Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo

The word Bromo is derived from ancient Javanese language brahma, the name of a Hindu deity. Accoeding to Tengger [the original trible inhabiting Mount Bromo] people, Mount Bromo is a holy mount, so it requires an annual ceremony called Yadnya Kasada or Kasado. It is a local ritual of throwing natural wealth into the crater of the mount. The ceremony is held at midnight in a full moon of the tenth month of Javanese calender. By such ritual, Tengger people ask for an abundant harvest and hope for being avoided from disaster and recuperation from ilness.

Mount Bromo, which is know still active, includes into the area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. It was officially opened by Indonesian government in 1997. It is a 5.250 ha wide of sandy area located at an altitude of 2.000 meters.

This 2.392 meters above the sea level mount is famous for its wide sandy area and large crater.Taking a bird's eye view the top of the mount, you will see large crater bleaching out thick smoke from the bottom. The crater is 800 meters in diameter [north to such] and 600 meters in diameter [east to west]. From the same place, you will see the panoramic view of sandy area with naturally splendid silhouette of the surrounding places.

watching the sunrise from the peak of the mount, hanging around the location by riding horse and tasting a glass of local beverages while having a bonfire against the cold weather are some alternatives for you visiting the destination. besides of natural tourism that will be experienced, you will be familiar with cultural tourism atmosphere, especially when the ceremony of Yadnya Kasada is held. In addition, for you who want to watch the ceremony of Yadnya Kasada, you better come to Mount Bromo during December To January.

Mount Bromo

Location Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo lies in four different districts: Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Lumajang, and Malang. All are in East Java Province. However, administratively, it is located in the district of Probolinggo.