Ubud Monkey Forest In Bali

Mandala Wenara Wana Object Tourism

Mandala Wenara Wana attraction can be called by the name Ubud Monkey Forest. This attraction is managed by a foundation called Wenara Wana. Therefore, do not be surprised if the other names from this attraction is Mandala Wenara Wana.

Ubud Monkey Forest

trees in the exotic tropical rain forest

Wenara Wana Foundation manages the place with the aim to preserve the integrity and sanctity of holy sites in it and promote this place as a sacred site as one tourist destination for visitors in Bali.

Known as a sacred and holy place because in the Ubud Monkey Forest neighborhood there are three temples, it is Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal and Pura Beji that has a structure of three Mandala. Inside the Pura there are pool of baths and temples are often used in the cremation ceremony and has three courtyard temple called The Holy Bathing Temple. And Pura Prajapati is located in the area next to the forest is an area of the cemetery.

Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal

Pura Prajapati, cremation temple in Ubud Monkey Forest

Two statues of Rangda guards of Pura Prajapati

Pura Beji, sacred pool of bath

Ubud Monkey Forest is also known as Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Ubud Monkey Forest is covers about 27 hectares and has 115 species of trees. Located in the village of Ubud, Gianyar Bali and is approximately 30 km from Denpasar.

This forest is a nature preserve that is purified because there are several temples in it, other than that one of these forest dwellers is one of the animals that are considered sacred by the local community in addition to cow, geese, and so on.

Sacred monkey for Hindu Community in Bali

The animal is one of the long-tailed macaques with the Latin name Macacas fascicularis. These monkeys are considered sacred animals, because of the Hindu community in Bali strongly believes the real story about the legendary Hindu epic "Ramayana" that describes a troop of monkeys who helped "Sri Rama". The Hindu community in Bali is believed that a troop of monkeys is an incarnation of God.

long-tailed macaques with the Latin name Macacas fascicularis

Because of this belief, the Hindu community in Bali very much appreciate and maintain the balance of nature in the presence of forests and animal habitats in it. Until now the existence of the monkey forest in Bali is very respected by the Hindu community.

Enjoying the unique and exotic Ubud Monkey Forest

Upon entering the attraction of this Ubud Monkey Forest, will feel the coolness of the shade of green trees. Here will feel the sanctity of the place in which there are several temples, as well as the behavior pattern of the monkeys are an interesting form of entertainment for tourists who visit.

When you enter this attraction, you will be charged Rp.40.000.- for adults, Rp30.000.- for children ages 3-12 years, as well as free car parking for Ubud Monkey Forest visitors. At the entrance, you will see some of the traders who sell bananas that you can buy to feed monkeys. The opening hours of the tourist attractions monkey forest in Ubud from 08:00 to 18:00 Bali time.

There a lot of beauty attraction in Ubud Monkey Forest 

The best time to visit to Ubud Monkey Forest is at 14:00 O'clock. Because most of the monkey are satisfied because getting food from previous visitors. This makes the aggressive nature of monkeys was slightly reduced. In Ubud Monkey Forest, there are so many officers who supervise the behavior of monkey for the convenience and safety of visitors.

There are some tips for visitors should do when visiting tourist attractions Ubud Monkey Forest :

1. Put valuables in the bag, such as earrings, scarves, sunglasses or mobile phone.

2. If you want to take a pictures, always hold the camera tightly. These items will attract interest from monkey to take.

3. Walk down the street that has been provided, do not walk past an area of road that has been provided. This will make aggressive monkeys, because monkeys think you enter their area.

4. Do not hit or hurt the monkeys, it will make the other monkeys will attack you.

This sacred monkey mother is really love her child.

Enjoy the beauty nature of rain forest at Ubud village in Bali

Attractions Ubud Monkey Forest is not only easily accessible but can be used as a means for visitors to introduce the beauty of nature and the behaviour of the monkeys to children. Welcome to visit and enjoy the beauty of the Monkey Forest.