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Place · Monkey Forest & Padangtegal

Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal

See it as part of the Monkey Forest visit: the temple of the dead sits inside the sanctuary, so go at opening, keep to the outer courtyard, and cover up.

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Key facts

Time on site
15–20 min
p95 30 min
Price
about Rp 100,000–120,000 (≈ US$7–8)
bring cash
Hours
unknown
see note below
Best time
at opening
quietest window
28″ bags
No
Monkey Forest & Padangtegal: forbidden
Getting there
Inside the Sacred Monkey Forest, west of the main gate
  • Inside the Monkey Forest
  • Temple of the dead
  • Look from the outer courtyard
  • Go at opening
  • Bring cash
  • Queue: switch at 15 min
  • Works with kids

Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.

Rules in force · 9Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Ubud lanes have broken pavement, steps and open drains
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
  • Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
  • Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
  • Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
  • Bali ↗A hired driver by the day is the normal way to visit rice terraces and temples outside Ubud; agree the route and price before you set off.
  • Ubud ↗Ubud lanes have broken pavement, steps and open drains: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
  • Ubud ↗Monkeys in and around the Monkey Forest take phones, glasses and food: keep them zipped away.
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Plan

Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes

Go now?

hours and prices: check on the day
Open
Hours unknown

Last entry: Follows the forest opening and last entry.

Crowds

Quietest around 08:00 · go at opening

Quietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate

Tickets
  • Adult: about Rp 100,000–120,000 (≈ US$7–8) (2026 estimate)
  • Child: about Rp 80,000–100,000 (≈ US$5–7) (2026 estimate, check)
Time to spend
15–20 min · up to 30 min if you linger
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Know before you go

  • The sanctuary ticket covers the temple courtyard you can see; there is no extra fee.
  • This is the temple of the dead, one of three in the forest.
  • Treat it as a place of worship: quiet voices, covered legs.
  • Monkeys sit on walls and gates: do not lean on them.
  • Nothing in your hands: bottles and phones get taken.
  • Allow 15 minutes.

Best time of day

Go at opening. Plan 15–20 min inside.

quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate; follows the Monkey Forest curve

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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

10min

Worthwhile

15min

Typical

20min

p95

30min

Visited with the sanctuary ticket; hours follow the Monkey Forest.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • Buy at the entrance on the day.
  • Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
  • Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).
  • Monkey Forest adult: Forest ticket counters
  • Monkey Forest child: Same
  • The temple has no separate ticket; it is inside the sanctuary.

Official site ↗

Dress code
  • Shoes: On.

What to wear: dress-code checker

Bags & lockers
  • Zip and carry in front.
  • Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
Photos
  • Allowed outside; no photos of worshippers at close range.
  • No drones.
What's closed
  • CeremoniescheckTemple festivals close the inner courtyard to visitors.
  • Sanctuary hourscheckFollows the forest opening and last entry.

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

TicketPriceWhere to buySkip-the-line reality
Monkey Forest adultabout Rp 100,000–120,000 (≈ US$7–8) (2026 estimate)Forest ticket countersNo fast lane.
Monkey Forest childabout Rp 80,000–100,000 (≈ US$5–7) (2026 estimate, check)Same—

Inside, in order

15 min without detours

  1. Outer courtyard and gate

    8 min

    Carved gate and demons; view from outside.

  2. Forest path back

    7 min

    Shaded steps to the main path.

Plan this visit

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Time inside
Crowd on arrival
quiet
Worst while inside
quiet
Leave by
08:20
Closing buffer
520′

Good window: go.

  • Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Follows the sanctuary's closing time (check).
  • Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.

How to do it well

  1. 1Enter through the main gate on Jalan Monkey Forest and follow the paths west toward the temple.
  2. 2Look at the carved stone from the outer courtyard; the inner area is for worshippers.
  3. 3Keep bags closed and hands free of food and phones.
  4. 4Return by the same path or leave by another gate and call a car.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Inside the Sacred Monkey Forest, west of the main gate
Exit
—
Ticket
on site · official site · bring cash
Stairs
unknown
Shoes
Shoes on; follow signs at the inner gate.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Quiet at opening; tour groups from mid-morning.
Sensory load
3/5
Exposure
medium
Queue rule
Switch if the queue passes 15 min; come back when under 5.

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Shaded forest paths

  2. rain

    Covered gate and the café row

  3. crowd

    Go at opening or skip

Nearest rescue anchor: A — Monkey Forest main gate café row (WC, field-verify)

Step-free check

wheelchair: poor
  • Step-free entrance: no · noStone steps at several points.
  • Lifts: no · no
  • Accessible toilet: check · checkNot confirmed.
  • Wheelchair: no · noNot advised; use the main gate area only.
  • Stroller: no · noUse a carrier.
  • Places to sit: yes · yesBenches along the paths.

Paths are stone with steps and uneven roots.

Step-free route

  1. 1Not practical on wheels: the paths are stepped stone.
  2. 2View the gate area near the main entrance if you can.
  3. 3Return to a car at the main gate.

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 0 minSacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary — The temple is inside it.
  2. 15 minBebek Bengil · eat — Duck lunch on Jalan Hanoman.
  3. 20 minMuseum Puri Lukisan — Indoor galleries by car.

Walk the Monkey Forest & Padangtegal area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

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SpotWhenRule on the spot
Carved gate with mossMorningDo not step on offerings.
Monkeys on the wallAny timeKeep a metre away.

Red lines

  • Do not enter the inner courtyard unless the gate is open to visitors.
  • Sarong and sash.
  • Do not touch monkeys; keep phones and bottles in the bag.
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Who it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids

Rules on site

enforced at the gate or by guards
food
No food in the temple area; monkeys steal it.

With kids

kids: okstroller: poor
with kids
Children enjoy the forest; hold hands near the monkeys.
child price
same as the forest

Facilities on site

WhatStatusWhere / note
ToiletsyesNear the main gate; none at the temple.
Accessible toiletcheckNot confirmed.
Lockers or cloakroomnoNone.
Café or foodlimitedAt the gate, not inside.
Drinking waternoCarry a sealed bottle in a zipped bag.
SeatinglimitedBenches on the paths.
Wi-FinoNone.
Card paymentcheckCash at the counter is common.

Seasons, festivals and night openings

WhenWhat happensEffect on your visitDates
Galungan and KuninganTemple festivalMore worshippers, inner area closed.check
Nov–MarWet seasonSlippery stone.check

“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.

Who it suits

TravelerFitWhy
First visit to UbudokAdds a temple to the forest walk.
PhotographersgoodCarved stone and monkeys.
Families with small kidscautionMonkeys and steps.
Wheelchair userspoorStone steps.
Travellers short of timeokSkip the temple; do the main paths.

Skip it if

  • You cannot cover shoulders and knees.
  • You are visiting with a stroller.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
Do I need a sarong?

Bring one; the forest may lend or sell one at the gate (check).

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

Is there a separate ticket for the temple?

No. It is inside the Monkey Forest, covered by the sanctuary ticket.

Can I go inside?

Look from the outer courtyard. The inner area is for worshippers.

How long should I allow?

About 15 minutes on top of the forest visit.

What is it?

One of the sanctuary's temples, associated with death and cremation rites.

Are monkeys aggressive here?

They grab items in your hands. Keep bags zipped and do not show food.

What should I wear?

Cover shoulders and knees, and use a sarong and sash if asked.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources