Samosir is a large volcanic island in Lake Toba. the Lake Toba is located north of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia
The lake and the island were formed after the eruption of a volcano 75,000 years ago. The island was originally connected to the edge of the crater by an isthmus, which was removed to aid navigation.
With 630 square kilometers, Samosir is the largest island within an island, and the fifth largest island in a lake in the world.
The population living around Lake Toba are the Batak Toba group, which gave its name to the lake.
Tomok, traditional village houses the tomb of Sidabuta Raja (ruler who reigned before the introduction of Christianity) of the queen and the king's mistress.
