Sunday, March 20, 2011

Sipiso-piso Waterfall

wasandi - Sipiso-piso Waterfall water 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, visiting the village is not unlike a trip to Sipiso-piso Waterfall. Geographically, the village was in plain Tongging lower, while Sipiso-piso Waterfall located in the hills is higher than Tongging Village. This waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters from sea level (asl) and is surrounded by green hills because of overgrown pine forests.

The name of the waterfall which is managed by the Local Government Karo Regency has a distinctive meaning. As mentioned in the news daily Suara Indonesia Baru, that Sipiso piso-piso came from which means knife. Swift water-water that fell from the hill above one hundred meters altitude is diperumpamakan like bladed sharp knife-blade. In addition, a steep cliff when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call from Tanah Karo piso.

Sipiso-piso waterfall located in the District Brand, Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Districts are located about 24 km from City Kabanjahe, the capital of the Karo Regency.

If you are in Medan, North Sumatra's provincial capital, then you have to travel about 2 hours by bus or car to Kabanjahe, the capital of the Karo Regency. Kabanjahe located in the southern highland tourist area famous, namely Berastagi. Every 45 minutes bus routes depart from the terminal Kabanjahe downtown Medan. Bus fare depends on the type of bus you choose, certainly the most expensive economic bus. Arriving in Kabanjahe, you still have to travel 24 km to the north, the route to Lake Toba. With the quality of paved roads, you can get to tour the Village Tongging Sipiso-piso Waterfall in 30 minutes by car or bus.

Lodging would be important for tourists. When traveling in Sipiso-piso Waterfall and willing to spend the night, then you can find lodging in the village of Kabanjahe Tongging or in the City, the capital of the Karo Regency. Also, if you want to find a memento or souvenir for the family at home, then go just a variety of souvenir hawkers Tanah Karo in this tourist area.
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