Lake Toba, A Stunning Indonesian Tourism Icon

In the middle of North Sumatra, Indonesia, an amazing natural charm has formed and has made history, namely Lake Toba. This largest volcanic lake in the world not only offers stunningly beautiful views, but also holds a rich culture and mysterious legends.

Intrigued by the beauty of Lake Toba? let's look at the results of the following exploration.

Around Lake Toba

This is the charm of North Sumatra which can be used as a new paradise and a new gateway to visit Indonesia. These waters are approximately 100 km long and 30 km wide. This area is really wide, so it's no wonder that many tourists visit this place. There are also, foreign tourists who try to glance at this place.

Well, Lake Toba is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia which according to researchers is said to have been formed from a very violent eruption from Mount Toba. This mountain erupted 74 thousand years ago and killed nearly 60 percent of the creatures on earth.

Let's flick a little on Mount Toba which turned out to be the forerunner of the formation of this super cool area. Mount Toba actually erupted 3 times. Where the first eruption formed a caldera on the south side, namely the Prapat and Porsea areas and occurred 800 thousand years ago.

The second eruption occurred 500 thousand years ago with a small eruption. So as to produce calderas in Sisilalahi and Haranggaol. And the last one as mentioned above occurred 74 thousand years ago and formed Lake Toba and in the middle there is the island of Samosir.

Mount Toba is a volcano that surrounds Lake Toba and Samosir Island, and it is said that this mountain will be active again. Just don't know when it will be active again. This mountain is located in a disaster-prone area because it is located on three plates that move frequently.

Samosir island

This is an island inhabited by humans. To reach this area, you have to travel by several ships that can be reached from the mainland of this area. On Samosir Besar Island, native friends will be presented with traditional Toba Batak houses that are still original.

Here there are also stories that are quite mystical and there are graves that are sacred to the residents. There are stone graves and traditional villages which are still very well maintained. Also here, native friends will be taken to visit the unique and impressive culture of Ancient Toba.

In the Tomok area, native friends will find several typical Batak crafts. Also here, native friends will be entertained by Toba traditions that are still upheld and buy hand-woven red scarves that are of high quality.

In this place there is also a Batak Museum located in Balige. Where mative friends will understand the real Batak culture and be fully discussed. Don't forget to bring your camera so that every moment in this area can be enjoyed and captured in photos and pictures.

Location of Lake Toba

Lake Toba, the largest lake in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, is located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Stretching 100 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide, this lake is surrounded by the districts of Simalungun, Toba Samosir, North Tapanuli, Humbang Hasundutan, Dairi, Karo and Samosir, making Lake Toba one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia.

To reach this area, you must first enter the entrance in Medan. Heading to the city of Medan can use the plane or by bus.

After arriving at Kuala Namu Airport. Native friends can use several alternative routes. First, native friends can use flights to Silangit Airport. After arriving, continue your journey by using a taxi that has been lined up in front of the airport.

The second step, native friends can use Nice Trans. Well, this transport is a kind of taxi. The advantage of this fleet is that native friends can share prices with other passengers, so the price to be paid is slightly cheaper.

The last step, native friends can use the relay method, which is to take the airport train to Medan Station. Then take an angkot that goes to Medan Terminal, continue the journey to Parapat Terminal with a travel time of approximately 4-5 hours.

Price of admission

So, before we discuss how much the entrance ticket to Lake Toba costs, let's see first how much it costs to get to Lake Toba from Medan. With the first step, you have to spend 200 thousand to 500 thousand rupiah. The second step, native friends have to spend as deep as 100 thousand to 200 thousand.

For the third route, native friends have to spend 100 thousand to 125 thousand rupiah. The price of admission to Lake Toba itself is quite cheap, only 5 thousand rupiahs. So, which step will you choose?

Accommodation

Even though it's small, you can't just enjoy this place for an hour or two. Just like the island of the Gods, Bali, you need qualified lodging. So, around the lake there are many lodgings in the form of hotels, villas, resorts, and also homestays.

There are also inns directly facing the lake. So, when the sun rises this lake area will be very impressive with a spectacular panorama. But to enjoy this beautiful view, native friends have to spend from 500 thousand.

Don't forget to visit Aek Renggat. Here there are hot springs that are extraordinarily comfortable. There are several levels, so native friends can choose their own comfortable place. This place is a combination of the beauty of the sulfur soil of Pusuk Buhit and Lake Toba.

Both seemed to be a painting from famous hands. To enjoy this charm, native friends will be charged an ordinary fee of 10 thousand rupiah. Another beauty that can be enjoyed is when you get on a ship. Why? Because the nuance will feel like the past is still upheld.

Some residents in Toba are very friendly. They will welcome their native friend with a smile and tell a little story about Lake Toba which also has its origins in the version of the local people. Most tourists will be lulled by these stories.

Taking a boat to Samosir Island is like riding a boat across the vast ocean. Indeed, Lake Toba presents an experience that will never be forgotten from the initial departure to the return. Everything is so neatly memorized, that it can be recounted with longing.

How, it's not wrong if the government is developing this area into a new Bali for Indonesia. The area is indeed impressive with customs and culture that are still very thick. A must-visit place if native friends visit this area. So, when do you want to visit Lake Toba?