Mount Bromo (from Sanskrit: Brahma, one of the Main Gods in Hinduism) or in Tengger spelled "Brama", is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. This mountain has a height of 2399 meters above sea level and is in four districts, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang. Mount Bromo is famous as a major tourist attraction in East Java. As a tourist attraction, Bromo becomes attractive because of its status as an active volcano. Mount Bromo is included in the area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
The body shape of Mount Bromo is linked between the valley and the canyon with the caldera or the sea of sand covering about 10 square kilometers.
Mount Bromo has a crater with a diameter of ± 800 meters (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). While the danger area in the form of a circle with radius 4 km from the center of the crater of Bromo.
History of eruption
During the 20th and 21st centuries, Mount Bromo has erupted many times, at regular intervals of 30 years. The largest eruption occurred 1974, while the last eruption occurred in 2015-present.
History of Bromo eruption: 2015-2016, 2011, 2010, 2004, 2001, 1995, 1984, 1983, 1980, 1972, 1956, 1955, 1950, 1948, 1940, 1939, 1935, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1922, 1921, 1915, 1916, 1910, 1909, 1907, 1908, 1907, 1906, 1907, 1896, 1893, 1890, 1888, 1886, 1887, 1886, 1885, 1886, 1885, 1877, 1867, 1868, 1866, 1865, 1865, 1860, 1859, 1858, 1858, 1857, 1856, 1844, 1843, 1843, 1835, 1830, 1830, 1829, 1825, 1822, 1823, 1820, 1815, 1804, 1775
Bromo as a sacred mountain
For people around Mount Bromo, Tengger, Mount Bromo / Mount Brahma is believed to be a sacred mountain. Once a year the people of Tengger hold Yadnya Kasada or Kasodo ceremonies. The ceremony is housed in a temple that is under the foot of Mount Bromo and continued to the top of Bromo. The ceremony is held at midnight to early morning of every full moon around the 14th or 15th of the month of Kasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar.
Bromo Tourism
Journey through the west door of the direction of Pasuruan is entering from the village Tosari to go to the center of the tourist attraction (sand oceans) somewhat heavy because the terrain that must be taken can not be passed by ordinary 4 wheel vehicle is because the derivative path from the climb towards the sea of sand is very steep, we rent a jeep provided by the tour manager, so many tourists are walking to get to the central location. But if we go through the north door of the direction before entering probolinggo that is in the area of Tongas, we will go to Cemoro Lawang village before going down to the sea of sand then it is not too heavy because the derivative of the slope is not too steep so that the motorcycle can pass through it. Most tourists who want to easily reach the sea of sand through this path. But if you want to watch the sunrise is often displayed in the photographs, which many photographed from the peak of the climb then you are more practical pass the west door.
But if you have an adventurous spirit then you can try the path of travel that is rarely traveled by tourists. That is through the city of Malang you enter through a small town and then enter the city pronojiwo then going through a very beautiful nature reserve from here you will find a fork in the road where the south will enter ranu pane (towards the mountain semeru) and towards the north you enter the sea of sand bromo which is on the back of the southern bromo mountain. The fork is named Jemplang. The journey begins with down the hill which is then greeted with grassland that gradually changed into a sea of sand. This road will round the mountain bromo through the sea of sand for approximately 3 hours. This line is actually not too steep and can be passed by a motorcycle, but requires an adventurous spirit because the path is still rarely passed and there is no single stopover or home residents. We will truly be presented with a very challenging journey. But you will be rewarded with another secret Bromo, which is very rarely seen tourists, the savanna and wildflower fields are very wide behind the Mount Bromo. What a contrasting view on its barren and dusty northern side. But keep in mind, you should not go through this path at night and or in foggy weather. The path will not be visible in a condo like this.
Sea of sand is the mainstay of the mountain tour of Bromo, in the cool mountain realm, we can see the desert and the wide grass. While the most awaited of the mountain bromo is sightview when the sun rises and sets because it will look very clear and very beautiful. Although the trip to Bromo is very dusty, but it does not feel, because the beauty that is presented is truly remarkable.
