Indonesia has so much natural beauty, such as Mount Bromo sunrise. The view of the sunrise from an active volcano in East Java is said to be one of the most beautiful in Indonesia.
Various Exciting Activities in Bromo
- Extreme Jeep Ride Experience
One of the great activities from Bromo National Park is riding a jeep car that can traverse various terrains. This ride will take you to several destinations, such as the vast desert, Bromo crater, Bukit Cinta (Love Hill), or the savanna. You will get an unusual driving experience with stunning natural scenery.
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- Stroll through the Exotic Desert
The 10 square km desert area in Bromo has become a favourite and challenging spot widely popular as a pre-wedding photo location. The grains of sand blown by the wind may enter your eyes or ears, but at the same time, the view is stunning against the backdrop of the dashing Bromo.
This stretch of black sand has a wavy texture and surrounds the surrounding mountains. Come in the morning when the weather is clear. You will see a cloud running from the cliffs of the Bromo Caldera and slowly getting closer to the stretch of sand before finally moving to Mount Bromo.
- Sunrise Hunting
Coming here before 5.30 a.m WIB will make you witness the beauty of the sunrise between mountains, hills, craters, valleys, and deserts. The relaxed atmosphere with dew makes the body and mind fresher. Some of the best spots to witness this view are Mentigen Hill, Bukit Cinta (Love Hill), and Penanjakan.
- Overnight at Ranu Kumbolo
If you want to experience sleeping under a thousand stars, then the best camping spot is Ranu Kumbolo. The location is in hills with many trees, a beautiful lake in the middle of the valley, and one of the best sunrise spots.
- Stop by Pura Luhur Poten
The uniqueness of this temple is that it is located in a sea of sand, precisely under the foot of Mount Bromo. This temple was built in 2000 as a place of worship for the Tengger Hindus. The unique one is an assimilation of Javanese and Balinese culture in this temple building, and the atmosphere is like ancient Indonesia.
- Traditional Ceremonies
If you have stopped by Pura Luhur Poten, you can see a traditional ceremony called Yadnya Kasada performed by the Tengger Tribe. However, this ceremony does not occur every day but once a year. To be precise, on the 14th day of the month Kasada when the full moon appears. This ceremony was held 2 days in a row as a form of gratitude for Hindus for the harvest.
Ceremony participants will flock to bring crops and/or pets to be used as worship. This ceremony is a hereditary activity from ancient Hindu ancestors, which is said to have existed since the 14th century.
The beauty of sunrise at Bromo is as beautiful as sunrise in Bali and sunset at paramban temples java indonesia. Make sure to come in a fit body condition, not in the rainy season, and prepare a sufficient budget, especially for those who want to stay for a long visit.
