Kerinci, the westernmost district in Jambi Province is endowed with natural beauty that is second to none. No one if given the title of Earth's Kerinci Regency Land Segepal Heaven cast to the earth.One of the natural beauty that is Lake Kerinci Regency owned Kaco, located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS). Lake which has an area of about 30 x 30 meters has a depth that is still a mystery. Despite having a water depth that is not measurable, but the bottom of Lake Kaco be seen clearly. This is because the color is clear and crystal clear water and place thousands of fish semah breed.
According to the story of local residents and some members of nature lovers who visited the lake, the fish in the lake can only be captured by using a fishing rod.
If you only use other equipment, do not expect to get the fish. There have been local residents who installed semah nets to catch fish in the lake, but none of the fish to come by.
Interestingly, for anglers who want fishing at Lake Kaco, they must have good intentions. If not, then people will not get fish. In addition, the number of catches also depend on the intention angler.
"If anglers want to fish five male intentions, then the fish are obtained while fishing only five male only. Even to fish more, then the fish are found not semah fish, but catfish that was never visible from the surface of the lake," said Sofa, nature lover who has several times visited the lake.
In addition, Lake Kaco also issued a bright light, especially during the full moon. "If camping at Lake Kaco, especially when the full moon, so visitors do not need lighting because the lake water out enough light. When viewed from a distance, looks like a lamp light directed into the sky," he said.
Folklore
According to local belief, the light is removed from the bottom of Lake Kaco a diamond of light stored in the bottom water. Diamond was formerly kept by the King Crow, who ruled at that time.
"According to the story of village elders, who saved the King Crow diamond at the bottom of Lake Kaco are diamonds and gold deposit which is a binding promise princes who want to apply for the King Crow daughter named Princess marl Melintang. All the application child is in Kerinci king accepted the King Crow , he finally accepted that where the confusion, "explained resident Gunung Raya District, Jon Hendri.
Princess marl transverse own, says Jon Hendri, known to have a very pretty face, so he is preferred by youth of that era. In fact, because of her beauty she was also loved by his own father.
"King Crow carried off her daughter along with gold and diamond jewelry are entrusted by the prince as a sign of promise, and store gold and diamonds are at the bottom of the lake," added Jon.
Until now, said Jon Hendri, Gunung Raya District residents, still trust the diamond is still stored at the bottom of the lake. Several years ago, had some residents who want to try to drain the water of Lake Kaco, but the fate experienced by residents was unlucky. He died of illness that never healed.
"Diamond-making experiments in the bottom of Lake Kaco has menbuat Lisyuar man named Joseph, a resident of Koto Payang, died. Since then no more citizens who dare to disturb the existing diamond at the bottom of the lake," said Jon Hendri.
Walking 4 hours
To get to Lake Kaco, visitors have to walk for four hours from Lempur Village, Kecamatan Gunung Raya, across the region TNKS. During the journey, visitors will be treated to views of nature that is still very fresh because it is protected by local residents.
However, for those who bring a personal vehicle, they could save an hour. Vehicles can only go up to the Castle Depati Parbo, Kerinci heroes whose names are well known. Furthermore, can travel on foot.
"Before entering the region of Lake Kaco, do not forget to ask for permission first at the local indigenous people. According to the recognition of indigenous people, Kaco Lake area is their territory," added a member of nature lovers to the Tribune.
Another uniqueness
The uniqueness of Lake Kaco can be regarded as part of the 15 lakes around the world who have different characteristics, including Lake Kalimutu which has stunning colors on the island of Flores. This is the only lake in the world whose color can change at any time.
Scientifically, the water color changes in a number of lakes in the world caused by many things. Among them are influenced by mineral content, type of moss, and rocks in the crater. In addition, changes in lake water color as well as the impact of soil chemical processes. This is part of the volcanic activity.
According to the observations of Gatot Head Park Soebiantoro, based on research Geological Research and Development Center, the color of a red lake because it has a high iron content. While the color blue lake because there is a very high gas pressure.
Another lake that is not less amazing is the lake in Wucai Chi, China. The water in this lake is unique because it has five different colors, namely green, milky white, blue, torquoise, and yellow as well. Hence, known as five-color lake, located in Jiuzhaugou, Sichuan. The lake is also known as crystal lake because the water is very clean and clear. Because of its unique, then include it as one of Unesco in the World Heritage collection
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