Nyuh Kuning (Ubud), by the Monkey Forest, 5–7 min to Centre

Where it is

Nyuh Kuning lies between the Monkey Forest to the north, Pengosekan to the east, Lodtunduh to the south and the Wos river ravine to the west. The main lanes are Jl. Nyuh Kuning and Jl. Nyuh Bojog, with the entrance from Jl. Raya Pengosekan. People walk through the forest to Jl. Monkey Forest, the shortest way to the centre for anyone without a car. The village is compact, with the Pura Dalem temple by the forest, a football field and cafés on the corners.

To	Time	How
Monkey Forest south gate	2–5 min on foot	at the village edge
Pengosekan, ARMA museum	3–5 min	along Jl. Raya Pengosekan
Ubud centre, Jl. Raya Ubud	5–7 min	by car via Pengosekan and Hanoman
Mas, Ari Canti hospital	5–10 min	via Pengosekan to Jl. Raya Mas
Lodtunduh, Most and Mirador	5–10 min	south
Purnama beach	25–30 min	via Lodtunduh and Sukawati
Ngurah Rai airport	50–60 min	via the toll road

Approximate, Google Maps by car in normal traffic, from the village centre. Walking routes through the Monkey Forest close in the evening.

Zoning and land

The village core is the residential zone PBG">KKPR confirms a commercial KBLI code (55193)">Kawasan Permukiman, surrounded by forest, rice fields and the Wos ravine, which are green and protected territory. What sets Nyuh Kuning apart are the rules of the banjar itself (awig-awig). The community limits the scale and character of development, keeps the place quiet and clean and does not welcome large commercial projects. So banjar consent here is not a formality but the first question before a deal.

The rest is as everywhere in Ubud. A KKPR at the exact coordinates with a commercial KBLI, an LSD/LP2B check through the notary, setbacks from the forest and the ravine by survey. Since 2026 converting a rice field for development is a criminal offence under RTRW, the">Perda Bali 4/2026, and the moratorium in six regencies has restricted new permits in overheated zones. Vacant plots in the village are few, and most deals are resales.

Water, terrain, risks

The village stands on a gentle slope towards the Wos river ravine, the same river that forms the canyon at Mirador downstream. Watershed floods concern the ravine floor, while plots on the rim need a setback and a stable slope. On the Bali Net Zero risk map these are the standard risks of Gianyar's agricultural belt. Subak channels run between the fields, and a plot must not block a channel.

Water comes from PDAM on the Pengosekan side and from wells. A commercial villa needs a SIPA, and the flow is checked in September and October.

Infrastructure nearby

The village itself has small cafés, yoga spaces, bicycle rental, spas and warungs. The restaurants and shops of Jl. Monkey Forest and Hanoman are a daytime walk through the forest or 5–7 minutes by car. The ARMA museum and the Pengosekan galleries are 3–5 minutes away, Ari Canti hospital in Mas 5–10. The centre's schools and coworkings are 5–7 minutes.

Two practical details. Monkeys from the forest come into the village, so windows, kitchens and rubbish need protecting, and that belongs in the design. And the lanes are narrow, with a speed limit that is actually observed. What life in Ubud and its infrastructure look like is described separately.

Prices and demand

Ubud land runs $250–750/m² (DUVI Q3 2026) with an average of $316/m² (LandLoom, 05.2026). Nyuh Kuning sits in the middle of the range and above, with a premium for quiet, proximity to the centre and scarce supply. Plots are few, so prices here are negotiated rather than set by the market. A completed Ubud villa costs $250,000–500,000 (Magnum Estate, 06.2026). For comparison, entry at Mirador in neighbouring Lodtunduh starts from $139,000 for a two-bedroom villa.

Who it suits. Families and long-term residents who want quiet, a bicycle and the forest at the doorstep five minutes from the centre. Wellness and long-stay guests. An investor planning nightly rentals should discuss the format with the banjar in advance. The comparison with other island locations is in the article Ubud or Canggu.

Terms used in this article

Yellow zoneThe residential zone on Bali's maps. Villas can be built here, and legally rented only if the KKPR confirms a commercial KBLI code (55193) at those coordinates.
KKPRThe state's confirmation that the intended use of a specific plot matches the spatial plan. It is the mandatory first step before a PBG building permit.
KBLIIndonesia's standard classification of business activities. For villas the key codes are 55193 (tourist villa) and 68111 (real estate), and the latter has been closed to new PT PMAs in Bali since May 2026.
PBGApproval of a specific building to a specific design, with its function (residential or commercial), area and storeys. It is issued before construction via SIMBG, replaced the IMB in 2021.
Construction moratoriumThe decision of six Bali regencies from 2026 to suspend new permits for hotels, villas and restaurants in overheated zones. There is no island-wide ban, the south was not halted, and each plot is checked individually.
SetbacksMandatory distances from a river, cliff edge, shoreline, road and temple within which nothing may be built. On canyon-view plots they eat a visible share of the area.
Notary / PPATA notary authenticates contracts, and a PPAT is the official empowered to draw up land deeds and register them at BPN. Usually one person holds both roles, and without this official a land deal lacks full force.
Perda / Perbup / PergubRegional laws of Bali province (Perda) and regulations of the governor (Pergub) and regency heads (Perbup). These introduced the RTRW, the rice-field conversion ban and nominee liability.
RTRWThe long-term spatial development plan of Bali province and each regency. It sets the big zones, such as tourism, housing, farmland and protected areas.
LSDA satellite-based register of active rice fields approved by the ATR/BPN ministry. A plot in the LSD will not get land-use confirmation for development.
BPNThe national land agency that keeps the register of certificates and encumbrances. An official extract is obtained only by a notary, and the Sentuh Tanahku app is for first screening.
SIPAThe permit for a well and groundwater extraction, mandatory for commercial properties. Bali's deadline to legalise wells was 31 March 2026, with fines after.

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FAQ

Can I drive through the Monkey Forest to the centre?

By car no, the forest is closed to traffic. People walk through the forest to Jl. Monkey Forest during the day, and the passage closes in the evening. By car the centre is reached via Pengosekan in 5–7 minutes.

Are the monkeys a problem?

They come into the village regularly. In practice that means closed windows and screens, a protected kitchen and rubbish in containers. Built into the villa design from the start, the problem is solved.

What restrictions does the Nyuh Kuning banjar impose?

The community watches the scale of development, quiet and cleanliness, and does not welcome large commercial projects or noisy events. Banjar consent to tourism use is the first question we ask here before any deposit.

Does DOMA have projects in Nyuh Kuning?

No. The nearest is Most Villas in Lodtunduh, 5–10 minutes away, four villas, sold out and under construction, with Mirador Villas from $139,000 next to it. We source and check Nyuh Kuning plots on request by the same method.

Sources: Google Maps (travel times approximate, car, normal traffic, measurements approximate, 11.2026), DUVI index Q3 2026, LandLoom (05.2026), Magnum Estate (06.2026), Bali Net Zero coalition, Bali Climate Week 11.09.2026, Perda Bali 2/2023 and 4/2026, Betterplace operator reports for Green Harmony (2025). Not a public offer.

Nyuh Kuning, quiet by the Monkey Forest five minutes from the centre

Where it is

Zoning and land

Water, terrain, risks

Infrastructure nearby

Prices and demand

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