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Must Travel Indonesia Beyond Bali | Episode 3 | Tangkahan, North Sumatera.
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items If Bukit Lawang is where you go to see orangutans, Tangkahan is a hidden gem where you go to truly experience the rainforest. Hidden deep within North Sumatra, this quiet eco-tourism village is surrounded by untouched jungle, turquoise rivers, and na...
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Where to Stay | Tangkahan
Tangkahan Ecotourism | To Do List
North Sumatra's hidden jungle paradise, Tangkahan is a community-based ecotourism destination on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park. It's the perfect place to experience pristine rainforest, crystal-clear rivers, jungle trekking, river tubing, a...
Once in a lifetime, I would recommend visiting one of Tangkahan's most iconic experiences is visiting Sumatran elephant conservation centre. Visitors can learn about these gentle giants alongside their experienced mahouts (elephant handlers) and gain...
Meet Sumatran Elephants | Tangkahan
One of my favorite ways to unwind in Tangkahan is simply hopping on an inner tube and letting the Buluh River carry you downstream. The water is refreshingly cool, incredibly clear, and surrounded by lush rainforest, making it feel like you're floati...
Rafting/ Water Tubing | Tangkahan
One of my favorite experiences in North Sumatra. This is somewhere I'd happily bring my own friends to experience beyond the usual tourist trail. A three-day jungle trek, things that were worth every second. Surrounded by pristine rainforest, fresh a...
Eco Glamping | Tangkahan
Lots of birds chirping and the leaves blowing in the wind. I loved watching the elephants, especially the curious calves staying close to their mothers as they played in the river. The experience was well organized, educational, and a wonderful oppor...
Crossing Buluh River | Tangkahan
To reach this waterfall, you have to cross the water by tire, river tubing, or white-water rafting.
The local guides and locals are quite friendly.
There are several accommodations available for tourists.
Need to pay attention to landslide on the wat...
Glugur Waterfall & Hot Spring | Tangkahan
Where to Stay | Tangkahan
Tangkahan isn't the place for luxury resorts; it's where you come to experience the rainforest. Most accommodations are locally owned eco-lodges, cozy guesthouses, and riverside cabins surrounded by lush jungle. Expect to wake up to birdsong, fall as...
One of the best budget stays in Tangkahan. It's simple but comfortable, with clean rooms, well-maintained bathrooms, and a peaceful natural setting. Breakfast isn't included, but meals can be ordered in the morning. If you're looking for an affordabl...
GREEN FOREST | $ Tangkahan
If you're looking for a truly authentic and eco-friendly getaway in Tangkahan, I highly recommend staying at Svarga eco cabin. It's the perfect place to escape the city life and reconnect with nature.
Svarga Eco Cabin | $$ Tangkahan
Book via appointment only. If you enjoy nature, adventure, and discovering places beyond the usual tourist trail, this place is somewhere I'd happily recommend. Staying at Rumah Ati, surrounded by rainforest and rivers, felt like a true escape from ...
Rumah Ati | $$ Tangkahan
A fantastic value-for-money stay. Rumah Ari is clean, comfortable, and offers everything you need for a relaxing stay in Tangkahan. The air conditioning works well, the beds are comfortable, and Ari, the owner, is a wonderful host who goes out of his...
Guesthouse Airbnb | $$ Tangkahan
The accommodation is peaceful, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. I loved that they helped arrange our jungle trekking and river tubing, making everything easy and stress-free. It was the perfect base for exploring this hidden corner of North Sum...
Floating Dreams Hotel | Tangkahan