Bromo Volcano and Bromo-Tengger-Semetu National Park
Bromo (Gunung Bromo) is one of the most famous and visited volcanoes in Indonesia. It is located on the Tengger Plateau in the east of the island of Java, in the heart of the national park of the same name. The volcano has a height of only 2400 meters, but its power and symbolism attract tourists from all over the world.
Features of Bromo Volcano
• Tengger Caldera: Bromo is located in a giant caldera with a diameter of about 10 km. The flat sandy bottom of the caldera, known as the “Sea of Sand” (Lautan Pasir), creates a unique landscape.
• Active volcano: Bromo is an active volcano that last erupted in 2016. Plumes of sulfur smoke constantly rise from the crater.
• Sacred Site: For the Tengger people, Bromo is a sacred volcano. The annual sacrifice ceremonies known as Upsara Kasada are held here.
The Legend of the Volcano
According to local legends, in the 15th century, the rulers of the Hindu kingdom, Joko Seger and Roro Anteng, took refuge in the Tengger Valley to escape Islamization. The gods helped them found a new kingdom and gave them many children, but demanded that the last child be sacrificed. When the couple broke their promise, the volcano awakened, and the younger prince himself went into the crater to save his people. In memory of this event, local residents annually make sacrifices to the gods.
Upsara Kasada ceremony
Every year, Tenggers climb Bromo to throw offerings into the crater: food, money, flowers, livestock. Some tourists visit the volcano at this time to witness a unique ritual.
• Tengger Caldera: Bromo is located in a giant caldera with a diameter of about 10 km. The flat sandy bottom of the caldera, known as the “Sea of Sand” (Lautan Pasir), creates a unique landscape.
• Active volcano: Bromo is an active volcano that last erupted in 2016. Plumes of sulfur smoke constantly rise from the crater.
• Sacred Site: For the Tengger people, Bromo is a sacred volcano. The annual sacrifice ceremonies known as Upsara Kasada are held here.
The Legend of the Volcano
According to local legends, in the 15th century, the rulers of the Hindu kingdom, Joko Seger and Roro Anteng, took refuge in the Tengger Valley to escape Islamization. The gods helped them found a new kingdom and gave them many children, but demanded that the last child be sacrificed. When the couple broke their promise, the volcano awakened, and the younger prince himself went into the crater to save his people. In memory of this event, local residents annually make sacrifices to the gods.
Upsara Kasada ceremony
Every year, Tenggers climb Bromo to throw offerings into the crater: food, money, flowers, livestock. Some tourists visit the volcano at this time to witness a unique ritual.
How to visit Volcano Bromo
• Cemoro Lawang Village: This is the closest point to visit Bromo. Hiking and jeep tours are organized from here.
• Best time to visit: June–September is a dry season, providing comfortable conditions for trekking.
• Viewpoints: The most popular viewpoints for sunrise are Penanjakan 1 and Penanjakan 2. These offer panoramic views of Bromo, the caldera and neighboring volcanoes.
Useful tips
1. Equipment
• Temperatures can drop to 0°C at dawn. Bring warm clothes or rent a jacket on site.
• Wear comfortable trekking shoes and take a headlamp for night hikes.
• Protect your face from dust with a mask or scarf.
2. Cost
• Entrance to the national park: 220,000 rupees on weekdays, 320,000 rupees on weekends.
• Jeep rental for a tour of the plateau: from 500,000 rupees per car.
3. Caution
• Avoid dubious guides and check reviews before booking a tour.
• Be careful at the caldera floor: volcanic dust and steep slopes can be dangerous.
• Cemoro Lawang Village: This is the closest point to visit Bromo. Hiking and jeep tours are organized from here.
• Best time to visit: June–September is a dry season, providing comfortable conditions for trekking.
• Viewpoints: The most popular viewpoints for sunrise are Penanjakan 1 and Penanjakan 2. These offer panoramic views of Bromo, the caldera and neighboring volcanoes.
Useful tips
1. Equipment
• Temperatures can drop to 0°C at dawn. Bring warm clothes or rent a jacket on site.
• Wear comfortable trekking shoes and take a headlamp for night hikes.
• Protect your face from dust with a mask or scarf.
2. Cost
• Entrance to the national park: 220,000 rupees on weekdays, 320,000 rupees on weekends.
• Jeep rental for a tour of the plateau: from 500,000 rupees per car.
3. Caution
• Avoid dubious guides and check reviews before booking a tour.
• Be careful at the caldera floor: volcanic dust and steep slopes can be dangerous.
Why visit Bromo
Bromo is not only a natural attraction, but also a place where you can experience the living history and culture of Indonesia. The power of nature, the unique Casada ritual, sunrises over the caldera - all this makes visiting Bromo an unforgettable adventure.
Bromo is not only a natural attraction, but also a place where you can experience the living history and culture of Indonesia. The power of nature, the unique Casada ritual, sunrises over the caldera - all this makes visiting Bromo an unforgettable adventure.
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