Monkey Forest
Being there
A sacred forest full of monkeys, which are not at all afraid of people and will happily climb all over you if you're not careful! They love to look in backpacks and often take people's sunglasses or wallets. Don't bring any food or you will risk getting bitten. If you are bitten, visit the first aid clinic near the entrance at the bottom of Jalan Monkey Forest. You will need rabies shots. Stroll through to find Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, a temple of the dead. A visit to the very informative website beforehand is highly recommended.
The story
Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, also known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is a sanctuary located in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. As of 2023, about 1,260 Balinese long-tailed macaque monkeys lived in the Ubud Monkey Forest.
The sanctuary is a popular tourist attraction. It includes numerous species of plants and trees as well as three temples and numerous visitor facilities. The forest lies within the village of Padangtegal and is managed by Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Management.