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Written by Ron B   
Monday, 11 September 2006

Temple on cliff-top at Uluwatu
Temple on cliff-top at Uluwatu
Uluwatu is the souther tip of Bali, and there is a temple in a spectacular cliff-top location.  One Yahoo traveller said

the view from the cliffs are truly spectacular. I can see why they chose to situate this holy temple here.  I do not mind that the temple is "run down". But I do so very much hate the monkeys, who run around snatching your eye glasses and hats, and work together in teams to distract you.

Uluwatu Temple (Pura Uluwatu) is one of Bali's six directional temples and Uluwatu's only sight of significance. More remarkable than the temple itself is its location, perched on a steep cliff 70 meters above the roaring ocean waves. There are more steep headlands on either side, and sunsets over Uluwatu are a sight to behold.

Beware of the monkeys at Uluwatu
Beware of the monkeys at Uluwatu
Entrance fee is 3000 IDR, sarong rental is free. As usual, you need to be properly dressed to enter, sarongs and sashes can be rented at the entrance. Guides, once famously mercenary, hassle visitors less than they used to. Note that, while you are free to walk around the edges of the temple, the central courts can only be entered during special rituals.

The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. Keep a very close grip on all your belongings and stow away your eyeglasses if at all possible. If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit; needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more. Locals will be happy to do the job for you, naturally in exchange for a tip (Rp 10,000 - 50,000).

Temple text from wikitravel.org 

Last Updated ( Monday, 11 September 2006 )
 
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