Plan your visit
At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime visiting hours
Entry feeFree
Best time to visitOctober to March
From city centreAbout 30–34 km (from Madikeri)
LocationCoorg, Karnataka
Know before you go
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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