| At an altitude of 700 meters (2,300 feet)
with views across to a huge mountain range, the TORAJA
HERITAGE HOTEL follows the architectural style of traditional
Torajan clan houses with a massive roof shaped like a
ship’s prow. Inside however, the resort has been
furnished to the highest standards to provide the perfect
blend of tradition and comfort.
The orchid-shaped island of SULAWESI has a dramatic
and rugged landscape with shimmering blue mountains,
limestone hills and deep blue bays. At the crossroads
of several historical sea lanes, the island was formerly
a strategic trading port with the seafaring Bugies dominating
the southern tip and the Toraja - with a culture based
on animism - guarding the mountains to the north.
This ancient culture has been little affected by modern
tourism and today Tana Toraja offers the visitor fascinating
glimpses of a people whose unique customs and rituals
have survived for centuries , and who, according to
their mythology, are descendants of celestial beings
from heaven.
The TORAJA HERITAGE HOTEL is the first four star International
hotel in Toraja. The 160 rooms and suites have marble
bathrooms and balconies facing the rice fields. Toraja
handicrafts have been used to great effect in all the
guest rooms, and all have international standard amenities.
An outdoor swimming pool overlooks the mountains. Mountain
bikes are available for sightseeing, there is trekking
in the surrounding hills and wild-water rafting on the
nearby Sa’dan river.
After a day of touring, try a massage at our Marampa’
Spa and discovering our Aromatherapy scented sauna or
sit in the oversized Jacuzzi and imagine yourself soaking
in a pool in a bamboo forest. Two restaurants - the
Marura, by the poolside, and the Sarira - provide excellent
dining.
Set high in the mountains amid rice fields and rolling
hills, TORAJA HERITAGE HOTEL offers a heaven of retreat
from city life - a perfect blend of tradition and comfort.
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