Gunung Kawi Royal Monuments, are located 30 minutes North of Ubud along the Pakrisan River. The Monuments are located within the valley, about 400 steps down. (though it seemed like a thousand, and took 3 rest breaks to get back up).
If you are in the mood for some shopping while decending the hillside, there are some wonderful shops with beautiful bone carvings and other area crafts. You can also be sure that they have water and coke for tourist struggling to make it back up the steps.
The giant monuments , carved into the limestone walls are shaped like Buddhist-Hindu Shrines, and are memorial shrines for the 11th century King Anak Wungsu, and his many wives. The monuments are spread around the area in groups of 4 or 5, with a beautiful spring that runs through the center of it all. The small bridge that runs over it, makes for some beautiful pictures.
Entrance into the Gunug Kawi is 3,100 Rp, and again, sarongs are recommended when entering the sacred areas.
Have a great time, and remember to bring some water for the trek down and up.
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