BROMO MOUNTAIN

Cool, that's what you'll feel when you first get out of the car. The temperature here reached 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius even during early morning. So, you should prepare for cool clothes, hats skullcaps, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But, if you forget the equipment, there are many vendors offering wares in the form of hats, gloves, or scarves.

Seeing the Sunrise
Regular visitors visiting this area since early morning in order to see the rising sun. To view them, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Terrain that must be traversed to get to Mount Pananjakan is tough terrain. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you have to go through desert-like area that can make you get lost. When the need to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow roads and lots of sharp turns would require a high driving skill. For that, many visitors who choose to rent a car hardtop (a type of jeep) driven by the community. Surrounding communities come from the Tengger tribe was friendly with the visitors.

Up above, there are many shops serving coffee or tea and a fire to warm themselves while waiting to tebitnya sun. There are also stores that rent warm clothing. Watching the sunrise is an interesting event. Evidence, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing the east so as not to lose this moment. You also do not always able to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun first of all just as small as a match pins, slowly enlarge and eventually form a full circle and give information so that we can see the views of the mountains in this region. Among others, Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Sumeru which is the highest mountain in Java.


Bromo crater and the Lake Sand
Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain Pananjakan and to Mount Bromo. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. Apparently you go through this sea of sand which covers 10 km ². Arid areas are filled with sand and just a little overgrown grass is dry. Gust of wind, making the sand fly and can be difficult for you to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you must hire a horse or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. But, it should be noted that walking is not easy, because of the scorching sun, a long distance, the flying dust can make the journey harder.

Now, you have to climb the ladder whose numbers reach 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the top of Bromo is 2392 m high above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke. You can also cast your gaze down, and saw the sea of sand with a temple in the middle. It's really incredibly rare and unusual that we can enjoy.