Vacation to bromo is practically perfect if you like the traveler type and through the north doorway. You can visit within 12 hours. of course if you start from the city of Surabaya, Malang, Jember and surrounding areas. The journey can start from 12 pm so you will arrive around 2 - 3 am. Where can you rest before you see the sunrise. Food and beverage sellers in the sand dunes are usually open by 3 am, so you can get ready to climb through the famous bromo peak ladder. enjoy the view until 9 am and you can return to your departure city around 12 noon. For the record, if you travel diareal sea of sand in the darkness of night, as a benchmark to the parking area around the temple you can see the stakes of concrete that deliberately given as a pointer to the temple area. And if you get lost do not panic and continue the journey (especially in the thick fog), wait as it usually starts at 2 - 3 am some horseback riders crossed the sea diarea sand.
Bromo area is also famous for the sea of sand that stretches 5,920 hectares, kalderanya, cauldrons that amaze, as well as exotic sunrise charm. Admittedly from the many volcanoes in Indonesia can be said Mount Bromo is one of the most popular and become the belle of many traveler in the country and from abroad.
Here are 5 advantages of Mount Bromo tourism that makes it a favorite of local and foreign tourists, namely:
Friendly locals
There are local people called Tengger Tengger, a native tribe known for its hospitality, warmth and cheap smiles to foreigners. They are very open to help provide information and suggestions that can help you in taking a tour.
Bromo Mountain area has been equipped with adequate facilities and facilities
Already available facilities and supporting facilities such as lodging, homestay, and transportation of Jeep or horse that you can use to explore the beauty of Mount Bromo region.
Easy access and cheap
Transportation access to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is quite easy. You can enter through 4 entrances from Wonkitri Village in Pasuruan, Burno Village in Lumajang, Cemorolawang Village in Probolinggo, or Ngadas Tumpang Village (Malang). You can use a relatively affordable city transportation to get to the area of Mount Bromo.
The most beautiful sunset phenomenon and white smoke of the crater of Mount Bromo
Fatigue when trying to reach the top of Mount Bromo, will pay off with the charm of the sunrise (sunrise) is phenomenal. Once satisfied to see and capture the moment of sunrise you will be amazed again as you continue the journey at the foot of Mount Bromo, and climbing the stairs amounted to about 250, because you will be greeted with thick bursts of white smoke from the crater of Mount Bromo.
Traditional ceremony as a local cultural wisdom of the nation
In addition to fascinated and amazed by the natural beauty of the area of Mount Bromo, if you are lucky you can also see local wisdom traditions of local residents on certain days, where the Tengger held a ceremony Kasodo which is a traditional ceremony performed to invoke the harvest wastes, as well as the healing of various diseases. Tengger Tribe will usually prepare a variety of offerings and then throw in the direction of the crater of Mount Bromo.
According to the history of the formation of Mount Bromo and the sea of sand originated from two mountains that coincide with each other. Mount Tengger with a height of 4,000 Mdpl (meters from sea level), which is the largest and highest mountain at that time. Then there was a terrible eruption that created the caldera with a diameter of more than 8 kilometers. Because the depth of the caldera, volcanic material continued eruption pile up in and now into a sea of sand and in the first thought was once filled by water and then further activity is the emergence of a tunnel of magma in the middle of the caldera so that emerging new mountains include Mount Widodaren, Mount watangan, Mount Chairs, Mount Batok and Mount Bromo.
- Mount Bromo (2.392 mdpl),
- Mount Batok (2,440 mdpl),
- Mount Widodaren (2,614 mdpl),
- Mount Watangan (2,601 mdpl)
- Mount seat (2,581 mdpl).
As for the caldera wall that surrounds the sea of sand is very steep with a slope of ± 60-80 degrees and height ranges between 200-600 meters. Around the Tengger caldera there are several mountains including:
- Mount Penanjakan (2,770 mdpl.),
- Mount Cemorolawang,
- Mount Lingker (2,278 mdpl.),
- Mount Shoulders (2,635 mdpl.),
- Mount Jantur (2,705 mdpl.),
- Mount Ider-ider (2527 mdpl.)
- Mount Mungal (2,480 mdpl.).
Although the beauty of Mount Bromo region can be enjoyed anytime, but the best time to be able to see the beauty of a phenomenal panorama with a maximum is the month of May - October or during the dry season, because you can enjoy a safer trip and enjoy the perfect sunrise.
The friendliness of the local people, the accessibility of transportation, the facilities and the ease of getting information about Mount Bromo makes it possible for you that the first time to this place will not experience significant difficulties, but if you want a more organized and safe trip, there are many choices of tour packages Bromo that you can adjust to your needs and abilities.
