Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Sangeh Monkey Forest, Sensation meet a Mistycal monkey

Sangeh Natural Park Tourism Object began pioneered on January 1, 1969 and began to develop in 1971 with the source of development funds from voluntary funds / Dana Punia applicable to every visitor who entered the object Sangeh Tourism. Starting January 1, 1996 imposed levies based on the Badung Tk II Regulation no. 20 in 1995. In technical Management of Sangeh Tourism Object is the right of the Manager in this case Sangeh Traditional Village.

Sangeh Natural Tourism Object is not only famous for its tame Keranya, but because there are 10 ha. Homogenous forests of the Nutmeg (Dipterocarpus trinervis), the seeds are not edible and also the Pura Bukit Sari which is a temple of 17th Century Remembrance during the triumph of the kingdom of Mengwi.

According to its history Pura Bukit Sari is very close to Mengwi Kingdom, Bukit Sari Temple built by Anak Agung Anglurah Made Karang Asem Sakti, adopted son of King Mengwi Cokorda Sakti Blambangan. It is said that he (Anak Agung Anglurah Made Karang Asem Sakti) do tapa "Rare" which is ascetic as a baby / children.

Panca ria pawisik (inspiration) agarmerapkan Pelinggih (Pura) in the forest of Pala Sangeh, then since Pura Pura stands tegel in the middle of Forest of Pala.

Based on the mythology supported by the Sangeh and surrounding communities the name Sangeh closely with the plane "Forest of the Pala" which Sangeh comes from two words "Sang" means "People" and "ngeh" means "seeing" Sangeh people who see. It is said that the timber (the jungle of Pala) on the way from Mount Agung (east Bali) to one of West Bali, on its way before reaching the destination area there is a view, finally the trees stop in place, which until now called "Sangeh ".

The Sangeh Pala Forest is inhabited by long-tailed Macaca fascicularis (Macaca fascicularis) of approximately 600, and their wake is inseparable from the beliefs of the people who think they are the transformation of Princess Soldier transformed into monkeys that inhabit the forest of Pala Sangeh. Therefore, the surrounding community will not dare to disturb them, because they are diangagap Sacred Monkey who brought blessings for the people of Sangeh and surrounding areas.

Their life is like the life of the people in Bali where their group (Banjar) is divided into (3) groups (banjar), ie east, central, and west, and each group will have their respective leaders.

What is unique about their lives is that there is competition between males, which will always compete: in the struggle to become the king / chairman, and with other groups will compete for the region of power, whose group will be the strongest to control the middle group, the most source of food .

Because of the proximity of Tourism Object is very sacred by the people of Sangeh and its surroundings, then for those who come month or there is damage (where there is not) not in the sacred area (Pura).

Every visitor will always be surrounded by your local greetings, in order to maintain security and comfort.


Location and Status

OTWA Sangeh is located in Sangeh village of Badung Regency with geographical location between 8 ° 29`S and 115 ° 12`-115 ° 13` BT, distance ± 25 km from Denpasar City. The status of this area was previously a nature reserve and the issuance of the Decree of the Minister of Forestry No.87 / Kps-II / 1993 dated February 16, 1993 turned into a Nature Tourism Park with a total area of ​​13,969 ha.

Topography

The topography of OTWA Sangeh is relatively flat with an altitude between 100 -150 m above sea level.

Climate

According to Schmidt & Ferguson climate level, OTWA Sangeh includes climate type C with average rainfall 2700-3200 mm per year, air temperature between 18 ° -28 ° C.

Floora

The types of plants that exist in this area is the Pala (Dipterocarpus trinervis) with a high rippling. In addition there are 54 types of other types, among others:  Cempaka yellow (Michelia camphaka), Pule (Alstonia scholaris), Buni (Antidesma bunius),Amplas (Tetracera scadens), Kepohpoh (Buchanania arborescens) and others.

Fauna

The most dominant species of wildlife that characterize this area are the gray monkeys (Macaca faciculari) where the population is based on the 1993 inventory of 22 species, among others: Forest Cats (Felis bengalensis), Alap-alap (Elanus hypoleucu),  Owl (javanica Species), Terocok (Gouvier ahalis), Weasel (Paradorurus hermaproditus), Sendanglawe (Ciconia episcepus), Elang (Halioaster Indus) and so on.

Service

At the location of OTWA has been available various facilities, among others: walkways, toilets, parking places, guard posts, gates, photo service and travel greeting. In addition there are places selling souvenirs, food and information services.

Achievement to location

To reach the location can use public transport vehicles from Wangaya Denpasar teminal to majors Petang down at the location, with a distance of 25 km and travel time ± 30 minutes.

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