Sangeh "The Paradise of Monkey"

Sangeh is one of the famous tourist attraction in Bali monkeys are located in the village of Sangeh, Abiansemal district, Badung regency and is approximately 50 km or less takes over 45 minutes from the capital of Denpasar. In addition to tourism, Sangeh also a protected forest area which covers an area of ​​approximately 14 hectares and mostly overgrown with trees nutmeg (dipterrocarpustrinervis) approximately 50 meters tall and is inhabited by about 700 animals gray ape (Macaca faciculais).

To visit this area will be charged an entrance fee of Rp. 5000, -, and there are some officers that site managers or guides dressed in traditional Balinese are ready to help every visitor. Some instructions for entering these areas include dress decently and orderly, carefully carrying luggage, and forbidden to interfere with apes. Before entering Sangeh area, it is recommended to buy a bag of food for the monkeys peanuts or corn are sold at kiosks around the parking area.

Entering this area, the temple briefly (the gate) there is a statue of the knight tangible giant, which is being attacked dozens Kumbakarna apes. This statue depicts the story of Ramayana very puppetry known Balinese.

Around the statue Kumbakarna there are two lion statues, one of whom was seen caring for a baby ape. After entering the gate will pass along more than 200 meters into the forest nutmeg each side wall is lined with large stones arranged times irregular. In the forest area will find a small temple called Pura toss and larger temple called Pura Pucak Sari.

In the courtyard of the temple, often filled with monkeys who were joking cheerfully. At the corner of the temple, there are several statues of monkeys as part of the temple architecture is stunning and the story according to the local communities, forest and monkeys Sangeh is duwe that belonged to the gods who protect this place.

At the end of the path to the exit rather play, there is a giant nutmeg trees are sacred. This tree is called the tree has a unique and Wadon Lanang (Male-female trees). So named because it is shaped like a nutmeg tree genitals of men and women side by side. The magic tree makes a compelling uniqueness in the tourist areas along Sangeh behavior of apes and protected forests are conserved.

how do we get there

From Ngurah Rai Airport Bali we can take a taxi, bus or other vehicle, but if this is the first time we suggest to use a taxi. the cost around 180000 rupiah in here. Taxi is the only company which has the monopoly to bring tourists out of the airport.  No other taxi company is allowed to have a service counter in the airport.

For up to 3 people travelling together, it's cheaper to use the taxi, as long as the luggage fits into the boot/trunk.  If you have a lot of luggage or are carrying a large item, such as a golf set, a surf board or a bicycle, it is advisable to get the hotel or your travel agent to pick you up from the airport or rent a car (self drive or chaffeur driven).

The rates are fixed and there is no surcharge for a midnight transfer as the drivers have a different working shift.

Turn right after the exit door from the International Arrival Building.  Tell them where you want to go and pay your fare there. You do not have to pay the taxi driver.

Traveller can also use another vehicle such as rent a car, or "omprengan" car that mean black plat for individual car purpose not comercial car. Usually we can bargain the price with them all, but of course more talkative is necessary for this situation. Well have fun in Bali