Sipiso-Piso Waterfall

When someone visiting North Sumatra, they must be the premier tourist destination of Lake Toba. Sipiso-piso waterfall was located on the shores of Lake Toba, unfortunately, a very interesting attraction is less visited by tourists because of its location on the edge of town Parapat different, where tourists usually visit. Sipiso-piso located north of Lake Toba, about 24 kilometers from Kabanjahe. This waterfall is the highest in Indonesia with an altitude of 120 meters. Sipiso-piso waterfall made from an underground river in the Karo plateau that runs through a cave in the side of the crater of Lake Toba.

When I had the opportunity to visit this place, the scenery was incredible waterfall. The falls are small but high fall between greenish cliff. From the perspective substation built by the government in this Brand visitors can not only enjoy the scenic waterfall, but also Lake Toba.Air Sipiso-piso waterfall is about 800 meters above sea level. Waterfall flowing down slicing green hills covered with pine trees. Sipiso-piso itself literally means "knife." Not only can you see the waterfall from a distance, but fell for him.

The stairs are steep and far enough away so make sure you have a strong stamina and bring drinking water supplies. The fall may not be a problem, but to climb back up hundreds of stairs after playing water below would be quite tiring. Viewing post itself is quite extensive, and when it was visited by many locals. Unfortunately, this view of the substation infrastructure inadequate. There are only basic facilities such as toilets and stalls, which in my number and inadequate hygiene. Visitors who want to explore this area further should stay in the nearby village, which Tongging.

Tongging located on the shores of Lake Toba, in the north. In Tongging you can do a variety of activities, such as swimming in the lake, do trekking in the jungle, or visit a small waterfall called Sidompak. You can go up to Mount Sipiso-piso, and did paragliding from the summit.

Besides swimming, you can also take a boat hired from local fishermen to get around the lake. Cycling from one village to another is also a fun activity to see the daily life of the Karo. For you fans of ethnic fabrics, you can go to the village Silalahi in cockfighting, Dairi. The village is located about 11 km from Tongging. Tongging villagers are mostly fishermen and farmers. They farmed rice and onions as well as fishing in the lake Toba. Arsik carp fish and red value is commonly farmed fish species in Lake Toba. You must try the traditional dish of fish with herbs Several accommodation options in Tongging include Sibayak Pensions, Pensions parultop, and Roman Sinasi Bungalows, which are all on Jalan Silalahi, Tongging. Travelling here is perfect for backpackers on a budget because the accommodation was cheap.

Heading into Sipiso-piso:

When I visited Sipiso-piso, I was traveling around the North Sumatra early in Berastagi, through Kabanjahe, to Sipiso-piso, Siantar, Parapat, Tuk-Tuk, and ends in Bukit Lawang. Due to a limited budget, I chose to use public transport by road traffic Siantar. From Berastagi I use the public bus heading to Kabanjahe-Tanah Karo district capital, with rates of less than five thousand dollars.

In Kabanjahe, I climbed the rural transport across brands. From the main road junction, I chose motor rickshaw to reach the viewing post. From the substation of view you still have to travel by public transport or rickshaw to Tongging, with street decline. For those of you who use a private vehicle trips to Sipiso-piso easier. From Berastagi, you will only take about 2 hours. And rural landscapes in Tanah Karo is very interesting, unfortunately the road is not good