Lake Toba, North Sumatra

Attractions in North Sumatra is very diverse, from the beautiful natural scenery, culture, arts, crafts, as well as local specialties. In one area that could be completed within three to four hours from Medan there is an amazing natural charm and exotic. Natural charm expanse of blue water stretching was none other than Lake Toba. Volcanic lake with a length of 100 km and a width of 30 km is very famous in Indonesia and overseas.

Lake Toba in historical narrative formed by the explosion which took place about 73000-75000 ago. The explosion occurred during a week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level. These events cause mass deaths and establish a large basin filled with water and then into the lake as we see today. Middle of the lake there is Samosir Island with an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level.

Beautiful panorama of the lake can be enjoyed along the coast of the lake. Of bererapa place around the lake is still looks exotic. Lake Toba we must speak not separated by the surrounding places like Parapat, tuktuk, Naidoo, and areas along the shores of this lake toba.

The increased government attention to the development of this tourist area. Several events to promote and attract visitors to do here. One annual event held here is the Bull that was held in the City Parapat. A series of performances and art and cultural attractions featured here. Welcome this grand and festive party can suck the visitors both locally and overseas.

When we went to Disneyland so that we see in addition to the charm of stunning lake also the activity of the population with the typical Batak culture. Typical paraphernalia of Lake Toba is very easy to obtain to be souvenirs.

Lake Toba in many activities that we can do, from swimming in the lake with buoys and tires, walking leisurely enjoy the view of the lake, and choose a souvenir to take home. Hangings, carvings, clothing, and various crafts in the Lake Toba.

For those of you who've been here, would like to once again come and enjoy the natural beauty of the lake that never runs out from time to time. Especially for those of you who have not been here. Come game to come and see for yourself. Surely you will be charmed by the expanse of this exotic lake.