Mount Bromo, Updated Destination Review To Latest Information

Mount Bromo (2,329 meters above sea level) is an active volcano located in East Java,
Indonesia, which borders directly on the districts of Malang, Probolinggo, Pasuruan, and
Lumajang. Known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia because of its
sunrise and beautiful panorama of the surrounding landscape.
It attracts many tourists from all over the world to witness its beauty firsthand. Bromo is also
the homeland of the Tengger tribe, who have inhabited this highland since 1,115 AD and have
traditionally maintained their customs and culture, adding to the appeal of Bromo for tourists.
In addition, together with Mount Semeru, Mount Bromo is also part of Bromo Tengger
Semeru National Park, which is a habitat for various types of plants and animals such as deer,
muntjac, and various bird species, whose existence is crucial for preserving the ecosystem
and the natural surroundings of Bromo.
Visitors can hike up to the mountain peak or take a horse ride to get closer to the volcanic
crater and then cross the whispering sands to take photos in the savanna with the Teletubbies
hills in the background. Bromo is also a popular spot for photography enthusiasts and
extreme activities such as paragliding.
Therefore, Mount Bromo is an extraordinary place for nature lovers and adventurers. Visitors
can enjoy beautiful natural scenery, learn about local culture and traditions, and engage in
various outdoor activities such as hiking, paragliding, and more.
3 Entrance Gates: Malang, Pasuruan, Probolinggo
• Via Malang City (Tumpang Route)
Malang is chosen as a transit destination before visiting Bromo because it has many tourist
attractions such as Jatim Park 1, 2, and 3, Museum Angkut, and Museum Satwa. In addition,
Malang also provides a variety of hotels to stay in ranging from backpacker class to 5-star
hotels suitable for families.
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From Malang to Bromo, you can head east to the Tumpang area. Then continue to the
Poncokusumo area, then to Gubukklakah Village – Ngadas Village. Ngadas Village is the
entrance to Bromo from Malang and also a rest area or Jeep rental location. After that, you
will pass through the Jemplang area, there is a junction, turn left (if you go straight to
Ranupane Village / Mount Semeru climbing post).
After turning left, you will arrive at the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, precisely
through the Padang Savana / Teletubbies Hill area. For those who want to hunt for sunrise,
usually the Jeep will directly head to Penanjakan, but for those who don’t (Panorama Tour),
the Jeep will usually pass directly to the crater area.
• Via Pasuruan (Wonokitri Route)
There are 2 routes to get to Bromo from Pasuruan, namely Purwodadi / Nongkojajar and
Pasrepan. The route through Nongkojajar is frequently used by tourists from
Surabaya/Malang. The route goes from Purwodadi, towards the Nongkojajar area and from
there to Tosari. Then, head to the village of Wonokitri, which is the Pasuruan entrance to
Bromo.
Another route through Pasuruan can be taken if you go through the city center of Pasuruan.
The route goes from Pasuruan city to the Warungdowo area, then continues to Ranggeh and
Pasrepan. From Pasrepan, continue the journey to Puspo until reaching Tosari.
After arriving in Tosari, the journey still needs to be continued to the village of Wonokitri
Bromo. In this village, tourists usually take a break and switch to a Jeep/Toyota hardtop 4×4
to reach the Bromo tourist area.
• Via Probolinggo (Sukapura Route)
If you are coming from the East (Bali, Ijen, and Jember), the Probolinggo route via Sukapura
may be the best choice for you. This route has relatively wide and less winding roads
compared to other routes, making it suitable for those who come with a large vehicle such as
a bus. There are plenty of spacious parking lots available for your vehicle as well.
If you are coming from Surabaya, you can take the Surabaya-Probolinggo toll road. After
exiting the toll gate, enter the Sukapura area and then head to Ngadisari. Continue driving
until you reach Cemoro Lawang. The village of Cemoro Lawang is the gateway to the Bromo
area, and this route also allows you to visit the enchanting Madakaripura waterfall.
New Rules for Mount Bromo Tourism After the Pandemic
The Mount Bromo tourist area has been reopened by agreement between East Java Governor
Khofifah Indar Parawansa and the governments of Probolinggo, Malang, Lumajang,
Pasuruan districts, and Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
Although it has been reopened, there are nine health practices that must be followed when
visiting Mount Bromo during the New Normal period. The Mount Bromo management does
not accept on-site ticket purchases to reduce physical contact and density in the tourist area.
1. All visitors who want to enter the Mount Bromo area must be in good physical
condition. To ensure this, visitors must bring a health certificate and not have Upper
Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI).
