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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
Picture: Christian Lim
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
Vicky Ilankovan2024-12-13A great way to get to know Ubud, past and present. Win and Kelly were fantastic tour guide: knowledgeable, friendly, and open. I’d just landed in the country and this was the best welcome to immerse myself in some of the culture and historic as well as get a bit of a lay of the land. It was great to visit historic sites as well as the museum, and here fun stories. Bonus points for traditional sweets! Many thanks to both. Would definitely recommend this walking tour
LH Sim2024-12-10Joe was our guide for the Ubud Story Walk Tour : Past To Present. He is very professional and knowledgeable who has many interesting stories to share. During the tour, he showed pictures related to the history for our better understanding. Besides pictures, he also showed us coins that were used in the past. Apart from being proficient in conducting the tour, he is also a very caring guide as he offered us sunscreen, mosquito repellent prior to his tour and brought us snacks and water when we had our short break during the tour. Thank you Joe for the excellent commentary. Will definitely join the other Ubud Story Walks on my next trip to Bali.
Jessica Hübner2024-12-05Ubud story walk past to presents was one of our favorite things to do in Ubud. Our guide Joe was super fun and very informative! Thank you Joe for the great time we had. I highly recommend this tour
Andrea Slosar2024-12-03I was on two tours and I really liked them. They are beautifully and comprehensively designed. Old black and white photos are an interesting addition. I was especially impressed by Windari with her communication skills and knowledge of the English language and Balinese culture. I wish the whole team much success in their future business and on discovering and solving pieces of the puzzle of Balinese culture.
Neeraj Goswami2024-12-01I went on two walking tours, loved both! The guides Ira and Win shared excellent insights on Balinese culture, history and traditions - helping me understand local context, beyond the usual pics on social media. I hope they add many more such interesting tours in the future!
Vinay Kashyap2024-11-26It's an essential part of a traveller's journey to know the history of a place he visits and my decision to choose Ubud Story walks was a good one. Joe, the guide took us through Ubud, the past to present and the walk was very informative. Its a good initiative done by a small team and I am happy to learn the efforts that the team is putting. Those who are coming to Ubud must consider opting for their guided tour.
tamara fields2024-11-26Enjoy a lovely morning with Ira as she expland the story of Bali, Ubud, Hinduism, the style of the houses and much more. Would recommend this walk to anyone that is interested in connected with the history and culture of bali while having someone who can answer your questions to have a deeper look into the life of the people living here.
David Hodgins2024-11-25We had a lovely and informative morning walk with Win. Her perfect pace, both physically and with information sharing , provided us with a rich understanding of Bali’s history and culture
Jill Boulter2024-11-22Great walking tour of Ubud. Ira was very knowledgable and spoke good English. Nice places to stop, little alleyways and quieter parts of Ubud. Very well looked after. Would recommend 👍.
Shafiga Elshan2024-11-15It was an amazing experience to learn more about Bali's history and culture. Our guide, Ira, was incredibly knowledgeable, positive, and caring. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!