Goa Gajah
A cave temple from around the 11th century near Ubud. Its entrance is carved with fierce demon faces, and inside are the elephant-headed god Ganesha and lingams, with a sacred bathing pool outside.
Goa Gajah is in Bedulu village and was built around the 11th century. The huge demon-head carving at the cave entrance forms the gateway, and inside, shrines honor the elephant-headed god Ganesha and lingams. The bathing pool uncovered in front of the cave has six statues of female figures holding water vessels, and the valley below has Buddhist remains and tropical rainforest trails. Admission is about IDR 50,000, and a sarong is required. It is about 15 minutes' drive from central Ubud and is often visited together with Tirta Empul and the Tegallalang Rice Terraces.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
- Ubud Palace & Ubud Art Market
- Campuhan Ridge Walk
- Tegenungan Waterfall
- Bali Swing (Ubud)
- Bali Safari & Marine Park
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces
- Gunung Kawi