Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati is defined by its expansive, symmetrical lotus ponds that sit directly in front of its stone gateways. Often called the Water Palace, this temple is dedicated to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge,…
Monkey Forest Heritage Trail
Walk from the lotus ponds of Saraswati Temple through historic royal and community landmarks to the Sacred Monkey Forest's ancient temples.
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1. Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati (Water Palace)
2. Ubud Palace
Ubud Palace, known locally as Puri Saren Agung, is marked by its ornate traditional Balinese gates and stone carvings that distinguish it from the surrounding streetscape. Built in the early nineteenth century during the reign of Tjokorda…
3. Old Ajik Banyan tree
The Old Ajik Banyan tree is a singular, massive specimen that dominates the landscape, its sprawling aerial roots and dense canopy marking a quiet focal point in the Ubud area. Unlike the resort of the same name nearby, this tree stands as…
4. Pura Desa lan Pura Puseh Desa Pakraman Padangtegal
Pura Desa lan Pura Puseh Desa Pakraman Padangtegal functions as the spiritual center for the local village community. These two temples stand together within the village, following the traditional Balinese requirement that every community…
5. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a lush, twelve-and-a-half-hectare jungle reserve distinguished by its hundreds of free-roaming Balinese long-tailed macaques and three fourteenth-century Hindu temples. Located in the village of…
6. Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal
Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal is defined by its moss-covered shrines, ornate stone carvings of demons, and decorative gateways tucked into a dense jungle environment. Known locally as the Great Temple of Death, this Balinese Hindu site is…