Last Updated on February 2026
Batu Katak is a dreamy little village lying on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra. Perched on the banks of the Berkail River, this place is teeming with natural wonders. It’s one of our favourite places to get off the grid and spend a few days communing with mother nature.
On one edge of the village, there’s an incredibly diverse and exciting karst forest full of cave systems and interesting landscapes, and across the river lies the famous National Park.
Although Batu Katak has previously been something of a hidden treasure, it is growing in popularity with visitors. This is partly because of its proximity to the famous trekking destination of Bukit Lawang, but also because of the unique flora and fauna on offer, such as the giant Rafflesia and Amorphophallus flowers found in the area.
People enjoy jungle trekking in Batu Katak in search of orangutans, gibbons, enormous plants, or even tigers (well, tiger footprints, at least!). It’s one of our Top 6 Places to See Orangutans in the Wild!
There are only a handful of tourists here, and you get a slice of authentic Sumatran village life. Read on for everything you need to know to visit this little patch of jungle paradise!
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How to Get to Batu Katak
Although staying in Batu Katak feels like an off-the-beaten-path experience, it’s not difficult to get to. The nearest town is Bohorok, which is only a hop, skip and a jump away from busy Bukit Lawang.
If you’re coming from Medan or Kualanamu Airport, expect the journey to take 3-4 hours (add a bit of extra time if you’re travelling by local bus).
How to Get to Batu Katak from Bukit Lawang
If you’re already in Bukit Lawang, ask your current guesthouse or a trusted local to give you a ride, The trip should take no more than 30 minutes, and the roads aren’t too bad.
Alternatively, contact your accommodation or guide in Batu Katak, and they’ll help you arrange transport.
How to Get to Batu Katak from Medan
TRAVEL USING PUBLIC BUS
While there’s no bus directly to Batu Katak village, it’s simple enough to reach Bohorok and find transportation for the last leg of your journey.
The most straightforward way to get to Batu Katak is to catch a bus that’s heading to Bukit Lawang, then get off at Bohorok.
In Medan city, buses to Bukit Lawang depart from the Pinang Baris bus station. However, it is recommended that tourists head to a nearby pickup area at the Mawar Bakery near the bus station to avoid the touts that may attempt to rip them off.
Either at Pinang Baris or the nearby Mawar Bakery pickup spot, you’ll be looking for a small local bus (don’t be confused, these often look more like mini-vans!) to Bukit Lawang. It will say B. Lawang on the windscreen.
When you get on, tell the driver you will be getting off in Bohorok, NOT Bukit Lawang.
For more detail on getting here, check out our blog on How to Get to Bukit Lawang and find the bus from Medan section.
Follow the same route, except get off the bus at Bohorok instead of Bukit Lawang.
Once you’re in Bohorok, your guesthouse can pick you up if you’ve pre-arranged it. Or, you can wing it and find a becak (motorbike transport); there are usually a few around that will take you the rest of the way.
If worst comes to worst, you should be able to find a local willing to take you to Batu Katak for a small fee.
HIRE A PRIVATE CAR/DRIVER
The fastest and most comfortable way to reach Batu Katak is with a private car/driver.
From Medan/Kualanamu Airport, it will cost around 800,000 IDR.
Need help with transport? We can recommend our favourite drivers or put you in touch with some of our great friends from Batu Katak who can help you get there. Don’t be shy – we’re happy to help.
Things to Do in Batu Katak
Like most places in Sumatra, Batu Katak will appeal to nature-lovers. You won’t find bars, restaurants, or souvenir shops.
What you will find is an enchantingly pretty natural setting and an endless array of outdoor activities to get stuck into.
Trekking is the number one thing to do – and it’s truly outstanding here. But even if you just want to take it easy, you can enjoy swimming in the river, relaxing at the nearby waterfall, or just sitting by the river doing some wildlife spotting.
Explore the Karst Forest
Karst refers to an area of land made up of limestone, and a karst forest is a forest that grows amongst this terrain. Karst areas are unique because they contain some pretty impressive rocky structures and plenty of caves and underground rivers.
The karst forest at Batu Katak offers a different trekking experience because of that stunning terrain.
There are lots of opportunities to do some minor rock climbing, which makes life interesting. We find that when you have to think hard about where to put your hands and feet, you forget about how hot, sweaty and tired you are!
