Mount Bromo: Sunrise, Sand Sea, Equestrian, and a cup of Hot Drinks
Do not say you 've been to East Java when not set foot in this beautiful volcano . Mount Bromo Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is unique with sea sand area of 5250 hectares at an altitude of 2392 m above sea level . You can climb Mount Bromo riding and through the stairs and saw the sun rise . Look at how captivating charm of the Sun rising and setting of the time will be a deep personal experience when you see it in person . Mount Bromo is derived from the word Brahma ( one of the Hindu Gods ) . Bromo is a volcano is still active and well-known as a tourist icon of East Java . The mountain is not as big as other volcanoes in Indonesia but has spectacular scenery and dramatic . Exceptional beauty makes tourists who visit will be amazed . From the top of Mount Penanjakan at an altitude of 2,770 m , tourists from all over the world come to see the sunrise Mount Bromo . The scenery is amazing and you will hear only the sound of camera shots that capture the moment when travelers can not be obtained elsewhere . When the incredible sunrise where you 'll see the foreground of Mount Semeru smoke in the distance and the sun shining brightly up into the sky . Enjoy a wide expanse of ocean sand , watching the towering splendor of Mount Semeru reaching for the sky , and look beautiful sun went out of peraduannya or otherwise enjoying the twilight of the ridge Bromo is an unforgettable experience when visited Bromo . Mount Bromo Tengger tribe inhabited by people who believe that Mount Bromo is a place where a prince sacrificed life for his family . People here do Yadnya Kasada or Kasodo festival once a year with the dedication of vegetables , chicken , and the money thrown into the volcano crater to sacrifice to the gods .
Culinary
A little difficult to get food in the core areas of national parks. But if you forgot to bring food, restaurants near Mount Bromo is open from 3 am to 9 pm at the Village Wonokitri, Tosari Market area. Stalls and restaurants that provide a wide variety of Indonesian dishes like kethoprak, fried rice, salad cingur, bandrek, and many others.
Tips
Temperatures on Mount Bromo range between 3 ° -20 ° Celsius, but can be a few degrees below zero during the dry season. If you are not strong with the cold air, you'd better bring a jacket, gloves, and hats or other head coverings. After sunrise the weather is quickly becoming quite hot here. Do not forget to bring a camera or a camcorder so you can capture the stunning natural beauty. From Penanjakan to Ocean Sand, these very steep, so the four-wheeled vehicle is not recommended. Riding, hiking, or rent a 4X4 vehicle from a tour guide can be an alternative.