the charm of Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia

 

Lake Toba is one of the top tourist destinations in Indonesia. With an area of ​​about 1,145 square kilometers and a depth of about 450 meters, Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia. Lake Toba is located in the north of Sumatra. Surrounded by 7 districts namely Simalungun, Tobasa (Toba Samosir), North Tapanuli, Humbang Hasundutan, Dairi, Karo and Samosir, Lake Toba does not only offer water tourism. Other than that, this lake that is more like the sea also offers a variety of exciting activities for tourists.

From enjoying the beauty of nature to kayaking, canoeing and glamping. Another attraction of Lake Toba is the existence of Samosir Island. This piece of land in the middle of the lake is one of the most popular tourist destinations. From Samosir we can see the expanse of the lake from a height on Holbung Hill and the Tele View Tower. Another attraction of Lake Toba and Samosir is cultural tourism. Tomok Village, which is located in the east of Samosir, is one of them. There we can learn about the Batak Toba culture and heritage, from traditional houses, tombs of ancient kings to artifacts from the megalithic era. Then there is the village of Lumban Suhi-Suhi, a maker of typical Batak cloth, namely Ulos.

To get to the island of Samosir, you can take a ferry from Ajibata port to Tomok port. Another alternative is to leave from the port of Muara to the port of Sipinggan. Meanwhile, all tourists in Indonesia who want to visit Lake Toba can use air transportation. The first option departs from Kualanamu International Airport in Medan and flies to Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport in Borong, Siberon, North Tapanuli. You can then use the land route to Lake Toba from the airport. The second option is to fly directly to Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport from Jakarta or several other large cities. However, first check if the airlines in your area offer flights to North Sumatra. In addition, Lake Toba can also be accessed overland from Medan by bus, which takes about 4 hours. However, if you want to enjoy a more private and relaxed trip, various travel agencies in Medan city usually offer Lake Toba tour packages and even Lake Toba car and driver services.