Travel directions to the island of Samosir

Before leaving for vacation should prepare all the goods that you need and do not forget to provide the money according to your estimates. Time to go to the island of Samosir. Well I suggest to you that comes from abroad should select flights from your country to the international airport in the capital of Indonesia precisely jakarta. Name of the airport in Jakarta is Soekarno Hatta. Why do I suggest to this airport because of access to all places of newark airport is very complete. This will allow you to get a clue. From the Soekarno-Hatta airport you can fly back to Kualanamu precisely North Sumatra. After that you can take a rental vehicle toward the island of Samosir. Travel time approximately 8 hours. You might as well enjoy the scenery along the way. When he reached the island you will be greeted samosir beautiful scenery and also a vast lake surrounded by mountains. Many sights that you should visit there and if it took a motor bike, you can rent it for a few days. For the price of rental accommodation is very cheap and clean. A few information have a nice trip.

Samosir Island

Samosir island is one of the historic island located in the State Indonesia. The layout of the island is in part precisely in North Sumatra Sumatra. Thousands of tourists every year both from within and from abroad. On this island we can find plenty of natural scenery and historic sites. Its natural beauty also makes many tourists amazed. In addition Samosir island residents are very friendly towards tourists. For those of you who are happy with the sights and history of the story you should visit this place. Samosir Island is a volcanic island in the middle of Lake Toba in North Sumatra province. An island in the island with an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level makes this island an island that attract tourists. Tuktuk is the concentration of tourists on the island. From Parapat, Tuktuk can be connected to the ferry crossing. In addition to water transportation, Samosir Island can also be reached by road through Pangururan be a place where Samosir Island and Sumatra Island related. Samosir Island itself is located in the district of Samosir newly bloomed in 2003 of ex-Toba Samosir regency. On this island there are also two small lakes as a tourist area that Sidihoni Lake and Lake Aek Natonang who earned the nickname "lake on the lake".
Sidabutar King of Samosir Island Sisingamangaraja King of Samosir Island

Sisingamangaraja

Singamangaraja is one of the Indonesian freedom fighters. If in the reading of his biography, most of his life dedicated to the Singamangaraja against the Dutch colonialists. Singamangaraja actually is a title pinned to her when inducted into the King. His real name is Patuan Bosar Ompu Boru. He is well known hard against the Dutch, it is visible from some of the fierce battle he would ever face. Until finally, in one battle, Singamangaraja died as a hero of the nation. Share biography this time, will tell the life history of Singamangaraja, happy reading. Biodata SISINGAMANGARAJA XII Born: Bakkara, Tapanuli, February 18, 1845 Died: Simsim, June 17, 1907 Tomb: Palau Samosir Children: Lopian, Patuan Anggi, Patuan Nagari Spouse / Wife: Boru Simanjuntak, Boru Situmorang, Boru Sagala, Boru Nadeak, Boru Siregar Awards: National Independence Hero (Presidential Decree No. 590/1961) Biography SISINGAMANGARAJA XII SISINGAMANGARAJA XII in his biography, was born with the name Patuan Bosar Ompu Boru Situmorang. In 1867, his father died of cholera. Later, he was appointed to replace his father as king with the title SISINGAMANGARAJA XII. At the beginning of his reign, Christianity development activities led by Nommensen of Germany is underway in Tapanuli. Dutch go in to hide behind these activities. However, gradually the Dutch began to show bad faith and intends to dominate the territory SISINGAMANGARAJA XII. SISINGAMANGARAJA XII then held a consultation with the kings and area commanders Humbang, Toba Samosir, and Pakpak. Then, the tension between the Netherlands and Singamangaraja rise to conflict. Efforts way of peace can no longer be reached. On February 19, 1878, together with the people Tapanuli SISINGAMANGARAJA XII began to launch attacks against Dutch troops heading in Bahal Batu, near Tarutung. Battle unbalanced makes Singamangaraja and his army defeated and forced to withdraw from Bahal Batu. However, resistance Singamangaraja troops remains high, especially in villages that have not been subject to the Netherlands, as Butar, Lobu Siregar, Household Help, and Balige. By contrast, the Netherlands intensified pursuit SISINGAMANGARAJA XII to the villages and burning as well as the charming village of kings. As a result, the fighting spread to several areas such as Sipintu-door, Tangga Batu, Balige, and Bakkara. However, Singamangaraja still persistent guerrilla war. In May 1883, the Dutch postal Uluan and Balige again attacked by Singamangaraja. A year later (1884), the Dutch forces in Tangga Batu successfully disabled. Dutch efforts Singamangaraja approach and offer coronation as Emperor Batak with various privileges. However, he rejected it sternly. In 1904, the Dutch tight encirclement. In 1907 Singamangaraja escaped. However, strong efforts to fruition with the Dutch finally know the hiding places in the forest Singamangaraja Simsim. June 17, 1907, the headquarters was surrounded Singamangaraja Netherlands. In a close combat, the commander of Dutch forces again asked him to give up and promised to enthrone Singamangaraja be Sultan Batak. However, Singamangaraja still would not bow down and choose rather die. Terjadilan fierce fighting that killed nearly the entire family and the army. Finally, Patuan Bosar Ompu Pulo alias Raja SISINGAMANGARAJA XII with two sons and one daughter, and some commanders who came from Aceh fall as kusuma nation.

The wealth of attractions in North Sumatra does not stop at the baths waterfalls, lakes, mountains or the beach. But also the cultural attractions of the population is somewhat unique from modern habits of the majority population or up to date.

As well as the appeal of North Sumatra. There are some villages are still 'virgin' to maintain the tradition of making this place into a tourist attraction. This is a village in North Sumatra that is well worth a visit, if you are interested in cultural tourism.

Ambarita village on the island of Samosir become a historical sights that must be visited because it is rich in historical heritage in the leadership of King Sidabutar, a character who is believed to be the first human to set foot on the island.

There, tourists can see from near the tomb of King Sidabutar, 450-year-old ruler island. And traditional Batak house which is still preserved today.

Not far from Tuktuk, tourists also can see the cultural wealth of society Huta Siallagan pretty legendary, namely Batu Raja Seat Siallagan "Stone Chair Of King Siallagan". Travelers will see the rocks formed and became the seat of the king, chair trial and execution in stone Siallagan royal era.

Entering the gate that reads Huta Siallagan, tourists are greeted like to down anything that become the cultural wealth of the clan Siallagan

This village was built during the first monarch, King Laga huta Siallagan. Then passed on to the King Hendrik Siallagan and so on until a descendant of King Ompu Stone Ginjang Siallagan. Huta Siallagan inhabited since ancient clan Siallagan, until now still inhabited by descendants of the clan also Siallagan.

The atmosphere is different when visiting Lake Toba and Samosir Island, North Sumatra, is a sight perkampungannya are still attached to the culture. Especially on the cemetery magnificent buildings and big as mansions or monument.

It was a sight that would often be seen as the Batak honor their ancestors by building a monument or monument of Lelurnya (the forerunner of the large family clan). There is also a high concrete grave and shaped Batak house.

Sidabutar King of Samosir Island Sisingamangaraja King of Samosir Island