South East Asian Trips

Bromo ranks among the active volcanoes in Indonesia. It is also known as Gunung Bromo in the local language and is a major tourist attraction in the country. The area is well known for trekking and hiking excursions. Nature and adventure lovers undertake tours to Bromo all over the year.

Bromo in Indonesia is located in the eastern part of the island of Java. The volcano is a part of the Tengger massif. The volcano rises up to a height of around 2329 meters. The entire top of the volcano has been blown off due to eruptions and the crater in the volcano engulfs sulphurous smoke. The inside is covered with volcanic sand.

Travelers can visit Bromo easily and conveniently. The easiest point to the volcano is Cemoro Laweng which is located in the northern part of the volcano. The village of Ngadisari is located near the volcano. The volcano is surrounded by beautiful forests and woodlands. There are shuttle buses and cars which ply between the city and the volcano.

Bromo, Indonesia experiences frequent eruptions. The eruptions are of moderate density and do not cause much destruction. There are also some more tourist attractions around the volcano like Mount Batok, Hindu Temple and Mount Penanjakan. There are some small hotels and inns around the area which offer pleasant accommodation.

Numerous excursion trips and trekking trips are undertaken to Bromo. Most trips start in the pre dawn time and reach the famous ‘sand sea' of the volcano. Watching sunrise from the crater is a spectacular experience. For useful information on Bromo in Indonesia, travelers can consult the local tourist office or various travel agencies.