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Revision as of 08:04, 15 September 2024
North Sumatra (Sumatera Utara) is a province in the north Indonesia's Sumatra Island.
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Cities
North Sumatra has more than 13 major towns, including:
- Medan - the capital
- Berastagi - the fruits town
- Padang Sidempuan - The 'Salak' city
- Parapat - gateway to Lake Toba
- Pematangsiantar - second largest city
- Sibolga - major port city in the southwestern part
More Destinations
- Lake Toba - the largest lake in South East Asia, placed within exceptional volcanic scenery and surrounded by inspiring mountains.
- Bukit Lawang - gateway to the orangutans, and the Gunung Leuser National Park
- Nias island - famous surfing destination
North Sumatra Halal Explorer
Indonesian is mostly spoken in the North Sumatra area. People commonly speak their local languages as well. Batak Toba spoken in Tapanuli and Samosir, while Simalungun spoken in Simalungun area (southern Medan), Karo spoken in Tanah Karo (Kabanjahe, Berastagi), and Pakpak spoken in Dairi.
Travel to North Sumatra
Buy a Flight ticket to and from North Sumatra
Kualanamu International Airport (IATA Flight Code: KNO) near the provincial capital Medan has direct connections from regional international destinations in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, as well as frequent Flights from all major cities in Western Indonesia. For more information see the Medan#By plane|Medan#By plane section.
Another international airport is Sisingamangaraja XII International airport (IATA Flight Code: DTB - formerly Silangit International Airport) that serves Lake Toba.
In addition and there are a few smaller airports in the province. Flights from the national capital Jakarta serve Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (IATA Flight Code: FLZ) near Sibolga on the western coast. The south of the province is served by Aek Godang Airport (IATA Flight Code: AEG) with Flights from Padang and Medan. The islands on the west of North Sumatra see scheduled Flights from Padang to Binaka Airport (IATA Flight Code: GNS) on the island of Nias and Lasondre Airport on the Batu Islands.
Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in North Sumatra
Major port is Belawan and Tanjung Balai Asahan. As per July 2024, Belawan only serves domestic voyages while Tanjung Balai Asahan serves domestic voyages and international voyages from/to Port Klang.
By road
North Sumatra is connected by Trans-Sumatran Highway. Many buses serve Medan to many cities in Sumatra such as Pekanbaru, Padang and Banda Aceh.
How to get around in North Sumatra
By car
North Sumatra road condition has improved in the recent years, especially around major cities. But 2/3 of the road condition is still bad, with many potholes. Traffic is chaos, with most drivers won't pay attention to traffic signs/lights. Be extra careful especially if driving into rural areas.
There are tollways connecting Belawan - Medan - Tanjung Morawa (Belmera tollway), Medan - Binjai and Lubuk Pakam - Tebing Tinggi.
By bus
The easy way to get around without hassle is by bus. Most cities are served by buses. Be aware though that some bus drivers may drive recklessly. Road conditions also is so-so only for primary street, while in rural, road may sometimes unpaved.
Travel by train to North Sumatra
Railway services covers only about 1/3 of the provinces, but are very reliable, affordable and fast. They cover Binjai, Medan, Pematang Siantar, Tanjung Balai and Rantau Prapat.
By plane
Several airports scatter around North Sumatra. See above.
What to see in North Sumatra
Berastagi is a small town in mountainous region south of Medan is a popular weekend getaway for locals, with 2 nearby volcanoes Sibayak and the active Sinabung.
Danau Toba, or Lake Toba, is about 4 hours from Medan by car, and is the world's largest crater lake. Pulau Samosir, in turn, is the largest island-within-an-island. The village of Tuktuk on the island is popular with European tourists, and magic mushrooms are freely available (look for the magic mushroom and laundry service).
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Batak Toba Traditional House is a-must-see attraction while visiting North Sumatra. For tourism, it centered in Samosir island, while there are more in Balige, Porsea, and Tarutung.
Gunung Leuser National Park is a very large national park span across 2 province, home to several faunas like elephant, orangutan, tiger, and many more.
Stay Safe
Sumatra is famous in Indonesia for being "rough", and local residents are proud of their roots.
As in any city, be vigilant about your personal property and always be aware of your surroundings. Especially if you´re taking the public bus/minivan, those are always filled with pickpocket.
Be careful when crossing the street. Keep an eye on the local residents and cross with them if feasible.
Emergency telephone numbers: 112.
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