Harau Valley

The Harau Valley (or Arau Valley) is in West Sumatra in Indonesia. It is an area of natural beauty located halfway between Pekanbaru and Bukittinggi. Rice fields are dwarfed by cliffs.

Travel to Harau Valley

Bus from Bukittingi to Payakumbuh and on to Harau Village, from there by motorcycle taxi to Harau Village. Call a homestay for a pickup and/or a tour around the valley.

Harau Valley is located in Desa Lubuk Limpato, Nagari Tarantang - Kecamatan Harau, Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota. West Sumatera Province. It is about 7 kilometers from Sarilamak City the new national capital of Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota (the previous one is Payakumbuh). If you drive a vehicle from Bukittinggi it will take around one hour.

How to get around in Harau Valley

It is small enough to walk around. Echo Homestay rents out bikes.

What to see in Harau Valley

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Harau Valley

Go for a trek in the mountains and enjoy the view and bathe in hidden waterfalls.

If you want to buy small souvenirs there are few item you can find at Echo Homestay, which is key holder and t-Shirt with special design. The price is OK.

Halal Food & Restaurants

There are some smaller shops and restaurants at the entrance to the valley, but as you get deeper on the nation roads there is nothing. Try to stock up on food before arriving. The selection is quite limited at the small shops. There is a nice restaurant by a pond about 1 kilometers outside the park entrance.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Harau Valley

Harau Valley - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Harau Valley, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Harau Valley. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Harau Valley and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Harau Valley. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Harau Valley. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Harau Valley: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Harau Valley.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Harau Valley: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Harau Valley, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Harau Valley.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Harau Valley, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Harau Valley, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Harau Valley and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Harau Valley, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Harau Valley, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Harau Valley without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Harau Valley is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Harau Valley.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Harau Valley is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Harau Valley, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Harau Valley Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Abdi Homestay | A former employee of Echo Homestay (see below), Ikbal has started his own place but is keeping it small. He has three newly built bungalows (basic but clean and with bathroom/toilet) with a Rice paddy on one side and a 50-meter waterfall from the mountain on the other. His wife Noni and he will cook great local food for you and bring it by the cabin 3 times a day. He is also on Facebook under Ikbal Harau Valley where one can see some great photos. He can also arrange treks around the valley and up the mountains (Rp 450,000 per person). Great value, and the friendly Ikbal will do everything he can to make your stay as good as it can possibly get. The place is named after Ikbal's and Noni's small son, and started in the hope of generating enough money to send him to university when time comes.

Echo Homestay | Has a bunch of mid-range alternatives, and also conference arrangements. Echo Homestay has 9 cottages with total 21 rooms you can choose to stay. Room prices range from Rp 250,000 to 540,000 per-night. Find further information at www.echohomestay.blogspot.com and www.lembahecho.blogspot.com. You are suggested to make reservation one or two month before visiting day because of room availability. Echo Homestay always fully booked in peak season.

Besides the two places mentioned above there are plenty of other local homestays in the area, quite a few in well kept traditional houses. Consider spreading the money around and giving one of these a try.

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