At the base of a hidden ravine, Puncak Manik Mas Temple’s ancient shrines and ritual waters lie beside the solemn Setra Ganda Mayu burial ground. Legends of King Mayadenawa and the enduring rites of life and death linger here, casting a shadowed, unforgettable aura over this secluded and unknown temple.

Veiled in shadow and ritual power, Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan is one of Ubud’s most ominous sacred spaces, devoted to death, purification and realms beyond human life. A ceremonial heart for royal funerary rites, it is closely tied to Rangda, the Queen of Demons, whose fierce presence confronts dark forces. As a traditional Dalem temple, it functions as a liminal sanctuary where fire guide souls through the underworld.

This grand old palace sits peacefully in the heart of Ubud, its centuries old walls steeped in Balinese royal history. Built in the 17th century by the Sukawati dynasty, it was once a centre of power, ritual and sacred heirlooms. Towering gates and intricately carved stone guardians greet visitors, hinting at the palace’s rich cultural legacy, ancient ceremonies and the mysterious forces said to linger in its courtyards.