Bromo is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia, located in the Tengger Mountains. At 2,329 meters (7,641 feet), it is not the highest peak in the massif, but it is the most famous. The area is one of East Java’s most popular tourist destinations, and the volcano is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Bromo is derived from the Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. Mount Bromo is located in the “Sea of Sand” nature reserve (Javanese: Segara Wedi or Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), which has been protected since 1919.
Mount Bromo is usually reached via the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. It takes about 45 minutes to walk to the volcano from there, or you can take an organized jeep tour that includes stops at the Mount Penanjakan viewpoint (2,770 m (9,500 ft)) (Indonesian: Gunung Penanjakan). The attractions of Mount Penanjakan can also be reached on foot in about two hours.