Saturday, December 12, 2015

Bali Island

Attractions island Bali Indonesia The Global Places


Wisata Pulau Bali

Bali, an island located in the region of the Republic of Indonesia's most famous and most parts of the World. This island save natural beauty and unique culture that is still attached to the present. In addition the hospitality of its inhabitants is also a characteristic of the island of Bali, and can make us feel at home - long trips to destinations which nicknamed this island. Culture in Bali can indeed be said to be preserved from generation to generation, not because of the many tourists who visit, but it is the commitment of the people of Bali who will continue to maintain their culture that is characteristic of Bali itself.


As tourist attractions most famous in Indonesia, and has a resort combined with the beauty of stunning beaches, and glitzy nightlife, make Bali as the best tourist attractions World (World's Best Island) Magazine Travel in 2009. And in 2010 also gained award ranks with two Best of Travel 2010 Leasure magazine. The nickname of Bali itself wide - range, there are familiar with Bali as the island, a paradise island and there is also dubbed as the island of a thousand temples. Natural charm that is extraordinary as green rice fields and providing peace and a sense of peace, towering volcanoes and looked close and large, as well as the beauty of the beaches and the amazing expanse of sand that makes its own desire before leaving Bali.

Besides Bali is also known for his artwork. Lots of works of art produced from the hands - the hands of local residents are certainly very interesting and unique. Usually works - works of art on display disebuah art gallery which are found in the area - tourist resort island of Bali. Besides artwork kekayakan Bali also save a typical dance and dramatic, and the ceremonies are very diverse. Culinary world is also very diverse. So if you pay a visit to the island this one, then you will find a wide variety of dishes ranging Balinese dishes, the archipelago and even abroad are all in Bali. Mostly masyarakan Bali embrace faith or Hinduism, and it can be said the people of Bali sanggat devout in religion. mendidikasikan most of their lives in traditional ceremonies, which aims to maintain world peace. No wonder that Bali many save uniqueness that makes a surprise to us who are not familiar with Bali.


Bali island is also a gathering place for tourists who come from around the world, ranging from those who intend to come to enjoy the beauty of mountains, lakes, until they come and intend to enjoy the beauty of the beach and surf in the waves in Bali. Not only that, there are many tourists who come to Bali only for shopping and menghabisakan their time here.

These Effective Travel And Transport to the island of Bali

Down the tourist attractions on the island of Bali it takes precision. So that, you become more efficient travel time and of course saving money. That is because the number of tourist destinations in Bali while we are on holiday to Bali time is very short. Most tourists spend their time visiting tourist in Bali between 4-7 days, and even then not all can be visited tourist destinations. Twisata below will describe an effective route for those of you who will visit tourist spots in Bali.

To get to the island of Bali is not as difficult when we visited Raja Ampat tour. You can make a trip to the island of Bali passing through air, land and Sea. If you travel to the island of Bali passing air lines, you can immediately landed at Ngurah Rai International Airport, and when you pass through sea and land, you can do a crossing pass through the Port of Ketapang - Gilimanuk for the tourists from the West, and the port of Padang Bai to the eastern island of Bali. using boats Fery

Arriving in Bali you can choose accommodation in Kuta beach area. Why?, Because there are so many types of options - the type of hotel, ranging from a low price, to the most expensive, it is also because of its strategic location and close to many attractions in Bali.

Souvenir and Culinary Typical Bali

Just like destinations, by - by Balinese are also very many kinds. Thus, become a magnet endless appeal. Below is a by - by Balinese which you should not miss when you visit Bali

  1. Nuts Disco
  2. Pie Milk
  3. Pia Lenong
  4. Pig Skin crackers
  5. Coffee Kitamani
  6. Bali Home Spa
  7. Craft Silver Celuk Bali
  8. Craft Manik - Manik Bali
  9. Batik Bali
  10. Joger

For culinary Bali is also very rich at all with distinctive food, and the following are typical culinary Bali very tempting tourists visiting Bali.

