The hilltop town of Tomohon, known locally as the "City of Flowers", sits in a saddle between two volcanoes, Lokon and Mahawu. The climate is delightfully temperate. Fruits and a wide range of flowers - hibiscus, angel trumpets, bougainvillaea, lilies, gladiolas, carnations and irises - are grown commercially to supply markets in Manado. The town's main road is lined with flower stalls, every yard seems to overflow with lush foliage, and the roadsides are planted with deep red croton plants. Well-proportioned ponies pull beautifully decorated horsecarts, known as bendi, often leaving little room for motorised traffic. Tomohon is famed as an educational centre, and there is a large auditorium atop Bukit Inspirasi, a hill that gives a striking view of the town with Mt. Lokon in the background.

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Your stay in North Sulawesi is not complete without having been to the beautiful Minahasa Highlands with its cool climate, its impressive volcanoes, its colourful and rich vegetation and, last but not least, the friendliness and hospitality of its people. Climbing volcanoes, exploring charming traditional villages and beautiful lakes, taking a bath at one of the frequent hot springs, strolling around local markets that sell the special ingredients used in the local cuisine, bicycling, or just relaxing for a few days: No matter what kind of activities, or non-activities, you prefer, the Happy Flower Homestay will make your stay pleasant and comfortable. We will not only provide you with rooms, delicious meals, cold drinks, free tea and coffee, but also with all the information you need for getting around. If you prefer to be guided to one of the volcanoes or around Minahasa we're only too pleased to come along with you. For the evening entertainment we have a few games, a guitar and lots of frogs singing their songs for you. Last but not least we have some books for exchange. Come and see us at the "Happy Flower", Tomohon's first traveller place! How to get there: From the bus terminal "Karombasan" in the south of Manado there are regular buses going to Tomohon. Let the driver drop you off in Kakaskasen 2, about 3 km before the center of Tomohon (left side: "Gereja (church) PNIEL", right side: Coca-Cola sign "Volcano Resort"). Walk the path to the right, direction to Lokon Volcano (you can't miss that one...). After about 500 meters you'll see the Happy Flower Homestay on the right side. From the airport it's best to take a taxi (about 50 000 Rupiah).

ROOM RATES: Prices are per day, for single or double occupancy The Anggrek (Orchid) Bungalow Rp. 150.000,- With a private bathroom with hot water shower, and a veranda overlooking the Volcano. The Melati (Jasmine) Bungalow Rp.150.000,- It has a private bathroom with hot water shower,but no volcano view from the veranda. The Mawar (Rose) Bungalow Rp. 120.000,- A bit smaller, it has also a private bathroom with hot water shower and a veranda overlooking the Volcano. The Happy Flower Homestay Desa Kakaskasen II Dusun I Kecamatan Tomohon Kabupaten Minahasa Phone +62 (0)431/352 787 HP +62 (0)812 430 1464 (Tommy) Email: hflower@divefroggies.com