South East Asian Trips

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.

The island of Java in Indonesia is a famous tourist destination which attracts tourists from different parts of the globe. Mount Bromo which is also locally known as Kawah Bromo happens to be the most well-known volcano in the island of Java. It is a popular tourist attraction in Indonesia.

Mount Bromo happens to be the island's highest peak and also the world's most active volcano. But the reason why Mount Bromo has become popular all over the world is because of its easy accessibility. Another unique feature about Mount Bromo is that it is a volcano inside a volcano. The base of the mountain actually rises from an old volcanic crater of the bigger Mount Tengger. Even the journey to the crater is an exciting experience in itself. Before arriving at the Mount Bromo one needs to get across the Sea of Sands (Lautan Pasir), another unique landmark of the national park. One can also hire a pony that will take you finally to the staircase that takes you to the crater's edge. Once you reach the edge of the crater you will be greeted by Mount Brome whose entire top has blown off several years ago. A deep vale of black granite is left inside. A sulphurous smoke eructs from the small opening of the Mount Bromo. It's an absolutely mind-blowing experience to visit Mount Bromo. It is known for spectacular sunrises. The crater was transformed into a lake in 1838. Mount Bromo rises 133 meter above the ground and is almost 700m wide.

The journey to Mount Bromo is an adventure in itself. Visit to Mount Bromo is highly recommended for adventure enthusiasts. So when on a tour to Indonesia make it a point to arrange a trip to Mount Brumo and have an experience of a lifetim