  1. Duck Betutu
  2. Pork roll
  3. Porridge Menguh
  4. Srombotan
  5. Rice Jinggo
  6. Lawar
  7. Rice Tepeng
  8. Sate plecing
  9. Sate Lilit
  10. Tum Chicken
How is really not complete?. You can choose the menu culinary in Bali, of course according to your taste.

Tips Visit To Bali


Most people who intend to visit a tourist spot, not wanting vacation meraka become annoying, booring or boring. Does not rule out the possibility that for you, so try before you traveled prepare as early as possible the need - the need for you to visit tourist attractions that will be addressed. Here are some tips on holiday to Bali to be fun.

1. Bring Identification Card (KTP / SIM).

It can not miss if you traveled to the island of Bali is the identification card, driver's license or ID card could it. Why is that ?. Because the card is indispensable for hotel registration, a requirement to hire tourist equipment and so on. In addition, the identification card (KTP / SIM) can also save you if there is a raid of officers who are usually done suddenly.

2. Keep Your Valuables Safe Security Box Hotel.

If you have luggage that should be classified as luxury items, you keep it in the space provided by the hotel. This is to avoid the risk of losing, as a result of theft and negligence. By doing so will minimize the events - events that do not want.

3. Bring Cash.

This one also should not be overlooked. Indeed, it seems rather complicated, but with cash, will greatly help you especially when visiting remote sites, which in these conditions is very difficult to find an ATM machine.

4. Respect Troupe Performing keagaman procession.

In Bali itself is often performed ceremonies or religious procession, which carried rombangan and walked slowly. If you are driving, do not honk your vehicle. Additionally, if you intend to take photos, do not use Flash, and if you visit a place - a place of worship and met a pastor, keep your sitting position to a lower position than a sitting position pastor who was leading a religious ritual.

5. Bargain goods to be purchased.

Most of the tourists who visited Bali Island shopping activity is not to be missed. Tips for shopping on the island of Bali when buying goods is, arrange the items to be purchased to achieve a joint agreement between you and the merchant. This is in spite of goods - goods that are already listed price fixednya.

6. Do not Swim In Prohibited Area.

Traveling is an activity whose purpose is to remove fatigue, rather than looking for problems. In Bali there are few tourist areas that are prohibited to conduct swimming activities. So you must obey these rules, if there is a restricted area for conducting swim. In order for your safety can be maintained.

7. Takes Drugs.

Examination of the goods Narcotics and Drugs - Drugs banned very intensively conducted by officers in Bali. So it is advisable if you are going to visit Bali, do not bring the goods - similar goods Drugs.

8. Women Do Entering Region Pura In Menstrual Conditions



That review about tourist attractions in Bali. Hopefully the review before, could be useful for those of you who will visit the island of Bali.

Mount Bromo - East Java

Mount Bromo in East Java Wonderful Recreation


Gambar Gunung Bromo

Who does not know that the beauty of this tour. Mount Bromo is an active volcano in the area of ​​East Java province. Mount Bromo itself is located on the border of Lumajang, Malang, Pasuruan and Probolinggo. Mountain that has an altitude of 2392 m above sea level is indeed very fascinating for anyone who comes to visit, supported by several tourist attractions in the surrounding mountains makes this a unique tourist attractions and cool. Mount Bromo tourism itself much spelled by many as an icon of East Java, was physically mountain is not a mountain - a mountain in East Java, such as Mount Semeru, mountain Argopuro, mountain Arjuno and mountains - mountains of others, but the charm a beautiful already echoed not only in Indonesia even to foreign countries.

Mount Bromo is included in the area of ​​Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) and Mount Bromo own name supposedly comes from the word Brahma, which is one of the gods according to Hindu religious belief. Hindu religion itself is a belief that is widely embraced by the surrounding community. Residents around Mount Bromo widely known by the name of the Tengger tribe is the tribe of race Javanese who are descendants of the Majapahit kingdom.

