Sumatra
Sumatra is one of the biggest islands in Indonesia. In ancient time, it was
called as Swarnadwipa - the Island of Gold by the people. A tour of Sumatra is a
must for any traveler, be it a globetrotter, vacationer, nature lover or history
buff.
In Sumatra, every single province have their own distinctive culture and ethnic
groups. Sumatra is divided into nine provinces: Aceh, North Sumatra, West
Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, Bengkulu, Bangka-Belitung, Lampung and South Sumatra.
Sumatra is especially a haven for the nature lovers as it is home to the Taman
Nasional Gunung Leuser, one of the largest national parks in the world.
There are several good and inexpensive hotels available at most of the places in
Sumatra, to cater to the diverse needs of the tourists.
There is something for every pocket with options ranging from budget choices
-Bread and breakfast to expensive luxurious hotels. Here the tourists will find
all the facilities that they expect from a first class western style hotel.
Considering that Sumatra is dominated by Muslim population, beef – a delicacy
for this sect, is the most used material in the cuisine of Sumatra. The food
served in most restaurants is steaming hot and there is ample use of coconut oil
in making curries. The food quality is superior like in any other place in
Indonesia, and the food bill will not dig too much on your pocket either.
International cuisine can be expected in the larger cities only.
The most famous cuisine here is Padang food, which is very spicy.
Popular attractions in Sumatra:
| Sumatra Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
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• Lake Toba |
• Mount Kerinci |
undo Indonesia Popular Destinations