| Page Views: 3,436 Last Visit to Berastagi: July, 2002 | Berastagi: Volcanoes and Batak Karo culture by Bonobo2005 - last update: Jul 15, 2003 |
| offerings at Gunung Sibayak |
Berastagi, just a few hours away from Medan, came as a big and pleasant surprise to me.
After visiting the main tourist spots of Bukkittinggi, Lake Toba, Bukit Lawang and Medan, it was a relief that really NOBODY tried to overcharge or push me for almost a week. It's pleasantly cool, situated in the highlands, there's beautiful scenery with brilliant (day-)hiking options around the volcano's and villages.
Despite the numers of visitors, the local community is still enthousiastic, friendly and helpful.
The rich Karo markets are also a must and you can check out Karo architecture, although the ancient lifestyle seems to be replaced by modern standards. Some guesthouses like Wisma Sibayak are excellent places to meet other traveller's and to obtain all info you'll need.
I really enjoyed my stay so Berastagi is a place I can heartily recommend a visit ! |
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Bonobo2005's Berastagi Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 10 - Photos: 11 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | Tourist Traps
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2 | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6 |
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ExGuyParis Mon Jan 23, 2006 15:51 UTC
I love your "lunch on the top of the world" photo. Your excellent pictures and descriptions really offer a sense of the spirit of this place. Great page! | lizma Thu Jun 16, 2005 15:28 UTC
i like the volcanoes photos ,they are looks amazing | Bwana_Brown Wed Oct 27, 2004 03:32 UTC
A very entertaining page with great views into everyday life here! Whew, fantatic views from atop Mt. Sinabung - what a reward for the climb! Being right down into Sibayak crater would be mind-altering too!! | globerover Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:34 UTC
it is obvious that you know how to travel, in particular off the beaten tourist paths; most useful tips and some stunning pictures; btw the donation book with added "0"s reminds me of the Parmalat book-keeping :-))) |
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