This area is not part of the national park, so it’s not protected. This is potentially a huge problem, as all the animals found in the park also move around the karst forest. There are orangutans, gibbons, sun bears, tigers, and many more precious animals here.
When we first discovered Batu Katak many years ago, the land hosting the karst forest was owned by a cement company interested in developing the area – an outcome that would have been disastrous for all the species living there.
Luckily, the awesome local community successfully fought to preserve the area. For now, at least, it remains untouched.
One way to help keep this unique karst forest safe is to make it valuable for tourism. Your support in visiting helps the local community protect it.
Check Out Some Jungle Caves
Thanks to this karst landscape, there are some great caves to explore not far from Batu Katak.
One of the most impressive is the Water Cave. This cave stretches underground for 901 metres, following a small river.
While you enter through rather a narrow opening, it’s not a “crawling through small spaces” kind of cave. There’s plenty of room to move, and it’s not a challenging walk.
It takes between 1-1.5 hours to make your way through this cave, and you can see bats, frogs, lots of cool insects, and maybe even the odd snake!
Go Jungle Trekking in Batu Katak
Of course, jungle trekking in Batu Katak is top of the to-do list! While there’s no guarantee you’ll see some of the more elusive wild animals like orangutans or siamang gibbons, the chances are pretty decent, particularly during fruit season.
And at least you know that when you DO see them, they are 100 percent wild-born, wild-living animals.
Batu Katak is excellent because it’s still relatively undiscovered. The river can get a bit crowded with local tourists on weekends and public holidays, but the jungle is still peaceful. You are unlikely to bump into another soul during your trek, no matter how long it is.
We LOVE trekking here and have been many times, from half-day treks to three-night expeditions. You’ll come across the most photogenic rivers you’ll ever see, dotted with pools for bathing in and waterfalls that will refresh your body and soul after a day of trekking. It’s truly an unmissable spot.
You shouldn’t have to worry about irresponsible tourism here (fingers crossed it stays that way). The local guides understand about respecting the animals and keeping their distance. But if you’re concerned, it might pay to check out our blog on How to Choose a Responsible Guide (and why it’s so important).
Hang with some Honey Bees
Yup, you heard us right! The local villagers are continually thinking of ways to help the environment and provide value to tourists. The most recent initiative is the addition of beehives!
You can visit Mr Kelingi to see the work he’s doing and learn all about the process of bees and honeymaking, as well as buy some delicious jungle honey to sample. Ask your guesthouse or guide about how to do this.
Learn About Traditional Karonese Medicine
Like many small villages in the Langkat region, Batu Katak has a strong Karonese community. Batak Karo people are one of the six Batak ethnic groups found throughout Sumatra.
Karonese culture has its own language, cuisine, dance, music, and customs.
Part of this culture is a deep love and respect for the environment. You may find if you have a Karonese guide, they make an offering to their ancestors before they enter the jungle. And using jungle plants as medicinal herbs is a large part of their traditional heritage.
One of the things you can do when you stay in Batu Katak is take a traditional medicine class. You’ll spend time with an experienced teacher who will show you the various plants used as medicine, and you’ll help them make your own.
If you’re lucky, you might even be able to learn some of the traditional Karonese songs and get some personal instruction on their dances.
Karonese people are among the most open and friendliest you’ll ever meet, so don’t be shy to ask them anything you want to know. There are some great stories passed down through the generation that they’ll be happy to share.
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Go River Tubing through the Jungle
No rainforest trip is complete without a river tubing adventure! Floating down an emerald green river surrounded by rainforest, spotting animals, and cooling off in the pristine water is an unforgettable rainforest experience.
And Batu Katak is an excellent place to give it a go.
If you embark on a trek, tubing will most likely be on the itinerary to get you back to the village after a hot and sweaty day (or days) in the jungle.
But even if you don’t do a longer trek, we highly recommend a tubing adventure. You can walk for an hour or so through rubber plantations to the edge of the rainforest, stop off for a snack or a cool drink by the river, then jump on some giant inner tubes/tyres and head home the best way possible!
Not only is it refreshing, but it’s alot of fun. Obviously, this can only be done safely when the river is relatively calm, so best done in the mornings or earlier in the afternoon before the regular rainstorms pay a visit.
Ask your guesthouse or guide (details at the bottom of this blog) about a tubing adventure.
Spot Some Wildlife
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Batu Katak is teeming with wildlife, and generally, it’s quite easy to see some incredible animals without even heading into the jungle.
At dawn and dusk, families of white-handed gibbons and Siamangs can often be found nearby in the karst forest or hanging out along the river bank.
When we stayed recently, we loved our daily “jungle alarm” – the calls of Siamang gibbons echoing through the forest to ring in a new day.
The awesome funky monkeys (Thomas Leaf monkeys) and macaques are also familiar sights. Many times, we’ve seen orangutans just in the forest behind Orchid Bungalow, as well as when trekking deeper into the jungle.
Further away in the jungle or karst forest, there is evidence of tigers, sun bears, porcupines, and so much more, but the chances of coming across these animals during a trek are very slim. You may get lucky enough to spot fresh tiger footprints or sun bear claw marks though, which is thrilling in itself!
See Incredible Giant Flowers - Rafflesia and Amorphophallus Titanum!
Batu Katak is home to not one, but TWO species of rare and enormous plants. The trick is being there at the right time, as each only blooms for a short period.
But even if you aren’t lucky to see the actual flower, it’s still awesome to see the other plant structures and learn more about them.
Amorphophallus titanum
The Amorphophallus titanum (or titan arum) is a flowering plant endemic (native to) Sumatra. It likes to grow on steep hillsides within rainforests. It’s quite picky, though, and can’t be seen in many places.
Batu Katak is one of the few areas in North Sumatra where it can be seen pretty easily, but the Kerinci Seblat National Park in West Sumatra also has these spectacular plants.
A quick Google search tells us that this plant boasts the “largest unbranched inflorescence of any plant and smells of rotting flesh.” But to be honest, we’ve seen it a few times and didn’t smell anything!
These flowers are stunning. There’s an inner “spike,” which is the tallest part and is usually a yellowish colour. The spike (spadix) can grow to more than three metres (9.8 feet). Then there is a kind of enormous petal around the outside (known as a spathe, incidentally) which is kind of creamy coloured before opening, but reveals a beautifully rich, crimson/purple interior when it unfolds.
As we mentioned, you need to be right on the money with your timing, as this flower only blooms for 24 to 48 hours.
Smartypants fact: these flowers have the charming stench of rotting flesh to attract beetles and flies for pollination.
There are so many cool things about this plant, I could write a whole page of facts! But in fear of boring the non-plant-enthusiast, I’ll just leave this great little link to Brittanica.com for those who want to know more.
Rafflesia
Unrelated to the titan arum (but apparently just as smelly), the Rafflesia wins the award for having the largest single flower in the world. The bloom can be as big as one meter in diameter (3.3 feet) and weigh up to 11 kg.
Interestingly, the rafflesia is a parasite that lives on vines of other plants, which happen to only grow in primary rainforest areas.
Unlike the titan arum, the rafflesia doesn’t have any recognisable plant structures (it doesn’t need leaves for photosynthesis because it takes all its nutrients from its host plant) aside from the flower, so it’s tough to find if it isn’t in bloom, and only blooms for five to seven days.
It too is endemic to Sumatra and is recognised as a national “rare flower.”
There are many different species of Rafflesia, and several are found in this area. The one pictured here is the Rafflesia micropylora.
Rafflesias are a reddish/brownish/orange colour with white patterns and five petals. Some are said to be super stinky, but the ones we saw had no odour.
Rafflesia can be found in several areas of Sumatra, such as the Kerinci Seblat National Park, and are less common in North Sumatra – making Batu Katak even more special!
Relax in the River and Bathe in a Waterfall
Need a break from trekking? No worries! There’s a pristine river right on the doorstep to wash away the worries of the day.
We’re big fans of waterfalls of shapes and sizes too (check out our Favourite Waterfalls in Lake Toba). Luckily, there’s an utterly appealing little waterfall just upriver with a pool perfect for floating in. Just follow the pathway up past Orchid Bungalow towards Jungle River Guesthouse and you can’t miss it.
You can check these areas out unaccompanied.
Important note: As lovely as the local people are, this is still a small, conservative village. It is disrespectful to show too much skin.
