Lake Toba, the legendary birthplace of the mountain-dwelling Bataks and the largest inland lake in Southeast Asia. Tobacco, palm oil, tea and rubber are produced in large quantities, particularly around medan in the north of the province. Medan's harbor, Belawan, is the sea link to Penang, Malaysia. Regular flights to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Jakarta arc available, as well as destinations in Sumatra. The local markets are swarming with activity and scenes from traditional Karo life.
Days are extremely pleasant and nights can be quite cool.
Gundaling Hill provides a clear view of Mt. Sibayak and Mt. Sinabung volcanoes. There is a pleasant colonial-style hotel with a golf course, as well as a range of other hotels and accommodations. Kilometers, and the deepest lake in the world, over 450 meters deep. The town of Parapat is the main tourist resort and lies on the shores of the lake. The Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun peoples of Parapat are happy, easygoing people, known for their lively and sentimental love songs.