sangeh

Sangeh is a tourist spot on the island of Bali is located in the village of Sangeh, Abiansemal district, Badung regency, Bali.

Sangeh famous because this is a village where the monkeys (monkeys) roam freely and in sacred by locals in a forest. In the middle of the forest there is also a temple called Pura Bukit Sari. Pura was built by the Royal Mengwi and now handed over to the locals. Monkeys here have the king and said to have the three regions of the kingdom.

According to legend, the Pura Bukit Sari in the woods is told is mythological in Lontar Mengwi Chronicle. Told daughter Ida Batara Mount Agung in the Kingdom wishes to moved at Mengwi. The behest of his then existing nutmeg forest on Mount Agung where daughter Ida Batara Mount Agung lived mysteriously moved at night .

Pura bukit sari a.

When a new journey to Sangeh, there are already people who saw the trip. This supposedly causes nutmeg forest will not be able to walk again towards Mengwi and stopped in the village of Sangeh now. It is said that the adoptive son of the former king Mengwi I Gusti Agung Putu who holds Cokorda Way Blambangan found traces of building shrines.

Adoptive son of King Mengwi named Anak Agung Ketut Karangasem. Above findings Cokorda Way Blambangan ordered to rebuild the temple and named Pura Bukit Sari. Worshiped in temples is Mount Agung and Ida Batara Batara Melanting. Pura Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung was quite Pura Purusa or as the soul of the island of Bali.

Sangeh Bali has its own meaning. Although not all of the people of Bali itself has also been visiting this sacred forest, but most of them already know about this place. Yes, Sangeh Bali is a very popular destination on the island of Bali, In addition there is also a tourist spot that is similar to Bali Sangeh the Ubud Monkey Forest. Sangeh Bali is also known as the sacred monkey forest sacred by the Balinese.
There is a legend that tells that when Hanuman (a Hindu mythical monkey warrior) raised Mahameru mountain in Java, and some parts of the mountain collapsed in Bali. Some ruins of the mountain was called Bukit Sari. Hill was then inhabited by monkeys. Which then Bukit Sari became unsustainable after being made into a park by the royal Mengwi in earlier times.
Sangeh forest area styled to be like a garden. Many monkeys Sangeh inhabit this forest and became a symbol for Sangeh. Bali is a tourist destination located in the village of Sangeh, District Mengwi, Badung regency. The distance is about 20 km from Denpasar or Kuta beach and the trip can be completed in about 30 minutes.
Besides being known as the Monkey Forest, Bali also has many Sangeh nutmeg tree that thrives in the area Sangeh. The age of the tree is about hundreds of years, even up to three hundred years. The trees have a good structure, growing straight up, and some say the nutmeg trees cannot be grown in places other than Sangeh. Local people did not dare to cut down trees, although the trees have withered and died. There is a tree called "Lanang Wadon" (lanang = male, wadon = female) because it is shaped like male and female. Surrounding communities also said the monkeys were divided into three regions and they are all centered on a sacred temple called Pura Bukit Sari.

Monkey Sangeh wild character traits. These animals are often "taking" something from the tourists and will not be returned if not exchanged for food. For the tourists, it is recommended to not bring objects that hang around the neck, such as a camera, cell phone, sunglasses or hats.

You only need to pay Rp. 9.500, - per person to be able to interact with wild monkeys in the forest Sangeh. The layout of the Place at these sight be set very well. There is a road designed specifically for pedestrians for tourists so that tourists can enjoy the beauty of the forest with ease. Sangeh Forest is located near the highway, making it easily accessible by bus, car, or motorcycle. In this place there are many souvenir shops and art markets to satisfy visitors who want to buy souvenirs typical of Bali Sangeh. Click here to find hotels near Sangeh.