Located in Bylakuppe near Kushalnagar (the second largest Tibetan settlement in the world outside Tibet), the Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery, popularly known as the Golden Temple, is a visual and spiritual wonderland. Home to over 5,000 Tibetan monks and nuns, the temple features intricate Thangka paintings, ornate dragon pillars, and three towering 40-foot golden Buddha statues.

Distance & Connectivity to Bylakuppe

Starting Point Distance Drive Time Route Details
Kushalnagar 6 km 12 mins Direct state highway towards Mysore
Madikeri 35 km 50 mins Via NH275 eastward
Mysore 85 km 1 hr 45 mins Via Hunsur & Bilikere
Bangalore 215 km 4 hours Via Bangalore-Mysore Expressway

Highlights of Your Visit

1. The 40-Foot Gilded Buddha Statues

Inside the main Padmasambhava Buddhist Vihara, stand three majestic golden statues: Lord Buddha (center), Guru Padmasambhava (left), and Buddha Amitayus (right). The walls are covered in colorful hand-painted murals depicting Buddhist mythology.

2. Daily Prayer Chanting (1:00 PM)

Visiting around 1:00 PM allows you to witness the mesmerizing monk prayer session, filled with the deep rhythmic resonance of Tibetan horns, gongs, drums, and harmonic chanting.