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Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening, around 8 to 9am, to enjoy cooler air and far fewer tour groups. Avoid the midday heat and wet-season downpours when paths become muddy.
Budget tips
Entry fee typically about IDR 50,000 to 75,000 for international visitors; local rates may be lower, check the ticket booth for current pricing. No regular free-entry days, so save by combining Goa Gajah with nearby Ubud attractions in a single driver hire or by riding a scooter.
Recommended for
History buffs, Culture seekers, Photography enthusiasts, Daytrippers from Ubud
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Краткие факты: Step through a carved stone portal shaped like a fierce open mouth and feel the cool, damp air of a small cave lined with intricate reliefs. Mossy bathing pools below ornate stone carvings reflect a surprising blend of Hindu and Buddhist motifs, offering a calm, intimate spot that many visitors find unexpectedly serene.
Основные моменты: Walk through a monstrous stone mouth carved in the 11th century and you step into cool, incense-scented air where the walls still hold ancient Hindu and Buddhist reliefs, some dating back over 1,000 years. Locals quietly perform melukat purification at the shallow bathing pools fed by trickling carved spouts, the water sounding like soft bells while priests arrange tiny floral offerings called canang on the mossy ledges.
Insider tips
- Bring a sarong or wrap, some shrine areas require covered legs and sarongs are often available to rent at the entrance.
- Wear lightweight, non-slip shoes; expect wet stone steps and some areas where you will go barefoot.
- Take the early morning photo from the raised viewing platform facing the carved mouth to avoid tour groups and be mindful of worshippers when shooting.
- Visit the small museum or combine nearby rice terraces to stretch the trip and split transport costs.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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