Lake Toba is the largest lake in South East Asia and one of the most spectacular ones, surrounded by large mountains and with the massive island of Samosir located in the middle of this lake. When we descend in the hills, we visit the lake from all its beauty.
Aek Rangat
Who doesn’t enjoy natural hot springs? In the foot of Pusuk Buhit, just across from Pangururan, you will come across some hot springs. It charges IDR$2,000 to enter the area, but access to the pools are all complimentary, except for a pool to get foreigners who charge IDR 10,000 to get.
A word of information, once we say sexy spring, we do mean hot spring. Don’t attempt swimming around in it, or massaging your entire body at a go — chances are, you’re going to end up hopping back out again.
Tomok village
Tomok village is a traditional village on Samosir that keeps many important historical sites. If you want to know more about local culture, this is one stop that you can’t miss.
Not only does the village comprise some gorgeous traditional Batak homes, but it is also home to the stone grave of the late king Sidabutar. You’ll also find a set of stone statues, as well as souvenir shops which sell purposeful Batak souvenirs. Just in the event you did not figure out how to see the Sigale Gale Wave functionality at the museum, you might also find it here.
Go right ahead and have a trip back in the past of the Batak people, and remember to buy a souvenir home to list your travels!
Tuk Tuk
The very first must-go on the island is not one apart from Tuk Tuk, the area where guests, special meals, and unique resorts converge. Most tourists will end up at Tuk Tuk when they see the islands. Many great hotels can be found here. Other than being a fantastic vantage point to admire the opinions of Lake Toba, Tuk Tuk also offers some great drinking and shopping spots.
Kursi Raja Siallagan, Ambarita
The village of Ambarita is just another traditional village on Samosir island that’s been witness to a lot of historical events. The most popular spot in town would be Huta Siallagan, in which a perplexing mixture of stone chairs and tables are available.
Lumban suhi-suhi village
Fashion lovers will love the chance to get in touch with the Batak people’s traditional fabric, the Ulos, in this very small village. These carefully published fabrics are entirely handmade with conventional tools — beautifully crafted labours of love.
Here, you get the chance to see the entire Ulos-making process, and as soon as it’s over, you will even get to pick out your favourite and buy them in producer!
No, they’re not there for one to sit. They’re part of an ancient courtyard, where the kings convicted criminals and decapitated them on the spot. It is a narrative that makes you think twice about sitting down, right?
How To Arrive?
Presently, there is no direct way for to Samosir — you will have to take a plane to Medan, travelling to Parapat, then board a ferry there.
Step 1: Take a trip to Medan
Step 2 (Duration 4 – 6 hrs): Three ways to reach Parapat (a little city on the border of Lake Toba) at Medan – Board that a taxi/private car/bus.
Step 3 (Duration 30 – 50 min): Take a ferry from Parapat into Tuk Tuk, Samosir island (the majority of the tourism of Lake Toba is concentrated here). There is a regular ferry service which works to Tuk Tuk on Samosir Island in half-hour intervals between Parapat. It’s possible to get your tickets on the boat.
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