Time zone in Yogyakarta is : GMT+07:00
Considered as one of Indonesia\'s historical and cultural epicenters, Jogjakarta is the place to be for any would be culture-vulture. The home of the famed Borobudur and Prambanan temples, this city which is steeped in Javanese traditions, is also the home of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The long stretch of Malioboro street is a shoppers haven, offering everything you want from traditional handcrafted items, beautiful handmade batiks, to memorable trinkets of your trip to an ancient city.
Time zone in Tana Toraja is : GMT+08:00
Toraja can only be simply described as a unique destination. A small island steeped in ancient culture, mysticism and beautiful nature, it appeals to culture vultures and even the adventurous. Hemmed in by mountains on all sides, the landscape is challenging enough for seasoned hikers, while cave graves, hanging graves, tau tau (life-sized wooden effigies) will keep cultural explorers busy. Between July and August, the small villages are a buzz of activity as it funeral season. Death is not considered as a sad event but as a time to celebrate, with elaborate festivities. The squimish may want to pass as the celebration includes buffalo slaughter.