Located on the northeastern fringe of Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Pura Prajapati, known to locals as the Cremation Temple, is far more than just a place of worship. Estimated to have been constructed around 1350AD, it is one of three major temples within the forest complex and plays a critical role in Bali’s intricate death rituals. The Hindu temple honours Hyang Widhi Wasa, the divine spirit that permeates all existence, in the form of Prajapati, the Lord of all b

Hanuman, the fierce Monkey King, prowls through the shadowed corners of Balinese myth, a figure both revered and feared. Far beyond a mere symbol of strength, he embodies a primal force, wild, untamed and relentless in his pursuit of justice. In Bali’s ancient Hindu-Buddhist tapestry, Hanuman’s presence evokes a raw energy, one that bridges the mortal world with darker realms where gods and demons wage eternal war.

Also known by locals as Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, the Sacred Monkey Forest is more than just a tourist attraction, it is a living, breathing expression of Balinese Hindu cosmology. Located in the village of Padangtegal in Ubud, this lush 12.5-hectare reserve is home to over 1260 grey-haired long-tailed macaques. But beyond the mischievous antics of its primate residents, the forest houses three ancient temples, centuries-old banyan trees and stone paths shrouded in moss and m

Evoking both fear and intrigue, the Balinese divinity known as Rangda stands as a terrifying yet essential force within the island's spiritual and cultural landscape. She is more than just a monstrous figure, she is the embodiment of ultimate darkness, chaos and destruction, the shadow side of the cosmos that cannot be ignored or denied.

Spanning approximately nine kilometres, the famous Campuhan Ridge walk is a narrow spine between the eastern and western branches of Ubud’s Wos Rivers. Literally meaning the ‘joining of the waters’, the Campuhan hamlet meanders through a lush valley hinterland. Dense river ravines quickly give way to an undulating sea of electric green rice fields and a mosaic of cascading terraces around the village of Bangkiang Sidem.

Agung Padangtegal Temple is one of the primary temples located within the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud, Bali. Established in the late 14th century, the temple serves as a key spiritual site for the local community, dedicated primarily to the worship of Hindu deities and various ancestral spirits. It is considered the main temple of the forest complex and plays a central role in religious ceremonies.