Enchantment of Indonesia's Largest Lake - Lake Toba

Lake Toba has incredible natural tourism, spiritual tourism, history, architecture and culinary. The atmosphere is cool and refreshing, the spread of clear water, beautiful scenery and stunning with the green mountains is a small part of the description of the Lake Toba are amazing.

It is estimated that Lake Toba happens when a super volcano eruption (of Mount Toba) about 73000-75000 ago. Approximately 2800 cubic kilometers of volcanic material spewed out when the volcano erupted, and volcanic dust in the wind to spread to half the earth. Explosion occurred during 1 week and throw the dust up to 10 kilometers above sea level. According to estimates, super volcanic eruptions caused mass death and caused the extinction of some species of living things. The eruption of Mount Toba affect world civilization. It is estimated, all-powerful explosion caused a change in the earth's weather and the start of an ice age.

Lake Toba is one of the amazing wonders of nature tourism. Lake Toba is a very large lake heavily, almost covering the central island of Singapore. With an area of 1145 square kilometers, Lake Toba is actually more like an ocean than a lake. Lake Toba is the largest lake in Southeast Asia and the deepest in the world with a depth of about 450 meters. Type volcanic lake is the world's second largest lake after Lake Victoria in Africa.

In the middle of Lake Toba, there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island at an altitude of about 1,000 meters above sea level. In the midst of Samosir Island is still there more two beautiful lakes named Lake and Lake Aek Sidihoni Natonang. The area around Lake Toba has a pine forest that is well beautiful. On the outskirts of Lake Toba, there are some very stunning waterfalls. On the outskirts of Lake Toba, there is one tourist attraction because of land called Cape Camels that juts into the lake is indeed resembles a camel's back. In the vicinity of Lake Toba you will find a place in sulfur water baths are believed to be useful to nourish the skin.

Lake Toba is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery while biking and enjoying the gorgeous mountain scenery, all sense of fatigue that you feel will be lost in this place. This lake is 900 meters above sea level so the cool air is very refreshing, away from heat, humidity and pollution in the city.

It's hard to imagine a more beautiful place to visit than Lake Toba, because here you can perform a variety of fun things to enjoy the beauty of nature such as mountain climbing, swimming and boating that can anesthetize your screen in stunning beauty of the scenery. Clean and cool air in harmony with its people are friendly relaxed atmosphere make the tourists will come back after visiting the lake.

You can bring myself to the island of Samosir in the middle of the lake and found a steep mountain with a cool mist, crystal clear waterfalls to swim, and local communities who are herding buffalo to the field. This is the place that you should visit and enjoy the hospitality of the community will Bataknya. Because wherever you go, you will soon find a new friend.

On the main island, there is accommodation in the town of Parapat. Parapat is small and rocky peninsula protruding into the lake. On the way to Parapat you will see spectacular scenery. Parapat Toba Batak society inhabited and Batak Simalungan known to have cheerful and sociable character, famous for his love-themed songs are cheerful and full of feeling.

Many tourists prefer to stay on the island of Samosir in the middle of the lake. As the original dwelling communities Toba Batak, Samosir Island has a legacy of antiquity of which is the grave stone and traditional villages. On this island you can find a unique culture and ancient Toba. Samosir Island interpret natural beauty that this island is the best place to visit and menghingar from routine fatigue. Samosir is easy to reach by boat from Parapat ferric. In Tomok (Samosir Island) is also available Tomb of King Sidabutar, which he was already 500 years. There is also a statue of Sigale-Gale (statue that can dance).

Although he has become a tourist destination since long, Samosir is the unspoiled natural beauty. Ventured out of the tiny village of Tuk-Tuk and Tomok. You also can enjoy a village atmosphere surrounded by fields, churches and cemeteries that meet the exotic land.

If your visit to Lake Toba, you may be surprised to find the lake is more like the ocean than the lake. The atmosphere is cool and refreshing, beautiful scenery and charming, with mountains that surround this area may make you feel at home. Samosir Island is located proudly in the middle of the island. In the midst of Samosir, there was the lake again, adding to the uniqueness of this resort.

Lake Toba is about 1700 square meters with a depth of approximately 450 meters. Located 906 meters above sea level, this place is a paradise for many interesting plants. Some people who enjoy the scenery of sunrise and sunset in this region say that Lake Toba makes them forget all their problems - even though for a while.

Getting There
By using a rental car from the city of Medan, Parapat you can reach in less than 4 hours. Parapat is located about 185 kilometers away from the capital of North Sumatra. You can also use the bus or join a tour to visit this lake.

Where to Stay
Numerous inns and hotels is available at Parapat. Some hotels even provide facilities like swimming pool and jacuzzi to pamper its guests.

Tour
You can go by boat to reach Samosir Island.

Dining Guide
Many restaurants are established in this area. You can also sample local food at the hotel or inn.

Souvenir
Souvenirs like T shirts, hats, key chains, and so can you buy in Medan, Parapat, or on the island of Samosir. At Tuk Tuk you can buy handicrafts typical Batak tribe unique - for example ulos, unique carvings, Batak calendar, traditional musical instruments, and so forth.

Things to See or Do
You can swim in the lake, or climb the boat around the lake. You can also visit Samosir Island to see the traditional house of Batak kings of ancient times were the king's tomb in the territory of Tomok. Golf courses are also available for those fond of this one sport.

Tips
- Bring a jacket and hat. This place is probably pretty cool for some people.
- Bring your swimsuit and your sports equipment.