PURI SAREN AGUNG

Puri Saren Agung is a majestic royal palace with rich cultural significance. Built in the 19th century, it served as the residence of the Ubud royal family. Adorned with intricate Balinese architecture and traditional designs, the palace is a captivating blend of history and artistry. Today, it hosts cultural performances, dance shows, and various events, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant Balinese heritage while surrounded by the palace's enchanting beauty.

Puri Saren Agung, commonly known as the Ubud Kingdom Palace, is a temple surrounded by exquisite traditional buildings that were formerly home to the royal family of Bali. This royal palace dates back to the early nineteenth century, when it was constructed under the reign of Ida Putu Kandel. Still under the care of the erstwhile king’s heirs, the Puri Saren Agung is now one of Ubud’s biggest repositories of traditional arts and a fantastic attraction to discover with our Bali tour packages from India. 

Puri Saren Agung, also known as Ubud's birthplace, is recognised as an artistic melting pot. Upon visiting, one finds the entrance flanked by lotus ponds on either side. Only two buildings are open to the public, where an exotic array of art and traditional Bali sculpture work is kept on display. The Palace itself is recognized for its traditional Balinese designs, with stupa-like tiers dividing the towers of each building into several levels. 

There are also tiny cottages on the grounds of the royal palace that provide lodging. Beautiful gardens, sculptures, fountains, and various old buildings surround them, making this a wonderful spot to spend some time with your loved ones. A traditional Balinese dance-drama is held on the palace grounds each day, where elaborately dressed dancers act out scenes from mythologies and legends.

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Highlights

• Admire the fantastic architecture of the Puri Saren Agung, one of Ubud’s biggest repositories of traditional art and crafts.
• Witness an exotic Balinese dance show on the Palace grounds, marveling as the dancers spell out elaborate scenes from well known mythologies.
• Spend a night in the accommodation offered by the Ubud Palace, and enjoy the local culture as royalties did in the yesteryears.
• Capture the natural scenic beauty of the Puri Saren Agung, replete with little ponds, bushes and the iconic age-old palace building.

How To Reach

The Ubud Palace is located right at the heart of the city center, and can be easily reached from the rest of the city by foot. From Denpasar, the next nearest location, the Puri Saren Agung is a 50 minute ride away. To reach the location from anywhere else in Bali, one would inevitably require a hired car or scooter.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the Ubud Palace would be during the evening, when the daily dance shows are held. This way, one can not only enjoy a tour of the palace grounds, but be in time for the performance as well.

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