An Exciting Extended Tour de Singkarak 2011

The successful Tour de Singkarak held last year, will again be staged from 12th – 16th June, this year covering an extended route  of 813 km. taking in tough mountainous terrain over 12 of West Sumatra’s most scenic and culture-rich districts.

All 12 district heads in West Sumatra have declared their readiness and support for the Tour de Singkarak (TDS). This year, organizers also involve the Amaury Sport Organization (ASO) from France, most experienced in handling the Tour De France.

Bukittinggi, the beautiful city

Nestled in the highlands north of Padang in the Agam valley, the town of Bukittinggi or ‘high hill’ is West Sumatra’s cultural center. While Padang may be the modern commercial and administrative hub, Bukittinggi is a bustling market town.

Mentawai Islands

Mentawai archipelago is a paradise for the surfer. Nowadays Mentawai archipelago has become a most wanted tourism destination to visit, especially for surfing. The waves on Mentawai archipelago are one of the greatest on the planet, best for surf spots.