. It's more expensive because you can get with half price in the town. (No Rupiah!)
• Bukittinggi and West Sumatra in general also is the great place for Adventure, as for Rafting, Kayaking, Surfing, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Paragliding.
• There are several rivers for Rafting and Kayaking, as Kuantan River, Anai River, Sinama River, Ombilin River and many others. The grade of the rivers is varied from grade 2 to grade 5.
• For Rock Climbing there is cliff in Baso, Harau Valley and Sijunjuang. The grade of route are varied from 5.8 to 5.14 and the high also varied from 20 m to 150 meters.
• There are several place for Paragliding, as Puncak Lawang near Lake Maninjau, Pintu Angin Hill near Lake Singkarak and Aia Manih Beach near Padang.
• For Mountaineering and Trekking there is several volcano with the high more than 2500 m above see level, as Merapi, Singgalang, Tandikek, Sago, Talang, etc. Merapi is an active volcano.
• Mentawai island is one of the best place in the world for Surfing.
• For local assistance to arrange transportation, get tourist information or arrange guides and the guys of Lite'n'easy are an excellent choice. They are friendly, knowledgeable, speak English and are conveniently located at Bedudal Cafe (see the Eat-section below), just ahead of the pedestrian bridge over Jl A. Yani. Ask for Fikar.

Shopping in Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi's council has been developing a shopping mall next to the Jam Gadang since January 2006 Ramayana Shopping mall (which accepts credit cards). There are also 2 markets known as Pasar Atas (Upper Market) and Pasar Bawah (Down Market) near Jam Gadang. Pasar Atas is the largest market in Bukittinggi. On Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays vendors sell their goods beside the road.

Pasar Bawah is for fruits and vegetables whereas Pasar Atas is for souvenirs and clothes. Most of the prices in each kiosk are similar and you should bargain. One wholesale shop located in the middle of Pasar Atas sells souvenirs at the lowest price. A pair of women's slippers is about Rp 8,000 and a key holder is about Rp 6,000-5,000. Most of the souvenirs sold here are of low quality. Souvenirs of better quality can be found in Pandai Sikek. One men's shirt is about Rp 75,000 and a pair of leather women's slippers is about Rp 75,000.

Pasar Aur Kuning area is a large group of wholesale ("grosir") sales market/shops. Pasar Aur Kuning deserves a special mention here. It is famous with the local people/season travelers. If you are buying items in bulk, thit is the place to visit. Some of the shops will allow you to buy in small quantities "eceran". Please ask the trader if they allow "eceran". For price comparison, if a trader in Pasar Atas (Clock Tower area) sells a cowboy hat for Rupiah 100k as the opening price, you can expect to buy exactly the same item at Pasar Aur Kuning for Rupiah 30k. The price per item may go down further after negotiations. To get to Pasar Aur Kuning, take the red Angkot (shuttle van) from Pasar Bawah (in front of Pasar Banto). Angkot no. 19 or 13 (Tigo Baleh) charge for Rupiah 2000 one way. Pasar Aur Kuning also houses a bus hub to various parts of Indonesia. Travel to Padang by van is located adjacent to Simpang Rayo restaurant.

• Aishah Chalik Art Shop, Jl. Cinduamato 90. Various souvenirs. There is good quality traditional cloth called kain songket (colorful cloth with golden thread embroidery), as well as shoes, T-shirts, sarongs, prayer rugs, female prayer clothing, etc.
• Toko Tiga Saudara, Pasar Wisata Bukittingi. Thit is a one stop centre for sovernirs i.e. woven handbags, keychains, replicas of "Rumah Gadang", miniature bicycles, etc. You can get better prices if you buy in bulk. Look for a guy by the name of Anton. Do ask for a discount. You will notice that item displayed would be of slightly better quality than that offered in smaller shops. Price comparison is crucial to enjoy better bargains.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bukittinggi

People in Bukittinggi like dry, spicy and sweet Snacks foods. They make Snacks with different tastes and shapes from ingredients that make the foods here special. For example, from cassava they can make spicy long cassava chips, tasty cubed cassava chips and sweet round cassava chips. The many others include shredded dry eel, spicy potato chips, sweet potato chips, etc. They can be found in Pasar Atas at fair prices, but they are not fresh. On the way back to Padang there are many food shops that sell these Snacks of better quality.

