Photo by Wahyu Heru Muharam
Bromo’s Crater and Sandy Desert Plains
After watching the sunrise, you can climb down again
and head to Mt Bromo. The sun’s rays will give you an all-
round view as you pass more than ten square kilometers
of volcanic desert. This patched area is covered with
sand with only remnants of dry grass; however, the wind
which blows the sand around can make it a little difficult
to breathe.
Since you can’t use a vehicle to reach the foot of Mt
Bromo, you will need to either walk or rent a horse (around
IDR70,000). Be warned though that the combination of
the lifting sand and the glare can make walking a bit of
a chore. After climbing the 250 steps skywards, you will
reach the crater which is 2,392 meters above sea level.
From the smoking crater you can enjoy a marvelous view
of the volcanic plains and Bromo’s Hindu temple which lies
Photo by Robertus Pudyanto
right in the center. On a clear day, this is a truly magical
volcanic experience.
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