Mt. Penanjakan (Bromo Sunrise)
Gunung Penanjakan
A viewpoint hill at about 2,770 metres on the rim of the Tengger Caldera. At dawn you can see Bromo, Batok and the distant smoking Semeru volcano all at once. It is Indonesia's most famous sunrise spot.
Mt. Penanjakan lies on the outer rim of the Tengger Caldera and is the classic vantage point for watching the sunrise over the Bromo volcano group. At about 5 a.m., the sun rises in the east, revealing a 'lunar landscape' surrounded by clouds. In the centre is the smoking Mount Bromo (about 2,330 metres), with the cone-shaped Batok beside it. In the distance, Semeru (3,676 metres), Java's highest peak, occasionally sends up plumes of smoke, forming a textbook-perfect scene. A typical itinerary is to stay in Cemoro Lawang or Tosari at the foot of Bromo. Then, at 3 a.m., take a jeep (about IDR 600,000 to 1,000,000 per vehicle, seating 4 to 6 people) up the hill. First head to Penanjakan Viewpoint 1, or to the less crowded King Kong Hill or Seruni Point, to watch the sunrise. Next, descend into the sea of sand and walk to the Bromo crater. Finally, explore the pink dunes and the Whispering Sand (Pasir Berbisik). Entrance to the national park for foreign visitors is about IDR 220,000 on weekdays and about IDR 320,000 on weekends (confirm with official sources). Notes: temperatures at the summit can drop to 0 to 5°C in the early morning, so bring a thick jacket and gloves. The viewpoints are very crowded, so arrive early to secure a spot.
Opening hours
Sunrise viewing opens from about 3:30am
Nearby sights
- King Kong Hill Viewpoint
- Seruni Point
- Cemoro Lawang
- Pura Luhur Poten
- Mount Batok
- Mount Bromo Crater & Sea of Sand
- Whispering Sands (Pasir Berbisik)
- Madakaripura Waterfall