Toba, the largest Lake in Indonesia

Toba Lake is a vulcanic lake with about 100 kms in long and 30 kms in width. It is the largest lake in Indonesia. Place in north Sumatera Indonesia. This lake is the most important destination in Noth Sumatera beside Bukit Lawang and Nias.


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Asa a largest lake in Indonesia, this lake is visited by many tourist both form local, other island, or other country. it is also one of the deepest and highest lakes in the world. The lake was formed after a prehistoric volcanic explosion; today the surrounding landscape is steep and fertile. Lake Toba has the island of Samosir situated in the centre of the lake and a regular ferry is available from the mainland to Samosir. Samosir is home to the hospitable tribe, Toba Batak and is well worth a visit, just to capture the traditions and culture of the tribe.

To visit Toba Lake, you an travel from Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia.