Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud

Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud

The Monkey Forest Sanctuary is locally known as the Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. This verdant tropical vegetation is the house of three troops of long-tailed Balinese Macaques. The Monkey Forest Sanctuary is an attractive, lush, small, forested area that welcomes visitors all over the World. Situated within easy walking distance from the center of Ubud, you can see the moss-covered stone carvings and 140 to 200 monkeys, which is a completely new experience. The total numbers of monkeys are almost certainly increasing every year. To visit at this sanctuary, first you purchased a ticket and then enter this forest area at one of the three entrances.

You possibly purchase bananas and peanuts at the doorway of Monkey Forest Sanctuary to feed the monkeys but it is safe to avoid feeding them, because they can become quite aggressive if they know you have food with you. 'Monkey-handlers' can bring bunches of bananas to entice the monkeys. Besides the monkeys, the forest is a house of three temples of the 14th century. The largest temple is the Pura Dalem Agung, situated on the highest point of the forest. The second one is the Holy Bathing Temple and the third one is the Pura Prajapati, which is a cremation temple situated at the side of one of the two graveyards in the monkey forest. While visiting at this sanctuary, you must see these temples and the various interesting statues and fountains.

Opening Hours of Monkey Forest Sanctuary:
The Monkey Forest Sanctuary remains open every day from 8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.

How to get to Monkey Forest Sanctuary:
This place is accessible by foot from Monkey Forest Road and situated the soutern direction of this road.

Contact Details of Monkey Forest Sanctuary:
Address: Jalan Monkey Forest
Bali 80571
Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 97 3285
Website: www.balimonkey.com
Neighborhood: Central Bali: Ubud 

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