In addition to the amazing extent of the amazing, past Lake Toba is not less amazing. With a height of 900 meters above sea level, Toba was originally a giant volcano supervulkan capable of producing a very powerful eruption.
The lake is formed by one or several huge volcanic eruptions, which some scientists say may be among the most powerful eruptions in earth's history. The eruption made an enormous crater. Gradually, the enormous crater was filled with water and formed what we know as Lake Toba.
Then the shift of the earth layer makes the base of the lake rise and form the island of Samosir very beautiful. Samosir Area about 647 square kilometers is almost the same as the country wide Singapore.
The beauty of Lake Toba
With a height of nearly 1 kilometer above sea level and surrounded by a row of volcanoes that are part of the Bukit Barisan Mountains make Lake Toba so cool and beautiful. Many enau and pine trees that thrive around Lake Toba add to the beauty of this lake.
To the north of Lake Toba can still be found a variety of interesting fauna such as monkeys, orangutans, and some types of monkeys. While in the southern part of Lake Toba there are different fauna types such as monkeys lingur, tapir, and ingkir. Of course this is also unique because this lake seems to function as a dividing ecological line of fauna on the north and south of Lake Toba.
As far as the eye can see, the beauty of the lake surrounded by a row of mountains so beautiful and amazing. A thick fog sometimes blankets this cool, cool lake. If there is no fog, the curve of Lake Toba is so beautiful to be admired. Yes, Lake Toba is like a sea in the middle of land that is really cool.
You can observe the beautiful curves of Lake Toba via the Tele Tower. Especially when seen in the morning, the scenery is so beautiful considering the tower is located on the hillside. You can find Tele Tower between Pangururan and Sidikalang.
If you want to stay without crossing to Samosir Island, you can choose various lodging in Parapat area. In Parapat there are several hotels and resorts with direct views of Lake Toba.