Mount Bromo

  

History of Mount Bromo

The history of the formation of Mount Bromo and the mountains around it originated from the existence of Tengger Mountain (4,000 m asl) which is the largest and highest mountain at that time. Then came the massive eruption which created a caldera with a diameter over 8 kilometers. Material volcanic eruption is now transformed into a sea of sand, said the material is never covered by water. Volcanic activity with the advent of the hall of magma resulting in the formation of new mountains such as Mount Bromo, Mount Widodaren, Mt Batok, Mt Watangan, Mount Chairs and Mount Semeru. Bromo does have its own uniqueness compared to other mountain panorama. Around Bromo until the top is not met green plants other than shrubs. Mount Bromo is still contained in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is also the only conservation area in Indonesia that is unique in a sea of sand covering 5250 hectares. To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you must rent a horse at a price of USD 70 thousand, or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. However, it should be noted that the walk is not easy, because the hot sun, long distances, flying debris can make the journey harder.

From the foot of the mountain was phenomenal, you have to climb the stairs that amounted to 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the peak of Mount Bromo, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo smoke. You can also glanced down and saw the sea of sand to the temple in its midst. After lingering at the top, if travelers are feeling hungry, at the bottom of the Bromo there are stalls offering warm, instant noodles, mineral water and cheap snacks. In addition to witnessing the beauty of the panorama offered by the Bromo-Semeru, if you come at the right time, then you can watch Kesodo Ceremony, held by Tengger society. This ceremony usually starts at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kesodo [tenth] according to the Javanese calendar.

Kesodo ceremony is a ceremony to beg or ask for a bountiful harvest starting reinforcements and a remedy for various diseases, in particular by offering offerings and threw it into the crater of Mount Bromo. When the procession takes place, the other Tengger rollicking down the cliff of the crater and the offerings being thrown into the crater, as a symbol of blessing from the Almighty. There are a few tips that need your attention now to the region of Mount Bromo, among others, Visit this in the dry season, not the rainy season, so you'll get a scene perfect moment. Prepare cold protective clothing, such as the guard house, slayer, scarves, gloves, jackets, and do not forget the shoes because the weather is quite cold here. Bring your glasses are also protective of the dust to sand during the Segoro Wedi. Do not stay in the crater of Bromo above the 9 o'clock to avoid the risk keracunan.Ada four main gate to enter the Bromo Semeru national park are: Village Cemorolawang if through Probolinggo, Pasuruan Village Wonokitri the path, the path of Malang Ngadas Village and Village Burno is Lumajang pathway.

The route can be taken is as follows:

- Pasuruan-Cafes-Tosari Dowo Wonokitri-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 71 km,

- Delhi-Overlapping-Shack-Jemplang Klakah-Mount Bromo use a car with a distance of 53 km

- Delhi-Purwodadi-Nongkojajar-Tosari-Wonokitri-Penanjakan about 83 km