Kawasan Hutan Dengan Tujuan Khusus Aek Nauli

Exploring the Educational Forest of Lake Toba

Scientific Tourism in the Heart of North Sumatra

The Aek Nauli Toba Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK), located in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, offers a unique and educational scientific tourism experience. As part of the national tourism priority program in Lake Toba, Aek Nauli Toba presents an attractive alternative tourism experience for domestic and international visitors.

Exploring the Diversity of Life

Spanning 1,900 hectares, Aek Nauli Toba is a lowland rainforest rich in flora and fauna. Visitors can experience the thrill of exploring the forest and learning about the various plant and animal species that live there.

Educational Activities that Entertain

Various educational activities have been prepared to attract visitors, including:

• Pine and frankincense tapping: Visitors can learn about the tapping and processing of pine and frankincense resin, and their benefits for life.
• Elephant educational tourism: At the Aek Nauli Elephant Conservation Camp (ANECC), visitors can learn more about Sumatran elephants and conservation efforts.
• Siamang Exotic Tourism: A unique experience to see and hear the siamang, a Sumatran primate, in its natural habitat.
• Frankincense essential oil perfume production: Visitors can learn about the process of making perfume from frankincense essential oil, and try various perfume products produced.
• Apis and trigona bee honey and propolis harvesting: Visitors can learn about beekeeping and the health benefits of honey and propolis.

Sustainable Ecological Tourism

Scientific tourism in KHDTK Aek Nauli Toba is not only entertaining but also supports forest and environmental conservation efforts. Sustainable tourism management is expected to protect the forest area as a water catchment area (DTA) for Lake Toba.

Affordable Entrance Fee

Educational tourism at KHDTK Aek Nauli Toba can be enjoyed at a very affordable entrance fee of only Rp 2,000 per person.

Alternative Tourism Option in Lake Toba

KHDTK Aek Nauli Toba is an attractive alternative tourism option in Lake Toba. Visitors can not only enjoy the natural beauty of the lake but also learn about the rich natural resources of the forest and conservation efforts.

Pioneer of Scientific Tourism in Indonesia

KHDTK Aek Nauli Toba is a pioneer in developing scientific tourism that will be replicated in 35 other KHDTKs throughout Indonesia. The success of KHDTK Aek Nauli Toba is expected to encourage the development of sustainable scientific tourism in Indonesia.

The Charm of North Sumatra’s Frankincense

One of the main attractions in KHDTK Aek Nauli Toba is the frankincense plant. The Aek Nauli Center for Research and Development of Environment and Forestry (BP2LHK) conducts research and development of frankincense plants to improve their quality and economic value.

North Sumatra is known as the best producer of frankincense in Indonesia. Frankincense has high economic value and is processed into various products, such as industrial raw materials, medicines, and cosmetics. Frankincense essential oil is even used as a binder for other essential oils in perfume making.

KHDTK Aek Nauli Toba offers unique, educational, and affordable scientific tourism. Its existence as a pioneer of scientific tourism in Indonesia is expected to encourage the development of sustainable tourism and raise public awareness about the importance of preserving nature.