To enjoy the view of Mount Bromo itself is usually the tourists will go to the View Point in advance, View Point is a place that used to see the sunrise and the beauty of Mount Bromo from a height. There are five places that can be used to see Bromo mountain view through the top of the hill, including Pananjakan 1, Sruni Point, Mount of Love, Peak Hill KingKong and B29. but to highlight B29 place a little away from the four view points of others, and this place is a newly developed to be used as a view point.

Travel Route to Mount Bromo

To be able to enjoy the beauty of Mount Bromo and tourists can choose several existing transportation lines. The tourist area is very easy to reach, if you are from outside of East Java, you can transit in Surabaya can be at the airport or railway station. then you can continue the journey to the route or track below. As for the track impassable for to Mount Bromo is as follows:

1. Line of Lumajang
     If you are past the point of Lumajang, you can take it traveling from the city to the districts Senduro Lumajang, from here you can continue the journey to the village of Ranu Pane, and then passed through the hill to the tourist area of ​​Bromo passing Jemplang region. when reached Jemplang you can already see Bromo mountain scenery from a distance.

2. Line of Malang
     To track melawati Malang, you can travel from the city of Malang toward Overlapping districts - district. Malang, from here the way you will be forwarded to Klakah Bulak village, and will meet with the path that passes through Lumajang, areas Jemplang and then continued past the savanna Mount Bromo

3. Line of Pasuruan
     Strip Pasuruan is a third track that can be passed if you will visit Mount Bromo, Your trip can be started from the town of Pasuruan heading to the district Wonorejo, from here you can proceed to the township Warung Dowo and then to the district Tosari, from district Tosari, you continue to go to Wonokitri village. then proceed to Mount Bromo Penanjakan

4. Line of Probolinggo
     Probolinggo track itself is the main route to Mount Bromo, this track is a favorite track of the tourists, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of nature during a trip to Mount Bromo. if you choose to skip the lines Probolinggo, from Surabaya trip you will be forwarded to the Pasuruan district, along the north coast and then enter Probolinggo district. later you will find a fork in the districts Tongas and proceed to Lumbang districts, for those of you who still have the time and want visiting other tourist attractions, here you can descend to the tourist attractions Niagara Madakaipura.
After arriving in the district Lumbang, your trip forwarded to the districts Sukapura then follow the road to the village of Lawang Cemoro and this is where the main entrance to get into the Mount Bromo region.

Activity Can Do in Mount Bromo

Tourist destinations in the mountain Bromo mostly natural attractions of the mountains, there are several attractions that will keep you fascinated by the natural beauty of Bromo, usually the tourists who come for day trips to Mount Bromo will begin their tour at night early morning at around 03.00 pm with using means of transport or Jeep Hardtop Motor. Why so? because when you start the tour on the hour - that hour, you will be able to witness the beauty of Sun Rise from the hilltop. As for places and activities that can be done at Mount Bromo is as follows:

   1. View Point

As we have previously pillowcase that View Point is a place that can be used to see the view from the heights of Mount Bromo, besides tourists can see the sunrise in the morning. There are few places that can be visited are Pananjakan, Seruni Point, Mount of Love, Mount Bromo KINGKONG and Peak B29.



   2. crater of Mount Bromo

The crater of Mount Bromo is the second destination that is usually visited by tourists who to Mount Bromo crater has a diameter of ± 800 meter is unique, to be able to visit the crater of Mount Bromo tourists usually do it by riding a horse or on foot, and then proceed to climb the stairs with rungs numbered 250. dipuncak Bromo crater scenery is very beautiful, with views of the mountains perched dihiasai and mountain Batok that form a line - a line that is beside the steep crater of Mount

   3. Padang Savana (Bukit Teletubbies)

Savanna is a grass that is very spacious with an area of ​​about 10 square kilometers, this place is also called hill Teletubbies, sausana comfortable and cool will you feel when visiting this place, the location of this resort is located in the south of the crater of Mount Bromo, precisely in the area Jemplang. You will find the uniqueness of Mount Bromo when visiting this place.


