A piece of story about Berastagi

Berastagi: Morning view [07.19am]

Located 66 km from Medan a capital of province North Sumatera, Indonesia and is 4.594 feet above sea level. This town was flanked by two volcano "Sinabung Mount." and "Sibayak Mount". It's a one of famous tourism destination in Karo highland especially for domestic tourist came from Medan. Driving from Medan, it takes 2 hours normally, but in weekend could be longer. 

Lesson #1.

Suggested to driver to be carefully because sometimes monkeys pass the road without permission.

Berastagi is a subdistrict in Karo highland which known as popular location for some cottages, hotels, inns, or villas. Ethnic who lives at this highland is Karo. They are live in harmony with nature. The average temperature in Berastagi is 18 - 21 celcius degree.  Naturally, you will treated with many variety of flowers, fruits (the popular is Markisa) in this area. 

Lesson #2.
Worthy to be tried :)

Sibayak Hotel, Berastagi

In addition to pamper visitors with a different atmosphere, a variety of local crafts can be found at stores that extends along the main road, or hotels/inns. Many crafts such as key holders, T-Shirt with various logo & desain, hats, accesorries, other stuffs, Ulos (Bataknese woven fabric).

Lesson #3.

Skill of bargain is needed when transacting. 

For family who brings their children, could spoiled their kids with playground which well managed by the owner. 
Lesson #4.
Preparing your kids with jacket, or serve them by warm drinks, to prevent from colds. 
 

Fresh Flowers

Finally, whever you are near Medan, North Sumatera, I highly recommend you to spent your leisure time in Berastagi. Not only Berastagi, Indonesia has many highland which is popular destination such Bandung & Lembang in West Java, or Malang in East Java.


Out of your activities, go in relax in cold town.

Happy Holiday for you!