Bromo volcano

 Bromo is an active volcano in East Java. This mountain is located in the caldera where there was once an ancient Tengger volcano which experienced a large eruption. The name Bromo comes from Brahma, the main god of Hinduism. In Bromo there are still many people who follow Hinduism and every year there is a tradition called Kasada, Kasada is a tradition of giving thanks to God for an abundant harvest or there are wishes that come true marked by throwing agricultural products and livestock into the crater Mount Bromo, also a form of gratitude to the gods.

Mount Bromo is considered sacred to the Tengger people and from the Hindu tradition, the mountain is the abode of the gods, so it is not surprising that many temples were built around it. Visiting Bromo is a must when in Indonesia. Usually after visit  Bromo they will to go to Ijen crater see our tour Bromo and Ijen tour from Yogyakarta or Ijen and Bromo from Bali these two mountains are very famous and must be visited once in a lifetime.

Bromo Location 

Bromo is located in 4 districts namely Lumajang, Probolinggo, Malang and Pasuruan. The closest village from Bromo is Cemoro Lawang, Bromo is included in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park from here you can see the highest mountain on the island of Java, namely Semeru.

The main attractions in Bromo 

There are three main attractions in Bromo which most foreign and domestic tourist did there are golden sunrise, sea of sand, an hiking.

Golden sunrise 

The best sunrise view from climbing, the scenery is very beautiful when the golden light of the sun begins to reveal thin clouds around the caldera, slowly Mt. Bromo , Mt.Semeru , and Mt. Batok begin to appear. It seems the beautiful scenery that passes by on the internet is displayed before the eyes.

 - sea of ​​sand

The sea of ​​sand at Bromo is the result of an eruption hundreds of thousands of years ago. you had passed it when you took a jeep to Panajakan for sunrise , the sea of ​​​​sand is a good spot to take photos.

- Hiking

After seeing the sunrise usually the jeep will take you to Mount Bromo. The Jeep will park at the Great Poten Temple near Bromo. From here, continue on foot or ride a horse and then climb more than 200 stairs to the top of Bromo by foot.

 How to access Bromo

 Bromo is a famous destination in Indonesia so it is not too difficult to get there here I will summarize several ways to Bromo from Bali, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta. 

First Bali : 

From Bali there are two choices of land transportation (bus) and air (plane) by bus it takes 8 hours to travel and by plane 45 minutes. Or you can join our tour Bromo Tour from Bali 

Here's the journey:

 1. Bus :

  - from denpasar you have to go to mengwi 

  -take the bus to Surabaya

  - get off at probolinggo terminal 

  - Look for public transportation to Cemoro Lawang

  - rent a jeep to bromo and panajakan

 2. Plane

 - from the airport ngurah rai order a ticket to Juanda 

 - from Juanda take the bus to Probolinggo 

- Probolinggo take a local bus to Cemoro Lawang.

Second Surabaya: 

From Surabaya, it is about 4 hours drive to Probolinggo, the transportation that can be used is taking the bus or you can join our Bromo tour from Surabaya here's the journey: 

1. Buses: 

- From Surabaya take the bus to Probolinggo 

- - From Probolinggo take a local bus to Cemoro Lawang.

Third Yogyakarta: 

There are two options from Yogyakarta to Probolinggo by bus and train.

 The earliest train departure  from yogyakarta is 07.00 am, 08.45 am 

 the average trip is 8 hours or you can join our Bromo tour from Yogyakarta Here's the journey: 

 1. Buses: 

 - From yogya take the bus to surabaya

 - from surabaya take the bus to probolinggo 

 -  take a local bus from Probolinggo to Cemoro Lawang. 

2. Train: 

- take the train from Lempuyangan to Probolinggo 

- from Probolinggo take a local bus to Cemoro Lawang.

What need to bring when you go to Bromo? 

- Jacket This is very important because Bromo is at an altitude of 2329 meters above sea level so the weather is cold, especially during the dry season, it's even colder. 

- mask Usually very strong winds in the bromo mask can prevent the entry of sand into the respiratory system. 

- glasses It is important to protect eyes when high winds hit Bromo.

Entrance ticket at Bromo 

Weekdays Rp. 220,000/day 

Weekends Rp. 320,000/day 

That's some information about Mount Bromo as a note that all public transport from Probolinggo ends at Cemoro Lawang, so to see the sunrise, sea of ​​sand, Bromo caldera, you have to use a jeep.