Luxury 1 Day Private trip Ubud with English Speaking Driver

Pura Puseh Desa Batuan is the oldest puseh temple in Bali, located in Dusun Tengah, Batuan Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency. This temple was built in the year Isaka 944 or 1022 AD. This temple is part of the Tri Kahyangan within a Pakraman Village in Bali. The concept of Desa Pekraman was initiated by Mpu Kuturan who came to Bali in 1001 AD, with the aim of uniting and groups in Bali to worship God in his manifestations as the Gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva (Tri Murti Tatwa).

Tirta Empul Temple, located in Tampaksiring, Bali, is one of the island's most revered Hindu temples and an important spiritual destination. Established in 962 AD during the Warmadewa Dynasty, the temple is dedicated to Vishnu, the god of water, and is revered for its sacred spring, which has attracted devotees for centuries seeking spiritual purification and renewal.

The name "Tirta Empul," translated as "holy spring," perfectly reflects the temple's essence and cultural significance. The sacred spring continually supplies crystal-clear water to the temple's intricately designed purification pools and fountains. Believed to possess powerful healing properties, this water serves as the centerpiece of purification rituals such as the Melukat Ceremony, where participants immerse themselves in a spiritual journey to cleanse their body, mind, and soul.

Also known as “Ubud Rice Fields”, Tegalalang Rice Terrace is located north of Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. It has been cited as a UNESCO World Heritage Site & opens 7 days a week from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is an entrance fee, possibly IDR15,000 (Aug 2020). The best times to visit is probably in the morning or after 5:00 pm when there are the least number of tourists & when it’s not so hot. Also, if you want to see the rice terrace at their greenest, consider going in the months of March & October as that’s when the paddy is about to harvest.

The traditional irrigation system is still being used right up to present day. According to history, it was started in the 8th century. The water comes from surrounding rivers & mountains. Farmers had built water canals to allow the water to flow from 1 field to the other. The pathway along the rice terrace is also very narrow.

The Ubud Monkey Forest is known for its conservation efforts. Research and studies are regularly carried out for observing the monkeys’ health, diet and breeding habits. You can see these playful primates in their natural habitat, swinging through canopies, and feeding on bananas.

The forest also has several ancient temples with guardian statues covered in moss. Popular sites include the 14th-century Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal and Pura Prajapati, which is dedicated to village funerals. Relics and statues are under dense foliage with little sunlight, resulting in a mysterious and ancient vibe.

Banyan tree roots hanging over shadowy dragon staircases offer exotic photo opportunities. You can also find Pura Beji, an ancient bathing temple located northwest of the main site of Ubud Monkey Forest.