‘Lake Above the Lake’, These Are Interesting Facts About Sidihoni on Samosir Island

Lake Toba is indeed a favorite tourist destination when visiting North Sumatra. The charm of beauty offered in this lake area is indeed never ending to be explored. One of them is the uniqueness of the ‘lake above the lake’. This nickname is familiar to local people and tourists when mentioning Lake Sidihoni, which is in the Lake Toba area. This lake is located on Samosir Island, which is an island in the middle of Lake Toba. That’s why, this lake nicknamed is the ‘lake above the lake’. Here are…

Exploring the Life of Toba Batak Tribe in Huta Tinggi Tourism Village

Lake Toba not only offers natural tourism, but also cultural tourism. One of the cultural attractions that can be visited is Huta Tinggi Village on Samosir Island, North Sumatra. This village offers tour packages with the life of the Batak people theme who live in the area. If you choose the tour package, visitors will participate in various local community activities, from milking buffalo, to enjoying the view of the lake on the hill. Playing Musical InstrumentsHuta Tinggi Village visitors will be greeted by the strains of traditional Batak music…

The Grandiose Toba Lake in North Sumatra Province

What makes Indonesia is a worthy vacation destination? Many travelers are impressed by nature beauty of the country. Moreover, there is a famous tourist spot in North Sumatra Province, which is called Toba Lake. Being the biggest lake in Indonesia, Toba becomes the signature tourism in Sumatra Island. It is because the flawless nature and pristine water would satisfy all visitors. People come to the lake to enjoy a family recreation, sightseeing, photography, and exploration. The fact is many different tourist spots are scattered around the lake. Tourists can explore…

Samosir Island

Samosir Island Samosir Island or just Samosir, is a large volcanic island in Lake Toba, that located in north Sumatra, Indonesia. Administratively, Samosir Island is governed as six of the nine districts within Samosir Regency. The lake and island were formed after the eruption of a super volcano some 75,000 years ago.The island was originally connected to the surrounding caldera wall by a small isthmus, which was cut through to aid navigation. Samosir is the largest island within an island, and the fifth largest lake island in the world. It…

Samosir Island, The Early Land Of Batak People

Samosir Island Everyone knows about Toba Lake or Danau Toba, which is one of the largest lake in the world, and the largest and the most popular destination in Indonesia. The lake is like a vast ocean approximately about 100 km x 30 km. In the middle of the lake, there is a large island. That is Samosir Island, it situated at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. According to research from Michigan Technological University researchers, the United States, at Lake Toba, in the period of 75.500 years…