Sipiso-Piso Waterfall

Sipiso-piso is located 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 made ​​from an underground river in the Karo plateau that runs through a cave on the side of 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 which is different from Parapat city, where tourists usually visit.

Sipiso-piso waterfall is about 800 meters above sea level. Waterfall flowing down the cutting of green hills covered with pine trees. Sipiso-piso itself literally means "blade".

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 strong stamina and bring drinking water supplies. The drop may not be a problem, but hundreds of stairs to climb back after playing under the water of course is quite tiring. Visitors who want to explore this area further should stay in a nearby village, which is Tongging.
Tongging located on the shores of Lake Toba, in the north. In Tongging you can perform various 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 top.

Besides swimming, you can also ride a boat hired from local fishermen to get around the lake. Cycling from one village to another is also a fun activity to look at everyday life Karo residents. 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 and the red fish is a common species of fish reared in Lake Toba. You should try the traditional dish of fish with seasoning

Some options include accommodation in Tongging Sibayak Pensions, Pensions parultop, and Roman Sinasi Bungalows, all of which exist in the Road Silalahi, Tongging. Travelling here is perfect for the backpacker on a budget because it was cheap accommodation.

Towards The Sipiso-Piso

For those of you who use a personal vehicle, a trip to Sipiso-piso easier. From Berastagi, you will only take about 2 hours. Landscapes and countryside in Tanah Karo is very interesting, unfortunately the road is not good. So, be careful.

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Waterfall Tours in Indonesia

No one denies that the waterfall tour is the most spectacular natural attractions, not least in Indonesia. Waterfall Tours in Indonesia, which spilled from a height of the rock cliffs into beautiful scenery. Under it, people gathered and ready to play a natural shower or a swim in the cool pool. And Indonesia has several high waterfalls and the highest, please choose for your vacation.

Here is a Waterfall Tour in Indonesia :

1. Lembah Anai Waterfalls

Located on the edge of the Padang-Bukittinggi Highway, this waterfall is actually situated in conservation areas Lembah Anai, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. In the vicinity of the waterfall there are monkeys on the loose. Waterfall with a height of approximately 60 meters is a remarkable sight. During the holidays, this waterfall is visited by hundreds of visitors.

2. Grojogan Sewu Waterfalls (81 meters)

Located at the foot of Mount Lawu (2632 masl), 27 km from District Karang Anyar, Central Java. This waterfall is one of the tourism program called "INTANPARI" (Agricultural Industry and Tourism), this waterfall has a height 81 meters measured from the bottom up.

3. Moramo Waterfall(100 meters)

Located 65 km east of Kendari, Moramo Waterfall is easily accessible by car or by boat. The uniqueness of this waterfall which has a high level 127 level 100 meters along the 2 km plateau diperbukitan Southeast. And surrounded by natural forest that houses the original habitat of Southeast Sulawesi.

4. Resun

Resun waterfall is located in Daik, Linga District, Riau Islands. The water comes from rivers that irrigate the Daik mountain and visited by many local tourists during holidays. Daik Mountain Regions (1165 masl) with three branches could also be a climbing destination. Besides Mount Resun Daik and waterfalls, there are also baths Muhazam Sultan Mahmud Shah's daughter, Stone Pig and Crocodile Rock (because similar shaped like a pig and crocodile), Batu Belah, baths and waterfalls Lubuk Board Cik Latif.

5. Sedudo Waterfall (105 meters)

Sedudo Waterfall located in Ngliman, sub Sawahan. about 30 km from Nganjuk, East Java province. Aside from being a tourist attraction, this waterfall is often used as the venue for traditional ceremonies by the community and local government. This further adds attraction for both local and foreign tourists.

6. Stone Bridge Waterfalls

Stone Bridge waterfall is located in North Halmahera, North Maluku. Actually, this waterfall is not too high, only about 10 meters. But the special is stones shaped like a natural stone bridge. In addition, there is another mini waterfall that allows activities like rock climbing.

7. National Parks Bantimurung

15 meter high waterfall with a width of 20 meters provides a large area for visitors to enjoy the cool water flow. In the vicinity of the waterfall, there is a basin-basin of the river commonly utilized visitors as a place to swim. Besides enjoying the beauty of waterfalls, National Park visitor Bantimurung, Maros, South Sulawesi, also can visit the famous cave with stalactites Dream nodes. Bantimurung also known as the "Kingdom of Butterflies" because this park is the habitat for thousands of butterflies.

Those are some beautiful waterfalls tour in Indonesia. Welcome to visit Indonesia

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