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TANA TORAJA - A Land with Charm
Tana Toraja (Toraja Land), a unique mountain
are in the northern part of South Sulawesi, is one of the places in Indonesia
which leaves a lingering im pression on the traveller's mind long after
they have returned home. It is famous for its unique fascinating culture
and ancient traditions, and is one of the world's rare treasures.
Most interesting are the grand burial ceremonies lasting for days with ceremonial
dances and sacrificing of animals. The Torajan lay their dead to rest in
graves and tombs in accordance with the tradition. These tombs are chiselled
and carved in steep cliffs, stretching up dozens of metres. People have
access to these tombs by climbing up bamboo ladders. In some of these tombs
they put wooden effigies of the dead.
There are many of such graves in different mountains. Two cliffs graves
easy to reach are LEMO and LONDA. There are many other interesting sights
in Toraja. Like typical Toraja villages PA'LAWA, SIGUNTU, MARANTE' and NANGGALA
where you can see the Torajan houses. The houses are beautifully decorated
with carvings of geometric designs, and with buffalo horns that indicate
the status and wealth of the family. You can also see how the Torajan make
lovely handicrafts or traditional weaving in KE'TEKE'SU and TO'BARANA. This
unique culture, the scenic beauty, lovely climate and gentle people are
the main reasons for Toraja to gain prominence as a tourist destination
in spite of its distance from any major airport and the long journey that
has to be made.
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| A short trip to TORAJA
which will give you an exciting experience. Day- 1 (L-D): Directly from Hasanuddin airport, UJUNG PANDANG, proceed to TANA TORAJA by MERPATI flight. Arrive at PONGTIKU RANTETAYO, Toraja and transfer to your hotel. Then visit LEMO, PALAWA, TO'BARANA and LONDA. Day - 2 (B-L): Drive back to Hasanuddin airport, UJUNG PANDANG, to catch your afternoon flight for your next destination. |
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| TORAJA
EXPERIENCE : SIC - OO1 4 days - 3 nights |
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| A tour of many interesting
places to give you an unforgetable experience. Every place you'll see has
its own amazing attraction. Day- 1 (D): After meeting service at Hasanuddin airport, drive by minibus for 9 hours, through scenic natural places to TORAJA. Late afternoon arrival, and overnight at hotel in Toraja. Day- 2 (B-D): Visits to LEMO, SUAYA (royal tombs), SIGUNTU, KE'TEKE'SU and LONDA. Overnight at hotel. Day - 3 (B-D): Visits to PALAWA and TO'BARANA (Toraja weaving). And also to the villages of MARANTE' and NANGGALA in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel. Day - 4 (B): Return to UJUNG PANDANG directly to the airport. |
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