Lake Toba
tourism is the most famous lake tourism in Indonesia. Besides having stunning
natural beauty, Lake Toba also keeps a legendary story that we must know as
Indonesians. Lake Toba nature tourism is one of the lakes that stores a lot of
natural wealth. Until now the beauty of Lake Toba is not inferior to other
natural scenery.
Until now
and now many local and foreign tourists have visited Lake Toba. Behind the
panoramic view of the beauty of Lake Toba is tucked a fairytale of the
archipelago. The story of Lake Toba starts from a valley in North Sumatra with
the main actor being the hard-working farmer and the magical fish princess.
Story of Lake Toba
According to
information from geologists that the crater of Lake Toba was formed due to a
volcanic eruption of a super volcanic type that occurred around 77,000 years ago.
Even the eruption was classified as a terrible one when compared with other
volcanic eruptions, it is believed that the explosion reached thousands of
eruptions on normal volcanoes. The impact also affected the climate throughout
the world at that time.
The
legendary story of Lake Toba has spread and is known to all parts of Indonesia.
At present Lake Toba is the most popular tourist attraction in Indonesia,
because this beautiful and vast lake has a very beautiful and exotic view. The
uniqueness of Lake Toba is that there is an island located in the middle of
this lake, this island called Samosir Island. A Lake Toba
tourist destination that teaches us a meaning of life. There are several good
reasons why you need to visit the natural attractions of Lake Toba.
Natural Beauty and Peace of Atmosphere
For Xplorer
who want to spend a long vacation or even just a weekend holiday, the natural
tourism of Lake Toba is a very appropriate tourist recommendation. Because you
can enjoy the beauty of nature while relaxing and resting temporarily from the
tired world of work and tiring social interaction. This kind of peace, you only
get from Lake Toba.
Cool Natural
Air
In addition
to stunning natural scenery, in Lake Toba tour you will also feel the natural
air that is cool and refreshing. That way you do not need to go far away
recreation abroad if only looking for the atmosphere or even the cool natural
air, the air around the natural attractions of Lake Toba is not inferior to
Europe.
If you
really want to take a vacation to forget for a moment the problem of work in
the office, then the natural attractions of Lake Toba provide an unforgettable
sensation. There you will find panoramic views of natural beauty such as lakes,
islands in the middle of the lake and also beautiful hillside slopes.
Just
information, that the area of Lake Toba alone reaches twice the size of the
country of Singapore. The location is at the top of a gigantic volcano that has
been active around 75,000 years ago and becomes a beautiful natural panorama.
Not to mention, there are rows of mountains surrounding it, as well as a
procession of clouds that adorn it. Making this Lake Toba increasingly amazing.
Lake Toba
people
At Lake
Toba, visitors not only see a panoramic view of natural beauty but you will
also find a friendly and friendly Toba community. The traditions of the Toba
Batak people will make you fall in love, you can explore or just know the
traditions there from some native Samosir people.
Seen a vast
expanse of lake legend in North Sumatra is indeed not the same as a lake in
general, this lake resembles an enchanting blue sea. Therefore, in the end Lake
Toba was made as the largest and largest lake in Southeast Asia and became the
second largest lake after Lake Victoria in Africa, for Lake Toba's depth became
the deepest lake in the world which according to administrative depth is up to
450 meters, while for 100 kilometers long and 30 meters wide.
Tourists
generally travel there to do various fun activities such as mountain climbing,
sailing touring Lake Toba by using a sailboat, swimming, and visiting the
island of Samosir, North Sumatra. Being in the tourist location of the lake in
North Sumatra will not feel boredom, the article of the lake presents amazing
natural beauty, especially the natural beauty that tourists get when visiting
the island of Samosir which is located right in the middle of the lake.
Although it
has long been opened to the public to become a tourist destination in North
Sumatra, Samosir Island is always maintained by its natural beauty which is
still rarely touched by humans. The area of Samosir Island is almost the same
as the area of neighboring country, Singapore. Samosir Island is mostly
inhabited by the Samosir Batak tribe.
Samosir
Island has two beautiful lakes known as Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang. In
the area around the lake on the island of Samosir there are pine forests neatly
arranged on the edge of the island. Not only that, there are also panoramic
waterfalls that are still beautiful. Even now on the tourist outskirts of Lake
Toba there are hot springs with sulfur water which is said to be good for healing
and nourishing the skin.
Location of Lake Toba Sumatra
The location of Lake Toba is in seven different districts
that surround the tourist area, namely Tobasa (Toba Samosir), Samosir Regency,
Simalungun Regency, Dairi Regency, North Tapanuli Regency, Karo Regency and
Humbang Hasundutan Regency.
Since it's only been opened at Silangit airport recently,
you can easily access Lake Toba. Because airlines Sriwijaya Air and Garuda
Indonesia have opened new routes directly from Jakarta to Silangit airport
located in the Siborong Borong sub-district. From Silangit airport you only
need about 1 hour to get to Parapat and you will arrive at the natural tourism
of Lake Toba.
If you want to visit Lake Toba using an airplane as a means
of transportation, you only need to prepare a fee of approximately Rp.
1,7800,000, using the Garuda Indonesia airline. From Silangit airport to
Parapat you need to rent a car or taxi with a price range of 350,000 rupiah
that can accommodate 4 to 5 people.
However, it seems incomplete if you don't visit Samosir
Island while visiting Lake Toba. To go to Samosir Island, you need to rent a
ferry. The crossing trip takes approximately 30 to 50 minutes. Also find out
the time to leave the ferry from Parapat to the island of Samosir, so as not to
miss.
That is roughly a little information from the author about
Lake Toba tourism hopefully can be useful for all at the time of Lake Toba
tourism. If you do not understand the conditions in the area, then you should
hire a professional tour guide who will guide your tour, so the trip will be
more fun and there are no obstacles.
Final words from the authors, thank you.
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