Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 neters, it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the "Sea of Sand" (Javanese: Segara Wedi), a protected nature reserve since 1919.
Malang to Bromo |
Interesting locations/attractions:
- Cemorolawang: one of entrance gates through which visitors pass to see the expanse of the sand sea and Bromo's crater from a distance; camping is possible here. Tengger Sand Sea and Mt. Bromo: horse riding; climbing up concrete steps to the rim of Mt. Bromo's crater, and witnessing the sunrise.
- Pananjakan: viewing a magnificent panorama of Mt. Bromo, Mt. Batok, and Mt. Semeru.
- Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, Ranu Kumbolo and Mt. Semeru. These cool, misty lakes (" 2,200 m asl.) are a frequent stopover on the way to Mt. Semeru's peak (3,676 m asl.).
- Ranu Darungan Lake: camping and observing animals and plants; incredible views.
- Best time of year to visit: June to October, and December to January.
"Di daerah ini pemandangan Gunung Bromo terlihat indah sekali. Wringin Anom juga memiliki potensi agrowisata yang bagus dan masyarakatnya sudah punya kesadaran wisata."
Declared : Minister of Agriculture, in 1982
Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK No. 278/Kpts-VI/97, a total area of 50,276.2 hectares
Location : Regencies; Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Lumajang, and Malang (Province of East Java)
Temperature 3° - 20° C
Rainfall 6,600 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 75 - 3,676 m asl.
Geographical location 112°47' - 113°10' E; 7°51' - 8°11' S
Source: adapted from variety of sources
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