Suhom Waterfall Tour is located in the village of Suhom, Lhoong District, Aceh Besar, Aceh Province. Other names of Suhom Waterfall are Lhoong or Krueng Kala. This waterfall has a water source from a hill with a spill of 20 meters high. The position of this waterfall is located amid beautiful natural scenery.
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The waterfall is divided into three levels, but you are not allowed to go up to level two and three, for safety reasons because high-voltage power plants are there. There is a micro-hydro power plant built near the waterfall and operated to supply electricity to 200 heads of families and villagers of Kreung Kala.
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Suhom Waterfall is surrounded by many durian trees. When the harvest season begins, many seasonal durian sellers will feature a strong fruit aroma nearby along with local visitors who always love this place. Dozens of durian trees stand erect among the valleys. If you visit Lhoong at the end of the year during the durian season, you can also enjoy the double pleasures of nature and culinary tours. Indeed, you can eat durian while bathing in Suhom Waterfall.
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If you feel hungry or thirsty after bathing, there are plenty of food stalls to snacks and drinks to increase energy or release fatigue. Durian season also attracts many visitors from other areas in Aceh Besar, and other districts such as Banda Aceh, Pidie, and Pidie Jaya.
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Before reaching the waterfall, this local visitor usually stops by to buy durian in Lam Sujen Village, where durian tree is abundant. During the durian season in December or January of each year, thousands of durians from community plantations are purchased by merchants and people planning to visit Suhom Waterfall. Sold with Prices ranging from Rp 10,000 to Rp 20,000 per piece.
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In addition, in this waterfall, there is also a location that can be used for camping. To reach this place, you have to pass the up and down route with views of Mount Paro and Kulu. Along the way, do not be surprised to see many monkeys roaming the streets. These monkeys usually ask for fruit or other snacks from people passing by the side of the road.
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To the location. Destination distance is estimated 75 kilometers to the west of Banda Aceh or about 3 kilometers from the main road of Banda Aceh-Calang, about one hour away by public transport or car. This road passes the beautiful Lampuuk Beach, Lhoknga Beach, and Leupung District.