   4. Ocean Sand (Whispering Sands)


Where this one is also a favorite place for tourists who visit Mount Bromo, a stretch of sand that stretched to form the painting line - a line of chic. You will be able to feel the sound of a whisper if your ear close to the nearby sand. This place has also been used as a filming location of Whispering Sands, starring Dian Sastrowardoyo.

Travel Tips Traveling to Mount Bromo

To enjoy the beauty of Mount Bromo really need previous preparation, for it this time twisata will share tips for a trip to Mount Bromo, so that later you can walk the tour fun. As for tips for a trip to Mount Bromo is as follows:

1. Choose the Right Time
Visiting tour of Mount Bromo requires timeliness and adjust your plan, if you visit Bromo during the dry season, you can watch the sunrise with a very perfect, but the conditions of the sights of the savanna are not so good, this is due to the grass - the grass of the field savanna dries. And if you visit during the rainy season, you will lose view of Sunrise, but the beauty of the verdant savannah will be able to enjoy perfectly. so you can prioritize what conditions you want to travel to Mount Bromo ..

2. Keep Physical Condition
The physical condition also should be well prepared, this is due to the weather at Mount Bromo temperature very cold, do not get when you're cool traveled in Bromo, your physical condition decreases, thus reducing the happiness you enjoy the beauty of Bromo.

3. Prepare Personal Equipment
Before you depart traveled to Mount Bromo, it helps you prepare equipment - personal equipment such as jackets, gloves, socks and mask. but for those of you who did not get menyiapkanya, area around Bromo many sellers and rental equipment - equipment mentioned. And do not forget to prepare the support equipment such as kamere or tripod shooting videos and snacks.

4. Book Accommodation Far - Far Today
With you book accommodation away - away day, you will not be confusion again on the day of his time, especially during the holiday season, most of the available accommodation and lodging already terbooking, and if there is a price to be more expensive.
That review on Tourism Mount Bromo earlier review may be useful for those who will visit East Java tourist icon.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Mount Tangkuban Perahu - Lembang - West Java

Mount Tangkuban Perahu


Gambar Gunung-Tangkuban-Perahu

Mount Maras has a sulfur content of sulfur is very abundant, as evidenced when the eruptions in 2013 and then, the mountain is issuing various types of rocks, and accompanied by lava and sulfur. Until now, even the status of mountain Maras still supervised by the Directorate Vulcanologi. Some conditions crater on the mountain also reinforces the active status of Maras. At some point the area of ​​Mount Maras found the source - a source of hot water. And in normal circumstances, the mountain is also steaming sulfur.

The temperature of the attractions Mount Maras generally reaches a temperature of 17 ° C in the daytime, and 2 ° C in the evening. Area attractions Mount Maras surrounded by rows of intact forests. Starting from dipterocarp forest, montane, forest ericaceus serving up spectacular view and create thousands of pairs of eyes entranced. Unspoiled natural beauty of this will make a calm heart and the mind becomes fresh.

Journey Into the Mount Tangkuban Perahu

To get to the attractions of Mount Maras is easy. For those of you who originate outside the area, you can tansit advance in Bandung. From Bandung you need to travel towards Subang, precisely towards the north of Bandung. Distance of approximately 20 km away. And do not worry, when he got there a lot of public transport is ready waiting for you, if you do not bring a personal vehicle.

On the way to Mount Maras, you'll be greeted flock lined with pine trees Pharmaceutics. And expanse of green tea gardens will add to the beauty of your journey.

