Mount Bromo

MOUNT BROMO

Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo with a height of 2329 meters above sea level is a huge caldera with a diameter of about 10 km with a few small mountains in the middle, one of which is Mount Batok. Surrounded by a sea of sand and smoke steaming crater makes a spectacular sight, especially when the sun rises.
Routes to Mount BromoThere are several alternative routes that you can use, among others:
From Probolinggo:

Probolinggo is a city in northern watchlist East Java, Bromo distance of about 45 Km. The route taken from Probolinggo is to Ketapang, then forwarded to the Sukapura, here there are many good hotels, it is recommended you stay here when going to spend the night at Bromo. From Sukapura proceed to Ngadisari Cemoro Lawang and directly to the right on the lips Caldera. The total journey takes about 1.5 hours.
If you use an aircraft, for use from Surabaya to Probolinggo Damri Buses are available at the airport to the terminal Bungurasih Juanda (also known as terminal Purbaya) in the city of Surabaya.From the terminal you can use directly conditioned Patas buses to Probolinggo, travel time approximately 3 hours.
Of Pasuruan:

This route is slightly more difficult than if we go through Probolinggo, the advantage is much closer distance from Surabaya, Probolinggo precisely before. To achieve the Bromo caldera of Pasuruan you need to go through Pastepan Tosari a distance about 45 Km. You can use the local bus or public transportation. From Tosari journey continues to Wonokitri with the Bemo or rickshaw, if you have an adventurous spirit you can also menumpak high in tub Trucks. From Wonokitri proceed on foot about 14 km toward the Bromo, quite far but do not worry, here is very beautiful scenery with the cool and fresh air. But if you're too lazy to walk you can rent a Jeep 4x4 is widely available in Wonokitri toward Bromo caldera. If you want to stay there a pretty good lodging in Tosari and Wonokitri.

Interesting On Bromo:
Sand seas: Interesting places to dikunjingi when you go to Bromo is a vast sea of sand, which in essence is a giant caldera. You can hire a horse for a walk to see the beautiful scenery with Mount Semeru background which is always a giant smoke regularly.

Mount Batok: Has a height of about 2440 meters above sea level,this looks brown guning located in the middle of the caldera. Unlikeother peaks in the caldera of Mount Bromo, Mount shell is no longer active. The mountain is a lot of overgrown by spruce. It is interesting to look at.

Tengger tribe village: With the houses are lined with neatlymaintained and looks very clean. Perch tribe also has a uniquehabit and custom.

Kasodo ceremony: Or Kasada ceremony held every year during the full moon, and is the culmination of the ceremonies of theTengger tribe, where people make offerings to the gods which they believed to be a good harvest and kept away from disaster. This ceremony is held at a temple located at the foot of Mount Bromoand proceed north to the top of Mount Bromo. The ceremony was held at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 inKasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar.

Madakaripura waterfall: A beautiful waterfall is situated at the foot of Bromo. Suitable for relaxation, and according to the trust the locals, this place is often used Gajah Mada duke duke of Majapahit kingdom, which is to be imprisoned.

Madakaripura Waterfall

Pura Poten: A temple perched community property that is located in a sea of sand of Mount Bromo. Very beautiful, you can not miss thesight of this temple.