Sampuren Putih Waterfall in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province

It is likely Deli Serdang Regency never runs out of waterfalls where tourists can spend a wonderful vacation in Indonesia. Here is an example. The name is Sampuren Putih Waterfall and it resides in Sibolangit Sub-District. Tourists only need to park their vehicle at Negri Gugung Village and conduct a short trekking to the site. Another name is Putih Waterfall and it is known for both the beauty and serenity. In terms of name, “Putih” means white. The locals gave the name due to the presence of unique white foams formed due to the strong water discharge that falls into the pond. Aside from the uniqueness, people come to the site to learn about the legend related to waterfall in fact.

The Nuance
Sampuren Putih Waterfall is considered small, having the height of about 3 meters. The good thing is the waterfall features 7 levels of water discharge! However, only 1 level is visible for visitors. It is because the others are covered by big rocks, so tourists are not able to see them. According to the locals, the total height of those levels is 150 meters! Not to mention it creates a huge flow that reaches Lau Jabi River, which is known for its intense sulfur content. In terms of nuance, the site offers a serene ambiance and comfy atmosphere. Thanks to the shady trees and bushes. After all, the waterfall is located in the midst of a forest.

Exploring Sampuren Putih Waterfall
It is true tourists come to Sampuren Putih Waterfall in order to enjoy the nuance. However, these days, people also visit the site in order to hear the legend related to the waterfall. They can get the information from the villagers, actually. According to the locals, the waterfall was formed due to a fight between brothers who fell in love with the same girl. The wicked older brother brought his sibling to a mountain and asked him to get down to the valley using a rope. Then, he cut the rope and let his brother died. The location where the younger brother fell turned into a 7-leveled waterfall later.

Despite the tragic legend, Sampuren Putih Waterfall indeed offers a beautiful panorama and comfy ambiance for relaxation. In fact, tourists may find a cottage where they can use for resting during the visit. What is more? The waterfall also features a hot spring, which located about 150 meters apart from the site. Thus, tourists can spend a comfy vacation, surrounded by a pristine nature.

Later, before going home, tourists should drop by at the nearby famous site called Dua Rasa River. It consists of hot and cold water! No wonder, almost all tourists won’t miss the chance to visit the river either before or after exploring Sampuren Putih Waterfall. They even have the chance to enjoy trekking, in fact!

Nearby Attractions

• Loknya Waterfall
• Green Hill City Amusement Park
• Sikulikap Waterfall
• Dua Warna Waterfall

How to Get There
A distance between Medan City and Deli Serdang Regency is 25.3 km. That means the trip takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. Have no worries. It becomes faster if tourists take Pertahanan Patumbak Street. Once tourists reach Deli Serdang, their next destination is Negri Gugung Village at Sibolangit Sub-District. The distance is 34.9 km, so the trip takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. The best route to take is Talun Kenas – Patumbak Street, actually. After parking the vehicle at the local house, they can conduct trekking to the site.

Where to Stay

• The Hill Hotel