When swimming, we advise you not to wear a bikini or swimsuit unless there are few or no people around. Stick to shorts and a T-shirt or singlet.
Trekking with the Sumatra Wild Team
The guides you choose for your trek can make a world of difference to your experience.
Not only should your jungle guides be taking good care of you, but they should also take good care of the jungle and its inhabitants.
Batu Katak is home to some incredible guides, such as the Sumatra Wild Team, managed by our good friend Joe Sinuraya.
Several of the guesthouses in Batu Katak have their own guides associated with them and understandably prefer to support their internal teams. These guides are also Batu Katak locals and will take excellent care of you.
Where to Stay in Batu Katak
Batu Katak is still an ecotourism destination in progress, so there aren’t too many places to choose from, which is part of its charm!
Currently, there are just a handful of main Batu Katak guesthouses to choose from. All are located alongside (or very near to) the Berkail River in gorgeous natural settings.
We’ve had the pleasure of staying in several of these accommodations over the years, so can give you insight into which is the best Batu Katak accommodation for your trip.
In the past year, several new guesthouses have popped up, offering a bit more variety for guests.
Find more about each place and how to book below.
NOTE: The Guesthouses below are listed in no particular order!
Jungle River Batu Katak
250,000 IDR per night, including breakfast
WiFi is available throughout, although it can be patchy.
Jungle River really does describe this place perfectly – it could not be in a more idyllic spot!
Surrounded by trees and crafted from wood, Jungle River blends beautifully into those gorgeous forest backdrops.
The vibe here is laid back and welcoming. It’s the kind of place where you can wander into the kitchen and make your own cup of coffee, fish with the locals at the river in the evenings and sit up late chatting in the restaurant.
On weekends, local tourists often come to enjoy the adjacent rocky beach area and soak up the jungle vibes.
Location:
To reach Jungle River Batu Katak, you’ll need to follow the path alongside the river for about 15 minutes from the central village. You’ll need to do the last 5 minutes on foot as there are stairs and paths that can’t accommodate motorcycles.
This nature-centric accommodation is on the edge of that gorgeous Berkail River, but it also has an enchanting small waterfall and waterfall pool just steps away from the rooms.
Rooms:
There are three rooms here: one is a fancy new build, and the others slightly more basic (but comfortable).
The newer room is lovely, featuring large doors, a huge four-poster bed, and a bathroom with a sit-down toilet, Western shower, and sink. There is a wall fan and small tables to put your stuff in.
The other two rooms are humble and simple, with large beds, mosquito nets, a small table with a small fan, and a basic but comfortable bathroom. There is a sit-down toilet but a local-style shower (a large tub filled with water, and a small scoop for a refreshing shower).
But realistically, are you really going to be showering inside when you can choose from a pristine river or a waterfall to bathe under? We think not!
Each room has a small terrace overlooking the waterfall and river, and you are literally a few steps away from a cool, refreshing swim.
Restaurant:
The restaurant and kitchen area here is so pretty, with unbeatable views. With cool signage and natural decorative features, it blends in perfectly with the jungle location.
There is no set menu: instead, you’ll be served up a few “family food” dishes – various curries, soups, egg, rice and noodle dishes. If you have special dietary requirements, let them know ahead of time so they can prepare.
For more information and booking enquiries, contact Joe (from Sumatra Wild) via WhatsApp: +62 812 6340 3452
Orchid Bungalow
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Orchid Bungalow has its own experienced local guiding team. If you’d like to go trekking while staying here, they request you only use their in-house guides.
250,000 IDR per night, including breakfast
WiFi is available throughout
Orchid Bungalow is a lovely place to stay. It’s right on the river, with the karst forest towering just behind it.
Management has a bit of a green thumb and have put a lot of energy into landscaping, so there are beautiful trees, greenery, trickling streams, and flowers everywhere.
Pre-COVID, we often stayed at Orchid Bungalow and found it lovely and comfortable.
Location:
Orchid Bungalows is the first guesthouse you’ll come across if you keep wandering down the main path past the village. It is the largest of the three guesthouses, with spacious grounds and a variety of rooms.
The river is directly in front of the property, and the karst forest behind it.
Rooms:
The rooms at Orchid Bungalow are simple but comfortable. You can get twin or queen beds, and every room comes with a Western-style shower (cold water only) and a sit-down toilet.
