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Ubud - Bali
Monkey forest * Highlands * Traditional dancing * Accommodation * Massage * Elephant Trekking * Restaurants * Shopping
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Ubud is located on the slopes leading into the Central Highlands of Bali. Ubud's climate is cooler than on the coastline and is a very relaxed place to stay with many ancient sites, temples, crafts to buy and cultural displays like the traditional dancing. It takes about 1.5 hours from Kuta to travel by car to Ubud. It's not hard to arrange a driver to take you to Ubud from Kuta. From the airport it will cost around 300,000Rp to get a taxi to Ubud though you should be able to bargain and get this cheaper.
The Monkey Forest is located at the entrance to central Ubud. A pleasant gardened walk way around the grounds with many monkeys waiting for a free feed from the tourists. Make sure you keep any valuables out of your pockets as they are known to check your pockets for food or your open bags.
Kecak dancing (pronounced 'Kechak') There are a good selection of restaurants in Ubud to choose from along the main streets, including a really good Japanese restaurant, Ryoshi. For some legendary suckling pig visit Bu Oka on Jl. Suweta opposite the Ubud Palace. Casa Luna, located on the main road of Ubud, offers a selection of Balinese and Mediterranean cuisine including great tapas. Evenings though have live music including a great Brazilian Jazz band. www.casalunabali.com Lotus Lane Restaurant serves great Asian cuisine including Indonesian, Chinese, Malaysian, Vietnamese and Malaysian. www.lotus-restaurants.com Indus Restaurant a few minutes drive from the centre of Ubud, has a great selection of food from all over the world. Also offer Salsa dancing lessons. www.casalunabali.com * More cafes and restaurants are starting to setup WiFi Internet Hotspots for use by it's customers. If you cannot connect ask your waiter/waitress as some have userid and passwords you need to enter to access. There are a number of massage centres along Monkey Forest Rd offering traditional massage at reasonable prices. There is also some quality spas offering traditional massage and beauty treatments.
Como Shambala Estate at Begawin Giri offer a massage service which is effective for treating jet-lag and fatigue. Price is 840,000Rp+ (US$70+) for 60 minutes. www.cse.como.bz or begawan-giri.com
Amandari Resort offers excellent sports massage to relieve intense stress and fatigue. Deep-tissue Sport Massage combines powerful Swedish massage kneading strokes with traditional Balinese massage techniques that utilise the thumbs, palms and elbows. Price is 785,000Rp+ (US$73+) for 60 minutes. www.amanresorts.com
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Ubud has many places for shopping. There are many art shops along Monkey Forest Rd and right at the top of this road is a daily market selling t-shirts and other clothing, art and crafts and carved items. For a greater variety of wooden items including carvings, furniture, chess boards, salt and pepper shakers, wooden boxes and chests and many other home wares go to neighbouring village of Tegallalang which is only about 15 minutes from Ubud on the road going to Kintamani. This road is lined with shops selling various wooden items and has great views of the terraced rice fields. Located around 20 minutes north of Ubud in Taro is the Elephant Safari Park with 27 Sumatran Elephants. Opened in 2000 the park contains a well informed information centre and museum containing many artifacts including the only mammoth skeleton in South East Asia. Entry to the park is US$16 for adults or US$8 for children, US$44 for a family. You can enter the park, see the museum and watch the elephants being washed daily. Additional costs for the elephant trekking through the 2 hectares of gardens adjacent to the National Park. The Elephant Safari Park also has luxury resort style accommodation available - www.elephantsafariparklodge.com For authentic Elephant trekking in real jungle check out Tangkahan Sumatra. Ubud Writers and Readers Festival In October each year Ubud holds the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. For more information see this site - www.ubudwritersfestival.com
Here is a range of hotels from cheap, budget accommodation to luxury hotel resorts and villas in or close to Ubud, with current 2009 prices and contact details: Artini Cottages located on edge of Ubud village close to monkey forest. Room prices from US$17 per night. www.artinicottage.com
Bhuana Alit Villas and Hotel is located 2 km from the centre of Ubud, surrounded by rice paddies and beautiful views. Offer hotel style rooms from US$25 per night or a private villa from US$40 per night. www.bhuanaalitvilla.com
Oka Kartini Bungalows and Gallery located in the heart of Ubud amongst the restaurants and cafes. Room rates from US$30 per night. www.okakartini.com
Lady Bamboo Villas set in the heart of Ubud, though away from the main street. Overlooking the river and 5 minutes walk to the markets at the top of Ubud. Prices from US$30 per night. http://ladybamboo.com
Dewi Sri Bungalows budget accommodation with swimming pool located 1km from the centre of Ubud, 20 self-contained Bungalows surrounded by rice paddies. Room rates from US$33 per night including breakfast. http://dewi-sri.com
Honeymoon Guesthouse is located 5 minutes walk from the heart of Ubud. There are 30 elegant Balinese style rooms with prices starting from 350,000Rp (US$33) per night. www.casalunabali.com
Puri Asri Villas are budget villas
located 500m from the centre of Ubud. With swimming pool and tropical
gardens. Room prices from US$40.
www.puriasrivilla.com Bali Taman Sari is not far from Ubud and offers an alternative destination to stay in Bali within a traditional village, reminiscent of what you would have found in the 1920's. Prices from US$40 per night. www.balitamansari.com/puri-main.htm
Adi Cottages has budget style accommodation located right in the centre of Ubud. Room prices from US$40 per night www.adicottagesubud.com
Cendana Resort and Spa located just a few minutes walk from the main street in Ubud, close to restaurants, bars and cafes. Room rates from US$45 per night. www.cendanaresort-spa.com
Villa Areldo is located in Pejeng, just 5 minutes by car to Ubud. Room prices from 45 Euros (US$62) per night including taxes, breakfast and car transfer to Ubud. www.areklo.com
Alam Indah is located just behind the Monkey Forest, a very quiet setting with easy walking distance to the centre of Ubud. Prices from US$75 per night. www.alamindahbali.com
Anada Cottages with yoga and spa is set in tranquil gardens in hills of Ubud. Just 25 minutes walk into the centre of Ubud. Specialise in wedding packages. www.anandaubud.com Waka Namya Resort and Spa prices from US$118 per night. www.wakanamya.com Novus Taman Bebek overlook the Ayung river valley in Ubud. They offer 10 villas, swimming pool and spa facilities for massage and beauty treatment. Room prices from US$152. www.novustamanbebek.com Barong Resort and Spa with room prices from US$167+ www.barong-resort.com Waka Di Umi Resort only minutes from the centre of Ubud. prices from US$169. wakadiume.com Alila Hotel is a hillside retreat overlooking the Ayung River Valley. With spa, restaurant and can arrange wedding parties within the grounds of the hotel. Prices from US$185 per night. www.alilahotels.com/ubud/ Villa Semana located in the top section of Ubud looking over the Ayung River valley. With 10 traditional Balinese style villas, room prices start from US$250 per night. www.villasemana.com Ubud Hanging Gardens overlooking the steep rice terraces of Ubud with suites and villas. Prices from US$357 + tax per night including breakfast, 30 minute massage, free shuttle to Ubud centre and internet access. www.ubudhanginggardens.com Alam Puri Art Museum and Resort Pool Villa from US$200 per night, 1 bedroom Royal Villa from US$300 per night and 2 bedroom Royal Villa from US$450 per night. www.alampurivilla.com Begawin Giri Estate prices from US$544.50 per night begawan-giri.com Amandari Resort prices from US$750 per night. www.amandari.com
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