The golden monastery is a must visit while in coorg. This place is approximately 80 kms from Mysore and takes 90 mins by car. While in Coorg one can enjoy the various tourist spots in nearby Kushalnagar and Madikeri.

Calm and tranquil atmosphere. Most beautifully decorated and clean temple interiors. The golden monastery top and Budha statue are awesome. I am yet to see such a beautiful budhist monastery.

KYINGMAPA MONASTERY – COORG A Buddhist Monastery in the Wilds of Coorg? A monastery celebrating the life of the 4th Buddha, Buddha Shakyamuni stands in resplendent and solitary splendor a short drive from Kushalnagar. The 60 feet Bronze and Gold Plated statue fills the area with the peace emanating from Buddha’s smiling countenance. The monastery, set between the hills in... More

This remarkable Monastery, also called Golden Temple was Concreted by the Noble Laurete and former head of Tibetian Government in Exile. It has nice paintings and quite a lmajor part is guilted in gold. . These budhist followers of the Great Dalai Lama, came as refugees to India, after their peaceful land was invaded and occupied by China in 1950's... More

This monastery is, in a way, the gift of the Tibetan people to the Indian community in return for the love they have got from the friendly region and the country. And there in the midst of the jungles of Karnataka is a feast for your eyes as a culture in contrast, shouting out the friendliness, harmony and the secular... More

big buddha statues are there.no poojaslike in hindu temples. will get a taste of tibtan architecture south of vindhyas, very near to mysore.Approx 60kms.on way to Kodagu frommysore. Road is very good. you have to take a detour 5 kms before Kushalnagar to left and travel another 5-6kms in tibetan settlment area.

After a long drive from madikeri to kushalnagar, I found this place really peaceful.Its a tibetan monastery.You can find the monks offering prayers in their tradition. We have leave our footwear to enter into the temple. We can see 60ft statues of buddhas.close your eyes and sit there in silence to feel the serenity of it.

Peaceful. This is the word which can best describe the place. The Namdroling monastery is extremely well maintained and the resident monks are very helpful to the tourists. The main statue of the Buddha is over 40 feet tall and is an awe-inspiring sight indeed. One can just sit in front of the idol and meditate for hours. Just outside... More

Every time I head to Coorg I definitely visit the Golden Temple at the Namdroling Monastery nearby. The monastery is a major attraction for people who are interested in Tibetan beliefs, art and philosophy. The premises transforms itself during the annual festivals. This is situated in Bylakuppe near Kushalnagar (you can get a bus to this place if you're travelling... More