You’ll have a fan to cool you down during the night and a mosquito net.
Each room has a balcony and chairs to relax on.
Restaurant:
The restaurant is large, airy, and open, with lovely views. There’s no menu to choose from, but the cook makes delicious meals from fresh, local ingredients every day, and can cater to your dietary needs.
There are also cold drinks (yes, Bintang!) in the fridge.
For information and bookings, contact Samuel:
WhatsApp: +62-812-1451-4733
Email: guidewbk@gmail.com
NOTE: If you plan to go hiking or trekking while staying at Orchid Bungalows, they ask that you use the chosen guides from their own team.
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Risma Bungalow & Restaurant
350,000 IDR per night
WiFi is available
Risma Bungalows & Restaurant is one of the newest guesthouses in Batu Katak. Completed in 2024, this charming spot is a fantastic addition to the options in this gorgeous village.
The three charming A-Frame rooms nestled into the trees overlook the river and have a lovely modern interior, with Western style bathrooms.
Location:
Risma is located next door to the charming Jungle River guesthouse, just slightly up the hillside. From Batu Katak village, follow the footpath alongside the river for about 10-15 minutes. It’s also just a minute from the little waterfall and smaller river – perfect for a relaxing and refreshing swim.
Rooms:
The rooms here are super cute! Each is a little A-Frame house, with large glass doors opening onto a cute balcony. The queen-sized beds are new and comfortable – and each comes with a mosquito net.
This place is so fancy that it even has air-conditioning to help you cool down after those arduous jungle treks.
Rooms each have a sizeable bathroom equipped with a Western-style shower and toilet. (As with the other guesthouses in Batu Katak, there is no hot water available).
Restaurant:
A short walk from the rooms, you’ll find the rustic, open-aired restaurant overlooking the river.
Here you can get hot and cold drinks and the usual lineup of delicious local meals.
For more information and booking enquiries, contact Joe (from Sumatra Wild) via
WhatsApp: +62 812 6340 3452
Hidden Corner Batu Katak
300,000 IDR per night (breakfast included)
WiFi is available
Hidden Corner Batu Katak is a brand new delightful getaway overlooking the river and karst forest. This pretty wooden room has the best views, and is indeed in a quiet part of the village for the ultimate getaway from it all.
Location:
This secluded guesthouse is located across the river from the main village area – almost opposite Jungle River Guesthouse.
To reach it, you’ll need to cross the bridge in the village and follow the path for around 10 minutes. If you need help with your bags or finding your way, the staff here are ready and waiting to help.
Rooms:
As of Jan 2025, there is just one room at Hidden Corner – meaning you really have the place all to yourself! The large, comfy bed has a protective mosquito net.
There is a large, remote-controlled fan, a cute deck where you can sit and watch the river/forest, and WiFi is available.
The bathroom is roomy, with a Western toilet, sink and shower (no hot water, as with all the other guesthouses here).
Restaurant:
Just steps from your room is the cool open-air restaurant, overlooking the river. Here you can get all the usual necessities – like cold Bintang, hot coffee, and a range of local dishes.
For more information and booking enquiries, contact Ruddy via
WhatsApp: +62-813-7565-3607
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Ibu Bumi Orangutan Guesthouse (Formerly Batu Katak Gibbon Guesthouse)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Ibu Bumi Guesthouse has its own experienced local guiding team. If you’d like to go trekking while staying here, they request you only use their in-house guides.
300,000 IDR per night
Located alongside the river opposite Orchid Bungalow, Ibu Bumi Orangutan Guesthouse is a lovely place with comfortable rooms, spacious gardens and a pretty, open-air restaurant.
We have stayed here previously and really enjoyed our time in this jungle-view guesthouse.
The staff are lovely and helpful, and the location is ideal.
Rooms are clean and comfortable, with large beds, mosquito nets, and Western-style showers and toilets.
The restaurant overlooking the river is lovely, and the quality of the food is outstanding!
Location:
Ibu Bumi Guesthouse is located on the opposite side of the river from the other guesthouses. It can be reached by crossing the swing bridge from the main village area and following a path for 5 minutes.
If you have luggage and need help getting there, the friendly team will meet you and show you the way.
