North Sumatra Travel Guide

Indonesia

Ketenangan Toba
Ketenangan Toba
Mt Sinabung erupting in June 2015. The photo was taken from nearby Mt Simbayak, a dormant volcano, outside of Berastagi, Sumatra, Indonesia. The volcano is continuously erupting, and has been for the past few years, so trekking it is clearly not an option -which is something the guidebooks have not updated as far as we could tell since we had no idea it was erupting until we arrived with ash falling everywhere. Tip: ALWAYS google a volcano before you plan to trek it to make sure it has not erupted. Learn from our mistake!
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Sinabung eruption. November 2014.

Popular cities in North Sumatra

Masjid Besar Medan (Masjid Raya Al Mashun) Medan, Indonesia with blue sky and landscape
Medan
Known for Spas, Temples and Jungles
Secluded Medan awaits: its spas, temples, theme park and more!
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The locals farm rubber or palm oil in this area. While it gives them a living and they are not in the hands of big business ( or are they?) look to the back of the photo to see what happens to the rainforest.
Bukit Lawang
Known for Rivers, Friendly people and Dining
Escape to Bukit Lawang! Enjoy its riverfront and dining.
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Toba Lake viewed from Samosir Island #indonesia #northsumatra #vocanollake #lake #panorama #iPhone #hdr #phonography
Samosir
Known for Islands, Friendly people and Marinas
Escape to Samosir! Enjoy its marina, history and museums.
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Aerial view Sipiso-piso waterfall in Sumatra, travel destination in Berastagi and Lake Toba, Indonesia.
Berastagi
Known for Volcano, Mountains and Small town
Experience quaint Berastagi: its volcanoes, hot springs and more!
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Panoramic view of Lake Toba from Smiling Hill or Bukit Senyum in Bahasa. North Sumatra - Indonesia as one of the biggest volcanic lake
Parapat
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Parapat.
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Aerial view of lush green coastline, river meandering through dense forest to sandy beach. South Nias, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Nias
Known for Surfing, Swimming and Hiking
Get away to Nias! Enjoy the surfing, hiking and beaches.
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