I FELL IN LOVE with my JUNGLE GUIDE in Tangkahan! (Sumatra, Indonesia)
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- čas přidán 20. 12. 2023
- Come with us to the magical place where it all began - the stunning jungle-side village of Tangkahan in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Tangkahan is a picturesque village is perched on the side of two pristine rivers bordering the Gunung Leuser National Park. Home to waterfalls, hot springs, incredible jungle trekking, tubing, and an elephant conservation centre, this spot has so much to offer but is often overlooked by foreign tourists in favour of the more famous trekking location, Bukit Lawang.
It's been more than a year since we revisited our village. Tangkahan, Langkat, is where Agung previously worked as a jungle guide, and Carly lived here for a few years after falling in love with the gorgeous community and incredible nature (and later, head over heels with Agung, too!)
Alot has changed here - a new asphalt road replaces a very bumpy bad road, cutting the travel time from Medan drastically (previously 4 hours, it's not down to 2.5-3 hours)!
Tangkahan is now conveniently only 45 minutes from Bukit Lawang too, making it much easier for tourists to check out both places and get a feel for the very different vibes.
Come with us as we walk, swim, and tube up the gorgeous Buluh River to Memory Waterfall (Air Terjun Kenangan), a breathtaking spot you'll want to visit for yourself!
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Hi, I'm Agung, I live in Lake Toba, Sumatra (Indonesia) with my wife Carly. I was born in Sumatra, so love sharing all my local knowledge with visitors. Carly has been a traveller to Sumatra since 2009, and has been living here the last few years. We now live in Tuktuk village on Samosir Island in Lake Toba, North Sumatra. Together, we create content to help share the beauty of incredible Sumatra with the world.
Horas, Mejuah juah - see you in Sumatra!
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There is so much more to see and do in Tangkahan that we didn’t get a chance to show you! There is a gorgeous small waterfall right near the hotspring. There are multiple stunning waterfalls a short trek away in the jungle. There is a bat cave you can walk through and explore. There is a larger hot spring up the Batang River, and countless stunning places to visit in the incredible Gunung Leuser National Park. And of course the Elephant Conservation Centre as well. This is a truly special place that shouldn’t be missed out on! If you’d like to know more about visiting, check the blog in the description, ask questions in the comments or reach out to us! 😊
Love it Carly and Agung. We are coming to visit in June.
Fantastic Vicki - yay! Will you make it to Toba?
Bloody brilliant mate! 😂
Haha thanks mate! 😁😁😁
Great !!! I was surprised at the amount of effort the guides put in - I thought you were all tied together and just floated down the river. Tangkahan is beautiful. Loved it.💙💚💛🧡xx
Usual tubing is after a trek upriver, so we all just float back home. But we were heading in the wrong direction that day as not a normal trekking route!
Another great adventure guys! Good to see you back again Carly, healthy & happy. I would love to see that many butterflies at once - magical. 🦋🦋
Thanks guys! I had forgotten just how many butterflies there are in the jungle - so beautiful! It was great to be out and about again. 😊🙏
Ucok : Ausie Ausie😊
All G! All G! 😀
Never realised this was so near Bukit Lawang yet even more beautiful! I was at Padang Beach recently and had the same observation and comment 'Love Indonesia but please stop littering'.... Great vlog guys! Cheers, STL
Before the new road, it was a bit of a pain to get to Bukit Lawang - 2 hours on bad roads and often running into bogged down palm oil trucks! But the new asphalt makes a world of difference. They are already seeing an influx of local tourists now that it's so much more accessible. And yes - it is soooo beautiful, you'll have to come back for a visit. ☺
Love the wild river vlog with baby monkeys, butterflies & Carly, Agung, Trudy & Acuk! Did you hear any howler monkeys? Banyak terima kasih. Luar biasa jalan-jalanya. Merry Xmas & love from Cookie!
Hi Liz and Cookie! So glad you enjoyed the blog. No howler monkeys here, but the gibbons are pretty loud and fun to listen to! Happy holiday season to you and yours from all of us. ☺