2. Before entering the Mount Bromo tourist area, the body temperature of each visitor
will be measured. If the body temperature is above 37.30, a second temperature check
will be performed every 5 minutes. If the temperature is still high, the visitor is not
allowed to enter the Mount Bromo tourist area.
3. To maintain hand hygiene, all visitors are required to bring hand sanitizer or liquid
soap.
4. At the Gunung Bromo tourist attraction, not all visitors are allowed to gather. You
must always maintain a distance from others and follow the applicable rules.
5. Because the elderly and children are vulnerable groups to the spread of the Covid-19
virus, there are age restrictions for visitors. The minimum age for visiting Gunung
Bromo is 14 years old and the maximum age is 60 years old.
6. To prevent the spread of the virus through droplets, all visitors to the Gunung Bromo
area must wear masks and gloves.
 7. To make the tourist area safer and more comfortable, visitors must bring their own
food, drinks, and worship equipment. These items cannot be shared to avoid
exchanging them.
8. If coughing or sneezing, visitors must observe proper etiquette by covering their nose
and mouth with a tissue or inside of the elbow. Visitors are also strictly prohibited
from spitting indiscriminately!
9. To prevent crowds and tourists, the management of Gunung Bromo tourism has
limited the number of visitors with a quota. The quota applies to all tourist attractions
in the Gunung Bromo area, such as Bukit Cinta which can only be visited by 28
people/day, Pananjakan with 178 people/day, Bukit Keduh with 86 people/day,
Savana Teletapit with 347 people/day, and Mentigen with 100 people/day.
10. You are also urged not to approach the crater of Mount Bromo during the New
Normal. The safe radius of the crater is 1 km.
How to Get to Bromo from Malang, Surabaya, Jakarta
Every year, Bromo attracts not only local tourists but also international visitors. Here is a
brief guide for tourists who are planning to visit Bromo from Jakarta, Malang, or Surabaya.
• How to Go to Bromo from Jakarta
Traveling to Bromo by train can be cheaper than by car. Economy class trains are more
comfortable and cheaper. From Jakarta, you can take the train from Pasar Senen to Malang
Kota Baru Station. From Malang, you can also continue your journey directly to Bromo.
Besides Malang, you can also stop at Probolinggo by changing the main route. Then continue
your journey by bus. Moreover, if you go to Bromo by plane, it is relatively easier. There are
quite a lot of flights to Surabaya, especially Juanda Airport. After that, you can continue your
journey to Bromo by public transportation or rental car.
If you are using public transportation, on certain dates there is also a Damri bus available that
goes directly to the Jeep parking area, or you can use a taxi/motorcycle taxi to reach
Bungurasih Terminal. After that, you can look for buses heading to Banyuwangi or Jember.
Note that you need to confirm with the conductor to get off at Probolinggo.
• How to Go To Bromo from Malang
Malang is the nearest city to access Bromo and is a favorite city for tourists to transit because
besides being close, the access is also easy and varied. You can directly rent a Jeep from your
hotel, take the Damri public transportation, or even for those of you who are brave enough,
you can rent a trail motorbike to ride to Bromo, it’s exciting, isn’t it!
In addition, the choice of accommodation and supporting facilities such as culinary is also
very complete, ranging from homestays, backpacker hotels, to starred hotels for you to stay
in, plus various typical Malang culinary delights such as Malang meatball soup and Toko Oen
which make Malang even more comfortable to visit.
The nearest route from Malang is the Tumpang route, on the road towards Ngadas Village,
Poncokusumo District, you will find a simple banner statement that the road to Bromo from
Malang is: Malang – Tumpang – Gubugklakah – Ngadas – Jemplang – Mount Bromo, which
is approximately 53 km.
Although the slope is quite steep, the landscape along this route is known for its beautiful and
stunning natural beauty. Gubugklakah is also a small apple village, and on the way back, you
will be treated to views of the Ngadas apple orchards and several other interesting spots.
One of them is the Coban Pelangi waterfall, which is often visited by people. After that, you
will find the Jemplang intersection that will determine the direction. If you take a straight
direction, it will lead to the village of Ranu Pani (the starting point for climbing Mount
Semeru), and if you turn right, the journey will take you back to Gubugklakah.
• How to Get to Bromo from Surabaya
If your plane or train arrives in Surabaya, you can continue your journey with a rental vehicle
or public transportation, it takes 2.5 hours to drive to Bromo via the toll road. Without the toll
road, it takes around 3.5 hours if the road conditions are smooth.
