WONDERFUL TANA TORAJA
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WONDERFUL TANA TORAJA
Tana Toraja is safely protected beyond the lofty mountains and rugged granite cliffs of the central highlands of the island of Sulawesi and the home of the Toraja people. 'Discovered' and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions, although many of her people are modernized or have embraced Christianity.
The nobility of Toraja are believed to be descendents of heavenly beings who came down by a heavenly stairway to live here on earth in this beautiful landscape. To keep up the energy of the land and its people, the Toraja people believe that these must be sustained through rituals that celebrate both life and death, which are attached to the agricultural seasons. Tourists to Toraja, therefore, are either attracted by its unique culture and rituals, most of which are mostly centered around graves and death ceremonies.
(by Indonesia Travel)
DESTINATION
RAMMANG RAMMANG
Rammang Rammang Village, located in the 50 m north of Makassar city. While crossing the river, you may enjoy the view of towering cliffs. The village offers a beautiful landscape with green rice fields surrounded by karst mountains.
LOKO'MATA
Lo’ko’ Mata is the bigger stone burial . This sheer size, coinciding with the colorful motives of the doors of the departed that filled every crevices creates a sense of amazement to everyone beholding its beauty.
There were more than 20 burial chambers carved into the large rock.
KE'TE KESU'
Ke’te Kesu’ is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village is one of the most complete traditional Toraja’s settlements in the highlands.
The site consists of 6 Tongkonan houses along the main avenue, 12 granaries, a large open ceremonial ground and burial site.
BORI' PARINDING
Bori' Parinding is a megalithic funeral site and burial ground. The site is located next to the side of the main road and is a 20-minute drive from Rante Pao along winding country roads. The countryside in this part of Toraja is picturesque with flat open land covered in green rice fields that ripple in the wind.
LEMO
Toraja people are famous with their funeral rituals, which are many and varied. Exploring the region you can find tombs cut into a rock and the babies entombed in trees. This funeral site is a place where you can see carved wooden effigies of the dead.
LONDA
The site features two natural caves where the bones of the deceased can be seen. The two caves are about 10 meters in length and have served as burial chambers for the people who live in the area.
The famous character here is TAU TAU. This wooden statue dressed in colorful clothes and welcoming us there.
BATUTUMONGA
Located on a dramatic ridge, high on the slopes of Mount Sesean, 90 minutes’ drive away from Rante Pao, the capital of Toraja Utara. Batutumonga offers relaxing ambiance, cool temperature, and beautiful views.
DISTANCE From JAKARTA
2 hours 30 Minutes (To Makassar)
7 hours driving from Makassar to Tana Toraja
(Transit in Pare Pare)
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATION
JAKARTA to MAKASSAR
Citilink 04.30 - 07.55
Sriwijaya 05.00 - 08.10
Garuda Indonesia 05.10 - 08.40
Batik Air 05.35 - 09.00
Garuda Indonesia 07.15 - 10.45
Batik Air 07.35 - 11.00
MAKASSAR to JAKARTA
Batik Air 18.00 - 19.20
Garuda Indonesia 18.05 - 19.25
Batik Air 18.40 - 20.00
Batik Air 19.40 - 21.00
Citilink 19.45 - 21.20
WONDERFUL TANA TORAJA
Tana Toraja is safely protected beyond the lofty mountains and rugged granite cliffs of the central highlands of the island of Sulawesi and the home of the Toraja people. 'Discovered' and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions, although many of her people are modernized or have embraced Christianity.
The nobility of Toraja are believed to be descendents of heavenly beings who came down by a heavenly stairway to live here on earth in this beautiful landscape. To keep up the energy of the land and its people, the Toraja people believe that these must be sustained through rituals that celebrate both life and death, which are attached to the agricultural seasons. Tourists to Toraja, therefore, are either attracted by its unique culture and rituals, most of which are mostly centered around graves and death ceremonies.
(by Indonesia Travel)
DESTINATION
RAMMANG RAMMANG
Rammang Rammang Village, located in the 50 m north of Makassar city. While crossing the river, you may enjoy the view of towering cliffs. The village offers a beautiful landscape with green rice fields surrounded by karst mountains.
LOKO'MATA
Lo’ko’ Mata is the bigger stone burial . This sheer size, coinciding with the colorful motives of the doors of the departed that filled every crevices creates a sense of amazement to everyone beholding its beauty.
There were more than 20 burial chambers carved into the large rock.
KE'TE KESU'
Ke’te Kesu’ is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village is one of the most complete traditional Toraja’s settlements in the highlands.
The site consists of 6 Tongkonan houses along the main avenue, 12 granaries, a large open ceremonial ground and burial site.
BORI' PARINDING
Bori' Parinding is a megalithic funeral site and burial ground. The site is located next to the side of the main road and is a 20-minute drive from Rante Pao along winding country roads. The countryside in this part of Toraja is picturesque with flat open land covered in green rice fields that ripple in the wind.
LEMO
Toraja people are famous with their funeral rituals, which are many and varied. Exploring the region you can find tombs cut into a rock and the babies entombed in trees. This funeral site is a place where you can see carved wooden effigies of the dead.
LONDA
The site features two natural caves where the bones of the deceased can be seen. The two caves are about 10 meters in length and have served as burial chambers for the people who live in the area.
The famous character here is TAU TAU. This wooden statue dressed in colorful clothes and welcoming us there.
BATUTUMONGA
Located on a dramatic ridge, high on the slopes of Mount Sesean, 90 minutes’ drive away from Rante Pao, the capital of Toraja Utara. Batutumonga offers relaxing ambiance, cool temperature, and beautiful views.
DISTANCE From JAKARTA
2 hours 30 Minutes (To Makassar)
7 hours driving from Makassar to Tana Toraja
(Transit in Pare Pare)
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATION
JAKARTA to MAKASSAR
MAKASSAR to JAKARTA
WONDERFUL TANA TORAJA
