Holiday Ayo - Lake Toba is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Indonesia. Lake Toba has become a tourist heritage that has become one of Indonesia's identities in the eyes of the world.

This lake is located in North Sumatra. Lake Toba is surrounded by seven districts and has many sides that can be enjoyed. One of the best places to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba is to see it from the Tele Pandang Tower.

If you visit Lake Toba, it's incomplete if you don't visit this tower. Tele Tower is crowded with tourists because from this tower tourists can see the beautiful view of Lake Toba as a whole.

Tele Tower becomes a perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The tower was built in 1988 and it has become quite popular over time.

The green hills cover mostly the part of the lake. They are quite calming. The tower has 4 different levels. The highest level is the most favorite place for witnessing the scenery.

From the top of the tower, you can see a panoramic view of Lake Toba and its surroundings from a distance and part of the mainland of Samosir Island. On the left side, there is the legendary Mount Pusuk Buhit and from the right side, you will see towering mountain ranges and people's houses at the foot of the mountain and from the height of the tower, you can see the blue Lake Toba.

There is an entry fee. The price varies and it depends on the season. Usually, it is more expensive during holidays. Mostly, visitors don’t spend too much time here. It is about 30 minutes to 2 hours. Some tourists spend much longer, though.

Once you enjoy your time here, you can visit nearby attractions like Sidihoni Lake, Hobon Stone, and much more.

At the end of the day, you must visit nearby villages. It is the time to enjoy local dishes.

There are many local eateries, so you can try Batak’s specialties. These include Arsik and Saksang. The locals are friendly. Chances are that they may teach you some local cultures and languages.

Isn’t it great?

How to Get There
From Medan, you can directly head to Samosir Island. You can use any type of land transportation. Rented a car is the best choice, as it is both comfortable and fast.
The trip usually takes about 3 hours. The accessibility is quite excellent. The street is a little bit meandered.