Mount Bromo
Indonesia is packed with so many natural tourist destinations such as mountains, beaches, lakes, forests, and many more. Speaking about mountains, there is one mountain in East Java, Indonesia that is popular among the tourists, Mount Bromo. This mountain is one of the most popular mountains in Indonesia and many people have been hiking up this mountain. Of course, Mount Bromo also becomes a favorite mountain to enjoy the view of the sunrise and the sunset. You can either hike up the mountain or ride the Jeep. If you happen to want to go visit Indonesia and want to hike up Mount Bromo, you might want to keep on reading this article to see Bromo Mountain Description.
Description
Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger, in East Java, At 2,329 meters (7,641 ft) it is not the highest of the peak, but is the most well known. The area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia.
Located some 4 hours drive from Surabaya, the capital of East Java, Mount Bromo is a part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park that covers a massive area of 800 square km. While it may be small when measured against other volcanoes in Indonesia, the magnificent Mt Bromo will not disappoint with its spectacular views and dramatic landscapes. At 2,392 meters tall, Mt Bromo is not among the tallest of Indonesia’s mountains but its stunning beauty lies in its incredible setting.
From a vantage point on Mount Penanjakan point (2,770 meters above sea level), 2.5 hours from Malang. visitors from around the world come to see the sunrise over Mt Bromo. From this spot the vista is magnificent. All you will hear is the click of cameras as visitors snap their camera’s hoping to capture the incredible scene of Mt Bromo in the foreground with Mt Semeru smoking in the distance and the sun shining brightly, quickly rising in the sky.
The landscape has spurned countless legends and myths. Mt Bromo has particular significance for the Tengger people who believe that this was the site where a brave prince sacrificed his life for his family. The people here appease the Gods once a year during the annual Kasada festival where offerings of vegetables, chickens and money are thrown into the crater of the volcano.
