Ancient nutmeg trees going to heights of 40 meters fill the 13 hectares of this forest sanctuary,  thought to have been planted as a royal garden for the Mengwi Kingdom. It is home to the grey long tailed macaque after whom the village nearby is named. Once upon a time a mere curiosity, today a successful tourist attraction, this sanctuary now has toilets, concession stands and forest Trails for visitors to explore. Multiple monkey tribes inhabit these trees, each with its own alpha. The undisputed ruler of the whole place lives inside the Bukit Sari Temple also called Pura Pucak Sari. It is the largest of the four temples found here which include Pura Melanting, Pura Tirta, and Pura Anyar. Also keep an eye for the Lanang Wadon, a.k.a the Male Female tree, whose lower branches resemble genitals. There are also various other animals and birds living in the forest. 

• Macaques are notorious pickpockets. Make sure your valuables are carefully stored away and not visible.
• Check out the souvenir stalls.
• The  Nungnung Waterfall is nearby.

•  Drive to Sangeh.

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