Activity Can Do in Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Maras mountain has erupted several times. This leads to the formation of the crater - a crater which is quite a lot. But among the crater - the crater, there are three craters of the most well-known than others. They are crater Upas, Domas crater, and the crater of the Queen. Among the three famous crater on the mountain Maras, which is the largest crater of the Queen. As the name implies, this crater seemed to be the queen in the mountain area of ​​Maras. Beauty, able to attract the tourists who visit. Beautiful scenery you can expect here. With smoke sulfur from the crater, and drilled a unique yellow color of the rocks that decorate the area around the crater.


Offering views of the beautiful, the crater is also very easy to get through, so I wonder if visitors are always taking the time to come to him. By using a private car, or by rental car. Arriving there, you can get around by horse. The crater is fenced wood, because given the extreme depth of the crater.

In addition, the area around the crater of the Queen, lined stalls - stalls selling souvenirs mountain style. Like masks, hats, gloves, scarves, and also handicrafts made of wood. There is also a shop that provides food potluck to block the stomach hungry.

Furthermore, there is a crater Upas yaang located adjacent to the crater of the Queen. Upas look more shallow and small, through which the road to get to the crater is also not easy. You have to pass through the sea of ​​sand steep. So no wonder, visitors to the crater Upas only a few people, given the terrain is quite difficult.

And lastly there Domas crater. The crater is different from the crater - other craters that exist in the area of ​​Maras. Here you can see the crater of a point very close. Unlike the queen crater that can only be seen from a distance and bordered wooden fence. Domas crater you can test the heat of the crater, to boil an egg. Very interesting and worth visiting.

Maras area around the mountain, trees Manarasa. This tree is red and the leaves are efficacious for treating acute diarrhea. But unique, leaves Manarasa believe makes a person younger. According to legend of Dayang Sumbi, which always mengkosumsi leaves, so it remains beautiful and youthful.

Culinary and Sauvenir

Lembang city has a special food such as grilled sticky rice. As the name implies, the food is made from glutinous rice cooked as usual, with a mixture of a little coconut milk and spices - spices, which differentiate glutinous existing fuel here is after cooking, sticky rice in small packs with banana leaves, and then burned. The aroma is very tempting, with a delicious taste, making the audience hooked. Enjoy a grilled sticky rice is usually combined with a warm cup of coffee, which can add to taste.


Besides glutinous fuels, there is also the curd. Not complete it if you are not in town Lembang culinary hunting can shake up the tongue. There is also Oncom Raos. Bandung typical cuisine made from fermented beans processed.
For sauvenir, you do not have to worry because the city of Bandung famous fashion city. Now there's nothing wrong if you want to visit the paradise of clothes, this is the place. Ranging from shirts, dress, kids clothes and many others. Of course with the super quality and a friendly price. So do not miss to beburu clothes, if you've arrived in Bandung.

In addition to shirts, you can also hunt for various crafts of interest to be made by - by. Ranging from woven bags, bamboo hats, vases, baskets, until the plate there. Quality of course, beautiful and will not drain your pockets.

Tips Been to Mount Maras

In order for you to tour the region of Mount Maras more comfortable, Twisata will share tips - tips that can be used as a reference you to the tourist area of ​​Mount Maras.

1. Hire a guide, to ease your journey along this tourist area.
2. Prepare warm clothes that you are not cold.
3. Wear boots in order to facilitate your trip
4. Use a mask to protect you from smoke sulfur disturbing.
5. Wear sunglasses to prevent dust flying.

That review of the attractions of Mount Maras, may review the above can be useful for those who will visit the beauty of the attraction of this one.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Parangtritis Beach - Bantul - Yogyakarta

Parangtritis Beach


Tourism Parangtritis beach is in the south of Yogyakarta precisely in the District Kretek, Bantul - Yogyakarta, this tour has a distance of about 27 km from the center of Yogyakarta, to get in this place is easy, because the transportation to these beaches have been many and generally will operates until 17:00 pm. The best time to visit this place is during the afternoon when the setting sun, the view and the sunset quite attractive panoramic shoreline fascinating tourist locations make this a shame not to enjoy.


