Langkat

Langkat

Things to do - general

 

¤ Langkat is a regency located further north of Karo Regency in North Sumatra, so it does not include any shoreline of Lake Toba. It is about 5 hours by car from Medan. To see it on the map, click here.

What’s Special

Even though Langkat is not adjacent to the shoreline, many tourists visiting Lake Toba also like to see orangutans at Bukit Lawang and elephants at Tangkahan. Both of these attractions are in Langkat. In addition, this regency includes part of the Gunung Leuser National Park in the tropical rainforest of Sumatra, a United Nations’ World Heritage.

Orangutan is the Indonesian word for “forest man”. This animal is unique due to its connotation to pre-ancient human beings who lived in the jungle. In fact, orangutans are the world’s largest arboreal (tree-dwelling) mammals. Adult males weigh between 50 to 90 kilograms (110 to 198 lb.) and can stand between 1.25 to 1.5 meters (4.1-5 ft.) in height. Today, there are only three species of orangutans in the world. You can find two of them here and another in Borneo, Indonesia. All of them are endangered and under protection. But here, and you will be able to meet and feed them in their sanctuaries.

Note that, due to the mountainous terrain of the region, there is no straight road from the lake’s shore to Langkat. If you stay nearby the lake, you will need to divert toward Medan first then reroute to Langkat. However, the effort is worth the exceptional experiences you will get in Langkat. For example, Bukit Lawang is the only tourist places with a wild population of Sumatran orangutans. You won’t get close to these magnificent creatures elsewhere. And as forest turns to farmland across the region, this may be the last chance to see truly wild orangutans enjoying the freedom of the jungle.

Points of Interest

Below is the list of the points of interest in Langkat:

Natural sites

  1. Bukit Lawang
  2. Batu Katak (Frog Stone)
  3. Jodoh Semelir Waterfall
  4. Rumah Jamur
  5. Tangkahan
  6. Teroh Teroh Waterfall

Select Langkat as your travel destination if you wish to visit the above attractions. See all destinations.

Country Indonesia
Area (km2)6,272 (2,422 sq mi)

Restaurants

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Aussie Inn Bukit Lawang

Aussie Inn Bukit Lawang

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Aussie Inn Bukit Lawang is situated in Bukit Lawang and has a bar, a garden, and a terrace. The gues More info
Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang

Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang

Dusun 1, Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bahorok 20774, Langkat
Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang offers WiFi and pet-friendly accommodations in Bukit Lawang. The More info
Brown Bamboo Bukit Lawang

Brown Bamboo Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Brown Bamboo Bukit Lawang is located in Bukit Lawang. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaur More info
Bua Guesthouse Tangkahan

Bua Guesthouse Tangkahan

Desa Namu Sialang, Batang Serangan, Langkat
Bua Guesthouse Tangkahan is located in the area/city of Batang Serangan. The 24-hour front desk is a More info
Bugis Inn

Bugis Inn

Jl. Orang Utan, Bukit Lawang 20774 , Langkat
Bugis Inn is located in Bukit Lawang. Showcasing a barbecue and playground, There is a restaurant an More info
Bukit Lawang Hill Resort

Bukit Lawang Hill Resort

Jl. Bukit Lawang Hill Resort, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Bukit Lawang Hill Resort offers free WiFi, a swimming pool, and pet-friendly accommodation at the to More info
Eco Travel Cottages Bukit Lawang

Eco Travel Cottages Bukit Lawang

Jl. Besar Orangutan 10, Bohorok, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Eco Travel Cottages Bukit Lawang is situated in Bukit Lawang, right next to the Bahorok River. Offer More info
Ecolodge Bukit Lawang

Ecolodge Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang, Kecamatan Bahorok, 20774, Langkat
Ecolodge Bukit Lawang is situated in Bukit Lawang. Offering a garden and sun terrace, the property a More info
Fadhil Guest House Bukit Lawang

Fadhil Guest House Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bohorok 20852, Langkat
Fadhil Guest House Bukit Lawang is one of the hotels in Langkat which is equipped with various suppo More info
Fidodido Guesthouse

Fidodido Guesthouse

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang, Bohorok 20774, Langkat
Fidodido Guesthouse featuring free WiFi offers accommodations in Bukit Lawang. You will find room se More info
Fun Family Guest House

Fun Family Guest House

Bukit Lawang, Bahorok 20774 , Langkat
Fun Family Guest House offers accommodation in Bukit Lawang. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant More info
Gino's Place - Bungalows and Restaurant

Gino's Place - Bungalows and Restaurant

Jl. Bukit Lawang (Gang Ogan) Sampe Raya, Bohorok 20774, Langkat
Gino’s Place – Bungalows and Restaurant provides a garden. Featuring room service, this More info
Green Forest Tangkahan

Green Forest Tangkahan

Kwala Musam, Batang Serangan 20852, Langkat
Green Forest Tangkahan, offers superior services and facilities that will make for a memorable stay. More info
Green Travelodge

Green Travelodge

Jl. Orangutan, Bahorok, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Green Travelodge is a guesthouse in a good neighborhood, which is located at Bohorok. The 24-hour fr More info
Hotel Orangutan

Hotel Orangutan

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20852, Langkat
Hotel Orangutan is located in Bukit Lawang. Showcasing a barbecue and water sports facilities, guest More info
Ida Guest House & Restaurant

