Suhom Waterfall
A. Brief Information
Nowadays – after the political conflict occuring in Aceh was over – Suhom Waterfall is frequently visited by tourists coming either local or international. The situation was different when the political concflict occurred in Aceh. It was rarely visited by tourists. For you who want to know more about the waterfall and surrounding area, you will be accompanied and guided by the local inhabitants during the visit.
B. Distinctive Features
It is situated in the middle of a forest offering the maginificent view of surrounding area. It is encircled by durian trees (Durio zibethinus), so it is likewise famous for numerous people selling durians during the harvest time of durians. Campground located next by the waterfall is a right place for you who want to experience the sensation of spending night in the location while enjoying the beauty and the magnificent of the nature.
The water flowing from the waterfall is functioned as the electricity generator in Krueng Kala Village. It is operated to distribute the electricity power to 200 families in Krueng Kala Village.
During the journey to the location from banda Aceh City, you will be offered the wonderful panoramic view of the pounding wave along the seaside. Moreover, mountanious areas standing in a row along the road is a distinction from other destinations that can only be found in the location.
C. Location
Suhom Waterfall lies in Suhom Village and Krueng Kala Village, Lhoong Sub-district, Aceh Besar District, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia.
D. Access
To reach the location, it will spend approximately an hour by public transportation via the route Banda Aceh – Calang (Aceh Jaya) passing by Lampuuk Beach, Lhoknga Beach and Leupung Sub-district.
E. Ticket Price
In the confirmation process
F. Accommodation and other Facilities
There is no lodgement or inn around the location. Therefore, you must carefully consider for spending night there. However, you can spend the night there by building tents around the location which has a right place for camping.
A. Brief Information
The existence of Lake Laut Tawar among the Aceh people is a proud for them regarding that it is a frequently visited destination either by local or foreign tourists. The water is not only used by people living in Central Aceh District, but also people who live in other surrounding districts.
There is a story relating to the existence of depik fish having slim shape and shiny scale that live in Lake Laut Tawar. People believe that depik fish is a grain of unhusked paddy that was thrown to the lake then later on shaped a fish. Depik fish appears to the lake‘s surface on certain occasions, especially on rainy season. Before the coming of rainy season, the fish hides in the slope of Bur Kelieten Mount, south of the lake. Depik is a miracle for Gayo people regarding that it will not be over though consumed forever and ever.
B. Distinctive Features
Two hills flanking the lake are the magnificent scenery enhancing the beauty of the lake. The meeting of the land and the water is the livehood resources for people living around the location, especially Gayo people. It is called laut (literally means sea) since the lake is as wide as a sea and called tawar (freshwater) as the water is not salty. Depik fish is the only species of fish that can only be found in Lake Laut Tawar.
In the lcoation you can see daily activities of surrounding people such as cultivating and fishing. Gayo coffee (Arabica Coffee) is the main comodity of surrounding people, especially Gayo. This kind of coffee is exported to Japan, as well as other comodities such as potato, passion fruit (Passiflora edulis), tomato, chili, corn, avocado and vegetable.
C. Location
Lake Laut Tawar (5.472 ha in width, 17 km in length, and 5,5 km square) lies east of Takengon City in the highland of Gayo (at an altitude of 1.250 meters), Laut Tawar Sub-district, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Province, Indonesia.
D. Access
Accessing Takengon City, you will pass by Bireun City by taking public transportations. It is around 5 hours with more and less IDR 25000 for the cost. The another alternative way to Takengon City is via Blang Kejeren and Kutacane.
E. Ticket Price
Free
F. Accommodation and other Facilities
There is a motorized boat that will carry you for hanging around the lake. Some inns are also available for you who want to spend more days in the location.
A. Brief Information
Before the tsunami suffered Aceh on December 26th, 2004, Lampuuk Beach was a favourite tourism destination for tourists visiting Nangroe Aceh Darussalam. The surrounding location offered the fresh air and tranquil nature to them who visited the location.
However, after that terrible tragedy, the beach began to deteriorate. Rubbishes were everywhere and casuarinas fell down splashed by the tidal wave of tsunami.
Now, Aceh regional government has been attempting to refurbish the location around Lampuuk Beach to attract many tourists following the Visit Indonesia Year 2008. On weekend, people visit the location for recreation and some other, especially researchers, use the location as an object for certain research as well. Though you are not allowed to swim, you can still do activities such as surfing and sailing. In addition, some peddlers along the coast are ready to serve the best foods and beverages for you.
Nearby the beach is a cement factory which suffered the most horrible damage when tsunami occurred in 2004. Next to the cement factory is an elegant mosque which kept standing firmly when tsunami suffered Aceh. Considering the location is the most terrible location when tsunami suffered Aceh, the local government decided to erect a monument to commemorate tsunami tragedy.
B. Distinctive Features
This white sand beach offers you the fresh air atmosphere, special for you who are looking for tranquil holiday ever. You are not allowed to swim there, but surfing and sailing are exceptions. Viewing sunset on evening is an unforgettable moment for those visiting the beach. In addition, there is a green golf field for you loving playing golf.
C. Location
Lampuuk Beach lies in the western coast of Aceh Province in the northernmost part of Sumatra Island. The destination is located administratively in Lhoknga Sub-district, Aceh Besar District.
D. Access
Since you have just arrived at Banda Aceh City, the capital of Aceh Province, you can reach Lampuuk Beach by taking any public transport. To reach the location, you will spend about 20 minutes trip or about 20 km in distance. In addition, you will spend about 35 minutes to reach the location if you take public transport from Lhoknga.
E. Ticket Price
The entrance ticket for enjoying the magnificent nature of Lampuuk Beach was around IDR 1.500 before the tsunami. However, the precise amount of the entrance ticket to the location after the tsunami is under confirmation.
F. Accommodation and other Facilities
Lucky for you having visited Lampuuk beach before the tsunami tragedy occurred in Aceh since the number of cottages could be easily found. However, it is hard to find lodgements or cottages around the location after the tsunami tragedy in 2004 ago.
