One of the best attraction around Coorg. we saw hundreds of monk sitting in a large temple hall and chanting some mantras and playing a large drum sort of thing was mesmerising. Must visit.
A really lovely monastery to visit. As a Buddhist it felt like home. The statues inside are stunning and even though it was a Sunday with lots of visitors, it was still relatively peaceful. Well worth visiting - as is Sera Je/Sera May Monastery which is 4 kms away ( over 3000 monks are at Sera Je)
The colorful architecture was what struck me most here. Beautifully landscaped all around, the entrance was inviting. The murals outside and on the inner sanctum were so beautiful.. most of them being similar to the Hindu mythology depictionsThe sanctum was huge and invited one to just sit and meditate upon oneself. The huge golden idols had a story each and were beautifully carved, emanating peace from their faces.Lying on the way to Coorg - this is a must visit. The canteen inside also gives one a taste of "Local Khana" though with a limited spread.
This is the second largest buddhist settlement in India. The Golden temple and the statues inside are a real beauty. Its on the way from Mysore to Coorg.
Peaceful place, for obvious reasons.. its a Tibetan settlement, with a monastery & some small businesses around. Spend an hour inside, unless the tourists are loud, the place is very very silent/peaceful.you will see the Buddhist monks around, praying.. walking around.. its their place.. respect that..
The Monastery in Coorg is even better than some of them in Sikkim, its grand peaceful and inviting. The beautiful flowers and wall paintings are perfect for photography buffs. Once inside the monastery it was difficult to believe that I was actually travelling in southern state of India!
Been @ Dharamshala & Bylakuppe in the last 2 years, for an outsider (which we are mostly) this place stands out 100 times better. Grandeur of this place makes it a repeat visit place....
I was surprised when I learnt that there is a monastery in South India. And seeing is believing. You will be taken to Himalayas as soon as you enter the place. Beautiful temple. Best time to visit is around 12.30 p.m. noon time when they have their prayer. Worth watching the entire ceremony. Food at their restaurant opposite the monastery in the shopping area is good and reasonably priced. I had Fried MOMOs and they were excellent with spicey garlic Chutney. Recommend to all.
A very peaceful and calming monastery on the way from Coorg to Mysore. Though the place is visited by hundreds of people every day, it was not noisy or disturbing. The big gold statues gave the place a very divine feel. If you are anywhere near the monastery, make sure you take out some time and visit this place
This is a fabulous Tibetan settlement. The place is amazingly clean and inspiring. The serene environment, the chanting of the Buddhist hymns at prayers, the fragrance of the incense will all leave you with a memorable visit that you will cherish for a long time.