In addition, if you visit this place arrives more quickly, then you will have the opportunity to see the view of the beach from the cliff that is located behind this beach. Name of the cliff it is a Cliffs Gembirawati. Here you will also find a community around the ruins of the temple which gave the name Temple Gembirawati. The layout of the temple is located on the east cliff Gembirawati and distance from the beach only a few meters away.

According to the belief of the Java community, attractions Parangtritis has a very close relationship with the magical kingdom of Queen's South Beach or ordinary people call Queen of the South, and the ruler of the southern sea. until - until there is a resort which is inspired by the legend that gave him the name of Hotel Queen of the South.

Parangtritis is also called as the gate of the kingdom of the southern sea, therefore the surrounding community trust if there is someone who come there wearing green, then that person will get a disaster.

Itineraries to Parangtritis

Delman di Parangtritis

For those of you who come from outside the city of Yogyakarta, to be able to visit this place you can choose the path of both air and ground transportation. If you choose the path of air transport, you could be the first transit at Adisucipto International Airport - Yogyakarta, from here the way you will proceed to the Bus Station and then transfer to Parangtritis.

If you are using ground transportation, you can transit at Terminal Giwangan - Yogyakarta and then ride public transportation to Parangtritis, and alternatives when you use Rail transport, you can transit at Tugu Station or stasuin Lempuyangan then continued traveling to Giwangan, from here You can go straight to Parangtritis using public transport.

For those of you who use a personal vehicle, you can follow the route via Jl. Parangtritis, because this is the fastest route to go through, especially for those who are new to visit Yogyakarta. But if you want a different atmosphere, you can take the route melawati Jl. Imogiri then Siluk village that is located in the southeast of the city of Yogyakarta.

Interesting activities Can Do In Parangtritis


Enjoy the beauty of the beach is very mengasikan, especially if you enjoy the atmosphere of the beach from the cliff. Parang is also available facilities such as ATV, Delman and train horses you can rent to enjoy the atmosphere of the beach at Parangtritis. Down the beauty of the beach using became a sensation for those of you who came here especially if you are trying to drive an ATV.

Passing through mounds - mounds of sand are numerous in this tourist location using ATV vehicles will make their own entertainment for your hobby drive, a sensation like this possibility so rarely you get, if you do not miss a visit Parangtritis granted.

In addition to the above facilities that you can enjoy in Parangtritis, you also bise try to enjoy the beach atmosphere by using Airomodeling that you can also rent there, is reserved for those who have the courage of course. By using this facility are guaranteed your satisfaction traveled to Parangtritis will be increasingly felt.

The beauty of the sunset you can also enjoy in this tourist location, the much anticipated - later by tourists who come to Parangtritis. For those of you who have not been enjoying the beauty of the beach in the afternoon, you can continue into the evening while enjoying grilled corn were being peddled at night.

For those of you who want to enjoy a bath in the hot spring, near the site also contained pemandaian Parangtritis named Parangwedang, supposedly water from these baths can be useful to cure various skin diseases, because the sulfur content. how cool is not it?

Snacks Available in Parangtritis

Enjoy the atmosphere in the beach with treated to snacks trademark has become a moment that is very fun, add to relax when you are on holiday, here you can also see merchants - pedagany serving snacks such as corn and drinks coconut ice, which all fit once enjoyed on the beach, in addition to it is for those who want to bring the by - by from Parangtritis, you will also find shops selling a variety of crafts typical of Yogyakarta.

Travelling Tips To Parang Tritis


For tips visit this beach Twisata try to summarize it for you, so that you travel to these destinations become more fun.

1. Do Berengan Up ketengah

The amount of waves in Parangtritis risk will drag you to the middle, so do not swim manjauhi shore, so that your safety is maintained, for those with small children, accompanied by her activities.