This Batu Katak guesthouse is set on spacious gardens on a curve of the beautiful river, looking out into the treetops of the karst forest. Often, you can see gibbons in the treetops right from the restaurant.
Rooms:
The rooms at this accommodation are spacious, comfortable and had a bit of a renovation in 2024. They feature large beds, mosquito nets, fans, and small cupboards for storage. Each room has a nice deck area with seating.
The bathrooms here have recently been renovated and feature Western-style flush toilets and wall showers.
Restaurant:
Ibu Bumi Guesthouse has a roomy, open-air (but covered) restaurant area overlooking the river. The food here is excellent. There is no set menu to order from (other than some breakfast options), but they will give vegetarian options and cater to any preferences.
The food is fantastic!
For information and bookings, email: ibubumiorangutan@gmail.com
NOTE: If you plan to go hiking or trekking while staying at this guesthouse, they ask that you use the chosen guides from their own team.
Batu Katak Village Guesthouse
250,000 IDR per night – including breakfast
WiFi is available
Batu Katak Village Guesthouse is a relatively new accommodation in Batu Katak.
Run by Joe from Sumatra Wild, this brightly coloured spot feels like a real home from home – and because you’re nestled into the village, you feel like part of the community.
Location:
Located in the peaceful village area of Batu Katak, it’s easy to reach and you can be dropped off at your doorstep.
Although it is in the village itself, it’s only a short walk to the gorgeous river – with the karst forest and jungle in sight.
Rooms:
Batu Katak Village Guesthouse is a hostel/shared accommodation style place to stay.
There are three private bedrooms that share 2 bathrooms.
Rooms are tidy and newly renovated. Each has a comfortable queen-sized bed, complete with a fan and mosquito net.
Restaurant:
There is a cute garden area with a small restaurant where you can order breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Batu Katak Village Guesthouse is also right next door to a warung (local eatery) where you can order local food and drinks any time.
For more information and booking details, contact Joe direct via Whatsapp: +62-812-6340-3452
Ecotourism and Conservation in Batu Katak
Like many of the small, forest-edge communities in Sumatra, Batu Katak once relied on destructive activities like poaching and logging to get by. People in these remote areas don’t have many options. They can work in the endless palm oil or rubber plantations; a few lucky ones have their own land to grow crops on for an income.
However, the tide is slowly turning. Batu Katak is a pioneering community that embraces ecotourism initiatives and is passionate about protecting its natural resources.
Ecotourism gives local communities a much-needed income and equips them to protect the jungle rather than pillage it.
The presence of tourists, rangers, and guides that comes along with tourists discourages poachers and illegal activity, giving these precious ecosystems and their inhabitants added protection.
There are several international organisations based in Batu Katak that are empowering the community to care for their environment. They make many things possible, but one of the most noticeable to us was the rubbish program.
Compared to many similar communities, Batu Katak village and the river is very clean. You’ll find rubbish bins all over the village (a very rare find in Indonesia!), and signs about recycling and trash. I believe this is, in part, thanks to an organisation known as Green Life. But in no small part is successful because of the passion and open-mindedness of the community in general.
Amenities in Batu Katak, North Sumatra
Batu Katak is a tiny village with very little in the way of shops. That’s why we love it so damn much.
If you’re in need of some snacks or basic supplies, you’ll find them at one of the small shops in the village, but for anything else, you need to head to nearby Bohorok (about a 20-minute drive away).
Luckily, Bohorok is quite a big town, so you should be able to get most of what you need there.
ATMs
The nearest ATMs are in Bohorok.
One is from BRI bank and gives out up to 2.5 million at a time.
The other is Mandiri and gives a maximum of 1.25.
Do bear in mind that ATMs throughout Sumatra are not the most reliable of machines; sometimes they’re broken, have no money, or don’t work with your card.
Our best advice is to take out as much as you can on each machine when you find one that works!
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Nearby Bohorok has “apotek” (pharmacies) and a medical clinic. The nearest local hospital is in Binjai (about 2 hours away), while there are larger, more well-known hospitals in Medan (3 hours away).
WIFI
All the guesthouses at Batu Katak now have Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected even when it feels like you couldn’t be further away from the “real world.”
Do remember that the signal can be patchy at times, and power cuts are relatively common – patience is key!
