Attraction
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Ubud, Bali
About Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Goa Gajah dates from around the 9th century and takes its name from the carved face surrounding the cave entrance. Inside is a short T-shaped chamber with niches; outside are excavated bathing pools with stone figures, and a path leads down to a wooded stream below. It is on Indonesia's UNESCO tentative list.
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) on the map
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Information source: Indonesia Ministry of Tourism
Good to know
- Is Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) worth visiting?
- Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) is one of the attraction highlights we list in Bali. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Bali are busiest around midday.
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