There's small fish named Ikan Bilih (Bilis) or "ikan Danau" in Lake Singkarak that is not found elsewhere. Locals deep fry it or cook it in a sour soup with vegetable. One portion of fried Bilih is about Rp 7,000 and you eat the whole fish, head and bones and all. Most of the restaurants in Bukittinggi serve Padang cuisine which is creamy, spicy and hot. An average price is about Rp 25,000 per person for one meal. The food unsold is kept overnight and reheated the next day, so it is not recommended for those who like fresh food.

After dark and there are many hawkers near Jam Gadang selling fresh foods such as nasi goreng (fried rice), mie rebus (boiled noddles) Roti Bakar (bun with scrambled eggs) and martabak mesir ( beef pancake). One portion is about Rp 8,500 - Rp 20,000 pp.

Do try the local dessert delicacy known as "Martabak Bandung". The same dish is widely known in Malaysia as "Apam Balek" but the Malaysian version is limited to only one flavour i.e. nuts with a mixture of corn. Here in Bukittinggi or other parts of Indonesia and there are no less than 50 flavours of Martabak Bandung to choose from such as Chocolates, Cheese, strawberry, jackfruit, honey, banana, durian, etc. It should not be confused with "Martabak Mesir" which is a delicacy from the Middle East.

Anti-diarrhea medicine is highly recommended in case you get diarrhea during your food adventure.

• B and J's (formerly Apache Cafe) | near Fort de Cock Great, reasonably priced food and friendly staff that speak very good English. They can also arrange tours and give information on transport.

• Simpang Raya - Sudirman Street No 8 -0.3121424, 100.3728054 ☎ +62 752 22163 Opening Hours: 5:30AM - 12AM Traditional Minangkabau Halal Food.

• Turret Cafe and Restaurant nita_cafe105@ Ayani St. 140. ☎ +62 752 625956 Opening Hours: Open: 7-23 Main dishes:10000-60000 Traditional Minangkabau and European Food.

• Bedudal Cafe | Jln. A. Yani No 95/105 just before the pedestrian bridge - Fruit juices, soft drinks, Indonesian + European dishes - reasonably priced and excellent quality. Also the home base of the friendly tour guides of Lite'n'easy ( ) who will provide you with all sorts of tourist info and organize tours, treks or just transportation. English spoken.

• TARUKO caferesto - villa | Jalan Taruko, Jorong Lambah, Nagari Sianok Anam Suku, Kecamatan Ampek Koto, Bukittinggi, Indonesia 26161 -0.3031, 100.3462 15 minutes walk on bottom of green Sianok Canyon from town center to the West. ☎ +62-821-7115-7023 Opening Hours: 8PM Monday - 7PM 1€ A unique river side restaurant at the bottom of the green Sianok Canyon with beautiful scenery and delicious (Indonesian), (Thai), Chinese, Indian and International food and fruit drinks. The traditional architecture of the restaurant, surrounded by terraced Rice fields and the crystal-clear river crossing beside a beautiful garden.

Sikotang or Sarobat

Sikotang or Sarobat is one of the most famous drinks in Minangkabau. The beverage is made from red ginger (Zingiber sp) and spices such as cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum sp), nutmeg/"pala" (Myristica fragrans), etc. Sikotang is mixed with egg, bread, green beans (kacang padi/kacang ijo) and cane or palm sugar. Such a hot drink is useful for keeping your body warm during a cold highland night like in Padang Panjang, Batusangkar and Bukittinggi. Price Rp 7,000-15,000.

