Sumba Island is an offbeat tourist destination in eastern Indonesia. Divided into East and West Sumba, the island has a dry tropical climate. Visit the traditional Sumbanese houses in the villages surrounded by a stone-walled entrance. The houses are built on top of the hill to be closer to the spirits, Tall pointed roofs made of dried grass are a defining feature of the houses. Go surfing in the crystal clear waters of Sumba Island. The surfing community rates the island as the best spot to chase the waves in Indonesia. Watch Ikat textiles being made in a traditional village by skilled artisans. Ikat is made from natural dye extracts and is famous all over the country. Visit the megalithic tombs - massive decorated tombstones of the deceased that dot the island. The Sumbanese believe in life after death and consider these tombstones as a sacred space. Trek to La Popu waterfall, one of the beautiful waterfalls that can be reached via a short jungle trek.