Sangeh, Nature tourism park in Abiansemal, Indonesia
Sangeh is a nature tourism park in Abiansemal covering about 14 hectares, where tall nutmeg trees reach up to 40 meters and over 700 gray macaques live. The park offers walking trails through dense forest surrounded by vegetation, as well as viewpoints and access to a temple set among the trees.
The forest was established in the 17th century when King Tjokorde Sakti Blambangan of Mengwi built the Bukit Sari Temple and dedicated the site as a sanctuary for Bhatara Gunung Agung. Since then, the area has served as both a religious shrine and an important natural habitat.
The forest contains the Bukit Sari Temple, where local residents regularly perform traditional Hindu ceremonies and maintain the spiritual connection between nature and faith. This sacred location shows how religious practices are woven into the natural landscape.
The park has parking areas, restaurants, souvenir shops, guide services, restrooms, and free WiFi throughout the grounds. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the trails go through the forest and can be slippery, especially after rain.
The gray macaques in the forest are normally not aggressive toward visitors, but it is important not to display food openly or maintain direct eye contact. These precautions protect both visitors and the animals from conflicts during your visit.
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