Bali’s Monkey Forest
Bali has been the subject of the imagination of world travelers for centuries, and is often largely misunderstood because of cultural differences. Visiting Bali in contemporary times is an exciting proposition, because many of the stereotypes have been broken, and tourists are beginning to see Bali as it really is. However, it might be impossible to see it as it really is, because it is always evolving, always changing, and still maintains traditions that go back for thousands of years. Travelers looking for an exciting experience, or a completely relaxing time on the beach, are all in luck here. If you happen to be looking for that perfect beach hotel, Bali can certainly fulfill your desires. Our hotels are selected for their excellence in service and design, so that you can depend on the warm hospitality as well as the splendid artistry that is in every detail here.
A stay at a beach hotel here might make you want to never leave. And you may never even feel the need to leave, since we have it all here. We suggest you enjoy a fantastic meal prepared by master chefs, have a short nap, and then spend some time on the beach to think about it all. Bali has been inhabited for almost 5,000 years, and the traditional belief system of the majority of the population is something that’s been in development from contact with other cultures. It is a blend of Hinduism and Buddhism that have been added later to the traditional indigenous beliefs in ancestor worship and animism.
These are all evident in one of Bali’s many fantastic attractions, the Monkey Forest of Padangtegal. It’s a wonderfully complex place, with some of the most mysterious, but knowable, aspects of the traditional spiritual system demonstrated in the temples. The tour will explain some of the more complicated beliefs, but there’s no doubt that this is a sacred space, where the ancestors are present, and are being judged by these fascinating monkeys, before going on to the next thing.
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