A visit to Tana Toraja is like wandering through a National Geographic documentary. The regency, found in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia, is home to the Toraja ethnic group, who are renowned for their elaborate and unusual funeral rites. The opportunity to attend a funeral, which are social events that last for several days, would be a highlight for any visitor, but the breathtaking scenery – including the eerie cliff-side cemeteries – and hospitality of the local people is reason enough to travel here. July and August – the dry season when the biggest funerals are held – are the best months to visit Tana Toraja, although you are likely to encounter a large number of tourists over this period.