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Top Things You Should Do in Pejeng, Ubud
Top Things You Should Do in Pejeng, Ubud
Pejeng is a mystical Balinese village While its main attraction may be the Moon of Pejeng, a massive bronze kettledrum, believed to be the largest known bronze-age artifact in the world, ….
With all sorts of experiences ranging from thrilling to immersive and peaceful, Pejeng is a must-visit for tourists in Bali. In this blog, we outline the top 5 things that you must try out in Pejeng.
1. Explore Pejeng’s History With A Walking Tour
Cost: Starting from Rp 300,000 or $18.94 for international adults (Includes donations, coffee, snacks, sarong and sash)
Duration: 2 hours
There’s no better way to understand a place as rich as Bali than to take a local-guided walking tour covering major historically relevant sites.
Ubud Story Walks offers “The Myth of Pejeng” a short trip that allows you to experience Pejeng in its true historical and cultural authenticity. Here’s what the tour covers,
1. Pura Penataran Sasih (The Moon Temple) – Balinese Hindu temple .A major attraction in Pejeng as it hosts the largest known relic from Southeast Asia’s Bronze Age
2. Pura Pusering Jagat (Temple of the Navel of the World) – 13th-century Hindu temple built to worship Shiva. One of the six great temples of Bali.
3. Pura Kebo Edan (Temple of the Crazy Buffalo) – Temple famous for featuring a 3-meter tall statue called “The Giant of Pejeng”
4. Museum Gedung Arca (Archeology Museum) – Famous for being home to sarcophagi and ancient relics
5. Visit to a local Balinese compound
Interested in learning more about the lore, secrets, and local legends of Pejeng? Book the Myth of Pejeng Tour now.
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2. Visit Pejeng’s Rice Paddies
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Cost: Rp 25,000 – $1.58
Duration: Roughly 2 hours
Bali’s rice paddies are a treat to the mind with their far-extending rich greens. Pejeng’s rice paddies are located right next to the village in Gianyar Regency.
- These rice terraces make for a great hiking spot with their steep climbs
- There is also a walking strip for those who prefer to be a bit more leisurely
- The trek for Pejeng’s rice paddies includes,
- The starting point is the historical Pejeng village, which leads you right to the rice paddies
- You will get to see how local farmers have been using the Subak irrigation system here since the 9th century
- Multiple kiosks and temples are present on the route for small purchases
Pejeng’s rice paddies are not as well-known as Bali’s other rice terraces and thus, are a perfect spot for tourists who prefer more peaceful experiences without the hustle and bustle.
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3. Tour and Cooking Class at Mai Organic Farm
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Cost: Rp 554,260 – $35
Duration: 3+ hours
Mai Organic Farm is a local-led initiative that aims to preserve the traditional systems of farming in Bali. The Balinese people give great emphasis to traditional approaches, especially when it comes to agriculture. For example, even today they still practice the Subak Irrigation practice which is about 11 centuries old.
Here’s what you can expect from a visit to Pejeng’s Mai Organic Farm,
- A tour of the farm led by a local farmer
- Great insights into traditional and sustainable farming practices and healthy eating
- An opportunity to pick fresh ingredients and cook with them at the Mai Organic cooking class
If you like interacting with local people and learning about cultures directly from the source, this is a great experience to add to your itinerary.
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4. Experience Kawitan Puri Agung Dalem Tarukan Temple
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Cost: Rp 50,000 to 100,000 – $2-7
Duration: Depends on how much you want to explore
Kawitan Puri Agung Dalem Tarukan Temple is one of the most historically and culturally important sites in Bali. This temple is associated with Ida Dalem Tarukan, a man of great political, and social significance in ancient Bali and the son of the 13th-century king Sri Aji Dalem Kresna Kepakisan.
A key fact about this temple is that while it is a place of worship, the worshippers here are actually Dalem Tarukan’s descendants.
At the Kawitan Puri Agung Dalem Tarukan Temple,
- You will see how it is a symbol of the Tri Hita Karana concept which represents harmony between man, nature, and God.
- You will observe the significance of ancestral heritage and connection.
- There is a large wooden statue of Ida Dalem Tarukan’s horse named Ki Gagak Gore.
- There are Pujawali ceremonies held every six months or 210 days. The ceremony lasts for 5 days and you can attend it if you visit during the Buda Umanis Wuku Perangbakat.
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5. Visit Garba Cave
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Cost: Free entry
Duration: Depends on how much you want to explore
The Garba Cave is an 11th-century relic located right alongside the Pakerisan River in Pejeng. It was built by King Jayapangus as a place of study and meditation for his family and other important people.
Externally, it looks like a passage or a niche carved into a tall wall with inscriptions. While the whole place was used for study and practice, the niche was reserved for meditation.
- The Garba Cave gives off an aura of mystery and spirituality with dense vegetation all around. You can expect peace and quiet here, even today.
- For people interested in archaeology, this is an exciting place to be with ancient ruins and wall carvings.
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Read what people say about Ubud Story Walks...
Ubud Story Walks is something different. It’s a fun, entertaining and refreshing way to delve into Ubud’s past. The knowledgeable guides place as much emphasis on how they tell a story as they do on what they’re sharing, which means all sorts of magical and mystifying details are revealed. I believe the best way to get to know a place is to walk its streets, which makes Ubud Story Walks one of the best ways to get to know Ubud.
Julia Winterflood
We had a fantastic time walking around the historical centre of Ubud! Even though we've been based in Bali for a few years, we'd never had an actual tour of some of Bali's most iconic landmarks and learning about the history was fascinating. Our guide was hilarious and full of information and it was a lovely and relaxing way to learn so much. The tour was early in the morning which was perfect timing as the temperature was still cool and we were able to witness the morning bustle of Ubud's famous markets. 10/10 would recommend!
Rahima Saikal
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