Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The name of Bromo derived from Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god. Sulfur is collected from inside the caldera by workers.Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the "Sea of Sand" (Javanese: Segara Wedi or Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), a protected nature reserve since 1919. The typical way to visit Mount Bromo is from the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. From there it is possible to walk to the volcano in about 45 minutes, but it is also possible to take an organised jeep tour, which includes a stop at the viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan (2,770 m or 9,088 ft) (Indonesian: Gunung Penanjakan). The viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan can also be reached on foot in about two hours.
Depending on the degree of volcanic activity, the Indonesian Centre for Volcanology and Disaster Hazard Mitigation sometimes issues warnings against visiting Mount Bromo.
Mount Bromo is one of the favorite tourist destinations in East Java. Not only domestic tourists, but also foreign tourist are competing to come here. They come to see the beautiful sunrise of Bromo.
Bromo has known as one of the prime tourist spot in East Java. This place is located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, in the eastern city of Malang. The beauty of this mountain has attract many visitors from many countries in the world. Watching the sunrise is an interesting event. The visitors are willing to wait from 05.00 am facing east, in order to not lose this special moment. You also do not always get to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the sun sphere. First, the sun looks like a blotter matches, slowly enlarge until it formed a complete circle and enlighten. So we can see the mountains surrounded.
After watching the sunrise, you can go back down of Mount Pananjakan and go to Mount Bromo. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. You will pass through the sea of sand which covers 10 square kilometers. Arid areas filled with sand and only a little dry grasses grow there. Wind, making the sand fly and can make it difficult for you to breathe.
To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can’t use the vehicle. Instead, you should hire a horse or when you feel powerful, you can choose to walk with the challenges of the scorching sun, the distance, and the flying dust. When you arrive at the foot of Bromo and want to see the crater, you have to climb about 250 stairs. At the top, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke. You also can look down and see the sea of sand with a temple in the middle. It’s really incredibly and extraordinary scenery that we can enjoy
June – August where there is less rain but more tourists. August is also the month for the Kesada / Kesodo festival for the Tengger people if you are interested.
But that being said, Indonesia being a fairly mild weather of just rain and shine, anytime is a good time to go Mount Bromo, only check out for local weather when you are there for best clear sky for your sunrise experience. If you do not have much days then hope for the best when you are there. Also try to avoid weekends if you do not want the crowd.