2. Been Up Evening

Parangtritis beach to enjoy the atmosphere is suitable once when we visited him until the afternoon, so you can be satisfied traveled here, because you can see the charm of the sunset on the beach The very fascinating.

3. Bring Hat And Glasses

This equipment is useful if you come during the day, hot air beach will be resolved with the hat that you bring, in addition to the sparkle of sunlight also can be overcome if you wear glasses.

4. No Need to Worry benighted

This location also has provided lodging - lodging that you can rent for trips to the beach Parangtritis, of course, the price is also very affordable for you. so you do not need to worry when visiting this place until late at night.

5. Come On New Year's Eve Java

These tourist sites are very crowded with tourists during the New Year's Eve Java or night 1 Suro / Muharram, so if you intend to watch the crowds in Parangtritis then came at that time.

That review on the beach The beauty is in the region of Yogyakarta, may review the above can be useful for those who will visit the place - tourist attractions in Yogyakarta.

Lake Toba and Samosir Island - North Sumatra

Lake Toba and Samosir Island

Gambar Danau Toba

Lake Toba has a length of 100 cm and a width of 30 km. With a depth of about 450 m. The extent of 1,145 square kilometers. This lake is one of the flagship attraction on the island of Sumatra. Because charm is very impressive, to be able to captivate the domestic and foreign tourists.

Lake Toba merupkan stunning natural attractions. Cool air, coupled with the blue waters of the lake became a place of swimming fish - Batak. Surrounded by green pine trees that add to the tranquility of this place. In the middle stretch of the extent of Lake Toba, there is an island called Samosir Island. This is the island that also adds to the wonderful atmosphere at the Lake Toba. The island of Samosir almost equal to the area of ​​Singapore. Samosir Island also has two beautiful lakes, commonly known as Lake and Lake Aek Natonang Sidihoni. Samosir Island Samosir Batak inhabited by tribes. Now listed on Samosir Island population reached 580 428 inhabitants

Ruter Road to Lake Toba

A long journey if you want to enjoy the natural beauty that can be outside in the northern part of Sumatra island this. You must have to prepare the material and physical to wade through this journey. Transit lanes nearest to visit Lake Toba is Medan.

So for those of you who come from out of town you can take a trip with Transit in Medan either in Kualanamu which is an international airport in Medan, or it could be a transit terminal for Sandpaper you use a landline.

From Medan can continue your journey to Lake Toba using Bus Damri to Simpang Kayu Besar, the facilities of the Bus is quite nice, equipped with the Ac and toilets in it, so do not fall asleep yaaaaa, hehehehehe. Arriving at Simpang Kayu Besar you must change the vehicle with another kendaraa the direction seals. Actually, there is also a provider of transportation services that you can rent by the route Medan - seals, but the price is rather quite expensive, yes comparable to the one with the services provided.

After reaching the seals, you can enjoy the view of Lake Toba atmosphere, but if you wish to go to the island of Samosir, you must cross using the ferry boat transportation purposes Siodang Tuktuk on the island of Samosir. This place is a strategic place to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba completely.

Activity Can Do in Lake Toba and Samosir Island


The scenery around Lake Toba is very beautiful. Surrounded by pine forests and waterfalls lined charming and warm water baths that will refresh you. In the waters of Lake Toba, inhabited by unique species of fish. Local people used to call the Fish Batak or scientific name Remis Toba (Corbicula tobae), which includes the type Lissochilus sumatranus and Labeobarbus soro. A wide variety of fauna also inhabit the area around Lake Toba. In addition, the land around Lake Toba relatively fertile. There grows a wide variety of plants, ranging from pine trees to a wide variety of fruit trees. In addition, too many medicinal plants that thrive there, not infrequently you will find several types of flowers are gorgeous and beautiful.

Here you can perform activities - activities such as playing Jetsky, around the lake by boat, enjoy the challenge of climbing banana boot, watching the various dances local custom, watched the race boat, trying to challenge existing vehicle in Dana Toba, see the natural phenomenon of stone hanging and still many more that others, you can also walk - stroll around the villages in the island.

