Lake located in Central Aceh district is also often called the Lake Lut Tawar by the Gayo community. The lake has an area of 5,472 hectares with a length of about 17 kilometers and a width of 3 kilometers. The extent of which almost resembles the vast oceans, it would not be surprised if this lake was given the name of Lake Laut Tawar because the water in this lake is not salty but tasteless.
When tourists are in the lake, it will be presented a very wide lake phenomenon with rows of green hills that appear from a distance. Visitors can also see the waves with the mini size occasionally greeted the edge. Beautiful atmosphere can also be felt tourists in this, the breeze as a loyal friend who always accompany when in the lake.
Lake Laut Tawar has a varied depth that can reach up to 50 meters more. Tourists are encouraged to always be careful because it could happen something that is not desirable. In this place there are also various species of flora and fauna that live in and around the lake. Like some types of plankton, fish, mollusks, and mammals.
One of the endemic fish that inhabit this lake is the fish depik. This fish at a glance looks like a wadher fish in the island of Java, small and scaly white shimmer that never runs out its population even though it is always hunted by local people to be consumed. This fish is very tasty and contains high protein, especially if fried.
If lucky tourists can find the fish in the dry season, because in the rainy season fish depik did not come to the surface. Around the lake are also often encountered some wild animals such as civet, forest cat, pangolin, hedgehog, gibbon, deer, and many more. Some of these animals are indeed protected and are not allowed to be hunted.
Lake Laut Tawar does save a million charms, as well as a mystery story that enveloped this tourist spot. Apart from that, this lake has great potential to be developed as a tourist attraction to attract tourists from out of town to foreign countries.
The existing facilities in Lake Laut Tawar quite adequate although not yet complete. Around the lake tourists can find public facilities such as toilets, large parking areas, and praying mosques. Around the lake also has provided lodging that can be used if tourists want to spend the night.
Tourists also do not need confusion if the stomach rumbling after enjoying the beauty of Lake Laut Tawar this. There are some simple stalls selling food and drinks. Visitors can enjoy the typical cuisine in this place is processed fish depik very tasty and delicious. Also do not forget to taste the typical coffee Gayo famous for its enjoyment.
