Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. This park is home to about 340 monkeys are known as long-tailed macaques (macaca fascicularis). There are four groups of monkeys each were different areas within the park. The sacred of Ubud Monkey Forest is popular for tourist attraction in Ubud, and often visited by over 10,000 tourists per month. The place is owned by village residents of Padangtegal and Wenara Wana Padangtegal Foundation as manager of Ubud Monkey Forest, which also works to maintain the sanctity of the park and promote the sacred site as a destination for tourists.
CULINARY
Monkey Forest Street provides many choices of restaurants, from western cuisine to Balinese dishes. Do not forget to visit Bebek Bengil, about 500 meters from the Monkey Forest Street. This restaurant is the most popular restaurants in Hanoman Street, known for its specialties: fried and roasted duck, also try the ribs.
SHOPPING
Shops in Ubud Monkey Forest offer a wide range of jewelry, baskets, wood carving, textile weaving, paintings and silver jewelry.
ACCOMMODATION
Variety of lodging available in Ubud, from the simple to the private villas. The best choice for comfort and service in Monkey Forest Street, among others Komaneka Resort and KajaNe Mua Villa, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, and Four Seasons Bali is a little far at Sayan, Ubud.
ACTIVITY
Take a stroll and enjoy the quiet atmosphere around the park. This forest has an area of ​​approximately 27 hectares and has at least 115 species of trees. In the Ubud Monkey Forest are Dalem Agung Padangtegal Temple and Madia Mandala Temple, where there is a sacred pool and other temple used for cremation ceremonies.
TRANSPORTATION
Ubud can be reached about one hour from Ngurah Rai Airport Bali with vehicle. Taxis are also available at the airport. Any travel agents in Denpasar are also ready to pick you up at the airport. If you are staying at the hotel, the hotels where you stay usually provide a shuttle service at a reasonable cost. Jalan Monkey Forest Ubud is the main road, so you will not miss it. Shops and restaurants line the streets, so you may also be stopped to look around.