Two villages Samosir Island frequented by tourists is the village of Tomok and Tuktuk. Tomok is a village that has plenty of accommodation for tourists. While Tumuk is a village which has some important tourist to visit. Such as the Museum Batak, dance performances doll Sigale - gale which is a typical dance from the island of Samosir, as well as the final resting place of King Sidabutar. In addition, on Samosir Island you will find misty mountains and waterfalls. You will be welcomed by the hospitality masyaraakat Batak that make you feel at home - a long time in this place.

Residents around Lake Toba livelihood as farmers and fishermen. They rely on natural resources around settlements in the Lake Toba. They also always uphold the culture and traditions as well as local knowledge of Lake Toba. Their culture is strong and nuanced Batak. Around Lake Toba there are also several places visited by tourists pera. Balige, is one of the districts that is always crowded. Balige is Samosir district capital. From Balige, you can see the panorama of Lake Toba charming.


This area is quite strategic to get the best atmosphere of the natural scenery of Lake Toba. In addition, Balige also famous for its markets that sell a variety of unique souvenirs. In Balige, you also can find a row of typical culinary seller Batak society. Balige also save nuanced historical museum Batak, while containing relics Batak tribe. The museum is known as the T. B. Silalahi. The name was taken from the founders of this mueum named TB Silalahi. Moreover, here too there is the tomb SISINGAMANGARAJA XII, a famous hero in Indonesia. Another place that is usually crowded, beach Lumban Silintong. There you can watch the beautiful scenery and charming located on the shores of Lake Toba.

In addition there is also Brastagih Balige, which is one of the flagship destinations in Lake Toba. Brastagih is peak tourist attractive natural beauty store. There, you can enjoy the cool air and pemandaangan Mount Sinabung and Mount Sibayak. Green trees, too coloring beauty in Brastagih. Not only is it Sipiso Piso very beautiful and refreshing as well there. From the top Brastagih, you could see vast stretches of Lake Toba.

Tips And Culinary Lake Toba

In the area around Lake Toba Batak tribe was inhabited by a variety of cultural uniqueness. For typical cendramata the hobo community was also diverse, ranging from unique guitars are made of wood typical hobo, up to ancient calendar written by hand, of course, also native of Batak, and many other unique souvenirs. The paradise of shopping goods - antiques and unique Batak exist on the island. There is a variety of interesting souvenirs. One of them, namely, cloth Ulos. Ulos fabric is a woven fabric which is usually colored red, white and black, and decorated bengan gold colored thread.
For culinary, many unique culinary of this place, some restaurants are also here including Elios Restaurant, Rumba Pizza, Romlan Guest House, Tabo Restaurant and Buddhist Resto serves all tempting you.
Tips Visiting Lake Toba and Samosir Island

1. Choose the Right Time
Pay a visit in April to August. Because in the month - this month, the weather is sunny there, so you can enjoy a tour of Lake Toba comfortably.

 2. Visiting On Existence Time Ceremony
The advantage for you if menunjungi Lake Toba, when local communities are doing a ritual or a party of
the people of Lake Toba is you can witness the excitement of the event. other than that there is a very
crowded event here is Lake Toba Festival

3. Choose the Moment Documentation
If you want to get the nice photos of Lake Toba, time is quite limited, only about 1 hour. Morning at 05:30
until 06:30, while in the afternoon at 16.00 to 17.00. time - time is often referred to as the Golden hours.
Because at this moment, the best light yaang presented at Lake Toba.

4. Take Heart When bekunjung To Sipiso Piso
To visit Sipiso Piso, be careful - careful, because some of the roads that you would have traversed slippery and steep terrain.

5. Use Shoes
For your convenience in traveling to Lake Toba, can use the shoe for touring around Lake Toba.

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