This tourist destination can be regarded as one of the most promoted icons by the department of tourism of Indonesia, or East Java in particular. National Park Bromo, Tengger, Semeru. Mount Bromo, which is part of the scope of this national park offers its own exotica as the tourist destination. Not only because of the mountains and sulfur craters itself, but more because of its location. People call crater in the crater. Because the actual, Mount Bromo and the surrounding mountains (Mount Batok, etc.) is only a 'bumps' which resides in a large crater, that formed as sea sand (local people call as segoro wedi) and has an area about 10 km square. In the ancient times these mountains are derived from a mountain that is much bigger than the existing Mount Semeru beside it. Then this mountain erupted violently, forming a sandy crater with small mountains that formed in the crater. One of these is Mount Bromo.
For access to Mount Bromo, there are two main entrances, the east entrance (Tosari, Pasuruan) and the west entrance (Cemoro Kandang, Probolinggo). But I recommend, Bromo adventure will be more interesting if we go through the east entrance. Adventure will begin in the viewing post of Bromo and Semeru mountain located in Mount Penanjakan. Here we will enjoy the beautiful sunrise with background Bromo and Semeru mountain. If you ever see very beautiful picture or photograph with background Mount Bromo and Semeru (like the picture above), this is where the photo was taken. After we satisfied to enjoy the sunrise here, about six-thirty o'clock we can go down to the sea of sand. Here we can enjoy the atmosphere of a combination between mountains and desert, is not like other places. And after that, we headed to Mount Bromo crater and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
To get there easily enough, especially for residents of Surabaya or Malang and surrounding areas. The recommended transportation is by using private vehicles, could be a car or motorcycle. Why not use public transportation, because it is rather difficult to obtain (especially toward the base of the mountain) and the timing was not right because we leave at midnight where there is no public transport anymore. Unless you intend to spend the night before. From Surabaya, we headed to Pasuruan via Gempol. Arriving in Pasuruan, take Malang direction, toward the road that connects with the Purwosari, Pasuruan. About 3-4km leave Pasuruan there will be a big T-junction (with traffic light), where there are large marks on it that shows if the left is to Mount Bromo. This area is called Warung Dowo. As well as the direction of Malang. From Malang we headed to Purwosari. At T-junction Purwosari, take direction straight toward Pasuruan (where the left is the direction of Pandaan). From this junction to Warung Dowo, the distance about 15 km.
From Warung Dowo, after entering a few miles, there is a another T-junction, take the right direction. After that, there is no another turn until reach the Tosari village. Starting from Warung Dowo, there is sufficient clear road markers, so you do not need to worry getting lost while driving in the middle of the night. But the travel can make the stomach nausea and headache, because it is uphill and the road winding sharp enough. There is almost a full rotation even. Travel will spend one to two hours depending on your 'style' driving in the winding streets like this.
Arriving in the Tosari village, you are required to take important decisions, whether you will go with your personal vehicle or do you rent a 4WD car (called hardtop). Why, because after this road is exactly like the path of death. Derivatives and sloped ramp terrible enough, maybe up to 50 degrees. And it was only a one quarter wide driveway. This means that if a car ran into each other there should be special tricks. The slope is combined with a sharp bend. So it is not recommended for drivers who are not skilled. Except for those who do not love their car and life 
Travel from Tosari to Penanjakan takes approximately 30 minutes, with a more uphill journey and winding than before. Previously, out of the Tosari village to go to TNBTS area, entry fees will be drawn into. Individuals fees less than 5 thousand rupiah. And Bromo retribution portal was opened at 3 am. So if you are up earlier than it had to wait first. Arriving at Penanjakan, we will be presented with kiosks offering neat variety of souvenirs. Although time is still shown at half-past four in the morning but the atmosphere is bright, because the neon glow of the kiosk owners are clashing bright to attract customers. Here we will take the stairs as far as approximately 200 meters until reach the viewing post. In the viewing post we will enjoy the beautiful landscape spread by the Almighty. This location was arranged quite neatly with the availability of seats in a row for the audience. And the most important thing is to pray for clear weather so you can enjoy that beautiful view of the maximum. Because unfortunately, when me and my friends were here when the weather was overcast, until seven o'clock the sun was not visible. Especially Mount Bromo. That appears only a white cloud, and from a distance looked Mount Semeru coughing smoke belching.
After the Penanjakan, we can continue the journey to Bromo. The journey begins with the road there extraordinary decline horrible, that it is here where an expert driver in action. Because it really can be called the road 'down the cliff'. After the adrenaline stimulated, stomach seemed to be shaken, head hit the hood of the car, we will treated to the beauty of the sea sand (segoro wedi). As mentioned before, here we can enjoy the atmosphere of a combination between mountains and desert. So cool. Very awesome. You can take few minutes here to take pictures, photographs or just enjoy the atmosphere of sea sand. Me and my friends quite happy here (formerly frustrated because we can not see the beautiful scenery in the Penanjakan viewing post).
Quite satisfied in a sea of sand, we continue the trip to Mount Bromo. Hardtop only allowed in certain areas that have been bordered around climbing area. With the goal, other than to look tidy is also to share good fortune with the jockey who rents horses for riding. Horse rental fee varies and depends on your bargaining level, but for the local people are usually pegged to the price of 20 thousand dollars. And will be even cheaper if approaching the climb stairs. Although if you want to walk it will not make any problem if your stamina is excellent. Until reach the base of the stairs, if you walk will spend half an hour or less. Then you can climb the stairs to reach the top of Mount Bromo. Here you can enjoy the beauty of Bromo crater and also can take pictures with the background of mount Batok. You can also tour around the crater if the day is still in the morning. Because in the afternoon is dangerous to be around the crater. Since the day, sulfur vapor increasingly unable to rise above so that the possibility of danger to the higher toxicity.
Route:
- Surabaya - Gempol - Pasuruan - Warung Dowo: 1.5 hours (night journey)
Malang - Purwodadi - Purwosari - Warung Dowo: 1 hour (night journey) - Warung Dowo - Tosari: 1-2 hours (night journey)
- Tosari - Penanjakan: 30 minutes
- Penanjakan - Segoro Wedi: 25 minutes
- Segoro Wedi - Bromo: 15 minutes
Rate:
- Levy entered the area TNBTS: Rp.5000 per person
- Rent hardtop: Rp.300.000 per car
- Rent a horse: 20,000 (nego)
Tips:
- Field trip during the dry season, not the rainy season, so you will get a perfect view of the moment.
- Prepare a cold protective clothing, such as the slayer, scarves, gloves, jackets, and do not forget the shoes because the weather here is cold enough.
- Bring sunglasses also for protection from dust in the sand during the segoro wedi.
- Do not stay at Bromo crater above 9 o'clock in the morning to avoid the risk of poisoning.
- The most appropriate timing off from Surabaya or Malang is about 12-1 at night.
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