SPECTACULAR SUNRISE AT MT BROMO

Mount Bromo or Gunung Bromo in Indonesian is one of the best places to visit in Java Island. It is an active volcano located nd part of the Tengger highland, East Java Indonesia. It is at 2,329 metres above sea level. Bromo is the the most visited tourist attractions in East Java as it offers an unforgettable thrill to its visitors.
Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the “Sea of Sand” as a part of massive area of The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. If you want to experience a magic surrounding of a volcano, a visit to Bromo is a must. It offers a pure beauty of nature as it a protected nature reserve since 1919.
One of the favorite ways to visit Mount Bromo is from the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang (Door of Pine). A stop at the viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan (2,770 m above sea level) you can take incredible camera shot of the Bromo Mountain area. 

How to get there

By Plane from Jakarta, Bali or other countries in Asia. By Train or  bus from Surabaya to Probolinggo, and local transportation from Probolinggo train station to Probolinggo Bus terminal, and you can take a local transportation either minibus or bemo to Ngadisari or Cemoro Lawang. If you want a simpler and more comfortable trip, just go to one of Bromo Travel Agencies at Surabaya Airport, and let them arrange everything for you. 

Where to stay

You can choose to stay at nearest guesthouses at Cemoro Lawang mountain village, or some hotels around Mount Bromo. Other guesthouses are at Ngadisari that lies 3 km from the crater rim.
Another choice to stay overnight is Tretes or Prigen, Pasuruan, before climbing Mount Bromo in order to reach just there before sunrise, one of the most spectacular moment visitors want to see.

What to Do

Experience the spectacular view of the sun rising over volcanic peaks with an early morning trip to Mount Bromo. Do not forget to prepare your best camera to take perfect picture of the vista from Pananjakan viewpoint.  Cross the desert on a nice horse, climb the steep stairs right up to Mount. Bromo’s crater line, then watch the sun spectacularly rises over the horizon, you will se it like a jumping giant fire ball.  

Where else to go

Go to mount Semeru and climb its challenging cliff, it is the highest mountain peak in Java Island.

Some Tips

1. Do not forget to arm yourself with a torch, warm clothing, trekking shoes, and glove as a protection against the freezing temperature which is usually between zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 F)
2. If its clear, sunrise is between 5.00 and 6.00 am, so make sure that your are not late to leave from your hotel, to reach there by 5.00 am
3. The best time to see the sunrise is in the dry season from April to October.
4. Do not forget to bring some drinking water and some food with you.