Monday, October 17, 2011

Mount Bromo

Indonesia is known to have a lot of mountains that are still active or that are inactive. One is Mount Bromo, the mountain that has a lot of natural charm and charm of the local folk culture. Mount Bromo (2329 m asl), is one of several other mountain mountains that lie in the area of ​​the Tengger Mountains Complex, standing areal Caldera diameter 8-10 miles of walls surround kalderanya sea of ​​sand is very steep with a slope  ± 60-80 degrees and a height ranging between 200-600 meters.The attraction of Mount Bromo crater special is in the middle of the crater with a vast sea of ​​sand that stretches around the crater of Bromo which is still visible puff of white smoke at any time, that the volcano is still active.
According to the history of the formation of Mount Bromo and sea of ​​sand originated from the two mountains huddled together with each other. Tengger mountain (4,000 m asl) which is the largest and highest mountain at that time. Then a small eruption, volcanic material thrown into the southeast to form a large and deep valley to the village cows kerep. Massive eruption created a caldera with a diameter of more than eight kilometers. Because inside the caldera, the eruption of volcanic material piled up in and now a sea of ​​sand and in the expected time immemorial been filled with water and then follow-up activity is the emergence of the middle aisle caldera magma giving rise to the mountain - a new mountain, among others, Ocean sand, Widodaren Mountain, Mount Watangan, Chair Mountain, Mount Batok and Mount Bromo.

Legend Communities
 According to the legend about the origin explained this Tengger tribe. Formerly on the island of Java in order by the King of Majapahit that UB has a daughter named Rara Anteng who married Joko Seger, Brahmin descent. When there is unrest on the island of Java, some people are loyal to the Hindu religion fled to the island of Bali. Others are withdrawing from the crowd and settled on a plateau at the foot of Mount Bromo, led by Roro Anteng and Joko Seger, be they ethnic Tengger, short Anteng and Seger.
Mountain Complex


 Mount Bromo, including the one of the mountains in the Tengger Mountains Complex. In the vast expanse of sand (Sea Sand) with the mountains in the center are: G. Bromo (2392 m asl), G. Shell (2440 m asl), G. Widodaren (2614 m asl), G. Watangan (2601 m asl) and G. chair (2581 m asl). Caldera wall that surrounds the sea of
​​sand is very steep with a slope of ± 60-80 degrees and ranges between 200-600 feet high. On the circumference of the Tengger caldera there are several mountains including the G. Climbing (2770 m asl.), G. Cemorolawang, G. Lingker (2.278m asl.), G. Veal shoulder (2635 m asl.), G magic (2705 m asl.), G.Ider-Ider (2527 m asl.) And G. Mungal (2480 m asl.). While on Pot Mountain Complex are G. Lanang (2313 m asl), G-ayek Ayek (2819 m asl), G. Panggonan Little (2883 m asl), G Keduwung (2334 m asl), G Pot (3020 m asl), G Widodaren (2,000 m asl), G Kepolo (3035 m asl), G Malang (2401 m asl), and G Semeru (3676 m asl).

 Enjoying the Sunrise
One of the most exciting attractions on Mount Bromo is the sun rises. Clouds that cover the sky slowly uncovered by a yellowish-white ball at the eastern end rosy light. Slowly emerging gabby the growing up in a half circle of the sun is bright red. Gradually - gradually turns into golden color. Surrounding air began to explain. Begin a new day and life. Everything reminds us of the greatness of God Almighty. Except at the peak of Mount Bromo, sunrise attractions can be viewed at the Peak Pananjakan.

 Ceremony Kasada (Kasodo)
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On 14 and 15 months to twelve (in Java) or in December / January (year AD) held a ceremony Kasada. In this ceremony sacrificed a portion of rice paddies, fields and livestock community is tossed into the crater of Mount Bromo as a sign of thanksgiving to God Almighty. Besides Ceremony Ceremony Kasodo also known Karo and Sift-sifter.

 Jump to Location
 From Surabaya. Direction towards Mount Bromo from Pasuruan. From Surabaya we ride the bus to Probolinggo and down in Pasuruan which takes 1.5 hours. Further up towards the village Tosari colt - Wonokitri. In Wonokitri we can spend the night in hotels or inns or can also directly continue the journey to Mount Pananjakan or go into the sea of
​​sand to the top of Mount Bromo.
When the direction of Probolinggo, we climbed into the colt or bus Sukapura, then we continue to Ngadisari. From Ngadisari ride horses or walk to Cemoro Lawang  ± 3 km. In Cemoro Lawang we can spend the night in hotels or inns. Tomorrow morning we can continue the journey into the crater of Mount Bromo, which can be reached by foot or ride a horse is leased by the local community.
If the direction of Malang we can pass Jemplang, Ngadas. From Malang minibus ride to the Overlapping (18 km) about 30 minutes. Overlapping of the journey we continue with the Jeep ride to the Jemplang approximately 1.5 hours drive through the Village and Village Ngadas Klakah Shack. Around the journey we can see the natural scenery of the gardens of the population residing in the mountain slopes and pristine natural forests. Entering the village Ngadas around our path through the pine woods are arranged neatly. Overlapping condition of the road to good Jemplang now. From Jemplang continue our journey toward the rocky road through Mount Bromo and sea of
​​sand for 1 hour trip with Trekking.
When passing Purwodadi, from our Malang bus or minibus ride to the dive Purwodadi 30 minutes. From our Purwodadi minibus ride to the Village Tosari, passing the village of Nonggojajar for 1.5 hours From Tosari's move toward Wonokitri.
Towards the crater of Mount Bromo can climb through the ladder of artificial (249 pieces), from here will look wide open Bromo crater with smoke coming out from the bottom.

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