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.

Honouring the Hindu belief in spiritual liberation and the release from samsara, the continuous cycle of birth, death and rebirth, Pura Moksa is a quietly significant temple that embodies the Balinese understanding of life, mortality and the journey of the soul. Unlike Ubud’s more prominent historic temples, it was established by the local community as a place for personal devotion and meditation, serving primarily as a contemplative sanctuary rather than a site for public ce