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About Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple), Bylakuppe
The Namdroling Monastery at Bylakuppe, one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist settlements in India, is famed for its "Golden Temple" — a hall housing towering gilded statues of the Buddha and other figures, surrounded by richly painted murals. The peaceful complex and its monastic community offer a striking cultural experience within Coorg.
Getting there
How to Reach Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple), Bylakuppe
Roughly 34 km from Madikeri towards Kushalnagar; taxis and buses run to Bylakuppe.
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