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| Waterfall Sipiso-piso |
Sipiso-piso Tongging located close to the village, North Sumatra. Sipiso-piso managed as one of the tourist attractions in North Sumatra by the Government of Karo Regency. Piso word comes from the knife because of the swift waterfall is like a sharp knife. Sipiso-piso waterfall is one of the highest in Indonesia.
Name of the waterfall which is managed by the Regional Government of Karo Regency has a unique meaning. As mentioned in the news daily "Suara Indonesia Baru"(SIB), that Sipiso-piso piso meaning comes from the blade. Swift water-water that fell from the hills above one hundred meters altitude is diperumpamakan like-bladed knife blade sharp. In addition, a steep cliff when viewed from the top of the hill make local people call piso of Tanah Karo.
As a growing district, the tourism sector in Tanah Karo become one of the excellent potential that is expected to boost revenue (PAD), in addition to agriculture and industry, of course. In this sector, Karo has interesting attractions, such as volcanoes, hot springs, the nearby mountains, lakes, waterfalls, traditional houses, the culture of local communities, and so forth.
During its development, the attractions in Tanah Karo began to be developed and promoted to other regions, including Sipiso-piso Waterfall own. Though as there is competition among the attractions that this remains a positive value for each object be encouraged to grow and be able to attract as many tourists as possible. For example, in the village of Tongging has recently been established Faith Park (TWI). Nonetheless, supposedly more TWI absorb the attention of 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 Niagara Tinoor in Tomohon, North Sulawesi province or Grojogan Sewu, in the province of Central Java.
From all of them, Sipiso-piso remain privileged. Separated by only a distance of 35 km from the famous tourist city in Indonesia, the City Berastagi, Karo, and requires only about 45 minutes from the city of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province, Sipiso-piso proved capable of lifting Karo reputation as one of the objectives domestic and foreign travelers. Tonggo Simanungsong, a travel lover, said that many foreign tourists who visit Sipiso-piso came from Malaysia, Singapore, France, and the Netherlands. For local tourists, panorama in Tongging is already very well known, some say even this news has reached the santero world for its natural beauty is stunning.(wisatasumatera.wordpress.com).
B. Facilities of Waterfall Sipiso-piso
Woderfull... Amazing !!! That's how you feel when you first set foot in the village Tongging, the village where Sipiso-piso located. By visiting the village Tongging, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery as a tourist area in the village of Tao Silalahi that are nearby. Before enjoying the waterfall up close, you will be treated to beautiful views of Tanah Karo from viewing post on top of a 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.
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At the bottom, you can look in the direction of small hills that are before you. Your fascination of the high hills will be coupled with a roar splash thousands of water droplets bouncing from point fall of the water. Because of this waterfall has a height of 120 meters or about 360 feet before flowing into Lake Toba, then a lot of people who've been to this place says the amount of water spray granules fall in Sipiso-piso Waterfall greater than Sigura-Gura-a natural tourist area known in North Sumatra.
C. Location Waterfall Sipiso-piso
Sipiso-piso is located in the Sub Brand, Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This district is located about 24 km from Kota Kabanjahe, capital of Karo.www.karokab.go.id
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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, capital of Karo. Kabanjahe located in the southern highland tourist areas famous, namely Berastagi. Every 45 minutes buses depart from the terminal trajectory Kabanjahe center of Medan. Bus fare depends on the type of bus you choose, certainly the most inexpensive buses economy. Arriving in Kabanjahe, you still have to travel a distance of 24 km to the north, the path to Lake Toba. With the quality of the paved road, you can get to tour the village Tongging Sipiso-piso within 30 minutes by car or bus.
E. Accommodations and Other Facilities
Specialty certainly be important for tourists. When traveling in Sipiso-piso and willing to spend the night, then you can find lodgings in the village or in the city Tongging Kabanjahe, capital of Karo. Additionally, if you want to find a memento or souvenir for the family at home, then go just wide range of souvenir hawkers Tanah Karo in this tourist area.
F. TICKET
If You Go To Waterfall Sipiso-piso you dont need to pay is free
