Sempu is Excotic Island

It Is lake on Sempu Island ( Name is Segara Anakan)

Sempu located in East Java province, specifically in the south of Malang. From Surabaya, the journey can be taken for 5 hours. Towards Malang, then continues to the south, just follow the signposts reading "Pantai Sendang Biru". The course of the winding, narrow and somewhat dangerous. But that's the struggle to achieve a beautiful place. Must be a sacrifice.

Before go to Sempu Island, we must transit in Sendang Biru Beach. In sendang biru beach, we can many fisherman, shop, ship, fish market, and etc. In there we can find many  people who to offer lease his ship for crossing from Sendang Biru Beach to Sempu Island. Before to go to Sempu island, we must ask for permission to security. It is for savety when we on the sempu Island.

The Situation on Sendang Biru Beach

Sempu island was uninhabited island, and in it only consists of hilly forests which are mostly mangrove forests. Sempu island has a lake that is Segara Anakan, the lake is a tidal lake is beautiful. Despite having a depth of about 5 meters, the lake is safe for snorkeling activities or just a swim because it was free from ocean waves of Indonesia.

When we crossing to Sempu Island, will seeing beatifully Indonesia Ocean. Sea is very clean and very wide. we will enjoying with this trip. Only 15 minutes we are finished in Sempu Island, if we cannot to Segera Anakan, enough enjoying of Sempu Beach. But we want to segara Anakan we must walk about 2 hour for go to it.

The beatifully of Indonesia Ocean

The track to go Segara Anakan

On Segara Anakan Lake we can find lake very beatifull. It is surrounded with high cliffs, so like a lake. But there are waves coming from a big gap between the reefs that make this small coastal scenery is so beautiful.

In addition to swimming in a giant, visitors can also relax with a game of beach volleyball. For those who enjoy the natural atmosphere of the original, far from the noise of modern life, the island Sempu provide a solution, just do not expect five-star hotel, but brought his own bed.


Although rare tourists who want to travel long distances to get to this beach, but secured. The most important equipment is the food and clean water (fresh) on the beach because there are no sellers of food and drinks and there is no fresh water supply. So you have to take inventory of Sendangbiru opposite shore.

Mount Bromo is amazing

The view of Bromo Mountain

Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia.

The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The name of Bromo derived from Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu creator god.

Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the "Sea of Sand" (Javanese: Segara Wedi or Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), a protected nature reserve since 1919. The typical way to visit Mount Bromo is from the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. From there it is possible to walk to the volcano in about 45 minutes, but it is also possible to take an organised jeep tour, which includes a stop at the viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan (2,770 m or 9,088 ft) .

The best views from Mount Bromo to the Sand Sea below and the surrounding volcanoes are at sunrise. The viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan can also be reached on foot in about two hours. From inside the caldera, sulfur is collected by workers. Depending on the degree of volcanic activity, the Indonesian Centre for Vulcanology and Disaster Hazard Mitigation sometimes issues warnings against visiting Mount Bromo.

On the fourteenth day of the Hindu festival of Yadnya Kasada, the Tenggerese people of Probolinggo, East Java, travel up the mountain in order to make offerings of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers and sacrifices of livestock to the mountain gods by throwing them into the caldera of the volcano. The origin of the ritual lies in the 15th century legend where a princess named Roro Anteng started the principality of Tengger with her husband, Joko Seger.

The Hindu Festifal of Yadnya Kasada

The couple were childless and therefore beseeched the assistance of the mountain gods. The gods granted them 24 children but stipulated that the 25th child, named Kesuma, must be thrown into the volcano as human sacrifice. The gods' request was implemented. The tradition of throwing sacrifices into the volcano to appease these ancient deities continues today and called Yadnya Kasada ceremony. Though fraught with danger, some locals risk climbing down into the crater in an attempt to recollect the sacrificed goods that believed could bring them good luck.

 On the Segara Wedi sand plain sits a Hindu temple called Pura Luhur Poten. The temple holds a significant importance to the Tenggerese scatter across the mountainous villages such as Ngadisari, Wonokitri, Ngadas, Argosari, Ranu Prani, Ledok Ombo and Wonokerso. The temple organized annual Yadnya Kasada ceremony which lasts for about one month.

The Pura Luhur Poten

On the 14th day, the Tenggerese will congregate at Pura Luhur Poten to ask for blessings from Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and God of Mahameru (Mount Semeru). Then the mass will proceed along the crater edges of Mt Bromo where offerings will be thrown into the crater. The major difference between this temple with the Balinese ones are the type of stones and building materials. Pura Luhur Poten uses natural black stones from volcanoes nearby, while Balinese temples mostly made from red bricks. Inside this pura, there are several buildings and enclosures aligned in Mandala zone composition

Let's Go to Coban Rondo Waterfall

Coban Rondo waterfall is one of  beautiful sight in Indonesia. The name Coban Rondo is derived from the word coban and rondo, its meaning coban (Java Lenguage) is waterfall and rondo (Java Lenguange) is meaning widow.

In the legend of Java people, Coban rondo has interesting story. Her story is when the newly married couples to marry. The wife called Dewi Anjarwati originating from Gunung Kawi. While her husband was named Raden Baron Kusuma from Mount Anjasmoro. Some days, they are met with Joko Lelono who unknow origin. Joko Lelono captivated by the beauty of Dewi Anjarwati and tried to seize it.


Finally, a fight between Raden Joko Lelono by Baron Kusuma unavoidable. The accompanying his bodyguard (Punokawan in Java Laguage), Raden Baron advised that Dewi Anjarwati hidden in a place where there waterfall. Fights went on until finally Raden Baron and Joko Lelono are both dead. Thus Dewi Anjarwati widowed or in the Java language that is rondo. Since then, the waterfall where Dewi Anjarwati waiting for her husband called Coban Rondo. That said, a large stone under the waterfall is the seat of the princess.

The Coban Rondo waterfall is located in Batu, East Java, Indonesia. If you want to reach the waterfall, you have to walk about 2 km from the purchase of a ticket counter. The trip will not feel heavy because of the thick green trees that will protect you from the sun and give plenty of oxygen to the lungs. The path that must be passed so as not to burden the already well on your way.  

The Purchase of a Ticket Counter

With average temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius, you will enjoy the cool atmosphere. So do not be surprised if many visitors who love to relax under the trees or sit for a moment on the bench stone available. In this resort there are also other facilities such as children playground or a place for you who want to camp in the open. On the way, you will pass over the bridge spanning the river. The voice sounded soothing water ripples. Down the road, there are many merchants who offer food, drink, or a unique souvenir that can be used as a memento or a souvenir.

The road of Coban Rondo waterfall

Outbond and Camping activity at Coban Rondo waterfall

Beside that in Coban Rondo waterfall also interesting is the presence of monkeys that appear to ask or look for food from visitors. Acting funny, a lot of children's attention.