Sigura-gura Waterfall, the Highest Waterfall in Indonesia - Medan
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Sigura Gura Waterfalls is the highest waterfall in Indonesia. This waterfall has a height of up to 250 meters high waterfall that beat Madakaripura which has a height of up to 200 meters or Payakumbuh waterfall in West Sumatra who only has a height of about 150 meters. This waterfall is located in Toba Samosir regency, which is one of the highland on the shores of Lake Toba, or about 250 km from city of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province. Because of its proximity to the lake Toba, then do not be surprised if this waterfall is always visited by local and foreign tourists. The first impression that is felt when reached this place, the air is extremely cold and cool the body always made fresh.
The cooling effect of the waterfall is tangible, and rather welcome when taking a break after the long trip here. Sigura-gura waterfall derived from the Asahan River, water source comes from Lake Toba. The government has designated the waterfall as a source for water powered electricity generation. Many visitors like to get wet here and even more prefer to set-up their tents in the surrounding camping grounds.
Not only can enjoy the scenery that is so cool and beautiful, in this place tourists can also do rafting sports, because this place has a pretty heavy flow and stony. In this place there is a dam where the water met by Sigura gura waterfall. Having previously hosted national and international rafting competitions. While the heavy river currents invariably challenge the most avid rafters, the surrounds offer the perfect setting for outdoor fans.
