The Natural Beauty of Lake Toba in Sumatra Utara are Amazing

Lake Toba is one of the most popular attractions of North Sumatra. As the largest lake in Southeast Asia, I wonder if the name of Lake Toba widely known to various countries in the world. Lake Toba is also included in the list of wonders of the world, this amazing lake occurred when Mount Toba erupted around 70 thousand years ago, the Toba volcanic eruption is the most powerful eruption ever happens on this earth (based on historical research), when Mount Toba eruption, volcanic ash carried by the wind until blanketed much of the earth's surface. Not just blowing the dust, but the eruption is expected to also destroy many species at that time, especially in the area of ​​Sumatra. And Lake Toba which we now know is evidence from the history (based on historical eruption of Mount Toba). There is also a story of the people who say that Lake Toba occur because of broken promises to his wife of a farmer who was of magical golden fish. But it's a myth.

The largest lake in Southeast Asia has an area of ​​about 1,145 square kilometers, which makes it even more unique Lake Toba is the island in the middle with an area that is almost covering neighboring Indonesia, Singapore. The island was named, island. Based on the stories and some historical evidence is still there on the island, said to originate from the Batak people of this island. Also known as Mount Pusuk Buhit area where the origin of the first living vagabond once, until now the vagabond spread to various regions in Indonesia and abroad.

If you browse Lake Toba deeper, real island in the middle of the lake is not only the island of Samosir, there is an island called Pulau Sibandang, the island is located in Muara District. Tapanuli north, is not too big, but the island is also completely surrounded by the water of Lake Toba, to get to this area just need to use small boats which usually can lean on the small harbor estuary market. One again, is simamora Island. Simamora island is located in the village of Bakti king, county Humbang Hasundutan. This island is very small, even unpopulated. However, if you try to visit the districts Bakti Raja (national hero Kampung Raja SISINGAMANGARAJA XII), you will see this island standing in the middle of Lake Toba.

As a tourist destination that is known internationally, Lake Toba has been visited by many tourists, both local and foreign tourists. One of the spots most tourists visit the island of Samosir, precisely located in the village of Tuktuk Siadong-Adong. The village looks like a peninsula (mainland mencorok ketengah lake) here you can discover the beauty of Lake Toba is calm and peaceful, in this area you can find accommodation such as hotels, inns and other lodging types. In Tomok, you can see the local people selling interesting souvenirs, such as carved wooden sculptures, clothes bersablon Lake Toba, Ulos and several other unique souvenirs.

While to get to the village of Tuktuk Siadongadong, this samosir Island. You can go from the city of Parapat. The city itself is about 3 hours from the city Pematangsiantar or about 5 hours from the center of the city of Medan. And from Parapat you can continue the journey by boarding / Ferry from the port Ajibata, with approximately 1 hour long journey, you will arrive at the port Tomok. And from the port of this Tomok you arrive at one of the main entrance Samosir island and from here you can also explore the beauty of Lake Toba, about 30 minutes from the port, precisely tuktuk Siadong-Adong village is the center of tourism region of Lake Toba is best known. And if you want to use ground transportation, you can go to the island of Samosir Pangururan area. If you come from the city field, you can enter from the Dairi and toward the District. Humbang Hasundutan and from the village Tele your trip going down the steep hill full of sharp turns, very challenging. On the left you will see the hill and on the right you will see the beautiful scenery of Lake Toba, likukan asphalt road looks around the hill, and the green rice paddies look like in a neat order, as the scenery like a painting. But, if you are traveling along with good weather, when the fog was enveloping the lake, the scenery you'll look like clouds alone. So pray if you want to see the beautiful scenery of this Pangururuan Via landline.

Samosir island itself, you not only feel the beauty of Lake Toba course, you can do activities like surround tuktuk Siadong-Adong village (the village is like shaped roundabout) you can start the journey either riding a bicycle or on foot and later you will come back again to your original place. Or you can also visit the historic sites of other Batak tribes, such as the Tomb of the king Sidabutar and other sites. Seeing the local community who are cultivating paddy in their fields. In some angles looks homes with Gorga Batak adorn facade of their houses.

If you are a person who likes to be a challenge, you can also climb the mountain Pusuk Buhit with a height of about 2 kilometers. Dolok or Mount pusuk Buhit mountain is known as a very sacred to the tribe of Batak. And it became an attraction for many mountain conquerors. From this mountain, scenic Lake Toba will spread widely, seen around Lake Toba hills and the blue waters of the lake will release your tiredness during the trip.

Some photos of Lake Toba From Some Place:

Lake Toba seen from Huta Ginjang

  

Viewed From Parapat Lake Toba

The beauty of Lake Toba From Balige

 

Lake Toba Travel Tips

Well, if you are interested and want to explore the beauty of Lake Toba, a few things you should probably pay attention to. One of them for those of you who berumat Muslim, be smart look at restaurants that do not sell pork, there are many restaurants typical Batak in this area and they sell pork. Meanwhile, bring a sweater your inventory, if you are over the hills like tele village or climb hills Naidoo, the weather is very cold (colder than Berastagi). If you are a backpacker or a traveler with minimal budget, the nicer you are looking for lodging in the city center Pangururan Tomok or so cheaper. If in the area tuktuk Siadong-Adong, where the average tourists consequently the cost of hotel or similar lodging fairly expensive.

Accommodation can you travel to Lake Toba

On the island of Samosir and in several areas around Lake Toba travel like Parapat City, Balige City, City Porsea, and estuaries already available lodging facilities are quite satisfactory. Particularly in the city of Parapat and Samosir island, Melati class hotels with up to five-star hotels can be found here. If you want to do a motorcycle or car rental are also available here.

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