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Friday, August 30, 2013

SIPISO-PISO WATERFALL

Air Terjun Sipiso-piso 


 A. At a Glance
Sipiso - piso Waterfall 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 not unlike visiting the village traveled to Sipiso - piso . Geographically , the village Tongging are in the lower plains , while Sipiso - piso Waterfall is located in the higher hills of the village Tongging . 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 of the waterfall is managed by the Local Government Karo has a distinctive meaning . As mentioned in the daily news New Sounds 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 , a steep ravine when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call from Tanah Karo piso  .
As a growing district , Tanah Karo in the tourism sector became one of the excellent potential that is expected to boost local revenue , in addition to the agricultural and industrial sectors course . In this sector , Karo has interesting attractions , such as volcanoes , hot springs , mountains, lakes , waterfalls , traditional houses , local culture , and so forth ( www.hariansib.com ) .
During its development , tourism objects in Tanah Karo began to be developed and promoted to other regions, including Sipiso - piso waterfall itself . Though as there is competition among the attractions it , it remains a positive value for each object to be encouraged to grow and be 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 Province or Grojogan Sewu , in the province of Central Java .
Of all of them , Sipiso - piso remain privileged . Only distance apart as far as 35 km from the famous tourist city in Indonesia , City Berastagi , Karo , and only takes about 45 minutes from the city of Medan , 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 who visited Sipiso - piso are from Malaysia , Singapore , France , and the Netherlands . For local travelers , panoramic Tongging is all too familiar , in fact some say this news has come to the world for its natural beauty .

B. feature

Strikes!!! That's how you feel when you first set foot in the village Tongging, the village where Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located. By visiting Tongging Village, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery as the tourist area in the village of Tao Silalahi who are nearby. Before enjoying the waterfall up close, you'll be treated to beautiful views of Tanah Karo viewing post there on a hilltop, the starting point Sipiso flow-piso. From the top of the hill that surrounds Sipiso-piso Waterfall is also you can see the beauty of the landscape of Lake Toba, a volcanic lake in the world.


 After that, to explore the natural beauty of the nearby Sipiso-piso, you should back up the hill through the 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 in the direction of small hills that are before you. You will wonder at the high hills will be accompanied by the roar of thousands of water droplets splashing the water bouncing off the point of collapse. 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 splash of water droplets falling in Sipiso-piso Waterfall is greater than Sigura-gura-a nature area known in North Sumatra.

 C. location

Sipiso-piso waterfall located in Sub Brand, Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This district is about 24 km from Kabanjahe City, the capital of Karo.
 
D. access

When you are in the city of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province, then you have to travel about 2 hours by bus or car to Kabanjahe, the capital of Karo. Kabanjahe located in the southern highland tourist areas are well known, namely Berastagi. Each 45-minute stretch Kabanjahe bus terminal downtown departed from Medan. Bus fare depends on the type of bus you choose, certainly the cheapest economic bus. Arriving in Kabanjahe, you still have to cover a distance of 24 km to the north, the path leading 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.
 
E. Accommodation and Other Facilities
 
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. In addition, 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 the tourist area.

F. More Information  

Please call me  David Witin +6281265888869 or email. witindavid@gmail.com





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