Bromo and Ijen Crater Tour from Surabaya, Itinerary dan Facilities
There are two Bromo Surabaya gates that you can pass through. First, through the entrance of
Tosari Wonokitri Village in Pasuruan Regency. Second, through Ngadisari Village or the
Sukapura route in Probolinggo Regency, to then continue the journey to Bromo by renting a
Jeep managed by the local community.
If you take the bus, you must confirm with the conductor to get off in Probolinggo. From the
Probolinggo Terminal, you have to quickly find transportation to Cemoro Lawang Village,
which is the nearest village to Mount Bromo. However, this option is considered quite risky
due to the uncertain bus schedules, a more reasonable option is to take a train that stops in
Probolinggo or a Damri bus that goes directly to Wonokitri.
So, have you decided which route to take to Bromo? It is important to ensure the safety of the
trip, whether using a private vehicle or rental vehicle.
Main Tourist Destinations in Bromo
• Sunrise Point
Penanjakan 1
The first sunrise spot in Bromo is Penanjakan 1. This popular tourist spot is also known as
Pananjakan 1.
Bromo Penanjakan 1 Sunrise is the best spot on the southwest side of Mount Bromo and its
highest peak, where you can see the mountains around the Bromo complex.
Bukit Kingkong
The next sunrise spot in Bromo is Mount Kingkong. The locals call it “Buit Kedaluh” in
Sanskrit, which means hope for the fertility of the Tengger region. The place is surrounded by
a concrete fence on top of a hill that looks like a field.
This place is a popular choice when the hiking peak is crowded. Mount King Kong is named
after the shape of its cliffs, which protrude in the form of rocks and hollows resembling the
head and nose of King Kong.
• Love Hill Sunrise Spot
While enjoying the sunrise, you can see it at Love Hill or Bukit Cinta, which is located
around 2680 meters above sea level. This place is quite famous by its name. There is a large
wall with a photo as a marker and a background of “Bukit Cinta Bromo Tengger”.
From there, tourists can see the Tengger Caldera which includes Mount Bromo, Mount
Widodare, Mount Watangan, and Mount Kursi. Well, from there you can also see how
amazing Mahameru is, the highest peak on the island of Java.
• Bromo Crater
Bromo Crater itself is located in the sea of sand area inside the Bromo Caldera, with a width
of about 800 meters and has a dusty and sandy base. This crater is often used as a tourist
destination for visitors and is part of the Kasada Traditional Ceremony that is held every year
in the Tengger highlands.
Visitors are advised to keep a distance from the crater’s edge, but its beauty actually makes
tourists flock to climb it, passing stairs and testing the famous myth of the different number
of stairs when counted on the way up and on the way down, dare to try?
• Bukit Teletubbies
Bukit Teletubbies is a hill located near Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. The hill is
known for its beautiful natural scenery, which resembles the background of a children’s
television show called Teletubbies. As a result, many tourists come to Bukit Teletubbies to
take photos and enjoy the view.
Bukit Teletubbies offers stunning panoramic views, with Mount Bromo in the background. It
has become a popular tourist destination for those who want to enjoy the beautiful and unique
natural scenery around Bromo.
• Savana
The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is a vast area consisting of a sea of sand located
around Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. The area is known for its desert-like terrain,
with sand and volcanic ash covering the ground. It offers a unique and stunning view for
tourists, with Mount Bromo as the backdrop.
Many tourists come to the savanna to take photos, explore the area, and enjoy the incredible
natural beauty. The savanna area is also a popular tourist destination for those who want to
experience something unique and amazing around Bromo.
• Pura Luhur Poten
Pura Luhur Poten is a Hindu temple located near Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. It is
one of the largest and most important Hindu temples in East Java and a popular tourist
destination for those who want to see Hindu culture and architecture in Indonesia. Pura Luhur
Poten was built as a place of worship for Hindus and is a symbol of Hindu culture and
tradition in East Java.
Tourists can walk around the temple, admire the architecture and interior details, and learn
about Hindu history and culture. Pura Luhur Poten is one of the popular tourist attractions for
those who want to enjoy the natural beauty and culture around Bromo.
• Pasir Berbisik
Pasir Berbisik is a natural phenomenon located near Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. It
is a sandy desert area that produces a whispering sound when the wind blows over it, hence
the name “Pasir Berbisik” or “Whispering Sands.” The area is a popular tourist attraction for
those who want to experience a unique and amazing natural wonder.
Tourists can walk around the sandy desert, learn about the Pasir Berbisik phenomenon, and
enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Pasir Berbisik is one of the popular tourist attractions
for those who want to enjoy the scenery and uniqueness around Bromo.
