Wandering in Bali Monkey Forest
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Known as the "Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary," this enchanting haven serves as a testament to Bali's deep reverence for nature, its rich spiritual heritage, and the unique connection between humans and animals. Monkeys are considered sacred in Balinese Hinduism, roam freely within the forest, captivating visitors with their playful antics and endearing charm. As you wander through the ancient trees and winding pathways, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where humans and monkeys share a profound connection.
Beyond its natural allure, the Monkey Forest holds deep spiritual significance for the Balinese people. The forest is home to three sacred temples—Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, Pura Beji, and Pura Prajapati—each playing a crucial role in Balinese Hindu rituals and ceremonies. The temples are adorned with intricate stone carvings, moss-covered walls, and statues depicting Balinese deities, creating an atmosphere of profound spirituality and reverence.
Visitors to the Monkey Forest are invited to explore these ancient temples, participating in the rituals and ceremonies that take place within their sacred walls. Balinese Hindus often visit the temples to make offerings, seek blessings, and connect with the divine. Witnessing these spiritual practices provides a unique opportunity to observe Balinese culture and gain insight into their deeply rooted beliefs.
Ambiance/Facilities: 8/10
Rating: 4/5
It's not really a forest per se, more like a tropical park with a temple within and monkeys roaming around.The temple is small but interesting whereas one needs to be careful with the monkeys as they can be quite aggressive.The whole trip takes about an hour and is a bit pricey by Indonesian standards.
During our one day trip to Ubud, we stopped by the Monkey Forest Sanctuary and were delighted to see so many monkeys. These monkeys were not aggressive, but we did see one jump on a lady visitor because she may have been wearing something that caught the monkey’s attention, so visitors should be aware. We say many monkeys diving into water and swimming, many monkeys grooming eat other, and many monkeys looking for food or eating food that staff or tourists were feeding them (visitors can pay for corn to feed the monkeys).
A must go in Ubud! the forest was beautiful with lot of monkey running around. the entry ticket was around 50000 Indonesian rupiah. it’s a fun experience.
Very good experience, children like it, the place is very big and not finished, don't wear things that are easy to be robbed
The lady is hot, the monkey is still cute