Ubud Monkey Forest, Nature Reserves To 340 Monkeys

Asia / Indonesia / Southeast Asia
5 Aug, 2016
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Ubud Monkey Forest Bali. Img Via: terraceatkuta.com

Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve for 340 monkeys or long-tailed macaques. They live in groups, and each group control of different territories. Based on information from the local authorities, in this forest there are four groups of monkeys. Each group has a leader who is respected and has a higher priority than other monkeys.

Forest with an area of approximately 27 hectares has approximately 115 species of plants, such as Arecapalm, bamboo, mahogany, banyan trees, tree magician and many other types of plants. Various types of tropical plants thrive, and become one of the attractions for this tourist object. Some of these trees are considered a holy tree, because it is used in spiritual activities. Examples include majegan tree used for the construction of temples, and the banyan tree whose leaves are used for cremation ceremonies.

Tourists visiting this place can watch the behavior of monkeys are cute and unique while enjoying the beauty of nature. Thick trees that grow in the forest, make the air became cool and fresh. In addition, tourists can also interact with some of the deer that are in this place.

Ubud Monkey Forest Pictures. Img Via: cahyabalitourservice.com

Ubud Monkey Forest was opened to the public from 08.00 am to 18.00 pm. After parking the vehicle in a parking area that is wide enough, tourists can go directly to the counter to buy tickets. The price of admission to these attractions is RP. 20,000/person for adults, and for children the entry ticket price is RP. 10,000/child. As for the car park, tourists must pay RP. 5,000/car.

At the time of going to enter the forest, near the entrance, visitors will meet some banana traders. They offer several kinds of bananas at reasonable prices. Buy some bananas if tourists want to try to feel the sensation of feeding the monkeys. It will be a unique experience for tourists. Why only bananas?Do monkeys not also like eating peanuts. It turned out that in these places there is a prohibition for tourists to give peanuts to the monkeys. Based on the results of a study, nuts can increase the levels of fat in monkeys, so that the monkeys will be obese and increase the risk of falling from a tree. While in the forest, tourists can take pictures with the monkeys. However, do not ever bother them, because they can be angry and it will endanger you. Let them play happily, hanging on a tree or a walk on the ground along with the group.

Ubud Monkey Forest Temple. Img Via: terraceatkuta.com

One more thing, tourists are not allowed to walk outside of the path that has been set by the manager of travel. Because, if the tourists out of the track, the monkeys in this forest will be angry. They feel traveler entry into their territories and are considered as a threat.

However, travelers should not be too afraid or worried while in this tourist spot. Has prepared the officers would watch over and keep the tourists from the possibility of being bothered by the monkeys that sometimes looks aggressive. In this way, the tourists can feel at ease and comfortable when in Ubud Monkey Forest.

Transport to Ubud Monkey Forest

Ubud Monkey Forest is located at Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali. If tourists departing from Ngurah Rai airport, it takes about 1.5 hours to travel to locations. Travelers can use the mode of ground transportation such as taxis, and rent a car or motorcycle. In order to spend an inexpensive and comfortable way to travel places, better travelers rent a car or motorcycle. Car rental rates in Bali around Rp. 200,000 rupiah per day (without driver), and a bike rental prices between Rp. 50.000 – Rp. 75,000 / day.

Lodging

In the tourist area of Ubud Monkey Forest, has provided some classy hotel that can provide comfort to travelers. Hotel include the following: Loka House Ubud, Nicks Hidden Cottage, Chile Cottages, Oka Kartini Guest House, Artini Cottage 3, Villa Sanggingan, Puri Saron Madangan, Bayad Ubud Bali Villa, Ubud Raya Resort, Budhiayu Villas Ubud, The Kayon Resort, Elephant Safari Park Lodge Hotel, and others.