Destinations around Mount Bromo
• Madakaripura Waterfall
If you visit Bromo via the Sukapura route from Probolinggo or Bali, don’t miss the
opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in East Java. With a height of 200
meters, this waterfall is also the tallest in the region. It is called Madakaripura because it is
said to have been a place of seclusion for Patih Gajahmada, who united the archipelago.
You will also find a statue of Gajahmada when entering the waterfall area. To reach it, you
have to walk for about 15 minutes from the parking area, and along the way, you will find
amazing views of water droplets that form a gate that seems to welcome you.
• Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
This destination is currently trending, not only in Indonesia but also worldwide. Its photo has
been widely posted and reviewed by influencers and both national and international media. It
is a waterfall that surrounds a misty valley, and one influencer described it as “like in Jurassic
World” due to its enchanting and mysterious atmosphere.
But who would have thought that this destination could be reached in just 2-3 hours from
Malang city by land route or around 3-5 hours from Surabaya. If you are coming from Bali,
you can also take the route from Lumajang regency to get here. This destination is perfect to
visit after or before visiting Bromo because the distance is relatively close, especially if you
take the Tumpang route.
• Ranu Regulo and Coban Pelangi
Travelers who visit Bromo from the Tumpang route (Malang) can also stop by Ranu Regulo
and Coban Pelangi on the way back to relax after hiking Bromo and refresh themselves with
the clear and cold mountain water. The view is also calming for the eyes and soul, perfect for
sitting back and enjoying a cup of coffee or breakfast while taking Instagram-worthy photos
to post on your feed.
Nearest Hotels Around Mount Bromo Tourist Attraction
• Hotel Jiwa Jawa
Interested in watching Jazz Gunung (Mountain Jazz)? Book a room at this resort well in
advance because the Jazz Gunung show is usually held at the Bromo Jiwa Jawa Resort
amphitheater. Can you imagine having to leave your room to enjoy various jazz performances
by world-famous musicians?
For those with a budget in mind for Bromo, this resort is definitely worth considering. All
rooms offered are truly ideal. This lodging also offers a jeep sunrise tour that departs at 3:00
am or you can participate in other exciting activities such as cycling in the surrounding
village.
When you get tired of all the action, it’s time to recharge at the Java Banana Gallery and
Cafe. A variety of delicious traditional menus can be enjoyed near the main building while
enjoying the beautiful view of Ijen. This cafe is also quite photogenic, displaying an art
gallery atmosphere.
Must visit: Amazing Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
• Plataran Hotel
We were very impressed with this hotel so much so that we have stayed here more than once.
Unlike last year, the current condition is far different with the addition of many new facilities,
ranging from an outdoor spa, restaurant, new types of family-friendly rooms/villas, and a
glasshouse!
You may never have imagined that there is a luxurious hotel somewhere shrouded in mist.
But that’s what makes Plataran Bromo special. The concept of housing here is like a Swiss
village with several European-style villas, each consisting of several rooms.
If you are on vacation with a large family, you can rent just one room or the entire villa. Each
villa is equipped with a common area in the form of a living room and dining room, like a
private home, and a balcony with a view of green mountains. Imagine spending an afternoon
coffee here watching the mist and clouds float by.
If you want something bigger, try staying in the Private Pool Family Villa, a little further
away, with a private swimming pool. This villa is suitable for 10 people, so it’s perfect for
gathering with friends, colleagues, or family. But be careful, the pool is as cold as ice!
• Lereng Bromo
Lereng Bromo Homestay is located about 5 km from Mount Bromo and offers several room
types such as Deluxe and Double/Twin. The beautiful scenery with cool mountain air, along
with attractive amenities such as hot water, wifi, and jeep rentals for Bromo tours are also
provided.
The hotel is located on Jl. Bromo – Tosari, Ledoksari, Pasuruan. Tourists can visit the Bromo
tourist spot, one of the largest tourist destinations in East Java, in just 30 minutes.
Offering 3-star accommodations with spectacular views around the hotel. We guarantee your
safety and comfort during your stay with us.
• Homestay
That’s why many tourists are willing to stay around Bromo. There are many affordable
lodgings in Bromo ranging from villas to fully equipped hotels in Bromo. You can adjust the
type of accommodation according to your budget.
If you want a cheap and affordable place to stay, you can choose a homestay in Bromo.
Homestays around Bromo generally have reasonable rental prices, making them a favorite of
backpackers.
Mount Bromo is one of the must-visit tourist destinations in Indonesia. The natural beauty
and spectacular scenery are the main attraction for tourists to come here. Don’t miss the
opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and make beautiful memories at Mount Bromo.