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The town of Parapat is the main tourist resort and lies
on the very shore of famous Lake Toba. This lake is about
50 miles long and 16 miles across, with a depth about 1.400
feet.
In Parapat live Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun tribes,
and are happy and easy going people. They are known for
their lively and sentimental love songs. Recreational sports
in Parapat are among others swimming, water skiing, motor
boating, canoeing, fishing and golf at Sally golf course(19
holes) about 5km from Parapat. Parapat is 176 from Medan
and can be reached in 4 hours by bus, The climate in Parapat
is cool, and dry, making Parapat an ideal place to relax.
Many hotels, bungalows, villas, resthouses welcome visitors.
Small shops selling souveniers such as "Ulos"(local woven
cloths) and specific locally grown fruits.
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