Waduk Jeulikat
The city of Lhokseumawe was once the capital of North Aceh district which has now split up and stands alone as a city. In this area has several tourist attractions which recently became popular and attracted the attention of many tourists. One of them is the Jeulikat Reservoir that was busy talking about, because of its beauty and charm.
Jeulikat Reservoir offers the beauty of well-ordered reservoirs, providing comfort for tourists who come. Although somewhat new tourist attractions inaugurated, this reservoir is never deserted from tourist visits. Not infrequently, tens to hundreds of visitors from various cities who come to enjoy the beautiful panorama in this reservoir when the weekend arrives.
Geographically, Jeulikat Dam is located in Jeulikat Village, Blang Mangat Sub-district, Lhokseumawe City, Aceh Province. The location of this tourist spot was fairly close from the center of Lhokseumawe City, the distance is only about 5 kilometers and can be reached by traveling approximately 10 minutes.
Tourists can use two roads to get to this Jeulikat Reservoir, the first is by passing Medan-Banda Aceh Road to Cot Sabong. The second line, which is through Jalan Medan-Banda Aceh and then go into the existing Elak road Alue Awe region. The condition of the road was well paved so as to facilitate visitors to reach the location.
Enchantment of Jeulikat Reservoir
The beauty of the Jeulikat Reservoir is naturally radiated, the stunning panorama is combined with the local government's well-done arrangement. Before it opened into a tourist spot, this reservoir serves as a source of the surrounding rice fields during the dry season.
Jeulikat Reservoir is surrounded by hills overgrown with trees and green grass, so the scenery offered looks beautiful and charming. There is a ladder that tourists can use to descend the hill and take a closer look at the beauty of this tourist spot located in the city of Lhokseumawe.
Around the reservoir, also overgrown with green grass that is often used for tourists to sit back and enjoy the beauty of the Jeulikat Reservoir. In the center of the reservoir, there is a fountain built by the local management. The existence of this fountain is also enough to add to the beauty of the panorama offered by this tourist spot.
When the fountain spews water, the gurgling water that falls into the reservoir creates a peaceful atmosphere that makes travelers feel at home for long periods in the reservoir. The natural charm surrounded by green hills is also the main attraction. The atmosphere is shady and beautiful, very pleasant to the eye.
The best time to visit the Jeulikat Reservoir is in the afternoon, when the sun's heat slowly begins to fade its rays. Tourists can freely enjoy every inch of beauty that is in the dam. Visitors can walk, sit on the edge of the lake, or can also relax on the green grass.
In addition, when the sun begins to sink the charm of the Jeulikat Reservoir also further exudes its beauty. Will be presented a charming scenery, a reservoir surrounded by green hills slicked with the color of the sky turned into orange. When it will create a romantic atmosphere that feels complete if enjoyed with people closest.
This tourist spot is increasingly popular and never deserted by tourists when the weekend. Not infrequently tourists who come with members of his family, relax with a mat and eat together. Jeulikat Reservoir is also a suitable place for tourists to refreshing and relieving stress.
Jeulikat Reservoir Facility
Facilities contained in Jeulikat Reservoir is quite adequate, this is because the management of local government done quite well. There are public facilities such as toilets, praying mosques and ample parking spaces. The parking lot has also been guarded by the parking attendant from the local village so it is quite safe.
In addition, tourists also need not be afraid of starvation because around the reservoir has been available stalls selling food and soft drinks. Around the reservoir, tourists can find boats that are usually rented for visitors who want to get around enjoying the beauty of the reservoir.
At this Jeulikat Reservoir has built cottages that tourists can use to relax while enjoying the beauty of the reservoir. This cottage is designed in such a way as to provide comfort for tourists who visit. Not only that there is also a garden decorated with lights, to beautify the reservoir.
For tourists who like challenges, Jeulikat Reservoir also provides outbound facilities like playing flying fox. If you want to stay, tourists can choose some hotels and inns in the city of Lhokseumawe which is quite close.
Traveling at Jeulikat Reservoir can be an option when in Lhokseumawe City. Here are the activities that can be done by visitors when in the tourist attractions.
Enjoying the beauty of the reservoir
If you are stressed and want to refreshing, then Jeulikat Reservoir can be a choice of travel. You will be presented with a natural reservoir surrounded by green hills that look beautiful and delicious for the eye. Invite friends, relatives and family to picnic in the reservoir, by laying out mats and enjoying the food together.
This place also offers tranquility and comfort, because the local managers organize this resort well. Do not come on weekends if you want peace, because every weekend this reservoir has an increase in traffic. You can also enjoy the beauty of the reservoir by relaxing in the huts that have been provided.
Surrounding Reservoir With Boat
The opening of the reservoir as a tourist attraction brings its own blessings for the locals. Locals provide boat rental services that tourists can use to get around enjoying the beauty of the Jeulikat Reservoir. Only by paying Rp. 20,000 per person, you will be escorted to get around on a boat.
By boarding a boat, you can also cross the reservoir to a quieter hill by the end. There is also a cottage for tourists, the atmosphere here more calm and not crowded by people. This hill is also a fitting place to refresh the mind or also self-portrait.
Play Flying Fox
This activity is perfect for tourists who like the challenge and adrenaline. There are rides flying fox game provided in this reservoir. You can feel the thrill of playing flying fox as if you were taken to fly across the reservoir. No need to fear, because the vehicle is quite safe and has available officers who are on guard if there is something undesirable.
Photo Hunting
This one activity is most often done by tourists when visiting the Jeulikat Reservoir. Many young people who posed in front of the camera just to berselfie ria with friends and relatives. You can also hunting photos in this reservoir, because there are so many interesting objects that you can use for background berselfie.
Spots that attract this diwaduk are cottages, reservoirs, gardens filled with stretches of green grass, and ceramic-coated staircase so it looks unique. This also makes the Jeulikat Reservoir more popular because many who post the beauty of the reservoir to social media.Entrance Price of Jeulikat Reservoir To enter the Jeuliat Reservoir, tourists are not charged at all because the government still has not enforced admission ticket.