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TANAH TORAJA
Some 250km north of Makassar, a steep
wall of mountains marks the limits of
Bugis territory and the start of Tanah
Toraja's highlands , a beautiful spread of
hills and valleys where sleek buffalo
wallow in lush green paddy fields. Known
as Tator in the local idiom, Tanah Toraja is
home to one of Indonesia's most
confident and vivid cultures, and is
planted firmly on the agenda of every
visitor to Sulawesi. here's a morbid
attraction to many of the region's sights,
which feature ceremonial animal
slaughter, decaying co ns and dank
mausoleums spilling bones. Tour groups
tend to concentrate on key sites, so it's not
hard to find more secluded corners. Each
spot charges an entry fee of Rp20,000.
Tanah Toraja's main town, at least as far
as tourists are concerned, is Rantepao ,
18km north of the regional capital,
Makale. It's a popular base for travellers,
most of whom descend for the major
festival season between July and
September. Expect hot days and cool
nights; there is a “dry” season between
April and October, but this is relative only
to the amount of rain at other times, so
bring non-slip walking boots and rainwear.
Rantepao
A prosperous market town on the rocky
banks of Sungai Sadan Valley , RANTEPAO
TANAH TORAJA
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Sa'dan
Lempo
Panggala
Pallawa
Lokomata
Batutumonga
Pana
Pangli
Tikkala
Marante
Rantepao
Tandung
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Ke'te' Kesu'
Nanggala
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Tilangnga
Lemo
Tampang
Allo
Kandora
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Makale
Hot Springs
Parepare & Makassar
 
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