Lake Toba is located in North Sumatra is one of the most beautiful volcanic lake belonging to Indonesia with an area up. 1,145 square kilometers, Lake Toba looks like an ocean at an altitude of 00 meters above the level of the sea. Besides called the largest lake in Southeast Asia, the lake has a depth of 450 meters is also the deepest lake in the world
in the middle of Lake Toba, there is an island called Pulau Samosir. Samosir island has two small lakes are Lake and Lake Aek Natonang Sidihoni. island Samosir has area almost as large as the state of Singapore is not an empty island, the island is home Samosir Batak tribe. Batak tribe living of Pulau Samosir still adhere to traditional beliefs. They still run the various rituals commonly performed our ancestors.
Pulau Samosir
In Pulau Samosir there are two villages visited by many tourists, namely Tomok and Tuktuk, Tomok is a village that has many interesting attractions such as the tomb of King Sidabutar, Batak Museum and the popular dance Sigale-gale puppets. Unlike Tomok which has many historical sites, Tuktuk is a village where there are many inns for travelers.
Not only the island of Samosir is the attraction of these places, Lake Toba is also surrounded by pine forests and several waterfalls and also a hot water bath in the forest. The landscape around the lake is very beautiful with the relatively cold air so you want to linger here.
For Batak people who were in the vicinity of this lake, Lake Toba is not only the natural attractions that have ordinary outer beauty. They believe that Lake Toba became a goddess bersemayamnya seven Batak or commonly known Namborru. Whenever carry out activities around the lake, the community to pray and ask for permission in advance for the blessed event and can run smoothly.
History of Lake Toba
Lake Toba
as the most natural sites in Indonesia, more to have scientific history, Lake Toba also save folklore believed to be the origin of the formation of this lake.
According to folklore which have been widely disseminated, Lake Toba is formed of a stealth fish family history. In ancient times, there was a young man who was fishing in the river and managed to get a fish. Unlike other fish, fish that can talk and obtaining asked not to be cooked. The fish are then turned into a beautiful woman named Toba.
Lake Toba
Long story short, the two were married, but there is a Toba application that should never be violated the young man. There should be no one knows who they are married to beautiful women. Their marriage is going well until they have a boy named Samosir ornery and always hungry.
One day, Naidoo assigned send food to her father in the fields, but the food was brought even ate road. The father was hungry and decided to go home, on the way back, he saw Naidoo ate lunch that was supposed father. Because the condition is very angry, he accidentally said Naidoo and said he was the son of a fish.
Lake Toba
instantly the sky is dark and the rain fell, water is also out of the underground makes settlement immersed in water . Toba Samosir and suddenly disappear when the village turned into a water sea. It was then that formed Lake Toba and Samosir Island is considered the epitome of a stealth fish and children.
When viewed from the side is more scientific, Lake Toba is a volcanic lake formed by the eruption of Mount Toba in thousands of years. The eruption formed a caldera or crater giant and filled with water up in the lake as it is today.
The explosion was very rare volcanic ash it produces scattered throughout the world and causes mass mortality, reducing 60% of the number of people at that time. Furthermore, according to the researchers, these eruptions also affect climate and weather on Earth and entering an ice age
What can be done at Lake Toba
Lake Toba
exploring Lake Toba will be difficult completed in a day. This attraction has a lot of interesting things to do and many places not to miss during your visit.
Sail
Pulau Samosir by Sailing charter boat would be an interesting experience. By renting a boat for groups of 20-25 people for a day, you can always ask to stop at the time wherever you travel and want to visit the group.
During this boat trip, enjoy the view of Lake Toba and its surroundings. You will be surprised by the richness of nature that you witnessed. Do not forget to prepare each camera to capture the charm of Lake Toba. Also, you can see other tourists who were playing jetski and banana boat on the lake.
Learn about the history of Batak
Being in Pulau Samosir not stay only hostel, here you get to know the history of Batak visiting historic sites. Do not miss the village Tomok where there is the tomb of King Sidabutar, Huta Bolon Museum in Simanindo and Batu trial in Ambarita.
Tomb Kings Butar very unique because it is made of large stones without any connections and sculpture of the king's face in the grave stone. Sidabutar King was the first to live Tomok. In this cemetery there are tombs of two kings and successors tombs of several family members. To get into these places, you have to wear Ulos that was provided by the concierge at the entrance.
Huta Bolon Museum no less interesting. Here you can see traditional Batak house relics of King Simanindo Sidauruk the Batak culture as a museum today. Inside the museum there is a large collection of objects that are closely related to the Batak culture, such as traditional clothes, fabrics and also Ulos cabinets Sigale-gale dolls.
Do not forget to visit the village Ambarita where there are Batu trial. Pierre-shaped table that was used to execute prisoners. People who are convicted of crimes such as murder, robbery and rape would be beheaded in this table.
Shopping
not complete if on vacation without shopping. Around Lake Toba and lots of souvenir shops selling Ulos tissue Batak guitar, t-shirts, key chains and various other souvenirs. The memories are many of you have encountered in Samosir Island, Parapat, Balige and other places around Lake Toba. Prepare portfolio and improve your trading skills, yes.
Interestingly Lake Toba?
Dolls Sigale-gale
Sigale-gale dolls became a feature attractions in Sumatra. 1.5 meter high wooden dolls complete with custom clothing Batak can dance tor-tor overall rating. Sigale-gale of dance you can see in some of the tourist attractions in the Lake Toba Huta Bolon Museum and many other museums.
Sigale wind should be kept in a coffin. This doll is very sacred because of its long history. From Batak favorite son of a king in ancient times who died fighting. King became sad and sick.
Until then, the doctor and smart people decided to create a wooden doll human size and his face is like a king. According to residents, the ghost of the king's son, go to the doll Sigale-gale can move and dance without the aid of a puppeteer.
Lake Toba Festival
Lake Toba Festival is an annual event permerintah cooperation between North Sumatra and the Ministry of Tourism and the Creative Economy. The event took place between the months of August to September.
In this festival, held a variety of shows and competitions for people ranging from ornamental race dance Cultural boats. You can also find a wide variety of culinary delights and hunting cloth Ulos beautiful at the event.
If you want to attend the annual festival of these attractions, you should have already booked air tickets and hotel rooms in advance.
Transport Lake Toba
Lake Toba
location closest to Lake Toba is available by vehicles is Parapat, Simalungun.
Pinang Baris Terminal in Medan, Parapat majors taking the bus. The trip to Parapat Medan takes about 6 hours. From Parapat, you can witness the beauty of Lake Toba. If you want to Samosir Island, you can cross by ferry from Port Ajibata to Tuktuk, Samosir.
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