Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal
Place · Monkey Forest & 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.
- 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
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
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
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about Rp 100,000–120,000 (2026 estimate)
- Child: about Rp 80,000–100,000 (2026 estimate, check)
- Time to spend
- 15–20 min · up to 30 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet at opening; tour groups from mid-morning.
Queue rule: switch if the queue passes 15 min; come back when under 5.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Last entry
- Follows the forest opening and last entry.
- Note
- Visited with the sanctuary ticket; hours follow the Monkey Forest.
- Hours note
- Follows the Sacred Monkey Forest hours.
Which month is quietest
- Janbusy
- Febbusy
- Marbusy
- Aprbusy
- Maybusy
- Junheavy
- Julpacked
- Augpacked
- Sepheavy
- Octbusy
- Novbusy
- Decheavy
Quietest Jan–May · Oct–Nov · busiest Jul–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from season patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Inside the Sacred Monkey Forest, west of the main gate
- Ticket
- on site · official site · bring cash
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Shoes on; follow signs at the inner gate.
Accessibility
- NoStep-free entrance · Stone steps at several points.
- NoLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet · Not confirmed.
- NoWheelchair · Not advised; use the main gate area only.
- NoStroller · Use a carrier.
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches along the paths.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd4/5 High
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Cash · The ticket desk is likely to take cash only.
- Footwear that suits the rule · On.
- A small bag · Zip and carry in front.
- Shoes: On.
- Zip and carry in front.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Allowed outside; no photos of worshippers at close range.
- No drones.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Shaded forest paths
- rain: Covered gate and the café row
- crowd: Go at opening or skip
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Monkey Forest main gate café row (WC, field-verify)
Problem
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.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
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
Tickets & entry
- 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.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- 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.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Forest adult | about Rp 100,000–120,000 (2026 estimate) | Forest ticket counters | No fast lane. |
| Monkey Forest child | about Rp 80,000–100,000 (2026 estimate, check) | Same | — |
How to do it well
- 1Enter through the main gate on Jalan Monkey Forest and follow the paths west toward the temple.
- 2Look at the carved stone from the outer courtyard; the inner area is for worshippers.
- 3Keep bags closed and hands free of food and phones.
- 4Return by the same path or leave by another gate and call a car.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
10min
Worthwhile
15min
Typical
20min
p95
30min
How much time do you have?
Room to linger: a typical visit is 20 min, people who stay on take up to 30.
With the other 10 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Sacred Monkey Forest SanctuaryThe temple is inside it.0 min on foot · 10 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Outer courtyard and gate
8 minCarved gate and demons; view from outside.
Forest path back
7 minShaded steps to the main path.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 08:208:20 AM
- 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.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- 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
- 1Not practical on wheels: the paths are stepped stone.
- 2View the gate area near the main entrance if you can.
- 3Return to a car at the main gate.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | Near the main gate; none at the temple. |
| Accessible toilet | check | Not confirmed. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | None. |
| Café or food | limited | At the gate, not inside. |
| Drinking water | no | Carry a sealed bottle in a zipped bag. |
| Seating | limited | Benches on the paths. |
| Wi-Fi | no | None. |
| Card payment | check | Cash at the counter is common. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galungan and Kuningan | Temple festival | More worshippers, inner area closed. | check |
| Nov–Mar | Wet season | Slippery stone. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Ubud | ok | Adds a temple to the forest walk. |
| Photographers | good | Carved stone and monkeys. |
| Families with small kids | caution | Monkeys and steps. |
| Wheelchair users | poor | Stone steps. |
| Travellers short of time | ok | Skip the temple; do the main paths. |
Skip it if
- You cannot cover shoulders and knees.
- You are visiting with a stroller.
Rules on site
- food
- No food in the temple area; monkeys steal it.
With kids
- with kids
- Children enjoy the forest; hold hands near the monkeys.
- child price
- same as the forest
Combine with
Combine with
- 0 minSacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary — The temple is inside it.
- 15 minBebek Bengil · eat — Duck lunch on Jalan Hanoman.
- 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
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Carved gate with moss | Morning | Do not step on offerings. |
| Monkeys on the wall | Any time | Keep a metre away. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
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.
Photos
Photos
Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal Photo: Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialSacred Monkey Forest Ubud (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Ubud
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Source: Price
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Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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No official source is recorded for this figure.
The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.