There are actually 3 holy temples within its compound. The closest one to the entrance gate is Pura Prajapati which is used for cremation ceremony for the deceased. A little walk further will bring you to the staircase that leads you down to the Holy Bathing Temple at the nearby stream. The most important temple is probably the Pura Dalem Agung which is a local temple for Padangtegal villagers. During my visit, there was a ceremony being held at Pura Dalem Agung. It was a rather hectic day for the villagers, with the smell of burnt coconut shell the air.

Much have been said about the monkeys in this forests. Scientifically, these simians are actually long tail macaques. According to a pamphlet, there are about 140 macaques in total in the forest, and the number is probably increasing every year.

Gunung Kawi: Gunung Kawi, one of Bali's oldest monuments, means "carving in the mount". A steep stone stairway leads down into a beautiful valley where you find 10, seven-meter-high memorials. These 11th century tombs, carved out of the rock face of the gorge of the Pakerisan river, are approached by a steep descend through breath-taking rice terrain scenery, historically, the tombs probably have some connection with King Anak Wungsu. Across the gorge are some more impressive tombs that were the resident meditation caves of the only men who were the keepers of the tomb.