Dominating the Tengger caldera, Mount Batok rises like a perfect cone at the foot of the famous Mount Bromo, on the island of Java in Indonesia. Unlike its still active neighbour, Batok is an extinct volcano, covered in fine striations and sparse vegetation that emphasise the raw beauty of its slopes. The regular lines descending from its summit evoke a natural architecture, shaped by centuries of erosion, wind and volcanic ash.
In the golden light of the morning, its slopes take on warm tones, oscillating between ochre and green, while the horizon reveals the surrounding volcanic hills. The contrast between the rough texture of the ground and the softness of the sky gives this landscape an almost spiritual dimension. The Batok is also a sacred place for the Tengger people, who see it as a protective mountain and take part in traditional ceremonies in the region.
This site, emblematic of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, embodies serenity in the midst of nature shaped by fire. A place of contemplation where you can feel both the strength and the peace that emanate from Indonesian volcanoes.
                                
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