Sumatera Island , Indonesia

Sumatra Island - Indonesia , a complete tourist destination. Sunny beaches, rich flora and fauna, large rivers and great history, that’s all that you can find in this land. Formerly known in several names such as Andalas, Percha Island, Suwarnadwipa or swarnnabhūmi (Sanskrit : Gold Land), Bhūmi Mālayu or Bumi Malayu (Melayu Land).

Sumatra has very rich wildlife and if you are a wildlife lover then it is is really ideal place for you. This land is full of tropical rainforests and trekking is another option that you can choose for in Sumatra. Even so, for those of you who are not interested in wild life, Sumatra also has plenty of interesting places to relax and vacation. There are fewer tourists that come to Sumatera than its neighbors like Java and Bali. Then for a quiet holiday away from maddening crowds, you can count Sumatra in your first choice.

Sumatera which lies in western Indonesia is the sixth largest island in the world at about 480,847.74 km2. This elongated landmass spanning a diagonal northwest-southeast axis has the longest distance at about 1,790 km (1,110 miles) and its widest point is about 435 km (270 mi). It is crossing the equator near the centre.

Sumatera is dominated by two geographical regions: Bukit Barisan Mountains in the west and swampy plains in the east and also decorated with the island chain of Simeulue, Nias and Mentawai bordering the southwestern coast and the islands of Bangka and Belitung at the eastern side.

Sumatra has many interesting tourist areas that you can visit. From adventure tours to tourist-friendly vacation, from diving to mountain climbing, they're all here. All offers charm and uniqueness of each.

Do you love diving ? Well, enjoy diving sensation at the edge of Indonesia at Weh Island.

Weh island located northwest tip of Sumatra island and is one of the outer islands of Indonesia. The island is blessed beautiful underwater life. At least, there are 19 dive sites offered in Pulau Weh. The famous are Rubiah Marine Park, which offers calm and clear seawaters and variety of tropical fish and coral Colorful Reefs. Besides Rubiah Marine Park, there are still many amazing diving locations such as, the wreck of Sophie Rickmers, Batee Meuduro, Batee Two Gapang, Batee Meuroron, Pantee Ideu, Pantee Aneuk, Pantee Peunateung, Wells Three (Three Wells), Black Anoi and still much more.

And if you like hiking, then  Mount Kerinci will satisfy your passion. Mount Kerinci (3,805 masl) is an active volcano and is the highest volcano in Indonesia. Mountains in also the second highest mountain in Indonesia (First: Puncak Jaya, Papua). The mountain is surrounded by dense forest of Kerinci Seblat National Park and is the habitat of the Sumatran tiger and Sumatran rhinoceros. From the peak, we can see in the distance the beautiful scenery of the city of Jambi, Padang and Bengkulu, even the Indian Ocean. In addition to Mount Kerinci, there are also others that may climb mountains like Mount Dempo, Gunung Leuser National Park, Mount Marapi, Sibayak and much more.

For you who love surfing, then Sorake Bay and Lagundri Beach at Nias Island will welcome you to enjoy the exotic waves of Indian Ocean. The constant flow of waves which unaffected by winds and tides is perfect for novice and professional alike to practice, play and perform. Waves are typically 3 to 5 meters, but have been said to reach as high as 15 meters. Some start from as far as 200 meters from the beach, can have up to 5 levels, and even rolls unbroken all the way to shore. “All time Nias”, a phrase which means that Sorake Bay delivers non-stop waves throughout the year and makes any time of year as the best time for surfing. The highest waves are between May and September. Besides Sorake Bay and Lagundri Beach, Mentawai Islands also offers the exotic  waves for surfing.

If you have an interest in culture and history, the Sumatra Island offers ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as heritages of past glory. Major tribes in Sumatra is Aceh, Batak, Melayu, Minangkabau, Besemah, Rejang, Ogan, Komering, and Lampung and each with an exotic culture.

So also with the legacy of its past, Sumatra has a lot of historical sites, ranging from prehistoric times to the Dutch colonial period. For example, a stone statue of ancestors, which is widely available in North Sumatra and Nias Island, the ruins of the temple of the time of the kingdom of Srivijaya in South Sumatra, Maimoon palace in the city of Medan and many more.

And about the beauty of nature, there are so many places that offer stunning views of the island of Sumatra. Lake Toba, Sipiso-piso, Berastagi, Sianok Canyon, Valley Harau, Maninjau, Sianok Canyon and much more. And have you heard about Sikaui Island Resort ? Well, we will present the article about it later.. see you.