🌿🐒 Exploring the Enchanting Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali : A Sacred Sanctuary 🐵🌺 | Hutan Monyet Ubud

Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, commonly known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is a sanctuary and natural habitat for Balinese long-tailed monkeys, scientifically named Macaca fascicularis. 🌳 Situated in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, this sanctuary is home to approximately 1,049 monkeys, organized into six distinct groups: the main temple group, forest conservation group, central point group, eastern group, Michelin group, and cemeteries group. 🐒

Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud stands as a renowned tourist attraction, drawing between 10,000 to 15,000 visitors each month. 🌟 Encompassing 12.5 hectares of forest, it boasts a rich biodiversity with 186 species of plants and trees. 🌿

Within the sanctuary lie three temples: Dalem Agung Padangtegal Temple, Holy Spring Temple, and Prajapati Temple, adding to its cultural and spiritual significance. 🏛️