Lake Toba, North Sumatra
The existence of Toba as a volcanic lake has been famous in various parts of the world. 75 Thousand years ago Supervolcano Toba erupted, forming a caldera and bombarding some of the earth with volcanic ash. Over time, the caldera along the 100 kilometers with a width of 30 kilometers was turned into a lake.
The lake is located in North Sumatra Province became the largest lake in Southeast Asia. Now Toba presents unlimited beauty through an unlimited lake, surrounded by green hills all around. The cool air and the mist in the morning make this place like a natural landscape in Northern Europe there.
The favorite point of enjoying the panorama of Lake Toba is Tongging. From here, two scenes at once stretched out before the eyes: Lake Toba and Sipiso-piso Waterfall. Samosir Island which seemed to float in the middle of the lake has a culture and crafts typical of the Batak community. The nearby town of Brastagi is a producer of fresh fruits, especially the Passion fruit. You can also take a hot bath in a natural bath, on the slopes of Sinabung and Sibayak.
