Mount Bromo is one of active volcanoes in East Java and is nestled in the regencies of Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang.It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia.it stands at 2392 m and sits inside the massive Tengger caldera (approximately 5.300 h.a)
The name Bromo is said to derive from the word “Breahma” or “Brama”, a Hindu God. Up to now it is still considered as a holy place for Hindus.
Although Bromo is not as big as other volcanoes in Indonesia, it offers spectacular view, which attracts a lot of tourists to visit. You can find the best spot to watch the sun rise at View Point Penanjakan on its height, 2780 m. You can also watch Mount Semeru from afar as out of the smoke and the sunrise surrounding and take pictures of its beauty. We will take you there, to the amazing view of Bromo with its memorable experience.
Spots in Bromo
Mount Bromo crater
We can use horse rental from the parking area or walk about 1,5 km and find 250 stairs to reach crater of Bromo. we walk in sandy road and pass the shrine of Tengger ethnic. It uses to be Yadya Kasada celebration or Kasodo ritual.
Bromo crater was from eruption of Tengger mountain. It has diameter about ± 800 meters (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). Beside it,there is dangerous part that has diameter 4 km from crater.
Teletubies hill of Bromo
Teletubies hill has beautiful sunrise view, crater, desert, savannah, and surrounded by hills that complete the amzing of Bromo scenery.
Bromo Desert
Bromo has beautiful and wide desert around caldera precisely in the eastern part of Bromo mountain. Beside it, there is a shrine that is used as a worship place of tengger community.
Penanjakan Peak
It is the best spot to enjoy the sunrise. We must go there at 3.00 AM by rental jeep , so we can find the beauty of sunrise.
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