5 Waterfalls Around Lake Toba That Presents Panoramic Views of the Natural Beauty

Lake Toba has indeed become a favorite tourist destination in the province of North Sumatra, with extraordinary natural beauty. In addition, the largest lake in Indonesia has a Batak cultural appeal from the local community which is also a big magnet.

Not only that, there are also several waterfalls found around Lake Toba with a natural view that is not less cool.

For those of you who like to travel nature and are planning a tour in North Sumatra, then there is no harm in visiting several waterfalls around Lake Toba below.

1. Sipiso-Piso Waterfall

Sipiso-Piso Waterfall is a waterfall that is included in the administration of Tongging Village, District of Brand, Simalungun Regency.

The exact location of this waterfall is to the north of Lake Toba and is uniquely up to 120 meters in height. To go to the location of the waterfall visitors must go through the steps and footpaths far enough.

But after arriving at the location will surely be amazed by the beauty of this high waterfall that stabs like a knife.

To go to the location of this waterfall takes about 30 minutes because it is about 24 km from the City of Kabanjahe.

2. Situmurun Waterfall

In addition, there is also Situmurun Waterfall which is located in Toba Samosir Regency, which is only 30 km southeast of Parapat City, and can be taken approximately 20 minutes.

Interestingly this waterfall is the flow of water directly flowing into Lake Toba. In addition, visitors can also see the island of Samosir which is opposite.

To go to the location you can rent a boat and it is recommended to rent a group to reduce the cost of renting the boat.

3. Efrata Waterfall

Efrata Waterfall is one of the waterfalls located south of Lake Toba, located in the administrative area of Sosor Dolok Village, Harian District, Samosir Regency. This waterfall offers a beautiful view of the 25 meter high rushing water.

Besides the natural scenery around it is also still green and beautiful which makes visitors always want to linger here.

The location of the waterfall is also not far from the capital of Samosir Regency, which is Panguruan District which is only 20 km away. After arriving at Sosor Dolok Village, visitors can walk about 10 minutes to this place.

4. Binanga Balon Waterfall

Next is Binanga Bolon Waterfall, located in Haranggaol Nagari Purba Pasir District, Simalungun Regency.

Although this waterfall is less well known and is quiet, it still offers beautiful natural scenery. Access to the waterfall is also not as easy as other waterfalls.

But for those of you who like adventure, then the trip to this waterfall will feel exciting, especially when you get there immediately greeted with a cool natural scenery.

5. Sigura-Gura Watwrfall

Then there is the Sigura-Gura Waterfall which is located some distance from Lake Toba, and is about 70 km from Parapat and 52 km north of the City of Balige.

The waterfall that is included in the area of Toba Samosir Regency offers an attractive natural panorama and is still very beautiful. In addition, this waterfall is one of the highest in Indonesia with a height reaching 250 meters.

Aside from being a famous tourist location, this waterfall is also often used as a venue for national and international rafting competitions. However, if you want to visit this waterfall is expected to be careful because the road is narrow and quite steep.

Well, that was a few waterfalls around Lake Toba with its amazing natural beauty panoraman. Which one do you think is the coolest?