Media Kampung – 24 Maret 2026 | The National Park of Bromo Tengger Semeru announced that all entrance points to the Bromo tourism area will be closed temporarily on Nyepi 2026, a day of Hindu silence observed in Bali and parts of Java. The decision follows the unprecedented surge of visitors during the recent Idulfitri holidays.
Data from the park’s Evaluation and Public Relations team show that from 21 to 23 March 2026, a total of 14,886 tourists entered the crater zone, with daily peaks reaching 8,242 visitors on 23 March. The influx represented a 30‑40 % increase compared with ordinary days.
The crowd concentrated at Simpang Dingklik, the bottleneck where routes from Malang, Pasuruan and Probolinggo merge toward Penanjakan. Video footage of a long line of jip vehicles went viral on social media, highlighting the pressure on the access road.
“The situation at Dingklik on Sunday was extraordinary; vehicles formed a snake that stretched for several kilometers,” said Hendra Wisantara, head of data evaluation at TNBTS. He confirmed that the surge began on the evening of 22 March, driven mainly by motorbike travelers.
To cope with the peak, the park raised its daily visitor quota from 2,752 to 3,752 persons and deployed sixty staff members to critical points such as Dingklik and Jemplang. The staff enforce traffic flow, conduct ticket checks and guide visitors to designated entry lanes.
Vehicles without an online booking are redirected to the Seruni Point lane, while those with mismatched ticket numbers are sent to the Mentigen lane for adjustment, according to park chief Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha. He stressed that strict adherence to the booking system is essential for safety and environmental protection.
The temporary closure for Nyepi will affect the three main gates—Malang, Pasuruan and Probolinggo—from 23 March evening until the end of the Nyepi day on 24 March. During this period, all motorized traffic will be prohibited from entering the crater zone.
“Nyepi is a sacred day of silence; allowing vehicles inside would disturb the tranquility and increase fire risk,” Rudijanta explained. He added that the park will monitor air quality and volcanic activity through PVMBG instruments throughout the closure.
The park’s management urges tourists who have already booked to respect the new schedule and either postpone their visit or return after the Nyepi period. Refunds or rescheduling can be processed through the official online portal without penalty.
Local businesses in surrounding villages anticipate a brief dip in revenue but expect a quick rebound once the park reopens. Many operators have already arranged alternative attractions such as cultural tours in the Tengger villages.
Security forces will also patrol the surrounding roads to prevent illegal entry and to maintain order during the holiday. Coordination between the park, the regional police and the disaster management agency is in place.
Environmental groups welcomed the temporary shutdown, noting that reduced traffic will allow vegetation in the lower slopes to recover and limit litter accumulation. They also hope the pause will reinforce the importance of sustainable tourism.
The park’s officials remind visitors that the Bromo area is a protected volcanic landscape, and that any violation of the entry rules can result in fines or removal from the site. The penalties are outlined in the National Park regulations updated in 2025.
After Nyepi, the park plans to maintain the higher visitor quota and continue the enhanced traffic management measures that proved effective during the Lebaran rush. The goal is to balance tourism demand with conservation priorities.
The recent data also show that foreign tourists contributed only a small fraction of the total, with 277 international visitors among the 14,886 recorded between 21 and 23 March. This suggests that domestic travel remains the dominant driver of visitor volume.
Park authorities will publish a post‑Nyepi report detailing visitor statistics, traffic flow efficiency and any environmental impact observed during the closure. The report will be available on the official website next week.
In summary, the temporary closure of access to Gunung Bromo during Nyepi aims to preserve the serenity of the sacred day, protect the fragile ecosystem, and ensure a safer experience for the millions of tourists expected later in the year.
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