Holiday Ayo - North Sumatra holds numerous vacation destinations. In Muara District, you can find Janji Waterfall. It is located in Humbang Hasundutan, Siborong-Borong. The location is quite near Toba Lake.

There are some stones beneath it.

The water flows directly into the lake. The waterfall is also surrounded by hills and trees. The height is about 25-28 meters. Well, it can’t beat Sipiso-Piso waterfall in terms of height. One thing, it has an astonishing beauty. It is suitable for families, groups, couples, and or everyone.

Nestled among villages surrounding the Bakara Valley, sits one of the most spectacular sights that nature has to offer as you discover the Dolok Sanggul-Binanga Janji Waterfall.

The Binanga Janji Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls around Lake Toba, located by the village of Tipang.

The rush of water gurgling and splashing over stones will fill your ears.

This 20-meter high waterfall continues to impress even seen during the dry season.

Even though Janji Waterfall is surrounded by wilderness, you can find a small parking lot. It can accommodate both motorcycles and cars. The waterfall doesn’t have much space for visitors. Though, you can simply sit and enjoy the beauty of the falling water.

For a more comfortable experience, you can buy some drinks and snacks. It can be a good family vacation for everyone. No worries. There is a local “Warung” near to this tourist spot. On top of that, you can visit the waterfall freely. There is no entry fee at all.

Here, you can witness numerous hills. The scenery is quite stunning. The waterfall features fresh and clean water. Not to mention there are ponds for tourists. Men and women should use the different pond, though. The ponds feature natural showers. You can feel the fresh water and enjoy the natural beauty at once. However, you shouldn’t take a direct shower coming from Janji Waterfall. It is indeed quite dangerous. If you come with kids, make sure to watch them carefully.

Janji Waterfall is also famous for its history. You should learn the story from local people. This location is related to the most famous Batak King, Sisingamangaraja. The waterfall was the place for taking an oath.

The Kings of Batak took their oath here before they went to the war. The local name of the waterfall is Sampuren Janji. Janji means “oath”, while Sampuren means “waterfall”.

How to Get There
It is easy to reach Janji Waterfall. You only need to head to Bakti Raja Muara District. During the trip, you can see beautiful hills and Toba Lake.

Once you reach the location, you need to take a walk. No worries. It doesn’t take much time. The waterfall is also situated near to other tourist sites. These include Tipang Village and a floating restaurant. Overall, this will be an amazing vacation for you and your family.