Camping on the shores of Lake Lut Tawar, Aceh, Indonesia

This time I want to share an unforgettable experience while camping on the shores of Lake Lut Tawar, located in the Gayo highlands, Aceh, Indonesia. I made this trip with fellow journalists in a moment full of warmth, laughter, and of course the amazing natural beauty.

Kali ini saya ingin berbagi pengalaman tak terlupakan saat berkemah di tepi Danau Lut Tawar, yang terletak di dataran tinggi Gayo, Aceh, Indonesia. Perjalanan ini saya lakukan bersama teman-teman jurnalis dalam sebuah momen yang penuh kehangatan, canda tawa, dan tentunya keindahan alam yang menakjubkan.

The journey to the location took about two hours by bus from where we left. Along the way, our eyes were spoiled with views of green hills and increasingly cool air as we began to enter the mountainous area. As soon as we arrived, a peaceful atmosphere immediately greeted us—lush trees, a gentle breeze, and a vast lake that reflected the afternoon sunlight beautifully.

Perjalanan menuju lokasi memakan waktu sekitar dua jam dengan bus dari tempat kami berangkat. Sepanjang jalan, mata dimanjakan dengan pemandangan perbukitan hijau dan udara yang semakin sejuk saat kami mulai memasuki kawasan pegunungan. Begitu tiba, suasana damai langsung menyambut kami—pepohonan yang rimbun, angin yang semilir, dan danau luas yang memantulkan cahaya matahari sore dengan indahnya.

We immediately moved quickly to set up a tent on the shore of the lake. The location was really comfortable for camping and perfect for relieving fatigue from daily routines. That evening, we started preparing dinner. One of the special moments was when we slaughtered a goat to be the main menu. While waiting for the food to cook, the aroma of roast meat began to spread in the air, tempting anyone who passed by.

Kami langsung bergerak cepat mendirikan tenda di tepi danau. Lokasinya benar-benar nyaman untuk berkemah dan sangat cocok untuk melepas penat dari rutinitas harian. Sore itu, kami mulai menyiapkan hidangan makan malam. Salah satu momen spesialnya adalah ketika kami menyembelih seekor kambing untuk dijadikan menu utama. Sambil menunggu masakan matang, aroma daging panggang mulai menyebar di udara, menggoda siapa pun yang lewat.

Night fell imperceptibly. The atmosphere changed to become warmer and more intimate. In the increasingly cold air, we sat in a circle under the starry sky, enjoying live music from friends who brought guitars, singing karaoke, and sipping hot coffee. For those who wanted to relax more, there were also those who enjoyed cigarettes while gazing at the calm water of the lake at night. It felt like the outside world disappeared for a while.

Malam pun tiba tanpa terasa. Suasana berubah menjadi lebih hangat dan akrab. Di tengah udara yang semakin dingin, kami duduk melingkar di bawah langit berbintang, menikmati live music dari teman-teman yang membawa gitar, bernyanyi karaoke, dan menyeruput kopi hangat. Bagi yang ingin lebih santai, ada juga yang menikmati rokok sambil menatap tenangnya air danau di malam hari. Rasanya seperti dunia luar menghilang untuk sementara.

We also took the time to take pictures together, joke around, and share stories. The night air was quite piercing to the skin, so jackets and blankets were really needed. Towards midnight, one by one we started to go into the tent to rest. We needed to keep our energy up, because the next day there were other interesting events that had been planned.

Kami juga menyempatkan diri berfoto bersama, bercanda, dan berbagi cerita. Udara malam cukup menusuk kulit, jadi jaket dan selimut sangat dibutuhkan. Menjelang tengah malam, satu per satu mulai masuk ke dalam tenda untuk beristirahat. Kami perlu menjaga energi, karena keesokan harinya ada acara menarik lainnya yang sudah direncanakan.

That's a little story from our camping trip at Lake Lut Tawar. Hopefully this story can give you an idea of ​​how exciting it is to camp in the open air with friends. Thank you for reading, and who knows, you might also be inspired to explore this beautiful place someday.

Itulah sedikit cerita dari perjalanan camping kami di Danau Lut Tawar. Semoga kisah ini bisa memberikan gambaran tentang betapa serunya berkemah di alam terbuka bersama teman-teman. Terima kasih sudah membaca, dan siapa tahu, kamu juga terinspirasi untuk menjelajah ke tempat indah ini suatu hari nanti.