The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a 30-plus-acre nature reserve in the heart of Ubud, home to more than 600 Balinese long-tailed macaques living among moss-covered stone carvings and dense rainforest canopy. The forest is considered sacred under the Balinese Hindu concept of Tri Hita Karana, balancing harmony between people, nature, and the spiritual world.
Within the forest grounds stand three significant Hindu temples — Pura Dalem Agung, Pura Beji, and Pura Prajapati — along with a stone bathing temple and a dramatic bridge crossing a moss-lined ravine. Sarongs are provided for visitors entering the temple areas, and modest dress is encouraged throughout.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours here. Mornings shortly after the 9am opening are cooler and the monkeys tend to be more active; the sanctuary closes at 6pm with the last ticket sold at 5pm, and visitors should keep a firm hold on bags, sunglasses, and food to avoid attracting curious monkeys.
