Toba Lake Tourism Samosir Island

in #indonesia7 years ago (edited)

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Siapa yang tidak tahu dengan danau Toba, yang terkenal akan sejarahnya.

Lake Toba is located in the mountains of Bukit Barisan, North Sumatra. The extent of 1,145 square kilometers makes it the largest lake in Southeast Asia and is larger than Singapore.

Lake Toba is also the largest lake in the world formed from volcanic eruptions, and included in the list of Guinness World Records.

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Background Lake Toba formed due to volcanic eruptions that spewed 2.800 km cubic eruption material, thus making the crater is gradually filled with water into the lake.

In the middle of Lake Toba there is an island named Samosir. The island is close to the area of ​​Singapore and has several villages with amazing natural attractions, such as mountains and waterfalls.

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Samosir Island and Lake Toba are the heart and hometown of the Batak Tribe. You also can feel the hospitality of the villagers as well as know their culture.

If you travel to Lake Toba from April to August, chances are you will be able to witness the traditional rituals and rituals of the Batak Tribe ceremony of Pesta Masyarakat Danau Toba.

The ceremony was held to remember the ancestors of Suka Batak by performing songs, sporting events, and batak dances..

As for lodging in Lake Toba, you do not need to worry, because there are many resorts, hotels, and ordinary inns that each offer incredible views.

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very informative post...
thanks @kuta-community

Your welcome