2025 Karo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#100waysoftravel Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser, or Gunung Leuser National Park, is one of Indonesia's largest and most biodiverse national parks, located in the northern part of Sumatra. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is part of the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra and is known for its dense rainforests, high biodiversity, and critical conservation efforts. -Biodiversity Hotspot: Spanning over 7,900 square kilometers, the park is home to an incredible variety of plant and animal species, including endangered species like the Sumatran orangutan, Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, and the Sumatran rhinoceros. -Unique Ecosystems: Gunung Leuser encompasses a range of ecosystems, from lowland rainforests and mountainous jungles to river valleys and peat swamps. Mount Leuser, the park’s namesake, stands at about 3,404 meters, providing stunning views and challenging treks. -Orangutan Conservation: The park is one of the last strongholds of the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan. The Bukit Lawang rehabilitation center on the park’s eastern side helps rehabilitate rescued orangutans and reintroduces them to the wild. -Adventure Activities: The park offers diverse activities for nature lovers, including jungle trekking, river rafting, wildlife spotting, and bird watching. There are treks for all levels, from short day hikes to multi-day jungle expeditions. -Cultural Significance: Gunung Leuser holds cultural importance for the local Batak and Karo communities, who have a deep connection to the land and its ecosystems. Some guided tours also provide insights into their traditional practices. -Guided Tours: Hiring an experienced guide is highly recommended to ensure safety and a better chance of spotting wildlife. Gunung Leuser National Park is a truly special destination for those interested in biodiversity, adventure, and conservation, showcasing some of the world’s rarest wildlife and landscapes. . #bukitlawang #orangutan #wildlifeencounter #animalencounters

#hotsprings #100waysoftravel This Pariban hot spring tourist destination is also a must visit with colleagues or family, the price of the food and drink menu at the cafe is affordable, not expensive, the location is spacious, there are many choices of pools. the place is really cool, when you come there it's quiet, it feels like a private pool. there are various swimming pools, from hot, warm, regular, to cold. there are also many bathrooms, so you don't have to queue. then there is also a prayer room. it's great! The atmosphere at night and in the morning is very nice, the air is cool, the scenery is beautiful Address: Desa, Semangat Gunung, Kec. Merdeka, Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara 22153

Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia, is a vibrant city known for its multicultural heritage, nature Forest , and landmarks like Maimun Palace🕌 About 2 hours (66 km) from Medan is Berastagi, a cool highland town famous for Mount Sinabung 🌋and Sikulicap waterfall🏞️ that is a refreshing and perfect for a natural escape! 🌊Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world. 🏞️Sipiso‑piso waterfall is a breathtaking stop on any journey between Berastagi and Lake Toba. This route — Medan to Berastagi to Lake Toba — offers travelers a perfect mix of urban energy, mountain adventure, and peaceful nature. 🍁 #Indonesia #laketoba #naturalwonders #medan #thingstodo #solotravel

Exploring the cultural richness of Medan : from the stunning Maimun Palace and majestic mosques to the breathtaking views of Lake Toba and the lush highlands of Berastagi 🌋🏞️ 📍 Highlights: Maimun Palace, Al Mashun Grand Mosque, Lake Toba, and Gundaling Hill 💡 Travel tip: Try local snacks like bika ambon and lemang for a true Medan taste! #MedanTrip #ExploreIndonesia #LakeTobaViews #HeritageAndNature #WanderMedan #TravelMoments

#summervacay Sipiso-Piso is a dramatic waterfall that plunges from a cliff into a deep gorge, with stunning views of Lake Toba in the background. From the top, the view is impressive, but the real adventure is hiking down the trail to the base. It’s a bit slippery, but standing close to the thundering water is exhilarating. It’s one of the tallest waterfalls in Indonesia and a must-visit if you're exploring the Lake Toba region.

Medan 5 day 4 nights with love 🥰 From medan to samosir to danau toba to berastagi and back to medan… Such a wonderful memories with someone you love and care 🫣 Penat sebab setiap yang pergi kena hiking, berjalan tapi worth it dengan keindahan alam yang ada… Till we meet again dan semoga ada discount trips yang murah-murah lagi.. #staycation #staycation #travel

Book agent di Medan. They brought us sepanjang kat sana. 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities: Makanan Halal susah sikit nak jumpa, tapi sebab ada agent, jadi agent bawa ke tempat halal. 💰Average Price per Person: Meals sepanjang kat sana only around 500rb rupiah (130MYR) 💞Reasons to Recommend: Sightseeing cantik. Kitorang camping di bukit holbung and stargazing. Nature yang cantik plus sejuk 🗓️Itinerary Scheduling: 6 - 9 May 2025 4 Days 3 Night Day 1 : - Pick up Airport - Breakfast - way to Siantar (Est 3 Hours ) - Bahdamanik Spring Water - Sidamanik Tea Garden - Cruise Ferry to Samosir via Tiga Ras - ⁠Tomok Market & Musuem - Pangururan ( Prepare untuk camp) - way to holbung - Camp at Holbung hill Day 2 - Clean Up dan subuh - Check out Holbung (08.00) - Efrata Waterfall - Paepira Lakeside - Way To sipiso2 (Est 3 Hours ) - Sipiso-piso waterfall - Lunch at Sipiso2 - way To berastagi ( Est 1 hours ) - Dinner at Berastagi - check in hotel Sapo Rumbia Day 3 - Check Out & Breakfast - ⁠Sarune Cafe - way to kolam abadi ( est 2 Jam) - Sabana sinabung view - Kolam abadi (Est 3 Jam body rafting) - back to medan ( Est 2 Hours) - Dinner at Binjai City - Check in Madani Hotel Day 4 - Breakfast and check out - City tour Medan - Medan Souvenier - lunch - drop airport Intinerary by @pocketrip.id

You must come here step down and see it in front of you . But extra careful and wear the proper shoes because a bit slippery (if after raining).

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It was fantastic to be able to experience Sipiso-Piso waterfall 🥰🥰

Nice place to visit

Educational Museum, with a magnificent building and beautiful architecture. This museum contains historical relics from Mr. Djamin Ginting and about Karo culture. The place is nice, has several facilities such as clean toilets, performance venues, cafes and beautiful gardens filled with ornamental flowers and green grass in this park there are also seats to relax while taking pictures. The ticket price is also affordable. #museums 📍Address: 3G6C+964, Suka, Kec. Tigapanah, Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara Indonesia

Beautiful villa at the foot of Mount Sinabung on the shores of Lake Lau Kawar. There are several types of villas, the morning view is amazing. There is a swimming pool where the water is really cold. For healing from work fatigue and not being disturbed by work, this is the right place because there is no internet signal. Minus the access road to the sharp rocky villa. #wecreate

This is one of the best tourist destinations that you can go to, indeed the location is a bit difficult to reach, plus there are many narrow and damaged roads, but the scenery during the trip is very beautiful. Here there are many cafes selling a variety of hot foods and drinks, such as noodles, corn on the cob, fried rice, etc. For the toilet facilities, there are, and they are pretty clean, but it's a bit difficult to reach, because it's on a hill, and you also have to pay Rp. 2000 in a number of toilets. I highly recommend you to visit Lau Kawar Lake. If you come here, don't forget to bring thick clothes, because the air is cold and cool, and don't forget to try the sweet corn on the cob . #wecreate

You must try the local food in Medan and chilling the mountain wheater in Brastagi. #foodie #mytripvlog #naturelover #indonesia #medan #berastagi #mountainview