Mount Bromo advanture give travelers an experience of the remarkable Tengger Caldera, the steaming cone of Bromo stands in a sea of ashen, volcanic sand, surrounded by the towering cliffs of the crater’s edge. Travelers can view the beautiful scenery of a vast "ocean" above the horizon and the plumes of smoke coming from the Mount of Semeru, an active volcano which rises 3676 meters above sea level, one of the largest volcano in Java.
With its 10 km barren desert-like sea of sand, Mount Bromo surely is one of Indonesia`s most popular sites visited by travelers. Every year during the Hindu`s Festival of Yadnya Kasada many of the tenggerese travel up the mountain in order to make offerings of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers and sacrifices of livestock to the mountain gods by throwing them into the caldera of the volcano.
Mount Bromos Attraction
Take in the spectacular view of the sun rising over volcanic peaks with an early morning trip to Mt Bromo. From the lookout point at Penanjakan you will get picture perfect shots of a spectacular vista. Cross the desert on a pony, climb the steep stairs right up to Mt. Bromo’s crater rim, then watch the sun spectacularly rise over the horizon.
Climb Mount Semeru, the highest peak in Java. This mountain, also known as the Great Mountain, is regarded by Hindus as the most sacred mountain of all. Getting to the peak is a tough three day trek. Mt Semeru is one of the most active volcanoes on Java and regularly explodes. These gases and belching lava make Semeru dangerous, so stay well away from the vent.
Witness local culture at its best when on the fourteenth day of the month Kasada, - usually in the month of November - the native people of the area, the Tenggerese, gather at the rim of Mount Bromo's active crater to present offerings of rice, fruit, vegetables, flowers, live stock and other local produce to the God of the Mountain. The Tenggerese are adherents of a religion which combines elements of Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism. In this Kasada ceremony the Tenggerese ask for blessing from the supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa.
How to get to Mount Bromo
Bromo Tengger Semeru can be reached by private vehicle and public transportation from Surabaya or Malang in East Java. Travelers can come from Probolinggo, in the north west Or take the north east route via Pasuruan.
Tips
Lodging
There are a number of guesthouses and basic hotels located around Mt Bromo. The Bromo Guest House is located at Ngadisari that lies 3 km from the crater rim. Or you can stay at Cemoro Lawang where there are guesthouses situated near the crater.
Cuisine
Most of the warungs (local food stalls) in this area close after 7.30 pm so be sure to eat early. If you’re in Wonokitri area, there are some warungs in Tosari market, which are usually open between 7-9 pm.
While you are there
While you are there
- Necessities for the trip include a torch, warm clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, and glove as a protection against the freezing temperature which hovers between zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit)
- If you buy or rent something remember to bargain.Sunrise occurs between 5.00 and 6.00 am (if it’s not cloudy), so you should leave from your hotel or guesthouse by 3am
- The best time to see the sunrise is in the dry season from April to October.
- Before you start trekking or climbing, be sure that you have already eaten, or bring some food and drink with you.
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