Visiting 9 Tourist Attractions in Parapat, Lake Toba

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Parapat is a village in Simalungun Regency that is one of the accesses to Lake Toba. Parapat is a stopover point for the western part of the Trans Sumatra route that connects Padang and the city of Medan. Here there is a port that serves crossings to Samosir Island.

Parapat is one of the interesting spots to enjoy the charm of Lake Toba. No wonder this place is crowded with tourists from inside and outside North Sumatra. If you are planning a vacation to Lake Toba, know the following 9 tourist attractions around Parapat!

1. Lake Toba Parapat

Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. The Lake Toba caldera is part of the Bukit Barisan Mountains in North Sumatra. This 100 km long and 30 km wide lake can be accessed from several areas, one of which is Parapat.

Lake Toba Parapat is located on the main route across Sumatra, leading to Pematangsiantar. Here you can enjoy the charm of Lake Toba very clearly and can be used as a destination for transit or rest when crossing the Sumatran Cross Route.

2. Niagara Parapat Hotel

Traveling is not only about visiting one tourist spot and another. You can also enjoy certain areas only with a staycation at the hotel. One that you can visit for a staycation in Parapat is Niagara Hotel.

This is one of the oldest hotels in Parapat. But make no mistake, even though it is said to be the oldest, Hotel Niagara is truly magnificent and comfortable to serve as a staycation place. You can be pampered with various facilities such as a gym or swimming.

3. Cape Camel

Around Lake Toba there are many charming hills as a place to see a wider view of Lake Toba. One of them is Tanjung Camel Simalungun, a favorite place to watch the sunset in North Sumatra.

Tanjung Camel is not far from Parapat, or about 72 km from Pematangsiantar City. Many exciting activities can be done in Tanjung Camel. Among them are fishing, camping, and of course, enjoying the view of Lake Toba from a height.

4. Parapat White Sand Beach

Not far from Parapat Hospital, there is White Sand Beach which is one of pride for the Parapat community. This is part of Lake Toba, not a beach that empties into the sea. However, because there is white sand on the shores of the lake, this place is finally called a beach.

Parapat White Sand Beach has clear water and is not too deep, so it is safe for children to swim. In the vicinity there are many inns, for visitors who come from out of town can stay and enjoy Parapat White Sand Beach more satisfied.

5. Hanging Stone

Parapat has a unique place that is not found anywhere else. Rock Mountain is his name. This stone was formed from the activity after the eruption of Mount Toba, an ancient mountain that formed Lake Toba. The Hanging Stone appeared suddenly after the earthquake during the eruption of Mount Toba.

Uniquely, this stone is associated with a local legend that the stone is the incarnation of a woman from Toba who is reluctant to be paired with a man chosen by her parents. However, however this Hanging Stone is formed, it is still unique and interesting to visit.

6. Port of Ajibata

Are you around Lake Toba and want to cross to Samosir Island? Ajibata Harbor is access to Samosir Island by ferry. Here various boats can take you to Samosir Island with different schedules for each ship.

If you just want to enjoy the view, you can also stop by the Ajibata pier and watch the ferries go by and from Samosir. Around it, restaurants and cafes are available for you to hang out.

7. Soekarno’s Exile House

Indonesia’s first president, Bung Karno, was exiled several times in several cities in Indonesia. Until now, the house where Bung Karno lived during his exile can still be visited as a historical tourist destination. Like in Ende and Bengkulu, Soekarno’s Exile House in Parapat is also interesting to visit.

Bung Karno was exiled to Parapat at the end of 1948 with Sjahrir and Haji Agus Salim. However, Bung Karno was not long exiled in Parapat because then he was exiled to Bangka Island. Until now, the house still stands majestically and is used as a historic house in North Sumatra.

8. Bebas Beach

If you look at the photos spread on social media, you must be familiar with the words “I Love Lake Toba.” This article is located on the Parapat Bebas Beach, Lake Toba, one of North Sumatra’s icons, especially Parapat.

When visiting Lake Toba, it’s incomplete if you haven’t stopped by Parapat Bebas Beach. Here, you can see the charm of Lake Toba and the mobility of boats passing by from Parapat to Samosir. Here, there are interesting photo spots, but you can try the culinary and traditional snacks of North Sumatra.

9. Sipolha Hill

Another place to go to enjoy Lake Toba from a height is Sipolha Hill. The path to Sipolha Hill is quite extreme, with a steep path and lots of gravel. But upon arrival at your destination, you will be spoiled with views from the top of Sipolha Hill.

From Sipolha Hill, you can see a small island called Hole Island. If you are curious, you can visit it using a wooden boat at the cost of only Rp. 10,000/person.

Lake Toba is so charming with many tourist destinations around it. If Samosir Island is usually a destination for tourism when visiting Lake Toba, it turns out that other areas are no less interesting. One of them is Parapat. So you already know, what are the interesting destinations here? Let’s go on a trip to Parapat!

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