Bromo area is also famous for the sea of sand that stretches 5,920 hectares, kalderanya, cauldrons that amaze, as well as exotic sunrise charm. Admittedly from the many volcanoes in Indonesia can be said Mount Bromo is one of the most popular and become the belle of many traveler in the country and from abroad.
5 Excess of Bromo Mountain Interesting
Mount Bromo has become one of the iconic tourist attractions in East Java because of its magnificent and colorful beauty charm, where you will find an ocean view of desert sand in the Sahara, savanna or often called Teletubies hills and mountain ranges of Bromo, Semeru , and Batok that will amaze you.Here are 5 advantages of Mount Bromo tourism that makes it a favorite of local and foreign tourists, namely:
Friendly locals
There are local people called Tengger Tengger, a native tribe known for its hospitality, warmth and cheap smiles to foreigners. They are very open to help provide information and suggestions that can help you in taking a tour.
Bromo Mountain area has been equipped with adequate facilities and facilities
Already available facilities and supporting facilities such as lodging, homestay, and transportation of Jeep or horse that you can use to explore the beauty of Mount Bromo region.
Easy access and cheap
Transportation access to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is quite easy. You can enter through 4 entrances from Wonkitri Village in Pasuruan, Burno Village in Lumajang, Cemorolawang Village in Probolinggo, or Ngadas Tumpang Village (Malang). You can use a relatively affordable city transportation to get to the area of Mount Bromo.
The most beautiful sunset phenomenon and white smoke of the crater of Mount Bromo
Fatigue when trying to reach the top of Mount Bromo, will pay off with the charm of the sunrise (sunrise) is phenomenal. Once satisfied to see and capture the moment of sunrise you will be amazed again as you continue the journey at the foot of Mount Bromo, and climbing the stairs amounted to about 250, because you will be greeted with thick bursts of white smoke from the crater of Mount Bromo.
Traditional ceremony as a local cultural wisdom of the nation
In addition to fascinated and amazed by the natural beauty of the area of Mount Bromo, if you are lucky you can also see local wisdom traditions of local residents on certain days, where the Tengger held a ceremony Kasodo which is a traditional ceremony performed to invoke the harvest wastes, as well as the healing of various diseases. Tengger Tribe will usually prepare a variety of offerings and then throw in the direction of the crater of Mount Bromo.
According to the history of the formation of Mount Bromo and the sea of sand originated from two mountains that coincide with each other. Mount Tengger with a height of 4,000 Mdpl (meters from sea level), which is the largest and highest mountain at that time. Then there was a terrible eruption that created the caldera with a diameter of more than 8 kilometers. Because the depth of the caldera, volcanic material continued eruption pile up in and now into a sea of sand and in the first thought was once filled by water and then further activity is the emergence of a tunnel of magma in the middle of the caldera so that emerging new mountains include Mount Widodaren, Mount watangan, Mount Chairs, Mount Batok and Mount Bromo.
Mountain complex in the area of Mount Bromo Sukapura Cemoro Lawang.
Mount Bromo including part of one of the mountains in the Tengger Mountain Complex. On a very wide expanse of sand with the mountains in the middle are:- Mount Bromo (2.392 mdpl),
- Mount Batok (2,440 mdpl),
- Mount Widodaren (2,614 mdpl),
- Mount Watangan (2,601 mdpl)
- Mount seat (2,581 mdpl).
As for the caldera wall that surrounds the sea of sand is very steep with a slope of ± 60-80 degrees and height ranges between 200-600 meters. Around the Tengger caldera there are several mountains including:
- Mount Penanjakan (2,770 mdpl.),
- Mount Cemorolawang,
- Mount Lingker (2,278 mdpl.),
- Mount Shoulders (2,635 mdpl.),
- Mount Jantur (2,705 mdpl.),
- Mount Ider-ider (2527 mdpl.)
- Mount Mungal (2,480 mdpl.).
Best Time to Explore in Bromo Mountain Area
Although the beauty of Mount Bromo region can be enjoyed anytime, but the best time to be able to see the beauty of a phenomenal panorama with a maximum is the month of May - October or during the dry season, because you can enjoy a safer trip and enjoy the perfect sunrise.
The friendliness of the local people, the accessibility of transportation, the facilities and the ease of getting information about Mount Bromo makes it possible for you that the first time to this place will not experience significant difficulties, but if you want a more organized and safe trip, there are many choices of tour packages Bromo that you can adjust to your needs and abilities.
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