Sumatra

Sumatra (Sumatera) was known in ancient times by the Sanskrit names of Swarnadwipa or Swarnabhumi ("Land of Gold"). Empire of Srivijaya, a Buddhist monarchy, dominating the region throughout the 7th to 9th centuries. Late in the 14th century the name Sumatra became popular as the kingdom of Samudra was rising.

Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world (470,000 km²). Its length is about 1,790 km. Its highest point is Mount Kerinci (3,805 m). The interior of the island is dominated by Bukit Barisan mountains in the west and swampy plains in the east.

The volcanic activity gives the fertile land and beautiful sceneries, especially Lake Toba. Most of Sumatra is covered by tropical rainforest. It has the world's largest flower, Rafflesia arnoldii. It also has many fantastic animals: tiger, orangutan, rhinoceros, elephant, tapir, and sun bear.

Location:
Indonesia, South East Asia
west of Java island


Tour in Aceh:
Pulau Weh (island & beach)
Danau Laut Tawar (lake)
Gunung Leuser (mount)


Tour in North Sumatra :
Danau Toba (great lake)
Berastagi (resort)
Bohorok (orangutan rehabilitation)


Tour in West Sumatra :
Lembah Harau (valley)
Danau Maninjau (lake)
Sungai Janiah (sacred fish pond)
Jam Gadang (big clock)
Ngarai Sianok (gorge)
Rumah Bung Hatta (museum)
Danau Singkarak (lake)
Lembah Anai (waterfall)
Istana Pagaruyung (palace)


Tour in Nias & Mentawai:
Bawomataluwo (traditional village)
Hilisimaetano (traditional village)
Siberut (island & beach)


Tour in Riau:
Muara Takus (temple)
Siak Sri Indrapura (palace)


Tour in Jambi:
Muaro Jambi (temple)
Danau Kerinci (lake)
Kerinci Seblat (nature reserve)


Tour in Bengkulu:
Benteng Marlborough (fort)
Pantai Panjang (beach)
Tabah Penanjung (rafflesia reserve)



Tour in South Sumatra:
Bukit Siguntang (hill)
Jembatan Ampera (bridge)
Air Terjun Temam (waterfall)


Tour in Bangka & Belitung:
Pantai Tanjung Kelayang (beach)
Pantai Tanjung Tinggi (beach)
Pantai Tanjung Penyusuk (beach)


Tour in Lampung:
Way Kambas (elephant reserve)
Krakatau (volcano island)
Pantai Merak Belantung (beach)