Sights · Our pick in Bali
Goa Gajah
The Elephant Cave
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Image courtesy of © DerGenaue Allrounder · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Goa Gajah
Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave, is at Bedulu, south-east of Ubud: a cave entered through a carved mouth, with old bathing pools in front and a path down into the ravine. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered and a sarong and sash; the inner sanctums are for worshippers only (the provincial guidelines for visitors).
Why it's on our list
- Carved cave
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Goa Gajah before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Goa Gajah are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key places
- Ubud Palace3.2 kmWalk 41 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Tegallalang rice terraces11 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- Pura Tirta Empul13 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Pura Tanah Lot25 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Ngurah Rai Airport28 kmCar or taxi 77 min
- Jimbaran Bay32 kmCar or taxi 86 min