The Monkey Forest
A couple of the monkeys that inhabit the monkey forest in Ubud.
Sampling of the dense forest that surrounds the public paths.
At the end of Monkey Forest Road is the Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana, or Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. True to its name, the sanctuary is home to three troupes of long-tailed Balinese Macaques, totaling about 200 monkeys. These forest denizens are always open to handouts of food from visitors, although it is far safer to avoid feeding them, as they can become quite aggressive once they know you have food.
In addition to the monkeys, the forest is home to three temples, dating from around the 14th century. The largest is the Pura Dalem Agung, located on the highest point of the forest. A path through the trunk of a huge tree and across a small creek leads to the Holy Bathing Temple. The third temple, the Pura Prajapati, is a cremation temple and located next to one of the two graveyards in the monkey forest.
Photo Gallery
For more pictures of the monkey forest, see our online photo gallery. More recent photos of the monkey forest at my Chieng Fa travel journal.
Hours and Admission Fees
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is open every day from 8:00 to 18:00. Admission is 10,000 Rupiah (1.10 USD). For the latest hours and information, visit www.balimonkey.com.
Day Trips to the Monkey Forest
If you're not staying in Ubud, you can still see the Monkey Forest by booking a day trip from the main beach side resorts. You can easily book your tour in advance through Viator. Viator offers a full range of full day and half day tours, excursions and even airport transfers in many of Southeast Asia's popular tourist destinations. By booking in advance through Viator, you'll be sure to get the tours you want, and you won't be surprised at the cost.
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Bali Monkey Forest, Mengwi Temple and Tanah Lot | |
| 5.5 hours. Departs from Bali, Indonesia | Starting from USD $36.25 per person | |
On this tour you will journey into the countryside and make a stop to take a short walk (approx. 300 meters) through Scenic Terraced Rice boxs. Cultivated in unique Balinese style, surrounded by coconut trees and tropical horticultural plants including sweet potatoes and tapioca. At the end of your stroll, relax in a Balinese pavilion and sample traditional Indonesian fried tapioca and sweet potato together with mineral water, tea or coffee. After leaving the village of Gulingan, we will drive along to the Royal Temple of Mengwi - Pura Taman Ayun. Dating from 1634, this picturesque complex surrounded by a moat with multi-roofed meru shrines and intricately carved wooden gates. We then proceed to the sacred Monkey Forest, a cluster of towering trees which is home to hundreds of monkeys. Last stop is Tanah Lot, famous in Bali as the Sunset Temple. Experience the sunset beyond the black lava towers of the sacred 16th century temple, built on a lava rock 200 meters off shore. | ||
