Best Things To Do in Ubud

Also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, Ubud Monkey Forest is one of Ubud's most famous attractions; a characteristic woods asylum that is home to a crowd of dim since quite a while ago followed macaques. The site is very much safeguarded because of a group based administration program. The forest is situated close to Ubud Town Center, and inside simple strolling separation from guesthouses and resorts along the primary streets of Jalan Hanoman and the namesake Jalan Monkey Forest.

Other than watching perky monkeys in their natural habitat, swinging through shades, lazing along pathways or eating bananas, the site offers cool strolls along cleared pathways through a verdant nutmeg wood. Excellent old sanctuaries with gatekeeper statues canvassed in greenery additionally highlight all through the forest.

 Highlights: If you want to explore few other places than the Ubud Monkey Forest you can also visit the Ubud Royal Palace and head out for some shopping in the Ubud Art Market.

 Location: Ubud Monkey Forest is located at Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

 Timings:  Open from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM

Whiff in the fresh air while you swing at the 256 feet high Bali swing in Ubud. This place offers a combination of adventure and nature from where you can take a look at the cascading falls and splendid views of paddy fields.

One of the best ways to take a glimpse of Ubud's beauty is from the Bali swing as it is 33 feet high and gives the bird’s eye view of the entire region. The locale is surrounded by the soothing fresh vibes and is the abode of serenity that makes it a must-visit destination in Bali.

Highlights: Jaw-dropping views of Bali, paddy fields, 33 feet high swing, exceptional topography.

Location: Jl. Dewi Saraswati No.7, Bongkasa Pertiwi, Kec. Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80352, Indonesia

Timings: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entrance Fees:  Starting from 1,20,000 IDR per person.

Witness the melange of culture, art, and comfort at the Agung Rai Museum of Art that was founded by the Balinises art collector Anak Agung Gde Rai. The museum features two main exhibition halls where you can witness the paintings of Indonesian and foreign artists.

This is the place where you can learn about the Balinese traditions and culture at its best. Apart from this, here you can also take part in the cultural workshops or just gape at the artworks of  Raden Saleh, Syarif Bustaman, and countless other talented artists. Not only this but here you can also visit the temporary exhibitions that are held to promote new upcoming artists.

Highlights: Art and cultural center, museum, exhibition halls, and art classes.

Location: Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entrance Fees: Starting from 80 IDR per person that includes coffee or tea.

Goa Gajah is cut into a stone face and you enter through the enormous mouth of an evil spirit. Inside the T-formed you can see fragmentary stays of the lingam, the phallic image of the Hindu god Shiva, and its female partner the yoni, to a statue of Shiva's child, the elephant-headed god Ganesha. Before the give in are two square washing pools with waterspouts held by six female figures.

Goa Gajah goes back to the eleventh century, worked as a profound place for contemplation. The primary grounds are down a flight of ventures from the roadside and stopping range, which is fixed with different craftsmanship and trinket shops and refreshment booths. After achieving the base you will run over an extensive "wantilan" meeting lobby and a variety of vast old stone carvings, some reestablished to their previous magnificence.

 Highlights: Different structures uncover Hindu impacts going back to the tenth century, and a few relics include components of Buddhism dating much prior to the eighth century. The cave is shallow; inside are three stone icons each wrapped in red, yellow and dark fabrics. Dark sediment lines the surrender's dividers as result from the present day incense consuming. A few spaces indicate where contemplating ministers once sat. The northern side of the complex is overwhelmingly Buddhist while south over the waterway it's generally Shivaite.

Embrace a tour to the Tegalalang Rice Terrace that is a paddy field in a terraced layout. The displays of the lush green rice field cut down in the elegant pattern is just a delight to the eyes. This is an old irrigation system that was used to spread the water evenly but the views that it offers are enough to melt the heart away.

If you are planning a vacation in Bali then this is an unmissable part whether you are a nature lover or a fanatical photographer as the views are just beyond one's imagination.

Highlights: Elegantly cut paddy fields, traditional Balinese irrigation system, and scenic landscapes.

Location: Jl. Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia

Timings: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entrance Fees: Starting from IDR 10,000 per person.

While you are visiting the most desired destination in the world a lot of you might planning to visit some of the famous places in Ubud. Well if you are a history buff and museums attract you then this will be definitely the start for you. Situated on a hilltop and sitting above the lavish valley of Campuhan, it houses artworks, montages and delineated verse Blanco Renaissance Museum is an absolute visit for you in Ubud.

With lithographic fine arts of Antonio Blanco most loved subject: naked Balinese ladies, this museum has been pulling in a great deal of traveler around the globe. The photo of Antonio Blanco (1912–99) robbing with Michael Jackson says it all while you first visit the museum.

Highlights: Assuming the part of a capricious craftsman à la Dalí, he is known for his expressionist workmanship and represented verse that joins a blend of styles and mediums. Additionally, appreciate the waterfall and fascinating winged creatures in transit in, and great perspectives over the waterway.

Location: The Blanco Renaissance Museum is located at Jl. Raya Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.

Timings: Opens from 9:00AM- 5:00 PM

With its amazing beauty of the greenry and the cool breeze Ubud Bali is another great place to revive your tiredness. While in this destination don’t forget to head out on an amazing Campuhan Ridge Walk. Campuhan Ridge Walk is a free and simple nature trek which allows you to explore the beauty of this region.

The region gives an extraordinary withdraw from the more rushed southern parts of the island, yet this trail introduces a significantly more unblemished outback to escape from the contemporary boutique, guesthouse and restaurant-lined Jalan Raya Ubud. While the climb gives you a chance to appreciate cool natural air and likely the most beautiful slope vista here.  Also if you are a fitness freat it will help you to shed off a few calories too with its nine-kilometer slope track.

 Highlights: While on your trek you will find a A little extension over the venerated Campuhan River prompts the lofty Pura Gunung Lebah sanctuary complex. The cut dividers and the towering "meru" levels of the altars unmistakable from the way give a fascinating and social touch to the start of this nature walk.

 Location: Jalan Raya Campuan, Sayan, Ubud, Kelusa, Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Timings: Opens from 5:30 AM–7:00 PM