Ubud is a popular town in Bali, famous for its arts, green areas "rice terraces", yoga and spa. located in central Bali which is far out of reach of hard-partying surfers, while Ubud offers its heritage as an arts and crafts hub, nearby the villages seem to consist of artist's workshops and galleries that attracts visitors seeking to experience Bali's rich culture at first-hand.
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| Ubud |
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| Puri Saren Ubud |
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| Ubud |
Ubud may currently be best known from the book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and was made into a film featuring Julia Roberts. The best way to observe Bali’s traditions and culture is through mingling with the locals and watching their daily routine. In this town, you can visit the villages and temples that have remained relatively unchanged for several years. At this time the area was a centre of natural medicine and healing, and that is how the name Ubud originated: Ubad is ancient Balinese for medicine.
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| Ubud Gianyar Regency |
There is no argue that the most popular thing to do in Ubud is the beautiful landscapes that are lined with rice terraces. The best way to explore this area is with motorbike or bicycle, so that you can feel the cool refreshing wind while you hear every sound and see every sight in person. At the northeast of Tegalalang, you will find the classic rice terraces that are so revered all over Asia. Riding here will keep you well entranced as you see the greeneries stretch out as far as the eyes can see.
Kecak dance is one of the most popular traditional dance in Bali, and the best to watch it is in Ubud. This dance is from the legend of Legong and Barong, the south of Ubud with a story of a never ending battle between evil and good. Watch it at the road to Sanur within Ubud, you will enjoy the authenticity of it. Ubud's town center can be found at the intersection of Jalan Jalan Raya Ubud and Monkey Forest, where you will find the royal palace, Ibu Oka, the art market, and the tourist center.
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| Hanging Garden |
Walk about fifteen minutes south down Jalan Monkey Forest, and you'll find yourself in the street's namesake, the Sacred Monkey Forest in the village of Padangtegal. Hundreds of playful and interactive Macaque monkeys call the sacred forest home and roam freely around the tree canopy and temple complex. Be warned that they will come after any treats you have on you, so check your bag and pockets for any food before you enter.
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| Kecak Dance |
Many people choose Ubud as their base for their entire visit to Bali. The town has everything that the visitor needs, and is centrally located, making day trips to anywhere else practical. Ubud is certainly the alternative to Kuta for anyone who wants to avoid the beer and beach reputation that Bali has unfairly achieved over the years.
Ubud is about 13 miles from Bali's capital Denpasar. The trip from South Bali is short; you can make it to Ubud from Kuta in under an hour, give or take 30 minutes depending on the traffic.
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