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Lake Toba, Indonesia
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Southern side of Lake Toba is a region within Lake Toba.
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The highest hill in the southern side of Lake Toba where you can see the whole southern side of Lake Toba.
A pine forest park.
Museum Batak TB Silalahi Center
A museum complex dedicated to the former Ministry of Public Servants, TB Silalahi. The museum houses history of Batak cultures as well as history of TB Silalahi.
Tugu Toga Aritonang
A magnificent monument of Aritonang, one of the family in Batak Toba.
Those with kids can try the waterpark.
Climb the most accessible highest hill to get a specatular view of Southern Samosir and southwest Lake Toba. There's a concrete path up to near summit, with an elevation gain about 100-200 metres (around 15-30 mins). Head right through a thick bush at the clearing after the concrete path to reach the summit.
A good nasi padang restaurant.
A restaurant specialized in pork.
try their specialty - pizza with andaliman flavor!
A restaurant by the lakeside serving western style food.
No pork restaurant with a spectacular view at Lake Toba and Muara town. Glamping is offered as well.
A nice but basic hotel by lakeside, with a restaurant overlooking the lake directly.
CHADS
3-stars hotel with 93-rooms, swimming pool and meeting rooms managed by Topotels located near the town of Dolok Sanggul (which famous for its horse meat delicacy). Breakfast is buffet-style.
Nice rustic hotel with separate swimming pool for adult and kid.
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