Do you know the Lake Ranau, the largest lake with dazzling panorama located in South Sumatra, precisely in Banding Agung, South Ogan Komering Ulu (Oku). If from Palembang city center, you have to take time for approximately 8 hours to get to the location , this lake is also being recorded on the border between West Lampung in Lampung Province with south Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU), South Sumatra. This volcanic lake arise due to huge earthquake and volcanic events in the past, then came the basin which empties into nearby stream. Just as a result of volcano, not long after around the lake was transformed into fertile ground for a variety of plants and trees also bushes which by locals called Ranau, so Lake Ranau is known until now. To enjoy the beauty of the lake there are two points wider viewing post to choose, Pusri and Banding. In Pusri feels more natural atmosphere, cool, green and beautiful, no wonder many visitors prefer to enjoy Lake Ranau here. Due to the natural contours of the area is kind of hilly, then you will traverse the winding streets.
Arriving in the entrance, visitors will be charged Rp. 25.000, – from here you need to walk the 200 meters to reach the destination point. You will be amazed with the shades of green that dominates your eyes, large lake with greenish water and background of mountains and hills, a lot of the boats belonging to local residents moored and floating in the periphery of the lake, you may want to hire boat in accordance with the rates you negotiate with the local fishing lake, enjoying the feel of nature while not get enough of perpetuating the whole angle of this natural attraction into your camera shots.
It’s waste if you had been traveling very much and just enjoy the beauty of Lake Ranau about one or two hours, but janga worry, the manager provide guesthouse or lodging facilities offered to visitors who wish to stay. Many of the vendors selling food and drinks here, looking for a souvenir to take home? no need to bother, many kiosks or souvenir shops are near the tourist area. Other facilities are ample parking, clean toilets and prayer rooms. Many other alternatives are easy to reach from Lake Ranau, including the hot springs tour. A time to visit other attractions as well as a form of support to the tourism industry in Indonesia.