Lake Toba is the prime tourist spot of North Sumatra. That is why various ways taken to enjoy the largest lake in Southeast Asia. One of the tourist destinations that offer the beauty of Toba is Simalem Park Resort is in the hills Brands, Sidikalang, Tanah Karo district.
The natural beauty Simalem Park Resort is very intriguing. This place provides a beautiful view of the mountains and the charming view of Lake Toba. Simalem often referred to as ecotourism because it incorporates the concept of agriculture (agro) with activities related to nature in one integrated area.
Once set foot into Simalem Park you will find security check and pay the entry fee at least Rp. 200,000 (depending on the size of the car and day excursions). The admission ticket already includes some vouchers to buy food, drink and play in the outbound vehicle. Entering the gate tourist attraction in Karo Batak language means cool and comfortable this beautiful scenery has started to take a look. The first thing you see when entering this area is an artificial fountain or commonly called the "Fountain of Wealth". From this central point we can choose four zones of different areas. You just choose will to Pangambatan Valley, Karo Agrotourism Farm and Mart, codons Cafe and Buddish Temple.
Well in the first zone of ecotourism is managed by two private companies Indonesia-Singapore we can see biwa and passion fruit plantations, flower nurseries, Podok-lodge on the banks of the river for a picnic and some other recreational points. In the zone, there are Pangambatan Valley Waterfall Lodge you can go to stay a few days. Panorama green natural forests and waterfalls will spoil as far as the eye can see.
Karo Agrotourism Farm and Mart is also worth to be visited because in this part there is a favorite tourist spot which is the pearl of the lake which exploit the beauty of Lake Toba. Photo session done as a background a beautiful lake makes the picture you take look more dramatic. Still in the same zone, visit Tongging Point. There are two main places in Tongging Point the cafe pretty and lodging. Again enchanting natural scenery you can enjoy here. Anyway, the zone Karo Agrotourism Farm and Mart is also equipped with a background amphitheater of Lake Toba. watch a show that was held on the stage will be lulled by the natural beauty and infinite sky. Extraordinary!
The third zone namely codons Cafe which is the starting point for tourists who want to do the trekking to the twin waterfalls. The camping ground is located on the banks of the river you can also try the sensation. If you do not want to go anywhere, you just sit while enjoying a snack in the cafe while looking calm lake.
Despite existing facilities already quite complete but local managers still build some additional rides including a Buddhist temple which continue to be done. Occupying an area of 206 hectares, Simalem Park Resort is located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level.
To reach this area, you can use a rental or private vehicle with a mileage of 2.5 - 3 hours from Medan. If you happened to be in Berastagi, this resort can be reached in just 45 minutes.
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