Ida Guest House & Restaurant

Jl. Orangutan, Bohorok, Bukit Lawang, 20774, Langkat
Ida Guest House & Restaurant Bukit Lawang is one of the hotels in Langkat which is equipped with More info
Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang

Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang

Jl. Stasiun Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang offers accommodation in Bukit Lawang. Featuring views of the mountains More info
Jungle Gate Lodge Bukit Lawang

Jungle Gate Lodge Bukit Lawang

Desa Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bahorok 20774, Langkat
Jungle Gate Lodge Bukit Lawang features a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, and a garden More info
Jungle Inn

Jungle Inn

Bukit Lawang, Kecamatan Bahorok, Kabupaten Langkat, 20774 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia, Langkat
Jungle Inn, featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Jungle Inn offers accommodations in Bukit Lawang. More info
Junia Guesthouse

Junia Guesthouse

Dusun 1 Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bohorok, Langkat
Junia Guesthouse is perfect for business, and holiday travelers. Located in Bukit Lawang, This guest More info
Landbow Green Village

Landbow Green Village

Jl. Bukit Lawang, Dusun 1, Desa Timbang Jaya, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Landbow Green Village offers accommodation in Bukit Lawang. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, More info
Lucky Bamboo Guest House

Lucky Bamboo Guest House

Jl. Orangutan, Desa Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Lucky Bamboo Guest House offers accommodations in Bukit Lawang. A terrace or balcony is featured in More info
Mountain View Cottages & Restaurant Tangkahan

Mountain View Cottages & Restaurant Tangkahan

Jl. Lintas CRU Tangkahan, Namu Sialang, Batang Serangan, Tangkahan 20852, Langkat
Mountain View Cottages & Restaurant Tangkahan offers pet-friendly accommodations in Tangkahan. F More info
On The Rocks Bungalow

On The Rocks Bungalow

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20852, Langkat
On The Rocks Bungalow & Restaurant set in Bukit Lawang at the edge of Mount Leuser National Park More info
Rain Forest Guest House

Rain Forest Guest House

Jl. Orangutan, Kecamatan Bahorok, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Rain Forest Guest House offers locally-owned accommodation, Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue, and a t More info
Riverside Guest House

Riverside Guest House

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20774 , Langkat
Riverside Guest House located in Bukit Lawang, offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even th More info
RnB Guesthouse

RnB Guesthouse

Jl. Orangutan No. 058, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
RnB Guesthouse offers accommodations in Bahorok, featuring free WiFi, a restaurant, and a barbecue, More info
Rumah Papa Homestay

Rumah Papa Homestay

Timbang Jaya, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Rumah Papa Homestay is 10 minutes from Bukit Lawang by local transport or 30 minutes by a walk by th More info
Sahnan Guesthouse

Sahnan Guesthouse

Jl. Orangutan, Desa Bukit Lawang, Bohorok, Langkat
Sahnan Guesthouse set in Bukit Lawang, has a garden and terrace. Among the facilities of this proper More info
Sam's Bungalow

Sam's Bungalow

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Sam’s Bungalow features free WiFi and restaurant accommodation in  Bukit Lawang. Guests can en More info
Tangkahan Inn

Tangkahan Inn

Sei Musam, Batang Serangan Sumatra Septentrional, Tangkahan 20852, Langkat
Tangkahan Inn is located in Tangkahan in the region of Sumatra, This property is 1 minute’s wa More info
The Heritage Resort & Restaurant Bukit Lawang

The Heritage Resort & Restaurant Bukit Lawang

Desa Perkebunan Bukit Lawang, Bandartelu, Langkat
The Heritage Resort & Restaurant Bukit Lawang is within easy reach of various places of interest More info
Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang

Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang

Jl. Orangutan, Desa Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bahorok 20774, Langkat
Thomas’ Retreat Bukit Lawang is set in Bukit Lawang. Offering a barbecue and water sports faci More info
Villa Paradise

Villa Paradise

Gotong royong, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Villa Paradise is the 3rd most booked bed and breakfast in Bukit Lawang. Villa Paradise features a r More info
WaterStone Guest House & Restaurant

WaterStone Guest House & Restaurant

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20852, Langkat
WaterStone Guest House & Restaurant is located in Bukit Lawang and features a garden, barbecue f More info
Wisma Leuser Sibayak

Wisma Leuser Sibayak

Jl. Orangutan Center, Bukit Lawang 20774, Langkat
Wisma Leuser Sibayak, featuring free WiFi, offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bukit Lawang. Guests More info
3 Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Tour

3 Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Tour

Medan City, Langkat
Overview This 3-day private tour of Bukit Lawang and Gunung Leuser National Park is perfect for trav More info
6-Day Bukit Lawang - Berastagi Tour

6-Day Bukit Lawang - Berastagi Tour

Langkat, Karo
Overview This 6-day private tour of Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park, and Berastagi is idea More info
7-Day North Sumatra Tour (Include: 2 Days 1 Night Jungle Trekking)

7-Day North Sumatra Tour (Include: 2 Days 1 Night Jungle Trekking)

Samosir, Langkat, Karo
Overview In this tour package Jungle Trekking, Hiking Volcano and Relaxing combine in one special pa More info
Full Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek

Full Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek

Langkat
Overview Go on a small-group forest hike with a local guide who knows the Bukit Lawang jungle and it More info

Unfortunately there are no car rental offers at this location at the moment.