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Mount Bromo
National Park
Information of Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru National
Park, Mount Bromo covers some 800 square
kilometers in the centre of East
Java. It is the largest volcanic
region in the province and there
stands Mt. Semeru, which rises 3676
meters above sea level. At its
northern end is the spectacular
Tengger Caldera, Java's largest,
with its 10 km barren desert-like
sea of sand. Within the caldera rise
the deeply fissured volcanic cones
of Batok and Bromo, the latter is
still active with a cavernous crater
from which smoke blows skyward.
Temperatures at the top of mount
Bromo range about 5 to 18 degrees
Celsius . To the south is a rolling
upland plateau dissected by valleys
and dotted with several small scenic
lakes, extending to the foot of
Mount Semeru, a towering grey
forest-skirted cone dominating the
southern landscape. Tengger sandy
area has been protected since 1919,
and its believed to be the only
conservation area in Indonesia, even
probably in the world possessing a
unique ocean and sand at the
attitude about 2000 m above sea
level. There are several mountains
inside the calderas namely: Mt
Watangan (2,661 m asl)., Mt Batok
(2,470 m asl), Mt Kursi (2,581 asl),
Mt Watangan (2,661 m asl), and Mt
Widadaren (2,650 m asl).
On the fourteenth day of the Month
Kasada, the inhabitants of Tengger
Mountain range gather at the rim of
Mount Bromo's active crater to
present annual offerings of rice,
fruit, vegetables, flowers, live
stock and other local produce to the
God of the Mountain, as adherents of
religion combining elements of
Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism the
Tenggerese ask for blessing from the
supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa.
This ceremony called Kesodo
Ceremony.
While the Great Mountain or Semeru
offer a wonderful place to 3 days
hike. Serenity of small lakes and
large meadows, a three hours
struggling through loose screw to
the peak and breathtaking views from
peak Semeru explodes every half hour
and sends billowing smoke upwards.
These gases and belching lava make
Semeru dangerous " stay well away
from the vent. The fine scenery and
bracing climate, easy access and
reasonably visitor-oriented
facilities make this one of the most
popular reserves in Java.
Getting There
Bromo Tengger Semeru can be reached
by private and public vehicle. There
are four gates to access the place,
Probolinggo, Wonokitri, Ngadas and
Lumajang. Probolinggo approach is
the easiest and by fat the most
popular route, especially if you go
by public bus, Wonokitri is the
closes and the easiest one if you go
by private vehicle from Surabaya (5
hours journey). To get closer to Mt.
Bromo you must rent 4x4 vehicles
(there are many 4x4 vehicles rental
there).
Where to Stay
There are a few options that you can
choose to stay. You can stay at The
Bromo Guest House which is located
at Ngadisari that lies 3 km from the
crater rim. Or you can choose other
hotels at Cemoro Lawang because it
this situated at the crater rim.
Other Things to See or Do
Walking on the sea of sand and
stepping up on the 249 steps to rim
is worth to try. Enjoying the unique
crater in crater, watching the dawn
at Bromo is the main attractions in
the area.
Dining Guide
Its kindly hard to find some food at
night, because mostly of warung are
closed after 7.30 pm. If you are in
Wonokitri area, theres some warung
in Tosari market, which still open
at 7-9 pm.
Souvenir Tips
There are many souvenir shops around
Mount Bromo viewpoints who are
selling T-shirts, scarf that are
made from wool and others. There are
also street hawkers who are selling
these things too at the caldera
area.
Moving Around
You can moving around on foot and
normally it will takes 2 hours, or
you can ride a horse or even rent a
jeep (for this two, you are
suggested to ask first and make a
negotiation)
Travel Tips
- 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
please Bargain.
- Sunrise starts at 5.00 am till
6.00 am (If weren't cloudy), so you
may leave from your hotel or
guesthouse at 3 am or even less than
that.
- Before start trekking, hiking or
climbing, be sure that you already
eat, or you can bring some food and
drink from your places of stay.
- Otherwise, you can buy some food
and drink on the nearest markets for
your supply before you start your
activities on mountain.
- If you are come in the right time,
you may possible to watch the annual
ceremony of Kesodo |
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