Mount Bromo Indonesia

Do not say you've ever been to East Java if it is not to set foot on this beautiful volcano. Mount Bromo is located on the slopes of Mount Semeru is unique with sea sand area of ​​5250 hectares at an altitude of 2392 m above sea level. You can ride and climb Mount Bromo through the steps and see the sun rise. Look at how the captivating charm of the sun at sunrise and sunset would be a deep personal experience when you see it in person.



Mount Bromo is derived from the word Brahma (one of the Hindu Gods). Bromo is a volcano is still active and well known as a tourist icon in East Java. The mountain is not as big as other volcanoes in Indonesia but has spectacular scenery and dramatic. Exceptional beauty makes tourists who visit will be amazed.

From the summit of Mount Penanjakan at 2770 m altitude, tourists from around the world come to see the sunrise of Mount Bromo. The scenery is amazing and you will hear only the sound of camera shots that capture the moment when travelers can not be obtained elsewhere. At sunrise very unusual where you'll see the foreground of Mount Semeru that emit smoke in the distance and the sun shone brightly up into the sky.

Enjoy the vast expanse of sea sand, watching the towering majesty of Mount Semeru reaching for the sky, and look beautiful sun went out of the dusk or otherwise enjoying the twilight of the ridge Bromo is Takan unforgettable experience when visited Bromo.

Mount Bromo Tengger tribe inhabited by people who believe that Mount Bromo is a place where a prince to sacrifice life for his family. People here do Yadnya Kasada or Kasodo festival once a year with the dedication of vegetables, chicken, and the money thrown into the crater of the volcano to sacrifice to the gods.


Witnessed a spectacular sunrise from Mount Bromo is the main peak of tourism in Bromo.

Come in Kasada / tenth (usually in September-November) and see Kasada annual festival which came to the Bromo Tengger throwing offerings of vegetables, chicken, and money into the crater of the volcano.

Riding in the desert is an experience second to none compared. Sand is so wide and with a height of 2392 meters, the uniqueness of this nature exist only in Indonesia. Ocean sand looks awesome when the sun rays sweep flushed in the morning, it is clear from Cemorolawang, one entrance to the park.

The climbers of Mount Semeru, always do a tour to some cold lake is always foggy, namely Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, and Ranu Kumbolo. This is a shifting focus of a memorable trip


Trip:

To get to Mount Bromo, you can fly from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya. Sriwijaya Air flies twice daily from Jakarta to Malang.

From there, you can continue the journey to Mount Bromo to the travel agent to book or driving a car with-Pasuruan-Surabaya route Wonokitri-Mount Bromo. The trip takes 2 to 3 hours.

There are three entrances other than the path above, the Village Cemorolawang when you pass through Probolinggo, Village Ngadas when you pass through Malaysia, and Burno village when the passing lane of Lumajang. All of this pathway can be reached comfortably on a four-wheel vehicle.

Usually routes or paths used is:
1. Pasuruan - Warung Dowo - Tosari - Wonokitri - Mount Bromo, located 71 km.
2. Malang - Overlapping - Shack Klakah - Jemplang - Mount Bromo, located 53 km.
3. Malang - Purwodadi - Nongkojajar - Tosari - Wonokitri - Penanjakan, within 83 miles.

In order to arrive on time to see the sunrise, you should go with a little computation time, or it can stay in one of the hotels in Prigen, Tretes to ensure you are on the slopes of the crater before sunrise.

When in Bromo, when you are not using a personal vehicle, 4X4 vehicles are always available to take you to the rental commonplace enough to get another experience like this. It is a bit pricey if you go and bear all the costs themselves. When clustered, the cost burden will be light.


Accommodation:

There are many simple guesthouse and hotel in the vicinity of Mount Bromo. Guesthouse Bromo is located in Ngadisari is 3 km from the crater slopes or you can choose another in Cemorolawang located on the slopes of the crater.

You can also stay in Tretes, Pasuruan, or Malang. This is the closest towns to Bromo with cool shades mountain resort. There are also many nice hotels that offer a spectacular view of Mount Semeru and Mount Arjuna.
Please see also:

1. Java Banana Bromo
Jl. Kingdom Bromo, Sukapura, Probolinggo 67,254
Tel.: 0335 541 193
Fax.: 0335 541 157

2. Bromo Cottages
Tosari, Pasuruan 67,177
Tel.: 0343 571 222
Fax.: 0343 571 333
Email: info@bromocottages.com

3. Lava Café Hotel
Cemorolawang
Tel. / Fax: 0341 541 020

4. Lava View Cottage Bromo
Cemorolawang
Tel. / Fax: 0341 541 147

5. Hotel Bromo Permai
Cemorolawang
Tel. / Fax: 0341 541 021

The following website can help you to make a decision which will stay: http://www.wisatamalang.com/hotel/bromo.html there are also many nice hotels that offer a spectacular view of Mount Semeru and Mount Arjuna.

Culinary
A little difficult to get food in the core area of Mount Bromo. But if you forget to bring food, eateries near Mount Bromo is open from 3 am until 9 pm at the Village Wonokitri, Tosari Market area. Stalls and restaurants are providing a wide range of typical Indonesian food like ketoprak, fried rice, salad cingur, bandrek, and many others.

Tips

Temperatures on Mount Bromo range from 3 ° -20 ° Celsius, but can be a few degrees below zero during the dry season. If you are not strong with the cold air, you should bring a jacket, gloves, and a hat or other head covering. After sunrise the weather quickly became quite hot here.

Do not forget to bring a camera or camcorder so you can capture these stunning natural beauty.

From Penanjakan to Ocean Sand, the route is very steep, so that the ordinary four-wheel vehicles are not recommended. Riding, hiking, or rent a 4X4 vehicle of a tour guide can be an alternative.

Photos

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