2024 Sijambur Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Crazy burial rites at Lake Toba
The burial practices around Lake Toba are a bit mind-blowing. The Batak people have unique rites and family tomb has a few levels.
When someone new in the family dies, their body is placed on the lowest level, while older family members are moved up to higher levels.
On the top level, only bones are kept, piled together. And what's interesting - they are Christians.
It’s a cultural experience that’s both eerie and beautiful, making you think about life, death, and family in a new way.
One more interesting thing to note is that such tombs a randomly scattered around the entire Samosir island, rather than be accumulated at one place like a cemetery.
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Sidihoni
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Green and very wide grassland. Because it is so wide, many animals such as buffalo roam freely here. On top of the peak there is a church. Not far from there is also a lake on the lake is not too big but the beautiful scenery can be very pleasing to the eye. Feels like being in a movie, a very refreshing view. Running on the soft grass adds to the excitement. Very suitable for a place to relax from daily activities.
Exploring the Beauty of Samosir Island
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Nestled in the middle of Lake Toba, Samosir Island is a breathtaking getaway for nature lovers. I spent a few days here, soaking in the stunning lake views, visiting traditional Batak villages, and enjoying the laid-back vibe. The island’s rich culture and scenic landscapes make it the perfect spot to unwind and explore at your own pace. Don't miss the local dishes and friendly locals!
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🇮🇩 Lake Toba: Parapat to Samosir by ferry
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I spent one night at Gapura Hotel in Parapat, a small town in North Sumatra on the edge of Lake Toba, before taking a ferry to Samosir Island. As a solo backpacker, transport is an issue when there is no public transport or ride hailing services like Grab and Gojek in Lake Toba area. As my hotel was about 5 km from the ferry terminal, I asked the front desk of Gapura Hotel if they could send me to the ferry terminal. Thankfully the staff was kind enough to send me to the terminal on motorbike. I offered to pay but the staff refused.
There are a few ferry terminals in Parapat offering ferry services to different locations in Samosir Island. The hotel staff dropped me off at the newly built Pelabuhan Ajibata. The new ferry terminal seemed to offer higher-end ferry services to tourists and I was told that there was no ferry available that day. The staff I approached at the new ferry terminal directed me to a small port next to it. That's the port where locals take local ferries to and fro Samosir.
And so I boarded the local ferry from Pelabuhan Ajibata to Tomok (Rp 12,000). The ferry runs regularly so there is no need to buy tickets in advance. The ferry conductor will collect ticket fees from the passengers one by one.
The ferry looked quite old and rundown but no complaints since the fare was so cheap. There was no air-conditioning too. There were also vendors selling snacks on the ferry.
I sat at the open deck to immerse myself in the beauty of Lake Toba and took lots of pictures! It's definitely an eye-opening experience for me. One should try to take the local ferry instead of the premium ferry for a truly local experience in Lake Toba regions!
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