Daun Kawa (Coffee leaves)

Daun kawa is made from roasted dry leaves of the Coffee tree. The dried leaves are boiled in hot water and put into sections of bamboo and drunk from a "cawan tampuruang" (coconut shell). It can be found in Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh and Batusangkar. Please ask anyone, especially people over age 40. They will show you where a good place is to taste Daun Kawa! Price Rp 7,000-15,000 in 2009

Jus Pinang (Pinang Juice)

Juice of Pinang (betel nut and the Areca catechu seed) is a bitter tasting drink available in Padang, Bukittingi and other areas that is believed to have an effect on sexual stamina. Pinang has a biological effect as a stimulant like tobacco, Coffee and tea. Its chemical contents are arecolin, arecain, tannin and flavonoids. Just try it and feel the difference! For beginners, don't drink more than one pinang seed. Price Rp 7,000-15,000 in 2009

Teh Talua (egg tea)

Thit is a special Minangkabau drink made from egg mixed with hot tea and lemon. Please taste it. You will never forget the experience! Price Rp 17,000-25,000 in 2023

Fruit Juices

There are a variety of fruit juices ranging from Alpokat (avocado juice), Sirsak (soursop), Jeruk (orange), wortel (carrot) etc. The list is endless. Prices range from Rp 9,000-16,000.

Kopi Luwak ("Civet Cat" Coffee)

Enjoy one of world's most prestigious coffees, Kopi Luwak, in Batang Palupuah Kampong, Bukittinggi. The Coffee is made from Coffee beans that have passed through a civet cat before roasting.

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Ramadan 2024 Celebrations in Bukittinggi

Ramadan 2025 in Bukittinggi

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Bukittinggi

The superior Muslim friendly lodgings in the city are The Hills Bukittinggi (formerly the Novotel Coralia) and Pusako Hotel. Although The Hills Bukittinggi is comfortable place to stay especially for tourists from the West and the cost is at least Rp 800,000 for a night; in comparison there are many small hotels around Fort de Kock that are around Rp 220,000 that are quite nice.

Small hotels are easy to find. Many local residents offer lodging which are like family-owned hotels that provide a "feel at home" atmosphere. The prices span from Rp 80,000 - Rp 600,000 per room without air-conditioning. Breakfast is included. There are no lifts in these small hotels, so be prepared if your room is on the upper floors. Room cleaning is not provided everyday in some cases, so don't hesitate to ask the hotel manager if you want a daily cleaning service.

• Hotel Cindua Mato | Jl. Cindur Mato 96 across the street from the Zoo ☎ +62 752 21346 +62 752 22808 Rp95,000 - Around 10 rooms. No hot water.

• Orchid Hotel, Jl Teuku Umar, doubles from R170,000 including a very basic breakfast (coffee and bread). Located near the mosque and the call to prayer can be extremely loud, especially from F-Su and during Ramadhan. Staff is nice but constantly trying to sell you tours, transportation, etc. No wifi.
• Hotel Asean, Jl Teuku Umar, singles from R80,000.
• d'enam Hotel, Jl Yos Sudarso No. 4, double with toilet R100.000, toilet outside R90.000 (prices 2022); located on top of a hill close to the mosque and the clocktower, friendly and helpful staff, telp. (0752) 32240.

• Hotel Murni | Jl A. Yani (north end) - Old building. Rooms with two beds: Rp90,000

• Hotel Tigo Balai | Jl A. Yamin

smallish rooms but reasonably clean and nice staff. R80.000.

• Echo Homestay | ☎ +62 752 77 50306 (unreliable) room rates are vary from Rp. 90.000.- up to Rp. 540.000.- per-night. which is unlikely to have many guests except on weekends.

• Hello Guesthouse helloguesthouse12@ jl Teuku Umar Dorm Rp. 75 000, double room Rp. 150 000 (2023) Nice staff and clean hostel with small breakfast included.

Telecommunications in Bukittinggi

There is a row of internet cafes along Jl. Ahmad Yani and Jl Pemuda. Four internet cafes are in the vicinity of (underneath) the pedestrian bridge which links Fort de Kock and the zoo. Check out the prices as the internet cafes on the main street are so much more expensive than the ones around the junction. Suggest you ask a local for the cheapest one. The local price is Rp 6,000 per hour.

Most hotels and some Halal restaurants offer complementary Wi-Fi, although the speed may not always be as high as you expect.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Bukittinggi

• Padang
• Padang Panjang
• Harau Valley
• Lake Maninjau
• Medan

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