Five Must Do Things in Ubud

This 'Arts Hub of Bali' is an ideal unwind destination for all the types of people - the budget conscious as well as those who wish to indulge in complete relaxation in the lap of luxury. Here are the 5 must things you should indulge in while you are in this central Bali island.

5 Inevitable Things To Do While Ubud

1. Enjoy Hanoman Street

This is the perfect destination for the shopaholics. Start from the Ubud Royal Family Palace and walk down the beautiful lanes, encrusted with countless gorgeous boutiques. You can just roam around enjoying the beauty or shop for anything, right from the chic and modern pieces to the Indonesian classic stuffs. Nevertheless, make sure that you bargain before you pick the one of your choice.

2. Visit the Ubud museums

Ubud is the home some of the best art and cultural forms of the world. Check out the Neka Art Museum or the ARMA museum! Even the bizarre Atonio Blanco Museum treats you to some of the most beautiful cultural artworks. If you are keen on grabbing information about the Balinese paintings, their history, and the styles, then the ideal place would be ARMA. If you are luck, then you could also find yourself being a part of exotic cultural workshops.

3. Visit the Monkey Forest

Have you heard about the Crab-eating Macaque monkeys? Never miss out the opportunity to see them while you are in Ubud. Also known as the Monkey Reserve, the Monkey Forest is a temple complex cum natural reserve that is the abode to these monkeys. The Sacred Monkey Forest is also the home to more than 115 tree species.

It houses the 'Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal temple' and the 'Holy Spring' bathing temple. Monkeys are considered as sacred beings in Balinese Hinduism. While many of you might find these creatures a little eerie, the people of Ubud share a very amiable relation with them.

4. Shop until you drop in Ubud

From being a natures cave where people drop in for the utmost sense of relaxation, Ubud has come a long way. And, now, it has grown to become a favourite destination for shopaholics. There are countless local shops overloaded with matchless crafts, carvings, paintings, gifts, and jewellery - all of which you could take home as presents or as treasures reminding you of the beautiful moments you spent here. For those who are booklovers, try the Ganesha Bookstore. If people are to be believed, then you get the second hand books at the best rates in Bali in this place.

5. Enjoy holistic healing

There are scores of holistic healers you could find in and around Ubud. From the numerous massage centres to acupuncture and acupressure therapies, from herbal remedies to reiki cures, you have everything in this Bali Island. Verify the credentials before you choose the place of your choice.

This is just a beginning. There is much more to explore in Ubud - the marvellous Hindu temples, the gorgeous Elephant Cave, the Pura Baisakh temple, the scores of restaurants and cafes that offer you indigenous Indonesian delicacies, and more.