TANAH KARO (BRASTAGI)

Berastagi (meaning "rice store") is a town and subdistrict of Karo Regency situated on crossroads on the main route linking the Karo highlands of Northern Sumatra to the coastal city of Medan. Berastagi town is 70 kilometers south of Medan and about 1,300 meters above sea level. The village rose to significance when Dutch settlers in Sumatra opened a boarding school there in the 1920s.

The main economic activities in Berastagi, centre on the colourful fruit and vegetable market and on tourism. Berastagi is famous for its passion fruit. The main attractions of the town are the two active volcanoes; Mount Sibayak, with its hot springs, and Mount Sinabung. Each mountain can be climbed in one day, but a guide is needed.^[1]

The town is also a stop on the way to Lake Toba. The dominant ethnic and linguisitic group is Karo Batak.

Berastagi is 11 km from the capital Karo Regency government in Kabanjahe. Airport bus from Kabanjahe directly to the newKuala Namu International Airport v.v. is available.

Waterfalls Telaga Dwi Color and articles have unique characteristics when compared with other waterfall, this waterfall which has 2 colors. With a height of 100 meters sektiar, Waterfalls Ponds and articles have Dwi Colour white to gray and light blue because the content of phosphorus and sulfur has. To be able to reach the location of Niagara Telaga Dwi Color and articles, you will pass through the forest so prepare yourself beforehand. If the fear of getting lost, you can hire a guide path



Located in the village of Suka Makmur and articles, Deli Serdang, Hillpark and articles is a recreational park that has many types of games. Similar to Dufan in Jakarta, Hillpark and articles is one of the largest game parks in Sumatra with an area of approximately 20 hectares. As the name implies, Hillpark and articles in the mountainous areas which have a height of about 550 meters above sea level so it has a fairly cool air.