Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave (Bedulu): price, opening hours and visit
Goa Gajah, the "Elephant Cave", is an ancient sanctuary at Bedulu, a few kilometres from Ubud: a cave whose entrance is carved in the shape of a monster's mouth, a pool with fountains and a small site to explore. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour. According to guides consulted in October 2026, entry costs 50,000 IDR for an adult and 25,000 for a child (sarong included according to one), parking 5,000 to 10,000 IDR. Hours contradict each other (8:00 to 17:00 most often, others say until 18:00 or 19:00): no official source found, confirm on the spot.
Highlights
The cave entrance
The carved facade of the cave, whose opening forms a mouth, is the site's signature image. Inside, the cave is narrow and low.
The pool and fountains
A pool with fountains on the site recalls Balinese purification places. For a real purification ceremony, see Tirta Empul instead.
The garden and stream
A small path goes down to a river and remains in the vegetation: the quietest part of the site, with a few steps.
Practical info
Tips
- Knees must be covered; sarongs are available at the entrance. A short stop, to combine with other nearby sites: Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul and the Tegallalang rice terraces. To decide which temples to see first, see which temples to visit in Bali. To link the sites in a day, a driver is simplest: see private driver in Bali.
How to get there
Bedulu is about 10 to 20 minutes from Ubud by car (estimate, depending on traffic); driver, ride-hailing taxi or scooter. The ticket counter is near the temple entrance.
Opening hours
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