Bali Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve temple complex in Ubud Bali. Its full name as written on a welcome sign is the Padangtegal Mandala Wisata. Bali Ubud Monkey Forest is a small rain forest dwelt by some group of monkeys and other tropical animals. It is strategically located in the hearth of Ubud Village. Monkey Forests in Balinese language called Wanara Wana are spread out in the island and Ubud Monkey Forest itself own very important function of the continuity the monkey habitat in Bali. Meanwhile the local community own important role to keep this forest naturally in order to all wild animals able to live smoothly. A small tropical forest in the center of Ubud city offers very beautiful natural beauty, besides the monkeys here you can also visit the temple inside and also see the beauty of the green trees around this place which is a playground for the monkeys. the one here
If you visit Ubud Monkey Forest, here all you need to know
- Location Ubud Monkey Forest
- Ubud Monkey Forest History
- The Wanara Wana Ubud
- Long Tail Macaques at Ubud Monkey Forest
- Conservation at Ubud Monkey Forest
- Tri Hita Karana Concept at Ubud Monkey Forest
- Temple at Ubud Monkey Forest
- Facilities at Ubud Monkey Forest
- Need to Know about Ubud Monkey Forest
Location Ubud Monkey Forest
The sacred sanctuary of Monkey Forest is located on the southern border of Ubud town around 3 kms south of central town with a leading road also with the name ofMonkey Forest. The site can be reached by many sides besides from central town of Ubud, from eastern corner of Ubud and from southern area of Ubud. The distance from Kuta is around 55 kms, from Sanur around 40 kms, and from Nusa Dua area around 65 kms. The location is located in the center of Ubud, so it's very easy to find the location of Ubud Monkey Forest, armed with a google map and directions at each crossroads will make it very easy for you to find this place. And if you want to visit Ubud Monkey Forest, you visit other tourist destinations in Ubud, you can take the Full Day Ubud Tour package and if you only want to visit it within half a day, you can take the Half Day Ubud Tour package and of course the price very cheap and friendly on your pocket. In addition, we from Bali Tour provide transportation at low prices that you can rent if you only want to visit this Ubud monkey forest tourist destination.
Ubud Monkey Forest History
As for the establishment of Ubud Monkey Forest, it is not known exactly when it was founded, but based on the lontar Pura Purana records that the temples in Monkey Forest based on an analysis of a manuscript called Pura Purana ( meaning history of a Pura ) which is considered a holy writing the temple was built around 14th century during the reign of Pejeng Dynasty or it could also be called the beginning of the Gelgel Dynasty. If this assumption is taken the establishment of the temple would be before 1343 AD, not at the beginning of Gelgel Palace which is far behind around 17th century. The purpose for building the Ubud Monkey Forest is based on the teachings of Tri Hita Karana which emphasizes the relationship between humans and their environment. Located in a sacred area with an area of 12.5 hectares, where this sacred area is referred to as a sacred area where temples are located, in this area there are 3 holy temples that are sanctified by local people, including Pura Dalem Agung, Pura Beji and Pura Prajapati. Research from Udayana University in Bali also identified 115 tree species in the Ubud Monkey Forest. Some trees are considered sacred and are included in the Balinese Hindu worship rituals. For example the majegan tree whose trunk is used specifically to make temples, the banyan tree which is used for cremation ceremonies, and the pule bandak tree which symbolizes the spirit of the forest and is used to make sacred masks. In addition, there is also a long-tailed monkey habitat here, a total of about 800 monkeys that inhabit this Ubud Monkey Forest
The Wanara Wana Ubud
Wanara Wana is a Balinese language where the word "Wanara" means "Monkey" and the word "Wana" which means "Forest, so Wanara Wana if translated into English means Monkey Forest. Wanara Wana is Sanskrit language, as the language ever influenced the layers of religious and ruling class of Indonesian archipelago before the fall into islam, and only Bali that strongly maintains the tradition. It is important to treat the monkeys with respect as this forest is their home and you are a guest in it. Please remain on the paved paths. The monkeys may become aggressive if you invade their private areas. Ubud monkey forest staff and researcher may occasionally be seen in this areas please do not follow them, because they are on duty to guard every corner of the Ubud Monkey Forest so that the monkeys don't get out of control and also to monitor the state of the tourists in this area and always be alert if something unexpected happens.