Essay on Ubud Monkey Forest

It is important to visit the Ubud Mokey Forest in every Bali itinerary. In fact, more than 10,000 tourists visit the Ubud mokey forest in every month. I mean, just how you cannot be awed by the cute monkeys?

So what exactly is it, how much does it cost, and where is it? We will answer all of these questions.

Facts about Ubud Monkey Forest:

Where is Ubud Monkey Forest?

Actually, the Ubud monkey forest is a Hindu temple and nature reserve in Bali Indonesia. Its official name is Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. However, if you ask anyone in Bali about the monkey forest, they will understand what you are asking for.

The monkey forest represents the coexistence of nature and humans. A number of temple festivals are actually held within the monkey forest. There are temple walls enclosing the area and the whole area is known to be sacred.

You can find the Ubud monkey forest in the Ubud town on the Bali Island in Indonesia. If you just search for Sacred Monkey forest in the Google Maps, you can find the whole Ubud monkey forest map in it. It will not only help you in finding it but also navigating it.

How can I get to the Monkey Forest?

Actually, tour is the easiest way of reaching Ubud Monkey Forest. Various tours include a stopover at the Ubud mokey forest as a part of their trip. The Ubud monkey forest opens on a daily basis from 8:30 in the morning to 6 in the evening. You should try to visit the forest earlier because the temperature is more favorable in the morning.

You can get the tickets until 5:30 in the evening as it is the last time for getting a ticket. After it, you will not be able to get a ticket.

What is the Ubud Monkey Forest Price?

For an adult, it is approximately 80,000 Rupiahs which is $6 in the USD. Meanwhile, for children, it is approximately 60,000 Rupiahs which is $4.50 in the USD. In front of the forest, bananas are always available for sale. You can buy a bundle for almost $3.25. In comparison with other amusement or sacred parks, the Ubud monkey forest price is quite affordable.

Even if you want additional things such as food, you can purchase it at an affordable price. However, I recommend that you don’t bring food at the Ubud monkey forest. If you do bring it, monkeys will steal it and eat it. I don’t recommend making them eat anything except bananas as it might not be good for them.

How to navigate?

Navigating and exploring Ubud monkey forest is quite easy. One of the simplest methods is to find an Ubud monkey forest map. You can either take it from the entrance or follow the signboards. I recommend that you should use an Ubud monkey forest map. It can you less hassle because reading the signboards and then finding ways can waste a lot of time.

If you visit the forest in the morning, you will have more than enough time to explore the forest. However, if you get lost and don’t find a way out, it can waste a lot of your time. Thus, you should try to find a way to your destination as soon as possible. It can help you save time and reach your destination quickly.

Guidelines for Ubud Monkey Forest Tour

There are a number of guidelines that you should consider while visiting the monkey forest.

·         You shouldn’t run from monkeys as it can cause them to attack you.

·         Never ever panic because panicking in any situation can be quite problematic. It can cause you to be irrational in making decisions.

·         You shouldn’t look in the eyes of a monkey. It is their primal instinct to either run away or attack the thing which looks in their eyes. Thus, if there are monkeys close to you, you should refrain from making an eye contact.

·         If a monkey comes close to you, you shouldn’t hide the food. It can cause them to snatch the food and run away. Thus, you need to be careful in handling the food.

·         You should take proper care of your belongings. Monkeys often steal things away. Thus, you should make sure that you don’t keep your things out in the open unless you want to lose them.

·         One of the most important things is that you shouldn’t try to touch or disturb the monkeys. It can cause them to bite you or attack you.

·         You shouldn’t feed snacks, breads, candies, cookies, or peanuts to monkeys. You should only feed bananas to them.

·         If you are ever bitten by a monkey, you shouldn’t panic and get the treatment as soon as possible. If you don’t get the treatment quickly, even though you will not get rabies, you might develop an infection. Thus, you should always be rational. It can help you be safe.

Ubud Monkey Forest Rabies 2018

Actually, it is known to tourists that the probability of Ubud monkey forest rabies is as minimum as 0.01%. It has been reported by a tourist that she was bitten by a monkey in the Ubud monkey forest. Although the wound was deep because she had panicked, she hadn’t gotten rabies. Thus, if you are on a Ubud monkey forest tour, you don’t have to worry about getting rabies. In fact, with proper treatment, your wound will also recover quickly.

If you follow the above guidelines, you will not even experience the bite of a monkey. Just make sure that even if a monkey bites you, you get the wound treated as soon as possible. It can help you in protecting your wound from getting any other disease or infection. For instance, you can get to the nearest hospital and get the treatment. It is just as simple as that. You don’t need to panic even if a monkey bites you.

Staying calm and rational can help you in protecting yourself.