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Lake Kerinci is the second largest lake in Sumatra. Its beauty has always been associated with a legend of the Kerinci. Is Calupat and Calungga two orphaned twin brothers who live at the foot of Mount Kerinci. They have a heritage Pomegranate Red and White Stone legacy of his parents. Calungga went hunting one day alone, the way he finds a giant egg. The eggs were then taken home to show to his brother but it turns Calungga Calupat decided to eat the eggs alone. After eating a giant egg, Calungga Calungga thirst thirst but it turns out differently. He drank the river water around Mount Kerinci which caused the river to be dry. Calungga body changed over time, elongated and has golden scales of nyiru.
Calungga turn into a giant dragon with a ruby red stone on his head Mustika. To test his power, the Dragon Calungga appealed to all the gods in the earth's natural magic in order to inundate the Kerinci valley with water, forming a large lake. Round the dragon's body forms a lake which is now called Lake Bento at the foot of Mount Kerinci. Calupat Calungga sister was unable to live alone, he asked her to the dragon Calungga township residents in the east the sun rises so that it can coexist with the population. Then blown by the dragon's mouth with a powerful wind which had now become a river named Wind River Estuary (Sungai Batang Merangin). Then the water is shrinking due to the dragon drifted downstream to the East Calungga that changed into a so-called Renah Kerinci valley and a lake that is Lake Kerinci now. At the time of their arrival in front of a large population along the river, Calupat sitting on a dragon's head. Then the population was also immediately crowned as the king who holds Calupat Sang Hyang Jaya Dragon.
Sipiso-piso waterfall is actually situated in the north of Lake Toba, about 24 kilometers from Kabanjahe. This waterfall is the highest in Indonesia with a height of 120 meters. Sipiso-piso Waterfall is made from an underground river in the Karo plateau that runs through a cave in the crater of Lake Toba, but unfortunately a very interesting tourist attraction is less visited by tourists because of its location on the edge of town Parapat different, where tourists usually visit . Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. Cascading waterfall to cut the green hills covered with pine trees. Sipiso-piso itself literally means "knife". If you want to see Sipiso-piso from close range, you have to go through a steep staircase and far enough away so make sure you have a strong stamina and bring drinking water supplies. The decline is probably not a problem, but the hundreds of steps to climb back after playing in the water of course is quite tiring. Well when it began to fatigue, visitors can stay in a nearby village, named Tongging.
Tongging located on the north shore of Lake Toba. In Tongging you can perform various activities, like swimming in the lake, exploring the woods, or visit a small waterfall called Sidompak. You also can go up to Mount Sipiso-piso, and do paragliding from the top. Besides swimming, you can also take a boat that can be hired from local fishermen to get around the lake. Cycling from one village to another is also a fun activity to see Karo people in their everyday lives. For you fans of ethnic fabric, you can go to the village of Silalahi, Dairi. The village is located about 11 km from Tongging.
Sibayak Volcano located in the current circumstances the height of 2172 m above sea level. Ascent through the tropical jungle and cliffs full of challenges and at the top of the mountain there is a stretch of land where camping. From the top of the mountain visible craters are still active magma issued and the beautiful scenery and charming.
Distance from City Berastagi to the beginning of the climb from the village of Jaranguda 1.5 km from the village of King Berneh 15 Km. Estimated to be less long climb 2 to 3 hours.
Sibolangit Sembahe River is a frequent tourist baths are visited by the local tourism. Sibolangit river is flowing with the water rushing around because there are large rocks, and this dibatu you can take pictures together with friends while enjoying the cool river water.At the time of school holidays (August 17's, this place is so crowded are visited. In addition to cold water, the atmosphere is also very comfortable and the air is still beautiful, cold and enjoy hot meals are available for sale on the site.
With an entrance fee of Rp 8,000, every visitor can enjoy these tourist sites and felt the cold mountain water. You water the mountains curious about this, please visit. Location of the place in Tanah Karo, that we can begin the journey from Medan. With public transport available at the intersection kuala Medan North Sumatra (Sutra), Borneo, Sinabung and others. Or the vehicle itself can be taken with a time of approximately 1 hour from Medan.
Nature Tourism Sembahe Baths are nice and comfortable place to relax. The location is beautiful with a walk along the river. We can sit back, or even swimming in the river this Sibolangit Sembahe. If you have not advanced to swim, relax. Here are the tires that you can rent a float. You can also enjoy culinary provided by existing shops in the vicinity.
Gunung Leuser National Park is commonly abbreviated TNGL one of the Nature Conservation Areas in Indonesia covering an area of 1,094,692 hectares which are located in two administrative province of Aceh and North Sumatra. Aceh province is terdeliniasi TNGL include Southwest Aceh, South Aceh, Aceh Singkil, Southeast Aceh, Gayo Lues, Aceh Tamiang, while the province of North Sumatra, including Dairi terdeliniasi TNGL, Karo and Langkat.
This national park takes its name from the towering Gunung Leuser with a height of 3404 meters above sea level in Aceh. This national park includes the original ecosystem of the coast to high mountains covered by dense forest typical of tropical rain, which is managed by the zoning system used for the purpose of research, science, education, culture, tourism, and recreation.
Gunung Leuser National Park has 3 (three) functions, namely: a. protection of life support systems; b. preserving species diversity of plants and animals and their ecosystems; c. sustainable use of biological resources and ecosystem. 
ONE again at the Veranda of Mecca or the coast of Aceh (NAD) which is famous for its beauty, the beach Lampuuk. Like the other beaches in Aceh, Lampuuk Beach is also a victim of violence tsunami of 2004. Lampuuk beach is located in the district of Aceh Besar, Aceh. This one has a beautiful beach and a very seductive charm in the eyes of visitors. Lampuuk coast is often referred to as the most beautiful beaches on the western island of Sumatra. On this beach, you will be presented a beautiful panorama, a blend of white sand beaches and green landscape around the beach.
When the tsunami hit, this place was in ruins and temporarily closed to recreation. However, after the construction and improvement, beach location Lampuuk be beautiful again. Near the beach there is a majestic white mosque, the only building left intact when the tsunami hit. Now, the mosque was used as a Tsunami Monument.
Around Lampuuk Beach stands majestically Andalas a cement factory. However, when the plant is only a distant memory after suffering severe damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004. In Lampuuk Coast region, you can play golf with panoramic sea background in Padang Golf Seulawah. Evidently, though was hit by a huge tsunami waves, Coast Lampuuk not lose its charm. This beach remains the prettiest beaches in the NAD, which is a favorite of tourists.
