Chemoro Lavagne

In the east of the island of Java , in the territory of the Bromo-Tenger-Semer National Park , there is a small town of Chemorau Lavagne. It is famous for being the closest to the Bromo volcano , and it is here that most tourists spend the night at Bromo climbing at sunrise to admire the majestic Semer , Batok and other volcanoes in the rays of the rising sun.

general information

Чеморо Лаванг is not a small town even, but rather a village. It is located at an altitude of 2217 m at the edge of a large caldera - the former crater of the volcano Tangger. Before the volcano Bromo from Chemono Lavagna, walk about 45 minutes. However, here you can hire someone from the local to get to the top on a motorcycle.

Weather

The climate in Chemoros Lavagne is not so hot. If in the daytime the air warms up to + 25 ... + 28 ° C, and sometimes even higher, then the nights here are just cold. So for those who are going to 4:00 AM or somewhat later to climb, it's better to take with you not just a sweater, but a warm sweater or even a jacket (it can be rented directly at the hotel ). It does not hurt warm when staying in the village.

sights

The village itself can be called a landmark: it is from here that the ascent to the Bromo volcano begins. Nearby is the observation deck of Mount Penanjakan.

Noteworthy and colorful houses under the tiled roof, traditional for any Javanese village. There are also several Hindu temples here . Walking around the neighborhood, you can meet different representatives of local animals.

Where to live?

Local residents are happy to rent rooms in their homes to tourists - for them this is one of the income items. There are also Home-Stay, which provide their guests with a bed and a warm blanket. The shower can be one for the whole hotel, and maybe simply absent. At the same time, the cost of overnight accommodation in such establishments is somewhat higher than in villages located further from the volcano.

There are also hotels offering more comfortable accommodation. It should be noted:

And the best hotel is Cemara Indah: it always has hot water, the rooms have a beautiful view of the volcanoes, plus breakfast included.

Food

In the village there are several cafes. The prices here are somewhat higher than the "bottom", but the food is quite acceptable. The assortment and quality of food in different cafes are about the same.

Shopping

Locals sell special bouquets of dried flowers that tourists buy to throw into the crater of the volcano Bromo. It is believed that this should bring happiness. You can buy here a variety of food products - for example, fried corn. There are shops in the village. A good souvenir shop is popular, where you can buy crafts of local craftsmen, including a variety of carved wooden figures.

How to get to Chemorou Lavagne?

To the city of Probolingo from Jakarta, you can arrive by train (the road will take more than 16 hours), and it is possible for 1 hour 25 min. fly to Malang, where you can already get to Probolingo by train for 3 hours 16 minutes. or by car in about 2 hours.

From Smallfoot in Chemor Lovang, small minibuses-bmo regularly go. Overcoming the 35 km distance will take more than an hour, because the road is mountainous, besides, it is not in the best condition.