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The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers
some 800 square kilometers in the centre of East Java. It is the largest
volcanic region in the province and there stands Mt. Semeru, which
rises 3676 meters above sea level. At its northern end is the
spectacular Tengger Caldera, Java's largest, with its 10 km barren
desert-like sea of sand. Within the caldera rise the deeply fissured
volcanic cones of Batok and Bromo, the latter is still active with a
cavernous crater from which smoke blows skyward. Temperatures at the top
of mount Bromo range about 5 to 18 degrees Celcius . To the south is a
rolling upland plateau dissected by valleys and dotted with several
small scenic lakes, extending to the foot of Mount Semeru, a towering
grey forest-skirted cone dominating the southern landscape.
Getting There
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Tengger
sandy area has been protected since 1919, and its believed to be the
only conservation area in Indonesia, even probably in the world
possessing a unique ocean and sand at the attitude about 2000 m above
sea level. There are several mountains inside the calderas namely: Mt
Watangan (2,661 m asl)., Mt Batok (2,470 m asl), Mt Kursi (2,581 asl),
Mt Watangan (2,661 m asl), and Mt Widadaren (2,650 m asl).
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While
the Great Mountain or Semeru offer a wonderful place to 3 days hike.
Serenity of small lakes and large meadows, a three hours struggling
through loose screw to the peak and breathtaking views from peak Semeru
explodes every half hour and sends billowing smoke upwards. These gases
and belching lava make Semeru dangerous " stay well away from the vent.
The fine scenery and bracing climate, easy access and reasonably
visitor-oriented facilities make this one of the most popular reserves
in Java.
Getting There
Bromo
Tengger Semeru can be reached by private and public vehicle. There are
four gates to access the place, Probolinggo, Wonokitri, Ngadas and
Lumajang. Probolinggo approach is the easiest and by fat the most
popular route, especially if you go by public bus, Wonokitri is the
closes and the easiest one if you go by private vehicle from Surabaya (5
hours journey). To get closer to Mt. Bromo you must rent 4x4 vehicles
(there are many 4x4 vehicles rental there).
Where to Stay
There
are a few options that you can choose to stay. You can stay at The
Bromo Guest House which is located at Ngadisari that lies 3 km from the
crater rim. Or you can choose other hotels at Cemoro Lawang because it
this situated at the crater rim.
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Other Things to See or Do
Walking
on the sea of sand and stepping up on the 249 steps to rim is worth to
try. Enjoying the unique crater in crater, watching the dawn at Bromo is
the main attractions in the area.
Dining Guide
Its
kindly hard to find some food at night, because mostly of warung are
closed after 7.30 pm. If youre in Wonokitri area, theres some warung in
Tosari market, which still open at 7-9 pm.
Souvenir Tips
There
are many souvenir shops around Mount Bromo viewpoints who are selling
T-shirts, scarf that are made from wool and others. There are also
street hawkers who are selling these things too at the caldera area.
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Moving Around
You
can moving around on foot and normally it will takes 2 hours, or you
can ride a horse or even rent a jeep (for this two, you are suggested to
ask first and make a negotiation)
Travel Tips
- Necessities for the trip include a torch, warm clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, and glove as a protection against the freezing temperature which hovers between zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit).
- If you buy or rent something please Bargain.
- Sunrise starts at 5.00 am till 6.00 am (If werent cloudy), so you may leave from your hotel or guesthouse at 3 am or even less than that.
- Before start trekking, hiking or climbing, be sure that you already eat, or you can bring some food and drink from your places of stay.
- Otherwise, you can buy some food and drink on the nearest markets for your supply before you start your activities on mountain.