Bakkara Valley
ᯒᯮᯒ ᯅᯰᯂᯒ, Rura Bangkara | |
 View of Bakkara Valley from the hill in Dolok Sanggul. | |
  Location in North Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| Alternative name | Bakkara or Bangkara |
|---|---|
| Location | Baktiraja, Humbang Hasundutan, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Region | Toba Lake |
| Coordinates | 2°18′48″N 98°48′51″E / 2.313405°N 98.814200°E |
| History | |
| Periods | Dynasty of Sisingamangaraja |
| Cultures | Toba Batak |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | Humbang Hasundutan Regency Government |
Bakkara Valley (Surat Batak: ᯒᯮᯒ ᯅᯰᯂᯒ, Rura Bangkara), also known simply as Bakkara, is a historical place and valley located in the Lake Toba region, precisely in the Baktiraja, Humbang Hasundutan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.[1][2]
History
[edit]Bakkara was the capital of government of the Toba Batak ethnic kingdom in 16th century. This kingdom was under the rule of the Dynasty of Sisingamangaraja, a priests-kings.[3] The Bakkara Valley also has similarities with the Stryn Valley in Norway.[4]
Facilities
[edit]Bakkara Valley has the potential for natural tourism and the Toba Batak culture is still pristine. This valley offers various amenities, including toilets, schools, places of worship, parking, hotels, and homestays. Accommodation, food and drink facilities are also available, such as restaurants, eateries, and snack stalls in decent condition.[5]
Access and transit
[edit]To get to Bakkara, it takes about 50 minutes from Silangit International Airport, Siborongborong, North Tapanuli. For access routes there, can go via Dolok Sanggul, Paranginan, or Muara.[6]
Geology
[edit]The Bakkara Valley is divided by two large, fast-flowing rivers. The largest dominant river is the Aek Silang which originates from a waterfall that flows from the expanse of hills. The second, smaller river is Aek Simangira. Both flow through several villages and flow into Lake Toba.[7][8]
There are rocks resulting from the eruption of the Toba supervolcano about 74,000 years ago, such as rocks on some of the hillsides of the Bakkara Valley. There are also metasedimentary rocks which are basic rocks that occurred as a result of the eruption of the Toba supervolcano around 200,000 years ago in the surrounding hills of the Siunong-Unong Julu.[9]
Climate
[edit]The Bakkara Valley has stable seasons and excellent weather. This has a positive impact on soil fertility. Various types of plants grow, such as shallot, garlic, rice, peanut, tomato, coconut, corn, and others.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lembah Bakkara". www.tribunnewswiki.com (in Indonesian). Tribun News. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ "Pedoman Wisata - Informasi Lengkap Perjalanan Wisata". www.pedomanwisata.com (in Indonesian). Pedoman Wisata. Archived from the original on 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ "[SUMUT] Bakkara, Surga Tersembunyi Danau Toba". www.hetanews.com (in Indonesian). Heta News. 2020-01-13. Archived from the original on 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ Iqbal, Reza. "10 Pesona Alam Lembah Bakkara di Sumatera Utara yang Mirip Norwegia". www.idntimes.com (in Indonesian). IDN Times. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ Ridwan. "Perencanaan Paket Wisata Sejarah Lembah Bakkara Kecamatan Baktiraja Kabupaten Humbang Hasundutan Sumatera Utara". neliti.com (in Indonesian). Neliti. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ Afrillia, Dian (2021-08-25). "Lembah Bakkara, Alternatif Wisata Sumatera Utara Selain Danau Toba". www.goodnewsfromindonesia.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2022-02-06.
- ^ "Bakkara". www.tourvipmedan.com (in Indonesian). Tour VIP Medan. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Visit Sumatera Utara". www.tourvipmedan.com (in Indonesian). Tour VIP Medan. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ "Visit Humbang Hasundutan - Wonderful Indonesia". ito.humbanghasundutankab.go.id (in Indonesian). Humbang Hasundutan Regency Government. Archived from the original on 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ TobaRia (2021-05-01). "10 Tempat Yang Wajib Dikunjungi Saat Berlibur Ke Lembah Bakkara - Tobaria - Media Terpercaya Wilayah Danau Toba". tobaria.com (in Indonesian). Tobaria. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
