Yeh Pulu: The Hidden Ancient Rock Relief Behind Bedulu's Rice Fields

Hidden among the green rice fields of Bedulu Village, Gianyar, Yeh Pulu is one of Bali's most calming archaeological sites. This roughly 25-metre stone relief is carved directly into a cliff wall and is believed to date from the 14th to 15th century. Unlike the crowded spots around Ubud, this place offers silence and an authentic sense of history, just minutes from Goa Gajah.

Tracing a Centuries-Old Relief

The Yeh Pulu relief panel depicts scenes from the daily life of ancient Balinese people — hunting, horseback riding, and figures believed to relate to local legends. Because it is carved lengthwise, you can walk along it and read each scene like opening a storybook made of stone. At the far end of the site there is a spring and a small Ganesha statue still used for the community's spiritual activities.

• A linear relief roughly 25 metres long on a stone cliff.
• Believed to have been made in the 14th–15th century.
• A quiet atmosphere, ideal for photos and calm reflection.

How to Get There and the Best Time

Yeh Pulu is very close to Goa Gajah, so many visitors combine the two in a single trip. From the parking area you take a short walk along a path beside the rice fields for a few minutes before reaching the relief. Come in the morning around 08.00–10.00 or towards late afternoon for soft light and cooler air.

What to Prepare

• Comfortable footwear for a path that can be slippery when wet.
• Small cash for the entry ticket/donation.
• Drinking water and a hat, as the area is fairly open.
• A scarf or sarong to respect the sacred area near the spring.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location (Google Maps): View on Google Maps
• Reservation/access: no reservation needed, simply come directly and pay the ticket/donation at the entrance booth.
• Instagram: search on Instagram
• Opening hours & price: open roughly 08.00–17.00, ticket/donation around Rp15–30k per person.

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