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: Yuliana Pratiwi
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Sipiso-piso
Waterfall
Sipiso-piso
located in Merek Subdistrict, Karo Regency, North Sumatra,
Indonesia. This district is about 24 km from Kabanjahe City, the capital of
Kabupaten Karo.
Sipiso-piso
is a natural tourism area which is located not far from the village community
settlements Tongging, Sub Brand, Karo District, North Sumatra Province. Can be
said, is no different villages visited by traveling to Sipiso-piso.
Geographically, the village Tongging located in the lower plains, while
Sipiso-piso located in the hills higher than Tongging Village. This waterfall
is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level (asl) and
is surrounded by green hills covered with pine forests since.
Name
waterfall managed by Karo regency administration has a distinctive meaning. As
mentioned in the daily news Sounds New Indonesia, that Sipiso-piso piso meaning
comes from the blade. Swift water-water that fell from the hill a hundred
meters altitude above the diperumpamakan like-bladed sharp knife. In addition,
steep cliffs when viewed from the top of the hill to make the local people call
it piso from Tanah Karo.
As
a growing district, Karo tourism sector became one of the excellent potential
that is expected to boost local revenue (PAD), in addition to agriculture and
industry of course. In this sector, Karo has interesting attractions, such as
volcanoes, hot springs, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, traditional houses, local
culture, and so forth.
During
its development, tourism objects in Tanah Karo began to be developed and
promoted to other regions, including Sipiso-piso waterfall itself. Although as
there is competition among the attractions of that, it remains a positive value
for each object be encouraged to grow and able to attract tourists as much as
possible. For example, in the village of Tongging has recently been established
Faith Park (TWI). Nevertheless, the TWI is said to absorb the attention of more
tourists to come, charm Sipiso-piso still will not be replaced. How not, this
is not another waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the many
waterfalls in Indonesia, such as Waterfall Tinoor in Tomohon, North Sulawesi or
Grojogan Sewu, in the province of Central Java.
Of
all of them, Sipiso-piso remain privileged. Separated by only 35 km distance
from the famous tourist city in Indonesia, City Berastagi, Karo, and only takes
about 45 minutes from the city of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province,
Sipiso-piso proved capable of lifting Karo's reputation as one of the goals
domestic and foreign travelers. Tonggo Simanungsong, a lover of travel, said
that many foreign tourists visiting Sipiso-piso come from Malaysia, Singapore,
France, and the Netherlands. For local travelers, panoramic Tongging is already
very well known, some say even this news has got to santero the world for its
natural beauty is stunning.
Strikes!!!
That's how you feel when you first set foot in the village Tongging, the
village where Sipiso-piso located. By visiting Tongging Village, you will enjoy
the beautiful scenery as the tourist area in the village of Tao Silalahi that
are nearby. Before enjoying the waterfall up close, you'll be treated to a
wonderful view of Karo viewing post at the top of the hill, the starting point
Sipiso flow-piso. From the top of the hill that surrounds Sipiso-piso is also
you can see the beauty of the landscape of Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake
in the world.
Steps leading Sipiso-piso
After
that, to explore the natural beauty of Sipiso-piso close, you have to down the
ridge through hundreds of steps that have been provided to small and close down
the waterfall. Ranks stairs that had been prepared it is a main road that is
safe for.
At
the bottom, you can look toward the small hills that are before you. You will
wonder at the high hills will be accompanied by the roar of thousands of splash
droplets bouncing off the water fall point. Because of this waterfall has a
height of 120 meters or about 360 feet before flowing into Lake Toba, so many
people who've been to this place say how big a splash of water falling grain
Sipiso larger-piso Waterfall Sigura-Gura-a nature area known in North Sumatra.
When
you are in the city of Medan, capital of North Sumatra province, then you have
to travel about 2 hours by bus or car to Kabanjahe, the capital of Karo
Regency. Kabanjahe located in the southern highland tourist areas are well
known, namely Berastagi. Every 45 minutes a bus route Kabanjahe departed from
Medan city center terminal. Bus fare depends on the type of bus you choose,
certainly the most inexpensive buses economy. Arriving at Kabanjahe, you still
have to cover a distance of 24 km to the North, the path to Lake Toba. With the
quality of unpaved roads, you can get to tour the village Tongging Sipiso-piso
in 30 minutes by car or bus.
Accommodation
would be important for tourists. When traveling in Sipiso-piso and willing to
spend, then you can find lodging in the village or in the city Tongging
Kabanjahe, the capital of Karo Regency. In addition, if you want to find a
memento or souvenir for the family at home, then go just a variety of souvenir
vendors in tourist areas Karo's.
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