COORG | Coorg in monsoon | Madikeri tourism | Coorg best places

COORG | Coorg in monsoon | Madikeri tourism | Coorg best places
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Madikeri is a picturesque hill station in the district of Coorg, Karnataka, known for its lush green valleys that offers enchanting aroma of coffee. The pleasant climate and beautiful terrain of Madikeri inspires many with its noticeably cool and peaceful atmosphere, which is hard to find elsewhere. It attracts hundreds of tourists every day with its pollution free, calm and quiet ambience and turns even the most ordinary holidays into a romantic journey of life.

Namdroling Monastery-

The Namdroling Monastery, popularly referred to as ‘The Golden Temple’ is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India. Located in Bylakuppe, about 5 kms from Kushalanagara in Kodagu district, The Golden Temple complex is home to about 16000 refugees and 600 monks .

Namdroling Monastery’s main entrance is an attractive four story tower with a wheel portraying symbols of Buddhism. The main attractions inside the temple are the statues of Lord Buddha in the centre with statues of Lord Amitayus and Lord Padmasambhava on either sides. Visitors can pray, meditate, give their offerings and rotate the mani prayer drums. Rotating these prayer drums is believed to give the same benefit as chanting “Om Mani Padme Hum”, the Buddhist prayer.

Golden Temple visiting time: The Temple is open for visitors from 9 AM till 6 PM